Gordon Blair Lee, 61, of Beckley, WV passed away February 17, 2017, at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was born in Ronceverte, WV on April 26, 1955, to the late John Gordon and Mary Virginia Blair Lee. Blair was a graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in Theater Technical Design. In 1991, he and his cousin, Tom Anderson, began Allegheny Restoration and Builders, Inc., with the restoration of the Philipp...

Connie Louise Hanlin, 71, of Chloe, WV passed away on Friday February 17, 2017. She was born of the late Alva and Leota Gaither on September 11, 1945. She was united in marriage to Glenn S. Hanlin and were married for 47 wonderful years. Connie is survived by her husband,Glenn Hanlin of Chloe, WV; son, Michael Hanlin of Clarksburg, WV; daughters, Pamela Bowen of Jonesboro, AR and Heather Hanlin-Grogg of Winston-Salem, NC. She was also loved dearly by her 6 grandchildren, Joshua Hanlin, N...

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William W. (Bill) Williams, age 85 of Clarksburg, WV, died on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at River Oaks, Clarksburg, WV, where he had resided since May 2016. Mr. Williams was born in Masontown, WV, on May 1, 1931, a son of the late Earl and Lillie Lemmons Williams. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 59 years, Elizabeth “Sue” Williams. He was also preceded in death by three older siblings – Kermit, Christine, and Alice Jane. He is survived by one brother, Robert Williams (Verna) of Fai...

Larna (Bartlett) Cavendish, 94, of Beckley, died Feb. 17, 2017, in Chesterfield, Va. Larna was the oldest daughter of Aaron and Catherine Bartlett of Harrison County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Lawrence Cavendish, her parents and five brothers, Les, Lawrence, Arnold (Babe), Mike and Carl. Larna is survived by her sisters, Bernice Schulz of Tucker, Ga., Hazel Cropp of Sunberry, Oh, Alma (and Bob) Johnson of Wheeling, WV, and Mildred and Bill) Black of Mariett...

Thomas Dale Marlette, 76, of Clarksburg, WV passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at his home. He was born February 12, 1941 in Granite City, IL, son of the late Thomas and Ida (Agee) Marlette. Thomas was employed as a pipe fitter and welder. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of the Pipe Fitters Union, and formerly attended the LifeWay Bible Fellowship in Bridgeport, WV. He enjoyed restoring and racing cars, loved listening to bluegrass gospel music, and dirt track racing. He...

Barbara Alice Shreves Ansel, 75 of Parkersburg West Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 17, 2017. She was a member of the First Assembly of God, Parkersburg. Born in Fairmont West Virginia on June 18, 1941, the daughter of the late Joe and Viola Shreves of Fairmont. A very loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She went above and beyond to love and care for her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Jack David Ansel of 53 years. She ...

Judith Ann Barber Westfall passed away on February 17, 2017 at the age of 70 after a two-year battle with aggressive cancer, where even in sickness she always provided for her beloved family— talking daily to her granddaughter in Wilmington, NC on the phone; offering her car to her grandsons in a time of crisis; or being the backbone for her eldest daughter. Born in Fairfield, Iowa on March 13, 1946, Grandma Judy was a strong, determined, outspoken woman. She was preceded in death by ...

Eddy Ray Anderson, 78, of Franklin, WV passed away Friday, February 17, 2017. He was born October 4, 1938 in Mill Fall, WV, son of the late Delbert and Edna (Withers) Anderson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a former employee of Interstate Engineers. He was also a State Road employee and a Security Guard. Eddy was a member of the Franklin Moose Lodge. He enjoyed playing bocce ball, horseshoes, hunting and fishing, and was an avid WVU football and basketball fan. He is survi...

Ruby Katherine Skidmore, 99, of Craig St. Weston passed away at her home at 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017 just four months shy of reaching her centennial milestone. She graced us with her presence when she was born in St. Clara, WV on June 12, 1917 a daughter of the late David "Roy" Bush and Hortensia J. Garrett Bush. On December 26, 1939 she married William"Jennings" Skidmore and they celebrated 57 years of marriage before his passing on December 31, 1996. Her witty, lov...