Frederick W. “Uncle” Ashcraft, 88, of Sun Valley, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 in Clarksburg. He was born on January 5, 1931 in Wallace, a son of the late Frederick Milton Ashcraft and Hazel Margaret Webb Ashcraft. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edith Geraldine “Gerry” Moran Ashcraft, whom he married on February 4, 1956. He is survived by his daughter, Vicki Ashcraft Haygood and her husband John of Kearneysville WV and his step grandson John Mitchell Haygood of Richmond,...

Victoria “Vickie” Sue (Moore) Conrad, 58, of Copen, WV passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 with her loved ones by her side in the WVU Medicine United Hospital Center Hospice in Bridgeport, WV. Vickie was born on September 6, 1960 in Elkins, WV the daughter of Pattie Jean (Stalnaker) Moore of Elkins, WV and the late James Russell Moore who preceded her in death on January 15, 2014. Vickie was also Preceded in death by paternal grandparents Ralph and Frances (Bohon) Moore, maternal grandp...

Gwendolyn Lea Konya, 71 of Fairmont, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019. She was born in Grant Town on April 10, 1947, daughter of the late Jesse King and Ethel Mayfield King. Gwendolyn enjoyed photography, cooking, and baking. Gwendolyn is survived by her husband, Steve Konya; and her children, Christina Zukowsky and her husband Frank of Fairmont, and Steve Konya II and his partner Stephanie Dulaney. In addition to her parents, Gwendolyn was preceded in death by her brothers, Wend...

Charles Leon Copenhaver, 89, of W 2nd Street Weston passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital of Weston following a brief illness. He was born in Wallace, WV on September 25, 1929: son of the late Charles Copenhaver and Roma (Robison) Dulaney. On December 30, 1983, he married Margaret Ann (Posey) Copenhaver, who survives. Charles is also survived by two daughters: Linda (Jerry) Gowers of Clarksburg and Sandra Wilson of Fairmont, one son: David Copenhaver ...

Dennis Dale Hollandsworth, 45, of Barrackville, passed away on January 25, 2019. He was born in Fairmont on August 22, 1973, a son of Robert L. Hollandsworth and Linda Gaskins Hollandsworth, of Barrackville. Dennis was as a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend; he will be remembered for his love of fishing, riding four-wheelers, and spending time with family and friends. Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Jamie Hollandsworth, and their two daughters: Remi Hollandsworth...

William R. Collins, 79, of Glenville, WV received his call home January 25, 2019. He was born February 18, 1939, the son of Roy Austin and Letha Metz Collins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by step-mother, Lenora Queen Collins; sister, Myrtle Janie Creasey; two brother-in-laws, Keith Vineyard and Melvin Creasey; and niece, Rogalinda Miller McDonald. He is survived by sister Sarah Marie Henry Day of Ravenna, Ohio and half-sister, Carol Vineyard of Westerville, Ohio; and...

Anne Marie Rote, 98 of Rivesville, passed away Friday night January 25, 2019 at Fairmont Regional Medical Center. She was born on May 1, 1920 in Pursglove daughter of the late Martin and Anna Miklich. In keeping with Anne's wishes no public services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of Ross Funeral Home 801 Fairmont Avenue Fairmont.

Edward W. “Mule Man” Ashcraft, 83 of Salem passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at River Oaks. He was born February 11, 1935 in Wallace, WV; the son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Ercel Pauline Pope Ashcraft. Edward served in the United States Navy with twenty years of service. He was a school bus driver, enjoyed farming and was seen in town pulling his horse trailer and got the nickname “Mule Man”. He was a member of the St Johns Masonic Lodge #24 AF&AM in Shinnston. He was a state c...

George Philip “Phil” Layne, 60, of Bentonville, VA passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, January 24, 2019. He was born on May 22, 1958 in Morgantown, WV, a son of George Robert Layne of Gainesville, VA, and the late Sarah Elizabeth Sharpe Layne. Remembering Phil’s authentic and adventurous nature will be his father; one son, George “Michael” Layne and wife, Jenny, of Stone Ridge, VA; two grandchildren: Logan and Adelaide Layne of Stone Ridge, VA; two sisters: Leslie Lay...

Wilda Hardman Brown, 89, of Mt. Clare, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at her residence. She was born in McWhorter, WV, on June 2, 1929, a daughter of the late Odie C. and Frances Mae Wymer Hardman. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband, Edsell Edison Brown on October 19, 2012. She is survived by one son, Terry Brown and wife Linda of Mt. Clare; one daughter, Jessica Brown of Mt. Clare; four grandchildren, Steven Brown and Candice, Stephanie Br...