Dr. Raymond "Vance" Jackson, Jr., 60, of West Union, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017, having found the peace he long desired. Vance was born in Doddridge County on May 28, 1957 a son of the late Raymond Vance Jackson, Sr. and Mary Jo McMillion Jackson. Vance remained a lifelong resident of Doddridge County. Despite a hunting accident that resulted in the loss of his left leg at the age of fourteen, he enjoyed a distinguished football career with the Doddridge County High School Bulldog...

Johnnie "Slugger" Elza, 62, of Morgantown passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 30, 1955 in Butte, Montana to Mary Belle Elza and the late John Elza. Johnnie is also survived by his son, Shawn C. Elza of Gypsy; daughter, Krystle J. Wolfe and her husband Travis of Morgantown; grandpuppy, ?Red? of Morgantown; grandchildren, Crayton Elza; Mayson Elza; and Eliza Wolfe; sister-in-law, Cathy C. Feaster of Littleton, CO; nephews, Christopher J....

Tyler James Kirby, 25, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on June 23, 2017, at his residence unexpectedly. Tyler was born in Clearfield, PA, on July 26, 1991, a son of James Allen and Heather K. McBride Kirby of Clarksburg. In addition to his parents, Tyler is survived by his fiancé, Rachel Kelley; one daughter, Rashana Payton Kirby; two brothers, Storm Allen Kirby and Hunter Luke Kirby both of Clarksburg. He is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Ireta Kirby of Clarksburg, and ma...

Frank Madison Newbraugh, 39, of Grafton passed away Friday, June23, 2017 in Grafton. He was born on October 14, 1977 in Akron, Ohio, son of the late Stephen D. and Charlotte Wilkerson Newbraugh. He is survived by his step father, Carl Newbraugh. He loved being outdoors, hunting, fishing and sports, just hanging out with his family and friends. he worked at D and L Limousine. He is survived by two children, Gracie Lousie Newbraugh and Gavin Dale Newbraugh, one sister, Amee Newbraugh, Clarksb...

Forest Lynn Spurgeon age 84 a resident of Darlynn Rd. Philippi passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 23, 2017 at his residence. He was born May 3, 1933 in Moatsville, WV a son of the late Alfred Stillman and Louella Ray (Bolyard) Spurgeon. He was united in marriage June 3, 1962 to Wilma (Hymes) Spurgeon who survives. Also surviving- One daughter, Karen Mercer and husband Philip of Philippi Three grandchildren, William Lynn Hess and wife Sarah Elizabeth of Hawaii; Sarah Elizabeth Sphon...

Mrs. Elwanda Ruth McCartney Collett Ford, age 80 years, a resident of The Barbour County Good Samaritan Society at Belington, and formerly a resident of Belington and Fairmont, departed this life Friday, June 23, 2017 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown. Death was following a period of extended illness. She was born October 13, 1936 at Clemtown, Barbour County, a daughter of the late Paul E. and Ruth Weaver McCartney. She was twice married, first to Lynn Collett who preceded her in...

Ronzel R. Somerville, 80, of Blackwell Street, Bridgeport, died Friday evening, June 23, 2017, in the United Hospital Center. He was born in Weston on July 11, 1936, a son of the late Hayward Murus and Roena Gae Maxson Somerville. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mable B. (Cole) Somerville, whom he married June 14, 1958. Also surviving are his daughter, Teresa Lynn Aloi and her husband Nick of Bridgeport; his son, Douglas R. Somerville, Crawfordsville, IN; 5 grandchildren,...

Jean Mae Fenner, 47, of Clarksburg formerly of Michigan passed away Friday, June 23, 2017. She was born May 16, 1970 in Trenton, Mich.; daughter of Eugene Herbert and Shirley Ann Pipkorn Fenner. Jean attended Glen Falls Baptist Church. Private services will be held. Online condolences may be sent to DavisFuneralHomeWV.com. Davis Funeral Home is honored to assist the Fenner family.  

Linda Jane Martin Conner, 79, passed away on Wednesday June 21, 2017 at Florida Hospital in Zephyrhills, FL. She was born on June 7, 1938 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Arthur and Martha Martin. Linda grew up in Gypsy Holler. She graduated from Shinnston High School in Shinnston, WV in 1956. After high school she became a bookkeeper and eventually was self-employed in that field for many years. Linda married Kenneth Conner in 1958 in Winchester, Virginia. They were happily married for 59 ye...

Rogers Craig Stevens, Jr., 76, of Daytona Beach, FL and formerly of Lumberport, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. He was born September 7, 1940 in Washington, DC, a son of the late Rogers C. Stevens Sr. and Frances Magruder Stevens. Rogers is survived by his wife of 25 years, Catherine ?Cathi? Welch Stevens. Also surviving are his daughters: Stephanie Dawn Stevens, Clarksburg and Christie Dawn Bunner, Lumberport; 2 half brothers: Robert ?Craig? (Maria) Stevens, Helen, GA...