Our darling Briar Lee Cogar was gathered into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 2, 2017 at United Hospital Center. Born to David Brian and Leah Adeline Cogar, our precious angel took his wings. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers Tyler and Jacob Cogar; sisters Alexis Rogers and Natalie Brown; and grandparents David and Kathy Cogar and Charles and Ginger Brown. Friends may join the family for visitation on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at Dod...

Mary Eleanor Coburn Boyce, 79, of Fairmont passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Morgantown on March 15, 1937 a daughter of the late Albert Coburn and Mary Virginia Murray Coburn. Mary is survived by her husband of 64 years, Raymond C. Boyce, Sr. Mary was a devoted wife, homemaker mother and grandmother. She enjoyed caring for others, and providing a beautiful home for her family. In addition, she enjoyed growing flowers. Her gre...

Donald "Pap" Lee Moore 86, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Grafton City Hospital with his wife and two daughters by his side. He passed due to severe health complications. Donald was born in Belington on December 8, 1930. He was one of 15 children born to the late Ralph and Edith (Price) Moore. Donald was a Korean War Veteran and a retired machinist. He enjoyed being with family and friends. He also enjoyed carpentry, Playing Pool, cards, and slot machines "gambling...

Marvin E. Messer, 80, of West Milford, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. He was born in Clinchmore, TN on March 28, 1936, a son of the late Jack and Edith Enix Messer.   He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Barnett Messer, whom he married August 31, 1963.   Also surviving are one son, Eugene Ray Messer of West Milford; one daughter, Teresa Ann Cooksey and her husband Danny of Dawsonville, GA; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Larry R. Messer of Webste...

Harold ?Jim? Cowger, Sr., 79 of Webster Springs passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the home of his son. He was born October 17, 1937 in Briar Ridge to Isaac and Susannah Degarmo Cowger and was a lifelong resident of Webster County. Jim enjoyed working on cars, supervising, and telling others how to do it. He formerly worked in the woods for Dink Cogar. Jim is survived by his sons Harold Cowger, Jr., Randall Lee (Betty ?Darlene?) Cowger, and Carl ?Dwayne? (companion Wendy McCourt) Co...

Rosa Lee Hartley, age 68 of Park Blvd., Grafton, WV passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her residence. She was born June 18, 1948 in Grafton, WV a daughter of the late Roy James Hartley and Carrie Etta (Poling) Hartley. She is survived by two sons, James Allen Hartley and Tim Michael Hartley; seven grandchildren, Alicia, Amanda, James A. Hartley, Jr., Aiden, Tim Michael Hartley, Jr. Briley and Leviah, all of Grafton; five great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Emily Hartley of Buckhan...

Richard Samuel Piccalo, 76, of Fairmont passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Fairmont on July 7, 1940 a son of the late Tony A. Piccalo and Rose (Spatafore) Piccalo. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Kathy Gemondo Piccalo; His children, His son, Michael Anthony Piccalo and his wife Amy of Maryland; two daughters, Jina Marie Piccalo of Fairmont and Lela-Jo Ganoe and her husband Shawn of Kingmont; six grandchildren, Tony Piccalo, A...

Albert Donald Ice, 74 of Fairmont passed away, January 1, 2017 at United Hospital Center. He was born April 4, 1942 in Bridgeport, WV the son of the late Roy Donald and Freda May Rector Ice. Albert is survived by his daughter Pamela Wilson; four sons, Steve Ice of Lumberport, Brian and Daniel Ice both of Buckhannon; William Ice of Fairmont. He has eight grandchildren; one great grandson; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; two brothers, Clyde Ice, and James Ice of Bridgeport. He is precede...

Kitson ?Kit? Brewster Byrdy, 62, formerly of East Gate Drive of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Kit was born in Beckley on March 1, 1954, the son of Anne (Edwards) Byrdy of Maryland and the late Edward Louis Byrdy Sr. He spent his youngest years in Silver Spring, Maryland before returning to Weston, West Virginia at the age of fifteen. He attended Lewis County High School where he excelled in baseball. After attending West Virginia University, ...

Mrs. Sharon Rae Smith Gutshall, age 75, a resident of Kingwood, WV, departed this life late morning Monday January 1, 2017 in the Mon General Hospital at Morgantown, WV, following a period of declining health. She was born November 18, 1941 at Elkins, a daughter of the late Eugene Harry Smith and Francis Mix Smith Lewis, who survives at Elkins. On November 23, 1973 at Oakland, Maryland, she was united in marriage to Ronald Gutshall, who survives at their home in Preston County. In addit...