Heather Lynette Hartshorn, 35, of Bolt, WV, went to be one of God’s Angels on February 22, 2017. She was born on April 2, 1981. She was the daughter of Lennie Earl Jr. and Ramona Lilly Hartshorn. She was a 1999 graduate of Liberty High School. She was working on earning her RBA degree from Concord University. She will be sadly missed by her 2 sons, Landon James Michael and Laken Joseph Ross and their father Joseph Hornsby. In addition to her parents, Heather is also survived by her sister ...

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...

Xavier Silas Paul "Little Bit" Bennett, 3 months old, was called to be held in the arms of his Lord and Savior and to be with his big brother Noah in Heaven on February 21, 2017. He will be sadly missed by his grandmother, parents and extended family. Silas was born November 14, 2016 in Elkins, WV a son of Gerald Paul Bennett and Geniece LeAnn Pancake who survive. Also surviving is maternal grandparents, Teresa "Terry" Pancake and Bill Pancake Paternal grandparents, Sharon Bennett Grea...

L. Hartley “Joe” Burgreen, Jr., age 87 of Martin Road, Grafton, WV passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at his residence. He was born January 13, 1930 a son of the late Leonidas Hartley Burgreen and Georgia Ellen (Fullen) Burgreen. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Margaret L. (Martin) Burgreen; five children, Micah E. Cokinos (Mitchell) of Hiram, GA, Linda J. Vallorani (Ray) of Grafton; Richard R. Burgreen (Pam) of Concord, GA, Joyce L. Lambert (Tom) of Grafton, and James...

Phyllis Lee Drain Helms, 84, of Shinnston, went to be with her Lord at 9:30pm, Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Genesis Pierpont Center in Fairmont. She was born in Shinnston, October 7, 1932 a daughter of the late Robert and Opal Sims Drain. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Bernard Helms, whom she married May 29, 1953. Surviving are one daughter, Vickie Ashcraft and her husband Michael, Haywood, two granddaughters, Aimee Bittinger and Heather Ashcraft, both of Shinnston, g...

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...

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....

Barbara Ann Claypool, age 85, of Crawford, WV died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Genesis of Glenville in Glenville, WV. She was born October 19, 1931 in Somerset, PA, a daughter of the late Calvin and Bertha Barkley Diehl. On April 5, 1944, she married Loyal Wilson Claypool, who preceded her in death on April 15, 2008. Surviving are one son, John Claypool of Crawford; one daughter, Christine Rowland of Clarksburg, WV; and one step-son, Richard Wilson of Rock Cave, WV. Barbara was a secretary....

Eleanor Jean "Jeanie" Marsh, age 77, a resident Philippi passed away Tuesday February 21, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 11, 1939 in Barbour Co. a daughter of W. Buford and Kittie (Webb) Cleavenger. Jeanie was united in marriage April 6, 1996 to Wilford D. Marsh Sr. who survives at home. Also surviving is Step children, Vivian Marsh of Belington Wilford Marsh Jr. and wife Eleanor of Philippi Judy Boylen of Philippi Thomas Marsh of Parsons Melinda Strait and husband David ...

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...