Judith Ann Gibbs, 73, of Volga, died peacefully at her home on Monday, March 20, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born November 25, 1941, at Philippi, a daughter of the late Frank A. and Margaret Ellen (Leaseburg) Hawkins. On July 28, 1962, in Washington, DC, she was married to Lynn E. Gibbs, Sr. who survives at their home. Also surviving are three sons, Lynn ?Lee? E. Gibbs, Jr., Volga, Larry T. Gibbs, Oakland Park, FL, Barnett T. Gibbs, Henrico, VA; two brothers, Thomas L. Ha...

Roger Keith Grove, 66, of Fairmont passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at Health South Mountain View Rehabilitation Hospital in Morgantown. He was born March 22, 1950 in Fairmont, WV, son of the late James and Leona (Soles) Grove. Roger was a 1968 graduate of Fairmont Senior High School. He was employed at Westinghouse for 25 years and retired from Ruskin Manufacturing Company. Roger enjoyed gardening, playing guitar and restoring old tractors. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Doris...

John Wesley Sanders, age 64 years, a resident of Philippi, WV and more recently a patient in Nella's Nursing Home, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at Nella's Nursing Home. He was born March 23, 1952 in Elkton, MD. John was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, March 27, 2017 at the West Virginia National Cemetery at Grafton, WV. Full military honors will be accorded. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangeme...

Edward Walter Lunceford, 86 of Floral City, FL passed away at his home on Monday, March 20, 2017 under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast. Edward was born December 14, 1930 in Replete to the late Frederick and Virginia ?Jennie? Samples Lunceford. On December 18, 1954 he married Wilda Snyder with whom he shared 62 years of loving marriage. He and Wilda moved to Citrus County, FL 29 years ago from Kent, Ohio. Edward was a United States Army Veteran and reti...

Ada L. Perrine, 86, of Cowen, went home to be with the Lord and her loved ones on Monday, March 20, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born January 27, 1931 in Weston, WV a daughter of the late Homer F. and Mae Rose Shaver. Ada is survived by her son, Larry W. Perrine and wife Karen and daughter Patricia Ann Williams and husband Jim. Grandchildren: Tiffany (Todd) Bragg, Bradley (Tabitha) Williams, Gregory (Christie)Williams, Kevin (Jen)Perrine, and Stacey (Homer)Malcomb. Gr...

Anna (Caputo) Rote, 90, of Rivesville, WV went home to be with her savior on Monday March 20, 2017 at the Fairmont Regional Medical Center. She was born September 8, 1926 in Monessen, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Munchin) Caputo. As a homemaker and teacher's aide, Anna is remembered for her generous nurturing spirit and the love she showed to her family and community. As a fantastic cook and storyteller, who always had time to share, she will forever be known as "Na...

Jeffrey L. Tennant, 55, of Crossroads Community, Fairview, WV died Monday, March 20, 2017 in Blacksville. He was born September 21, 1961 at Fairmont, a son of the late Walter Hayes Tennant and Freda M. Nicholson Tennant Fox. Jeff had last worked at Chisler Brothers in Pentress. He had been disabled in more recent years. Surviving is his step-father, William J. ?Jim? Fox of Crossroads; one sister, Lillian Lawson of Fairmont; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to...

Helen S. Toothman of Shinnston, WV. passed away on Monday March 20th 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Buckhannon, WV. She was born December 5th 1925 in Marion County WV. She was the daughter of the late Steve and Stella Stache. Helen was a loving mother and homemaker. She was an active member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Shinnston, WV, where she belonged to the St. Ann Altar Rosary Society. In addition to her parents Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years George Edward ...

Okeemia Dawn "Keme" Payne, age 33, of Fairmont, passed away suddenly early Monday morning, March 20, 2017 at Fairmont Regional Medical Center in Fairmont. A funeral service will be held at the Morningstar Baptist Church, 100 McKinney St., Fairmont with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery on a date and time yet to be determined. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in the coming days by Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Morgantown.

Dana Elwood Molisse, Jr. 69 of Independence passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at Residence. He was born April 1, 1947 son of the late Dane Elwood Molisse, Sr. He was US Army Veteran, serving from December 9, 1966 to March 5, 1971 Graveside service will be held at the West Virginia National Cemetery Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 11:00 AM with Chaplain Randy Jennings officiating. Graveside Military Honors will be accorded by the VFW Memorial City Post #3081, American Legion Taylor County Pos...