Alice “Evelyn” Oiler age 87 of Cannelton, passed away with her loving family by her side at her son Kenneth’s residence in Bridgeport, Taylor County WV. Evelyn was born June 20, 1929 at Marting and she was the daughter of the late Sam and Alice Keatley Nichols. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years James W. E. “Ebby” Oiler, and her brother Sam Nichols Jr. and two sisters, Rosemary Nichols and Susie Lively She is survived by her three children Kenneth T. (Mary) Oiler, Br...

Amber Dawn Marks, age 24, of Flemington, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, from injuries sustained from a car accident. She was born March 31, 1992, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, WV. Surviving are her mother, Faith Ann (Marks) Kittle and husband, Greg, of Flemington. Her father was the late Jesse Vernon Hargis. Surviving at home are a daughter, Amara Leeann McDaniel, age 5, and a son, Aubry Lloyd Gum, age 2, both of Flemington. In addition, she is also survi...

Elizabeth Vasicek Brown Chapman, 101, of Bridgeport, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at United Hospital Center. She was born on November 23, 1915 in Grafton, a daughter of the late Carl and Leona (Orfamus) Vasicek. She is survived by one son, Gregory Brown of Bridgeport and two stepsons, Steve (Joyce) Chapman of Florida and Rick Chapman of Costa Rica, a sister, Anne Lough of Fairmont, a sister-in-law, Evelyn Vasicek of Rivesville, a brother-in-law, King (Barbara) Chapman of Flo...

Willie Lee Swisher, 79, of Burke Hill Road, McCoole, MD, died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland, MD. Born on May 3, 1937 at Morgantown, WV, he was a son of the late Ralph Wayne and Louella Lucille (Jackson) Swisher. He also was preceded in death by two daughters, Debbie Brown and Rhonda Hill and two brothers, Richard Wayne Swisher and James Robert Swisher. Mr. Swisher was retired as a shift foreman with Anchor Glass, Keyser. He was a...

Vickie Rene Dodd, 53, of Idamay passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at her home. She was born May 13, 1963 in Fairmont, WV, daughter of the late Richard and Shirley (Koval) Dodd. She is survived by a brother, John Leo Dodd, II and wife, Robin of Mt. Vernon, IL; a nephew, Jonathon Ian Dodd; and her beloved Miniature Schnauzer, Phoebe Jane. Vickie was an attorney and served as a Chairperson on the Greater Marion Public Service Board. She was a member of the Calvary Temple Assembly o...

John Aaron Sanders, 70 of Shinnston, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at United Hospital Center. He was born in Marion County on September 25, 1946 a son of the late Clarence E. "Buster" Sanders and Cora Ellen (Eberly) Sanders. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Florence (Carpenter) Sanders. John served in the National Guard and worked for several years at Alfred Construction. He most enjoyed farming, riding his farm tractor and hunting. He was most fond of time sp...

David Wayne Edwards, 47, of Norway passed away February 25, 2017 after courageously battling cancer. “Davey” as he was known to his family and friends, worked at Nickels Bakery for over 14 years. Above all he loved God and family. He was a very loving husband and father as well as a great friend to all who knew him. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who also loved camping and watching UFC. Davey is survived by his wife of 23 years, Susan Renee (Gump) Edwards; a daughter, Alycen Jeann...

Rodger Milburn Woolford, III, 65, of Clarksburg, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg following a sudden illness. He was born in Baltimore, MD, on June 14, 1951, a son of the late Rodger M. Woolford, Jr. and Joan Louise Aronhalt Woolford. Rodger married Cynthia Marie Billings Woolford on October 2, 1982, who resides at their home in Clarksburg. Mr. Woolford is survived by three daughters, Rachel Marie Woolf...

Alan Ray Gifford, 50, of Fairmont passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his home. He was born in Fairmont on March 24, 1966 the only child of Marilyn (Jackson) Gifford and the late Col. Richard E. Gifford. Alan graduated from East Fairmont High School and Webster College. He had worked for General Delivery and most recently sold on EBay. His passion was music. Alan was an extremely talented musician and vocalist. He played several different instruments, most often the keyboard. He...

Robin McNeer Cantley, 46 of Forest Hill, went home to be with her Savior and Lord Saturday February 25, 2017 after a sudden illness. Born March 21, 1970 in Hinton, she was the daughter of Betty Young McNeer of Forest Hill and the late Alfred H. McNeer. Robin was a 1988 graduate of Hinton High School. She was employed by Creekside Chiropractic in Greenville, WV and was a very active member of River Valley Baptist Church at Forest Hill, being involved in numerous ministries at the church....