Paul Bezjak, age 94, of Morgantown, passed away early Sunday morning, February 26, 2017 at Golden Living Center of Morgantown. He was born December 29, 1922 in Martin, PA, a son of the late Sandor "Steve" and Rose (Balaban) Bezjak. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Margaret Lillian Steele Bezjak; two step-children, Nancy Clatworthy and her husband David, and Earl Eugene Dixon, Jr. and his companion Paulette Henderson; six grandchildren, Lonnie Knisill and his wife Elizabeth, Koren...

Amber Dawn Marks, age 24, of Flemington, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, from injuries sustained from a car accident. She was born March 31, 1992, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, WV. Surviving are her mother, Faith Ann (Marks) Kittle and husband, Greg, of Flemington. Her father was the late Jesse Vernon Hargis. Surviving at home are a daughter, Amara Leeann McDaniel, age 5, and a son, Aubry Lloyd Gum, age 2, both of Flemington. In addition, she is also survi...

Arabelle Thomason, age 80, of Tallmansville, WV, Queens Community died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born October 17, 1936 in Elkins, WV, a daughter of the late Orval and Mamie Pennington Chewning. On July 3, 1953 she married Gilbert Thomason who preceded her in death on December 3, 2006. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one son, Gilbert Eugene ?Snoop? Thomason; one daughter, Bobbi Lynn Thomason; two brother...

Clinton Elliot Hickman, age 78 of Heaters, WV passed away on February 25, 2017 at his home. He was born November 13, 1938 in Heaters, a son of the late James and Jessie Hickman. On September 9, 1961 he married Marjorie Lucille Harper, who preceded him in death October 5, 2003. Also preceding him in death were parents, James Clinton Hickman and Jessie Rita (Fleming); brother, Jimmie Lee; step son’s Ricky and Rodney Norman. Clinton is survived by his wife, Joyce Canfield Norman Hickman, whom ...

Alan Ray Gifford, 50, of Fairmont passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his home. He was born in Fairmont on March 24, 1966 the only child of Marilyn (Jackson) Gifford and the late Col. Richard E. Gifford. Alan graduated from East Fairmont High School and Webster College. He had worked for General Delivery and most recently sold on EBay. His passion was music. Alan was an extremely talented musician and vocalist. He played several different instruments, most often the keyboard. He...

Clyde R Reed, age 72, of Tallmansville, WV died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his home. He was born November 25, 1944 in Queens, WV, a son of the late Lennie and Sylvia Sharp Reed. On November 21, 1969 he married Martha Phillips who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Letha Bowser and Misti Elmore and husband Brian all of Tallmansville; one son, Clyde R Reed, Jr. of Tallmansville; three grandsons, Philip Ward, Caleb Elmore and Isaac Elmore all of Tallmansville; four granddaughters, C...

John Aaron Sanders, 70 of Shinnston, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at United Hospital Center. He was born in Marion County on September 25, 1946 a son of the late Clarence E. "Buster" Sanders and Cora Ellen (Eberly) Sanders. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Florence (Carpenter) Sanders. John served in the National Guard and worked for several years at Alfred Construction. He most enjoyed farming, riding his farm tractor and hunting. He was most fond of time sp...

Rodger Milburn Woolford, III, 65, of Clarksburg, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg following a sudden illness. He was born in Baltimore, MD, on June 14, 1951, a son of the late Rodger M. Woolford, Jr. and Joan Louise Aronhalt Woolford. Rodger married Cynthia Marie Billings Woolford on October 2, 1982, who resides at their home in Clarksburg. Mr. Woolford is survived by three daughters, Rachel Marie Woolf...

David Wayne Edwards, 47, of Norway passed away February 25, 2017 after courageously battling cancer. “Davey” as he was known to his family and friends, worked at Nickels Bakery for over 14 years. Above all he loved God and family. He was a very loving husband and father as well as a great friend to all who knew him. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who also loved camping and watching UFC. Davey is survived by his wife of 23 years, Susan Renee (Gump) Edwards; a daughter, Alycen Jeann...

Betty H. Bartrug, age 90, of Hundred, WV passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at her residence. She was born January 16, 1927 in Hundred, WV, a daughter of the late Fred Hixenbaugh and Emma Lemmon Hixenbaugh. She is survived by two sons, Bennie Bartrug and wife Diane of Hundred and Randy Bartrug of Hundred; 3 grandchildren, Jason Bartrug and wife Georgeann of Reader, Brian Bartrug and wife Missy of Hundred and Megan Nartowicz and husband, Terry of Hampton, VA; 6 great-grandchildren a...