Ralph H. Miles, age 92, of Buckhannon, WV died Friday, January 6, 2017 at his daughter?s home. He was born July 5, 1924 in Weston, WV, a son of the late Albert Ross and Nancy Christina Hall Miles. On April 25, 1947 he married Melba Josephene McKisic who preceded him in death on April 9, 2005. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one sister, Willae Harrison and one brother, William W. Miles. Surviving are two daughters, Renee Todd and husband Jim of Reynoldsville, W...

Maria Edith McGee, 89, of Pleasant Valley Rd., Fairmont, WV, passed away Friday afternoon in her home. She was born September 12, 1927 in Celldomolk, Hungary, daughter of the late Anthony and Maria ?Papp? Keri. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Earl McGee in 2014. Mrs. McGee was member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairmont, WV. She retired from Creative Label in Fairmont, WV, working in the shipping department. She earlier worked for Pitrolo?s Market and Westingho...

Lenora Jane Frum Carper, 66, of Clarksburg, WV, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Friday, January 6, 2017. She was born on July 15, 1950 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Rev. Oscar and Ruby Frum. Lenora was the widow of the late Clyde A. Carper. She is survived by her companion of 31 years, Rick Ellison; three children: Kyula ?Ky? Gould and husband John, Martha Meahl and companion Patrick Kaczmarczyk, and William ?Bill? Frum all of Clarksburg; four grandchildren: Jus...

Kathryn ?Katie? T. Saban, 86, formerly of Carolina, recently of Fazios Elder Care in Monongah passed away Friday January 6, 2017 at Fairmont Regional Medical center. She was born on September 20, 1930 daughter of the late Stanley and Anna Mihalic Saban. Katie retired from the Owens Illinois Glass plant. She was a member of the former St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Carolina. She enjoyed sports, especially softball, bowling, golf and following the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football t...

William ?Wayne? Shoemaker, 38, of Morgantown passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017. Wayne was born in Fairmont on June 8, 1978, a son of William and Marylene Butler Shoemaker of Rivesville. In addition to his parents, Wayne is survived by his children, Jacob Wayne Shoemaker and Skylar Shoemaker; two brothers, Brandon Shoemaker and Matthew Shoemaker; his girlfriend, Kelly Spaug; his former wife, Amy Riggs; 5 nieces and 1 nephew. Wayne was preceded in death by a brother, Chris Shoemaker....

Evelyn Jarvis Nettles Williams, 93 of Sutton, WV passed away peacefully at the Braxton Health Care Center on January 6, 2017. She was born January 28, 1923 to Ursher and Frenchie (Sims) Jarvis of Cowen, WV. She was one of nine children. Evelyn was married to Donald Nettles in 1943 until his death in 1980. She then married Paul Williams in 1984. Mrs. Nettles-Williams was the long time owner of Elk Valley Dodge in Sutton, and a member of the Christ Church United Methodist of Sutto...

Richard A. "Rick" Blaniar, 65, of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 in the United Hospital Center following an extended illness. He was born in Clarksburg on November 19, 1951, a son of the late Frank and Ethel Ayers Blaniar. He was married to Nancy Dillon Blaniar, who preceded him in death. Surviving are one son, Richard "Jason" Blaniar and his wife Shelly of Fairmont; two daughters, Amanda Jo Paugh and her husband Brad of Mt. Clare, and Amy Lynn Eastman and her hu...

Margaret Louise Montgomery, age 64, a resident of Brownton, passed away Thursday January 5, 2017 in Broaddus Hospital. She was born February 19, 1952 in Philippi a daughter of the late William Oscar and Audra Virginia (Post) Haddix. She was united in marriage on February 27, 1969 to her husband of 47 years David Arthur Ray Montgomery who survives at home. Also surviving: Two daughters; Debra Kay Hill and husband Mark Misty Marie Stutler and husband Jason One son; David Ray Montgomer...

Doris Jean "Dorie" Lowther, 70, of Bear Run Rd. Roanoke passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at her home, with her family by her side, following an extended illness. She was born in Dutch, WV on June 22, 1946 a daughter of the late Lewis Lane Conley and Ressie Leona Allen Conley. On June 22, 1967 she married Gerald David Lowther, who loved her beyond words and will miss her beyond measure after 49 years of marriage. Her caring, devoted nature will be carried on by he...

Lawrence D. Board, age 92, a resident of Midway Rd. Belington, passed away Thursday January 5, 2017 in the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. He was born November 1, 1924 in Belington, a son of the late William Roy and Adelean (Booth) Board. Lawrence was twice married first to Ada (Boyles) Board who preceded him in death and second to Eloise (Hill) Board who survives at home. Also surviving Step daughter; Linda Hill of Baltimore, MD, son, Gene Board and wife Jan of Fairmont, Daughter, V...