Sharon Sue (Hunt) Weekley, 73, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully January 17, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 2, 1943 in Philippi, WV, a daughter of the late Buddy Hunt and Martha Margaret (Sandy) Hunt. Sharon retired from Guard Cleaning Co. and she worked for Ren Dor Bowling Lanes and The WV Credit Union League. She enjoyed her flowers and rock garden, Interior Design, and most of all Sharon enjoyed her back porch. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, No...

ELSON, ETHEL M., 86, OF CLARKSBURG, WV, FORMERLY OF PINE GROVE, WV, PASSED AWAY ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017 AT THE SOUTH FAYETTE NURSING CENTER IN MARKLEYSBURG, PA. SHE WAS BORN JULY 18, 1931 IN NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV, THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE JAMES AND LILLIE (STALEY) WRIGHT. ALONG WITH HER PARENTS SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, HARRY GLENN ELSON AND A BROTHER, RAYMOND WRIGHT. SURVIVING IS A DAUGHTER, GLENDA MAE COTTRILL OF CLARKSBURG, WV, A GRANDDAUGHTER, AMANDA (ERIC) BROWN? O...

Richard "Dick" Harding Boyce, 70, passed away on January 17, 2017 at the VAMC in Martinsburg. Born October 25, 1946, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Louise (Shaver) Boyce. Dick grew up in Kingmont, WV and joined the Marine Corp in 1964. He spent four years in the Marine Corp and served two tours in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Velma (Vecchio) Boyce of Martinsburg; his children: Rick Boyce, Greg Boyce, and Tammy Lee; his siblings: Sue Milburn, Ron Boyce, Sr., Pat Harris, and D...

Helen (Bush) Smith Macklin, 92 years young, departed this earth on January 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents (Alton and Naomi Bush), husband of 47 years, Police Captain James Smith, and her middle daughter, Cynthia Beale. Helen was the matriarch of a loving and devoted family, and leaves behind her daughter, Karen Altic (Bob) and son Michael Smith (Ann), ten grandchildren (Erin Morgan (Brian), Will Pennell (Mary), Bonnie Sachs (Frank), James Pennell (Dan), Kate Sachs (Michell...

Rachel Williamson Watts was born March 22, 1941, to the late Leander and Inez Nelson Williamson, and died January 17, 2017. She was a homemaker, and a gifted seamstress for generations of satisfied clients, even making the wedding dresses for all four of her children's weddings. Rachel was a member of Center Point Baptist Church, where she took great joy in singing in the choir for many years. She was also a member of Center Point Ladies' Union. She is predeceased by sisters Mary Ada...

Ernie Hartshorn, 90, of Grantsville, WV passed away at home, surrounded by family, on January 17, 2017. He was born on March 24, 1926 in Calhoun County the son of the late Everett and Josie Sturm Hartshorn. He is survived by daughters, Sharon Lynch of Parkersburg, WV; Kathy Bailey of Grafton, WV; and Kelley Houchin and husband Jeff of Arnoldsburg, WV; former son-in-law Ed Lynch of Parkersburg, WV; seven grandchildren, Jim Lynch and wife Paula of Parkersburg, WV; David Bailey of Shinnston, WV...

Lois Evelyn Bode, 93, of Clendenin went home to be with the Lord Tuesday January 17, 2017 at the home of her daughter in Hurricane, WV after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Berkley Barbarow and Nellie Alfred Barbarow. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Marshall Eugene Bode; sisters, Marie Flaherty, Marjorie Woofter, Betty Bracco and Janice Truitt; brother, Berkley Barbarow Jr. Lois was a member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church, Doddridge Co.,...

Sidney Allen Fortney, 78, of Shinnston passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Hopemont Hospital. He was born on April 30, 1938 in Prospect Valley to the late Leo Glen and Helen Agnes Davis Fortney. Sidney is survived by his nieces, Shirley Bucher and her husband Doug of Reader; Sally Jane Purnell and her husband John of Parsons; Anita Lynn Nuzum and her husband Tom of Fairmont; sister-in-law, Juanita Fortney of Fairmont; niece-in-law, Sandy Fortney; and several great nieces and nep...

Edgar F. Parks Parks, 92, who resided at John Manchin Sr ALF in Farmington, WV passed away peacefully in the early morning of Monday, January 16, 2017. He was born in Wyatt, WV, on Nov 3, 1924, a son of the late Delbert and Delphi Parks. He was preceded in death by his parents, his darling wife of 56 years, Lexie Jean (Pitman) Parks, his son Barry W. Parks, his sister Helen (Parks) McDonald and his brother Warren Parks. Edgar served in the US Army during WWII and where he was a Pris...

~A True Woman of God~ Shelia Denise Anglin, 57, of Princeton died Monday, January 16, 2017 at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, VA. Shelia was born February 27, 1959 in Bluefield. Shelia was a graduate of Bluefield High School. She worked for Mercer County School System for 6 years, also K & W Cafeteria for 16 years and Taco Bell for 2 years. She was a member of J.H. Easley Tabernacle where she sang in the choir and was part of the kitchen committee with her sisters. She was preceded in death by...