Anthony Christopher Veltri, 56, of Monongah passed away Sunday, July 09, 2017. Chris was born January 4, 1961 in Fairmont, the son of Samuel L. and Nancy Lehosit Veltri. He was retired from the Myrtle Beach Police Department and served as the Police Chief for the Rivesville and Monongah Police Departments. Chris was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Chris is survived by one son, Tony Veltri and his wife Tes...

Kevin Ray Paugh, 48, of Posey St. Weston died suddenly and unexpectedly the evening of July 9, 2017 in the Washington Health System Hospital in Washington, PA after he collapsed on location while working for Baker Hughes, where he was employed as a supervisor. He was born in Weston on May 16, 1969 the son of the late Albert Ray Paugh and Betty Mae Skinner Paugh of Westfield. On July 25, 1995 he married Nila Tonkin, who was looking forward to celebrating their upcoming 22nd wedding anniv...

Vinsen Adrian Post, age 77, of Flower, WV departed this life in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his residence with his loving wife at his side. He was born July 14, 1939 in Gem, WV and is the son of the late Oscar and Faye Goldsmith Post. He was a graduate of Burnsville High School, Glenville State College and attended graduate classes at the University of Virginia. He started his teaching and coaching career in Staunton, VA at Woodrow Wilson High School and later, at Bu...

Ralph Greinert, 77, of the Bellview Community, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at United Hospital Center.  He was born June 2, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Frank and Jennie Terranova Greinert.  He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Carolyn Sue Bell Greinert. Ralph was a veteran with the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam War with the 1st Air Calvary.  He retired in 2002 from Morgantown Machine and Hydraulics as a machinist with over 32 years of service.  Ralph enjo...

After bravely fighting cancer for 3 years, Virginia "Jenny" Gregory, 65, of Madison, Ohio, peacefully passed away, Sunday, July 9, 2017, holding the hand of her doting husband, with her devoted daughter by her side. She was welcomed into Heaven by her late father and mother, Lester Burl Queen and Ruby Chloe Fortney Queen, and many friends and family members. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, William L. ?Larry? Gregory, whom she married June 18, 1981. She also is survived by ...

Johnie Galen Warner, 86 of Fairmont went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Mapleshire in Morgantown. He was born in Franklin in Pendleton County on May 14, 1931 a son of the late John Warner and Mary (Simmons) Warner. Johnie is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Theda (Vandevander) Warner. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked as a driver for Bell Lines and retired from Smith Transfer after 25 years...

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...

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,...

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: ...