Georgia Hale Wilson, 90 of Parkersburg departed this life for her heavenly reward on February 21, 2017. She was born on August 3, 1926 to Myrtle and Elbert Hale in Rockport, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Denver Wilson Jr. Georgia and Denver are survived by their three children, son Gary (Joyce) of Elizabethtown KY, daughters Barbara (David) McCarthy of Lake Placid FL and Kimberly (Patrick) Barclay of Parkersburg with whom she was living at the time of her passing....

Diane Butcher, 59, of Pennsboro, WV, departed this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness. Diane was born September 9, 1957 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Homer and Bessie (Jones) Brooks. She was a proud graduate of Pennsboro High School with the class of 1976 and a member of the Wince Chapel United Methodist Church of Pike, WV. As a teenager, Diane began working as a papergirl in Pennsboro, WV where she got to meet many p...

Vena Dancy Rogerson, age 78 of Moundsville, WV died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at home. She was born June 15, 1938 in Widen, WV a daughter of the late John and Della Byard Dancy. A Christian by faith. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A graduate from the BM Spurr School of Nursing. She retired after 25 years as an LPN at Reynolds Memorial Hospital. Following retirement, she dedicated her time to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In addi...

Howard J. Hinebaugh 90, of Bridgeport, formally of Shinnston, passed away on Monday February 21, 2017 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born January 27, 1927, in Crellin, MD to the late Katherine Hinebaugh and Linsey Friend. Howard is survived by his 6 children, Tarla Alkire and Barry their children Christy Kupfer and Michael Alkire; Timothy Hinebaugh, and his children Danielle Jeter, Mindy Efaw, and Eric Hinebaugh; Gail Huff and the Late Robert Huff and their children Ang...

Mr. James Lloyd “Jim” Davis ( or as his neighbors referred to him as the Honorary Mayor of Big Field), age 74, a resident of Chestnut Ave in Belington, departed this life Tuesday evening February 21, 2017 in the comfort if his home. He had been declining in health for the past several months. He was born August 11, 1942 at Madison, WV, a son of the late James Lloyd Sr. and Mable Bertha Boylen Davis. On January 3, 1966 he was united in marriage to the love of his life the former Carol Ann J...

Kathleen Keesucker Ravi, 56, of Oak Mound Dr. Clarksburg passed away peacefully at 9:38 a.m. on Monday, February 20, 2017 in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following an extended illness. Knowing that she had given her heart to Jesus at an early age and was now home in his loving care, brought great comfort to her family as she made her transition. She was born in Silver Springs, MD on January 17, 1961 daughter of Arnold Dale Keesucker of Belington and Bernice Ann Runyon Keesucker of ...

Barbara Ann Bowman, 55, of Fairmont, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017, at Ruby Memorial Hospital after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born in Germany on May 10, 1961, a daughter of the late Russell A. and Nancy C. (Ryder) Shaffer. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to play cards, cook and most of all spend time with her grandchildren. She graduated from Bridgeport High School and Fairmont State University. She had attended both Simpson Cr...

Edna Merle (Miller) Rogers Nicholson, age 101 of Good Hope WV, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Serenity Hope Assisted Living, surrounded by her family. She was born August, 12, 1915 in Gilmore County, WV; the daughter of the late Everett Miller and Audra (Snyder) Miller. Merle is survived by her son, James D. Rogers & his wife, Patricia of Good Hope, WV; two grandsons, James Rogers of Clarksburg, WV and Mike Rogers of Toluca Lake, CA; two great granddaughters, Katelyn Rogers of...

Robert Lee Rhodes, 79, of Shinnston passed away on February 20, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 13, 1937 in Clay County to the late Lee W. and Virginia Holcomb Rhodes. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Eula Mae Rhodes; their children, Carol Morgan and her husband Harold of Clarksburg; Donna Thomas of Shinnston; Robbie Rhodes of Morgantown; JoAnn Miller and her husband Ed of Gypsy; Andrew Thomas and his wife of Sabrina of Enterprise; LeRoy Thomas of Enter...

Vera M. Courtney, 90, a resident of Harmer Place and formerly of Belpre, Ohio went home to be with her Saviour on February 20, 2017. Vera was born March 21, 1926 at Clarksburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Earl, Sr. and Opal Poling Duke. Vera was the oldest living charter member of Tri-City Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, taught children's Sunday school class for many years and also taught Women's Discipleship Classes. She and her husband had owned Paramount Inc., which c...