Lloyd William "Buck" Burgess, 86, of Bruceton Mills, WV, died Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Pine Ridge Nursing Home, Kingwood, WV. Born April 18, 1930, in Fearer, MD, he was the son of the late Kimmell Jose & Enda Pearl (Savage) Burgess.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Louise (Moats) Burgess and one grandson, Kimmell. Buck was a retired truck driver and was of the Pentecostal faith.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion and ...

Kitra A. Burnham passed away January 20, 2017, in Richwood, West Virginia. She was born April 3, 1949, in Ames, Iowa, to Francis H. (Buzz) Burnham and Julia G. Burnham. She spent her preschool years in Decorah, Iowa, and attended kindergarten through high school in Mar-shalltown, Iowa. She was a majorette in the marching band, was active in Girl Scouts, and at-tended an NSF summer program at the New York Museum of Natural History after high school graduation. After receiving an AA degre...

Charlotte Imogene Parrish, age 89, of Bel Air, quietly passed away at her home on January 20, 2017. Born August 15, 1927 in Curtisville, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Philip Omer and Eva Bonnie Kendall Beatty. Charlotte graduated from the Mannington High School, West Virginia. Charlotte was married for 53 years to the late Gordon Ray Parrish. After WWII Charlotte and her husband moved to Maryland where she was employed as a secretary to Dr. Beck/Dr. Romo of Middle River and worked...

Shirley Ann Layne Russell, 80, of Fairmont, WV passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 9, 1936 in Monongah, WV, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Jackson Layne. Shirley was a member of the Cross of Christ Community Church of Monongah, and former employee of Westinghouse Lamp Plant. She was a 1954 graduate of Monongah High School and a member of the WV Region Antique Automobile Club of America. Shirley is survived by her husband Charles F. Rus...

James ?Jim? A. Hayhurst, 72, of Smithfield, WV died Friday, January 20, 2017 at his home while surrounded by his wife and niece, Cyndi. Jim was born February 21, 1944 in New Martinsville, WV, son of the late Jacob and Ann (Postlewaight) Hayhurst. He was a retired commercial cleaner working in various businesses, loved riding on four-wheelers and working on automobiles, he like to teach others on how to work on automobiles and attended the Folsom Pentecostal Church. In addition to his...

Shirley Ann Layne Russell, 80, of Fairmont, WV passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at her residence.  She was born August 9, 1936 in Monongah, WV, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Jackson Layne.     Shirley was a member of the Cross of Christ Community Church of Monongah, and former employee of Westinghouse Lamp Plant.  She was a 1954 graduate of Monongah High School and a member of the WV Region Antique Automobile Club of America.   Shirley is survived by her husband Charles F. Rus...

John Lynn Stevens,II, 65, of Fairmont, West Virginia died peacefully on Friday January 20, 2017 at River Oaks surrounded by his family. He was born February 22, 1951 the son of Jo Romino Stevens Hamrick of Charleston and the late John "Jack" Stevens. He was a beloved husband, brother and uncle who enjoyed spending time with his loved ones playing basketball, board games, and practical jokes. His hobbies included golfing, gardening and cooking. He was a skilled woodworker, but a bad gard...

Josephine G. Ferrari, 93, of Pride Avenue, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017, in the United Hospital Center following a brief illness. She was born in Clarksburg, WV, on September 10, 1923, a daughter of the late Frank and Rose Marie Tiano Lopez. She was married to Louis P. ?Dutch? Ferrari on September 1, 1951. They enjoyed 48 years of marriage before his passing on November 3, 1999. Josephine has four sons, Frank L. Ferrari and his wife Nancy S. of Clarksburg, t...

Betty Louise Williams, 85, of Gooseman Rd. Jane Lew passed away at 5:34 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2017 in the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport following a brief illness. She was born in Upshur County on March 6, 1931 a daughter of the late Roy Knicely and Martha Blankenship Knicely. On February 3, 1950 she married Fred Junior Williams and they celebrated 58 years of marriage before his passing on December 1, 2008. Her strong, dedicated nature will be carried on by her four chil...

Cynthia Michelle Braham, 41 of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2017. She was born on July 30, 1975 in Fairmont, WV, daughter of Marcia Braham, of Morgantown, and the late William ?Bill? F. Braham. Cynthia attended Newburg Elementary, Junior High and Preston High School. She then moved to Morgantown and worked at different jobs in the area. Cynthia was survived by one daughter, Julia Braham, Morgantown; three siblings, Mary Ellen Stalnaker of Grantsboro, NC, Robert D Braham ...