William Charles Foster, Sr. age 66 a resident of Rosewood Nursing Home in Grafton and former resident of Tacy Community passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. He was born July 31, 1950 in Philippi a son of the late Bernard and Sarah (McDonald) Foster. Surviving are- Two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Keene and husband Randall of Belington Billie Metheney and husband Wes of Philippi Two sons, David Foster and wife Amy of Belington William Charles Foster and wife Carole Ann of Tacy Com...

Barbara Ann Gillespie age 89 a resident of Mansfield Place and former resident of 204 Greenbrier Dr. Buckhannon passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She was born August 6, 1927 in Huntington, WV a daughter of the late Eber and Lillian Bowles. She was united in marriage on September 10, 1974 to Delbert Gillespie who preceded her in death. Surviving is- One daughter, Kelly Bracey and husband Jud of Philippi Two sons, David Bess and wife Cyndi of Morgantown, WV Robin Bess and wife Am...

Christina Marie ?Tina? Melko, 35 years old, daughter of Joseph and Mary Melko, was welcomed into the loving arms of her heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 with her parents at her side at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport WV. She was born March 29th, 1982 at United Hospital Center and lived for her 35 years in Bridgeport, except for four years spent earning a degree at Silver Lake College in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. After graduation in June, 2005, Christina returned to spend 12 ...

Roger Lee Layman, 78 of Flemington went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at United Hospital Center. He was born June 14, 1939, in Fairmont, son of the late Clarence and Mary Heiskell Layman. Roger will be deeply missed by his wife of fifty six years, Nancy Virginia Fleming Layman whom he married February 18, 1961; one son, Randy Layman and wife Nancy, Simpson; one daughter, Bobbie Jo LaFontaine and husband Howie, Simpson; five grandchildren, Amber Jones and husband Josh, S...

Pastor Glenn Franklin Lough, 47, of Fraziers Bottom, WV passed on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 following an automobile accident. He was born in Weston on June 20, 1970: son of Nelson F. Lough and Joyce (Moneypenny) Lough of Berlin Community of Lewis County. On June 19, 1993, he married Debbie (Mick) Lough, who survives. Glenn is also survived by two special daughters: Lindsey Lough and Courtney Lough both at home. He is also survived by one brother: Stan Lough and wife Sarah of Weston, two sisters...

Roger Lee Stover, 67, of Bellview Ave., Fairmont, WV, passed away early Tuesday morning in Monongalia General Hospital.   He was born June 3, 1950 in Fairmont, WV, son of the late Roy B. ?Mickey? and Maxine Dawson.   He was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Jo Stover, who died in 2011.   Roger was a member of Highland Ave. United Methodist Church in Fairmont, WV.   He graduated from Farmington High School in 1968.   He was actively serving as a school bus driver for the Marion County schoo...

Carolyn Sue Mays, 69, of Fairview, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 3, 1947 in Wetzel County, a daughter of the late Sherman W. Mays and Frances Gibson Fincham. She leaves behind her husband whom she has been with for 34 years, William ?Dale? Shriver of Fairview. Although she had no children of her own, she did consider Sherman ?Hammer? Mays her own, as well as his son: Casey Jacob Mays. She is also survived by her sisters: Barbara Whitlach, Barrackville, Pe...

Michael Bryan Sommerville, 55, of Weston died suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He was born in Akron, OH on March 16, 1962 a son of the late Rodney Hall Sommerville and Carolyn June Davis Sommerville Marshall. His witty, talented spirit will be carried on by two siblings: Pamela Smith and husband, Dwain, of Jane Lew, and Rodney Sommerville and wife, Valerie, of OH; former spouse, Marsha Sommerville of Michigan; and numerous nieces and nephews, who loved him dearly. In addit...

Beverly Colleen Beezel Lycans, 64, of Clarksburg, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was born in Clarksburg, June 6, 1953 a daughter of the late George and Alice Cline Beezel. Surviving are her daughter, Allison Haddix and husband Kevin of Clendenin, four brothers, George Beezel and wife Alice, Robert Beezel and wife Shirley, Larry Beezel and wife Nancy, and Mike Beezel, all of Hepzibah; two sisters, Mary-Ann Ferrell and husband Hubert of Hepzibah, Janice Flanigan a...

Doris Jean King, 86, of Kingmont Community, Fairmont, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She was born on April 23, 1931 in Fairmont, West Virginia, to the late Leo Coen and Stella (Woods) Coen. Doris was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a former member of Kings Creek Union Chapel of Weirton, and a member Mt. Harmony Community Church. Doris was also a member of the Ladies' Aid and a dedicated Vacation Bible School director, walking door ...