Loretta Belle (Chenoweth) Coontz, born November 26, 1923, departed this life on Tuesday, February 1, 2017, at Colonial Place, Elkins, following an extended illness. She was twice married, first to Cuthbert Keats Hunt and then to Isaac "Sonny" Coontz, who preceded her in death on February 20, 1995. Surviving are three sons, Keats Eldon Hunt and wife Marianne of Peoria, Ill., Isaac "Greg" Coontz, and wife Linda of Villanow, Ga., Opha Robert "Bob" Coontz and wife, Debbie of Philippi; four gran...

Jack Ronald Hawkins, 90, of Buckhannon, formerly of Fairmont, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at the Holbrook on the Hill Nursing Home. Jack was born in Fairmont on December 21, 1926, a son of the late William Ervin Hawkins and Sarah Stretchberry Hawkins. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen "Lucille" Deabler Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins is survived by his son, Bill Hawkins and his wife Patricia of China Grove, NC; his daughters, Ronna Prendergast of Dayton, OH and Brenda K...

Lillian E. Price, 100, of Keyser, WV, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Dawn View Center, Fort Ashby, WV. Born on September 14, 1916 at Sardis, WV, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Amy Belle (Carter) Sandy. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Thomas Price, Sr. in 1992; a stepdaughter, Charlene; a stepson, Donald T. Price, Jr., three brothers, Carter, Willard and Kenneth Sandy and a sister, Irene Sandy. Mrs. Price was a homemaker ...

Vera Grose Fowlkes, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on February 1, 2017. She was born in Ansted, West Virginia, on December 3, 1930, to Ollie and Carrie Grose. Vera graduated from Nuttall High School in 1948 and from Glenville State College in 1955 with a degree in elementary education. She began her career teaching in one room schools before graduating from college, taking classes in the evening and during summers. Vera enjoyed teaching for over 40 years, retiring fro...

Patricia Ann Fisher, 78, of Pleasant Valley, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the Fairmont Regional Medical Center. She was born December 11, 1938 in Fairmont, WV a daughter of the late Russell H. and Beatrice M. Boylen Parker. She is survived by her husband James "Bill" Fisher. Mrs. Fisher was a 1956 graduate of Rivesville High School. She was a member of the Valley Chapel United Methodist Church. Patricia formerly worked for Westinghouse Corporation in the Seal Beam Department...

Nelvia Leona (Cogar) Jordan, 83, of Flatwoods, WV passed away February 1, 2017 at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV. She was born January 23, 1934 in Replete, WV the daughter of the late Rosco Cogar and Brenace (McCartney). Also preceding her in death was her husband, Ronald Burt Jordan whom she married in 1977 and who passed February 11, 2002; son, Mark Bright; brothers, Buster and Buddy Cogar. Those left to cherish her memory are sons, Richard Bright (Elizabeth/Lynn), Flatwoods, WV...

Maurice Ray Wine, 93, of Clarksburg, formerly of Beckley, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at home with his wife by his side. He was born in Clarksburg, on July 27, 1923, the son of the late Fleming Wine and Ethel Lee Wine Butler. Maurice was a construction electrician and one of the original members of Electrical Workers Union 596. He was a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge and a past Grand Master. He was also a long-time member of the Shriners. Maurice ...

Judy Lee Wilfong, 73, of Masontown, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at her home. She was born in Marion County, WV on December 3, 1943, a daughter of the late Charles Fredrick and Delphia Irene (Collins) Motter. She was an avid reader and loved to play guitar and spend time with her grandchildren. Judy is survived by five children, Thomas Wilfong and wife Ulga Djuric-Wilfong, Lori Wilfong, James Wilfong and wife Crysty, Shelley Wilfong and Robert Wilfong; 15 grandchildren and 12...

Mary Bunner Cox Huffman, 90, of Fairmont passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born November 18, 1926 on East Grafton Road, Fairmont, daughter of the late Ira T. and Clara I. (Hayhurst) Bunner, of Bunner?s Dairy. Mary graduated in June 1943 from Fairmont Senior High School at the age of 16. She was formerly employed at Copper?s Coal Company, Owens-Illinois, The Fairmont Box Company, and Champion Block Corporation. Mary is survived by...

Robert Kenneth "Ken" Stevens, 92, of Fairmont, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 while at the River Oaks Nursing Home in Clarksburg, WV. He was born on May 15, 1924 in Fairmont, WV, son of the Late Henry and Ora (Neel) Stevens. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris Ann Radford Stevens. They were married for 69 happy years and are the parents of four daughters, Linda and Jim Simon of Bridgeport, Debra and Joe Spradling of Chapmanville, WV; Pam and Steve Kennedy...