Mr. Raymond Sandridge Jr, age 76, a resident of Audra Park Road, Belington, departed this life Tuesday evening January 3, 2017 in the Davis Medical Center, following a period of declining health. He was born January 2, 1941 at Elkins, WV, a son of the late Raymond Burdell and Lolita Grace Haley Sandridge. On August 5, 1961 he was united in marriage to the former Barbara Virginia Grove who resides in Belington, WV. Left to cherish is memory are two children; Sandra Sandridge and husband ...

Dale Lloyd Clayton, 83, of Fairmont, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at the Fairmont Health and Rehabilitation Center. Dale was born in Fairmont on October 12, 1933, a son of the late George Brooks and Esther Leah (Kirk) Clayton. Dale is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Ann (Murphy) Clayton; sons, Gary Clayton of Vero Beach, Florida, Don Metz and wife Donna, of Fairmont; daughter, Pamela Ferrell of Charleston; seven grandchildren, Amy, Wesley, Jason, Andy, Joe, Brett, Kate; and se...

Leonard Carl Stalnaker, 64, of Woodside Dr. Walkersville passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg following complications from pulmonary fibrosis and pneumonia. He was born in Upshur County on May 11, 1952 a son of the late Harold Newton Stalnaker and Virgie Mae Zickefoose Stalnaker His caring, quick-witted nature will be carried on by his son, Willie Stalnaker and wife, Jessie of Ireland; two step children: Will Brady...

Timothy Lee Wolford, age 1, of Buckhannon, WV died Tuesday, January 03, 2017 at St. Joseph?s Hospital in Buckhannon. He was born September 18, 2015 in Morgantown, WV, a son of Tyler Wolford and Beth Light both of Buckhannon. In addition to his parents he is survived by one brother, Ben Wolford of Buckhannon; aunts, Terri Wolford and Amy Light both of Buckhannon and Suzi Light of Grafton, WV; paternal grandparents, Terry and Pamela Wolford of Buckhannon and maternal grandparents, Raymond and A...

Juanita Avis Wilfong Pringle Long, age 79, of Rock Cave, the Gaines Community, died after a four-year long battle with cancer, on Monday, January 2, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 3, 1937, in Holly Grove, a daughter of the late Boyd and Giselle Obel Beavers Wilfong. On November 6, 1965, she was united in marriage to Andrew Dixon Long, who preceded her in death on March 18, 2012. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death ...

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...

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...

Joy Elizabeth Gragg, 85, of Smithville, died January 2, 2017 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV. She was born February 20, 1931 at Racket, WV the daughter of the late Marshall and Doris Wright Hersman. She was a homemaker and liked reading, and spending time with her family, grandchildren and her pets. Mrs. Gragg is survived by her son, Lloyd Shane Gragg (Cheryl) of Auburn; and grandchildren, Chelsea Gragg and Hollie Gragg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Hayes Grag...

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...

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...