Ernie Hartshorn, 90, of Grantsville, WV passed away at home, surrounded by family, on January 17, 2017. He was born on March 24, 1926 in Calhoun County the son of the late Everett and Josie Sturm Hartshorn. He is survived by daughters, Sharon Lynch of Parkersburg, WV; Kathy Bailey of Grafton, WV; and Kelley Houchin and husband Jeff of Arnoldsburg, WV; former son-in-law Ed Lynch of Parkersburg, WV; seven grandchildren, Jim Lynch and wife Paula of Parkersburg, WV; David Bailey of Shinnston, WV...

Gail Lynn "LA" Conrad, 59, of Fairmont, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the United Hospital Center in Clarksburg following an extended illness. She was born March 15, 1957, a daughter of Betty Price and the late Donald "Mick" Price. Gail was a homemaker who enjoyed playing Bingo and slot machines. Survivors include 2 sons: Michael Karl Conrad, Bellview, and Alan Wayne (Amber) Fluharty, Fairmont; a daughter: Meegan (Mike) Fortney, Montana Mines; 2 grandsons: Landon Alan Fluharty and E...

Bernice E. Harbert Fitzwater 96 of Follansbee, WV passed away January 18, 2017 at Golden Oaks, Follansbee, WV. She was born November 17, 1920 in Lumberport, WV to the late Lester and Cora Ice Harbert. She was a member of the Brooke Hills Free Methodist Church, Wellsburg, WV. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her husband Jesse ?Roger? Fitzwater, a brother Harold Dale Ice and three sisters Edith Robey, Leona Bell Magnuson, and Naomi May Thall. She is survived by her daugh...

ELSON, ETHEL M., 86, OF CLARKSBURG, WV, FORMERLY OF PINE GROVE, WV, PASSED AWAY ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017 AT THE SOUTH FAYETTE NURSING CENTER IN MARKLEYSBURG, PA. SHE WAS BORN JULY 18, 1931 IN NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV, THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE JAMES AND LILLIE (STALEY) WRIGHT. ALONG WITH HER PARENTS SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, HARRY GLENN ELSON AND A BROTHER, RAYMOND WRIGHT. SURVIVING IS A DAUGHTER, GLENDA MAE COTTRILL OF CLARKSBURG, WV, A GRANDDAUGHTER, AMANDA (ERIC) BROWN? O...

Sharon Sue (Hunt) Weekley, 73, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully January 17, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 2, 1943 in Philippi, WV, a daughter of the late Buddy Hunt and Martha Margaret (Sandy) Hunt. Sharon retired from Guard Cleaning Co. and she worked for Ren Dor Bowling Lanes and The WV Credit Union League. She enjoyed her flowers and rock garden, Interior Design, and most of all Sharon enjoyed her back porch. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, No...

Lois Evelyn Bode, 93, of Clendenin went home to be with the Lord Tuesday January 17, 2017 at the home of her daughter in Hurricane, WV after a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Berkley Barbarow and Nellie Alfred Barbarow. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Marshall Eugene Bode; sisters, Marie Flaherty, Marjorie Woofter, Betty Bracco and Janice Truitt; brother, Berkley Barbarow Jr. Lois was a member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church, Doddridge Co.,...

Rachel Williamson Watts was born March 22, 1941, to the late Leander and Inez Nelson Williamson, and died January 17, 2017. She was a homemaker, and a gifted seamstress for generations of satisfied clients, even making the wedding dresses for all four of her children's weddings. Rachel was a member of Center Point Baptist Church, where she took great joy in singing in the choir for many years. She was also a member of Center Point Ladies' Union. She is predeceased by sisters Mary Ada...

Dorothy Florence Poling, 93 of Grafton, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at United Hospital Center with her family her side. She was born in Barbour County, March 15, 1923, a daughter of the late Harry O. and Cora Jane Shahan Hovatter and her step-mother, Flossie Hovatter. She will join her husband Delton Poling, who preceded her in death on September 21, 1993. Dorothy was a member of the Blueville Church of Christ. She enjoyed quilting for her family and friends and loved working in ...

Pastor George C. Cross, Sr., 72, of Stonewood, passed away surrounded with family and loved ones on Monday, January 16, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg on June 3, 1944, a son of the late Arden and Lula Stull Cross. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Claypool Cross, whom he married August 5, 1966; six children, George Cross, Jr. and his late companion Dallas Chess of Dola, Kenneth E. Cross and his companion Becky of Stonewood, Kevin D. Cross and his wife Robyn of Stonew...

Edgar F. Parks Parks, 92, who resided at John Manchin Sr ALF in Farmington, WV passed away peacefully in the early morning of Monday, January 16, 2017. He was born in Wyatt, WV, on Nov 3, 1924, a son of the late Delbert and Delphi Parks. He was preceded in death by his parents, his darling wife of 56 years, Lexie Jean (Pitman) Parks, his son Barry W. Parks, his sister Helen (Parks) McDonald and his brother Warren Parks. Edgar served in the US Army during WWII and where he was a Pris...