Thomas Andrew Purnell, 69, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at United Hospital Center after a long and courageous battle with arteriosclerosis. Tom was born November 21, 1947 to Wilbur (Bill) Purnell and Alice Cunningham. He was raised by his LuLu Silvis. Tom was married to the late Brenda Shearer. He has four children, Melissa and husband, Jimmy Satterfield, Tammy Purnell, Tom Purnell, John Stout and wife, Erin. He has five grandchildren, Dylan, Riki and Franky Satterfield, Tyler ...

Charles "Chuck" Richard Williams, 84, of Fairmont, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. He was born on August 30, 1932 to the late Elhannon and Lucy (Cornwell) Williams. He had a life-long interest in law enforcement, serving in the United States Army from 1952-54. He was retired from Fairmont State College where he worked as a security officer for 28 years and served with the Harrison County Sheriff's Department. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Mount...

Wather D. “Bud” Pritchard, 92, of Brierwood Community in Bridgeport, passed away February 15, 2017, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born September 25, 1924, in Clarksburg, WV, the only child of the late George Dee and Ida Mae Wallace Pritchard. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Helen Marie Snider Pritchard, whom he married on September 15, 1947. He is also survived by a son, James S. Pritchard and his wife Cynthia of Clarksburg, and one granddaughter, Andrea Ra...

Frederick Carl Young, 82, of Fairmont passed away early Wednesday morning, February 15, 2017 from advanced stage of COPD and emphysema. He was born on August 15, 1934 in Fairmont, son of the late William A. Young and Martha (Milbrad) Young. He was a faithful member of the Benton's Ferry United Methodist Church until the advanced stages of his illness. He served as an usher and was a member of the Board of Trustees. Fred attended Morgantown High School and received his diploma while serv...

Randy Loyd Helms 56 of Bunner Ridge Community, passed away on February 15, 2017 at his home. He was born January 28, 1961 the son of the late Frank William and Patricia Ann (Prickett) Helms. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patty Carpenter Helms, his step children, Jody & Kim Neel, Connie & Steve Rush and John Allen Neel, step grandchildren, Steven Rush II, Cameron Rush, Sarah Neel and Joshua Triantifilou. Brothers and their spouses, Frank Helms of Fairmont, Richard and Linda Helms ...

Jessica Mae Bowman, age 25, of Buckhannon, WV died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at her home. She was born February 8, 1992 in Buckhannon, a daughter of Michael and Madelene Hoover Bowman of Buckhannon. In addition to her parents she is survived by one brother, Michael Wayne Bowman and wife Sarah of Sago, WV. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Troy and Dellia Hoover and her paternal grandparents, Joe and Elma Bowman. Jessica was a Christian by faith. Friends will be receiv...

Lewis DeWayne Fisher, 88, of Folsom, WV, formerly of Sistersville, WV, passed away, February 14, 2017 at United Hospital Center. He was born April 20, 1928 in Fallen Timber, WV, a son of the late Ted Fisher and Lucy Mae Shuman Fisher. DeWayne was a retired lineman with Mon Power. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. He was a member of the Mannington Church of Christ. He loved riding 4-wheelers and he loved to fish, hunt and garden. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Hay...

Rodger William Merrill, 69, of Lake Milton, Ohio, formerly of Fairmont, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. He was born in Fairmont on December 7, 1947 to the late William "Bill" and Emma Virginia (Carpenter) Merrill. Rodger, a proud Marine who served his country during the Viet Nam War, was a National Hot Rod Association enthusiast. Rodger is survived by his sister, Diann Hovatter and her husband Gary, of Ozark, Alabama; his brothers, Ronnie Merrill and his wife Nettie, of Farming...

Sylvia Lee Johnson, 77, of Roanoke, VA, formerly of Fairmont, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017. She was born on March 23, 1939 in Follansbee, WV, daughter of the late William and Edna Hart. Sylvia was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, Sylvia is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, William “Tony” Johnson; a daughter, Catherine “Cathy” Chafin Belcher; a brother, William “Buc...

Edward Clyde “Skitzy” Jones II, 77, of Elk Creek Rd., Philippi, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 at Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg. He was born October 30, 1939 at Grafton, a son of the late Edward Clyde Jones and Marion Mahaffey Jones. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Ann Wilson Jones, whom he married Nov. 24, 1965 (51 years of marriage); a son, Edward Clyde Jones III and his wife, Kristie, of Franklin Furnace, OH; grand-daughter-in-law, Katie Jones, of Manford OH; 5 grand...