George Daniel Harper, 70, of Harrisville WV departed this life on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born Jan. 14, 1947 in Glenville, WV, a son of the late Gladys and Lewis Harper. Preceding him in death were 2 sisters and 8 brothers. Surviving are his wife, of 46 years, Sharon Harper; a sister, Josephine Brown of Roanoke, WV and a brother, Bill Harper of Geneva, Ohio. George was a soft spoken man, who expressed volumes with his artwork and cartoons...

Mark E. Freeman, 66, of Monumental, died Saturday, July 8, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born October 22, 1950 in Fairmont, a son of the late John Freeman, Sr. and Lillian Katherine Jones Freeman. Mark was a welder, working in construction. He had also worked in the coal mines. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. Survivors include 5 children: Monik McCaulley, OH, Fondria Yanero, Talitha Clay, Mark Walker, and Marcus Coleman, all of Fairmont; several grandchildren...

Norval G. Burdine, 91, of Beaufort, SC formerly of Shinnston passed away on July 8, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 25, 1926 near Smithfield in Wetzel County to the late Lewis Fountain and Lovie Mae (Haught) Burdine. On March 31, 1978, Norval married the love of his life Lucille L. Burdine, whom preceded him on January 24, 2013. Norval is survived by his daughters, Karen J Moore and her husband Kenneth of Beaufort, SC; and Suellen Fazio and her husband Carmen of Walt...

Gary Lynn Cooper, of Salem, WV passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at his home in Salem. He had been in declining health. He was born on October 11, 1939, in Sully, WV. His wife, Carolyn Davis Cooper, of 45 years, survives in Salem. He is survived by his only sibling, Janice Cooper Barnes of Georgetown, Texas; and his daughters all of Salem: Sandra Elliott Kimball and husband, Rikki; Marsha Cooper; and Bridget Cooper Hayes and husband, Todd. He always enjoyed visits from his grandchildren: ...

Joseph A. Warder, age 88, of Ona Street, Grafton, WV, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown. He was born March 4, 1929, to the late Charles Edward and Mary Catherine ?Kitty? (Smith) Warder. He was a lifelong resident of Grafton and a member of the GHS Class of 1947. Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Mary Kathryn ?Kate? (McCoy) Warder. He is survived by his four children: Mary Jane (Grey) Peppler of Tampa, FL; Nancy Jo (David) White ...

Franklin Pierce Smith, age 80, of Stonewood, WV went to his heavenly home from Louis A, Johnson VA Medical Center on July 8, 2017. He was born in Clarksburg on January 14, 1937; a son of the late John V. Smith and Ruth H. (Lee) Smith. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Sue (Westfall) Smith, whom he married on June 8, 1957; a son, Franklin L. Smith & his wife, Dawn; two grandchildren, Mark Smith and Danielle Smith, both of Fort Wayne, IN; a sister, Dorothy Posey of Clarksburg,...

Delores Jean Lamm Westfall, 88, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017, at her residence. She was born in Clarksburg, on May 3, 1929, a daughter of the late Lonnie and Clara Maude Weekly Lamm. She was married on January 17, 1948, to Leon Burr Westfall, Sr. who preceded her in death on September 22, 2013. Mrs. Westfall is survived by one grandson, Michael Burr Westfall and his companion Kimberly Smith of Philadelphia, PA; and her step-granddaughter, Heather Broadwat...

Janet Louise Waggoner 79, passed away peacefully on Friday July 7, 2017 at her home in Camden WV following a long illness. She was born in Weston WV on March 18, 1938 to the late Junior Ralph West and Thelma Merle (Crislip) West. On January 20, 1954 she married Joseph Clinton Waggoner who was the love of her life for 63 years. Janet and Joe spent 39 years in Baltimore MD where they raised their children Joe Jr, Judith, Jeffery, and Jack before returning to Weston. Janet is survived by one d...

Richard "Dick" Bentel, 93, of Fairmont, passed from this life Friday (July 7, 2017) in his home, after a lengthy illness. He was born in the Cooks Hospital in Fairmont, Sept. 23, 1923, the only child of the late Richard Overton and Normi Downs Bentel. He graduated from Fairmont Senior High School in 1941 and later that year began his association with Fairmont Box Co. and continued until 1981 when it closed. Then he was employed with the Fairmont Water Commission and the office of Marion Cou...

Hilda Ilene Gower Beamer, 83, of Bridgeport, WV, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Ellamore, WV, on April 30, 1934, a daughter of the late E. E. Gower, Sr. and Sally ?Pearl? Summerfield Gower. Her husband Gilbert L. Beamer whom she married on July 31, 1954, resides at their home in Bridgeport. Mrs. Beamer is also survived by her daughters, Terri L. Cross and husband John of Mount Clare, and Andrea J. Bartlett an...