Clarence John Lefler, age 88 of Knottsville Road, Grafton, WV passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born October 22, 1928 in Alpha, NJ a son of the late John R. and Cora Mae (Benning) Lefler. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Katherine (Merrill) Lefler; four children, John Raymond Lefler and wife, Terry of Phillipsburg, NJ, Terry Elaine Ingle and husband, Ken of Easton, PA, Barbara Ann Rush and husband, James also of Easto...

Lonnie D. Garvin age 85 of Glenville, West Virginia, departed this life in the early morning hours of Monday, March 6, 2017 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV; following an extended illness. Born August 14, 1931 in Webster County, Lonnie was the son of the late Henry and Vada Clutter Garvin. Lonnie was a loving and caring man who was a well tender for Dominion Gas until his retirement in 1991, having nearly 40 years experience. He was an avid collector of guns and watches and l...

Roy Lee Hawkinberry 94, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Monday, at his home with family at his side. Roy was born July 21, 1922 in Fairmont, WV, a son of the James Fred Hawkinberry and Anna Lee Yoho. Roy was a machinist at ACME Fishing & Tool Co. for 38 years. He also served in the U.S. Navy during WWII for four years. Roy was a devoted husband and father. He loved playing his mandolin and loved camping with Evelyn and Rodger. He is survived by his grandson, Ryan Hawkinberry (Sherry) of FL;...

Brayden James Schell, age 25 of Old Fields, WV, formerly of Petersburg, WV, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born on June 5, 1991 in Petersburg, the son of Debra (Clark) Layton of Old Fields, WV; Step-Father, John Layton of Petersburg; Father, Kevin Schell of Cabins, WV. Brayden attended Petersburg and Moorefield High School and he graduated from the WV Mountaineer Challenge Academy at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, WV. He attended the First Baptist Church in Petersb...

Nancy Jo Mars, age 75, a resident of Fairborn, OH passed away Sunday March 5, 2107 in Fairborn, OH. She was born May 18, 1941 in Flemington, WV a daughter of the late Orsie and Irene (Booth) Bise. Surviving is Daughter, Tracey Jo Rickey and husband Shawn of Fairborn, OH Son, Joe Mars and wife Melissa of Philippi Five step-children Sisters, Icie Takacs of Galloway Elizabeth Ann Phillips of Philippi Grandchildren, Joseph Farris, and Morgan Clymer and husband, Kenny Step gra...

After a short battle with cancer, William "Bill" Gum, 81, of Parkersburg, WV entered his Heavenly Home on Sunday, March 5, 2017. He was surrounded by many family members and holding his wife, Jeannette's hand as he entered into Heaven. He was born Feb. 1, 1936 in Salem, WV, son of the late Rev. Blair and Zelma Gum, and graduated from Doddridge County High School in 1954. He was a charter member of New Hope Baptist Church; a 50 year member of Mount Olivet Lodge #3, a member of the Shriner's...

Herbert Coyle Booth, age 101 years, a longtime resident of Barbour County departed this life Sunday afternoon March 5, 2017 in Searcy, Arkansas. He was born April 1, 1915, in Stringtown to the late Fred and Lora Lake Booth. On June 1, 1946 he was united in marriage to the former Virginia Frances Butler who preceded him in death on July 10, 2001. He is survived by one daughter, Ava Conley and her husband William of Searcy, AR, one granddaughter, Anna Mayo and her husband Bryan of Frisco, TX ...

Carolyn Ann Gissy, 68, of the Dry Fork Community of Weston passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Sunday, March 5, 2017 in the Glenville Center following an extended illness. She was born in Weston on March 31, 1948 a daughter of the late Paul Michael Gissy and Kathryn Margaret Casey Gissy. Her kind, giving nature will be remembered by her three siblings: Steve Gissy of Bridgeport, Kathy Owen and husband Roger of Winter Springs, FL, and Mary Ellen Bragg and husband, Frank, of Jane Lew; sister-in-l...

Janice Carol Bland, 71, of Idamay, died peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at her home after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born November 15, 1945 in Fairmont a daughter of the late Gordon (Sonny) Rush and Helen Virginia Tapp Rush of Fairview. She married James L. Bland in 1967 and made their home in Idamay. Janice was a beautician for over 30 years. She enjoyed knitting, quilting, sewing, and crafts with her husband. Janice had a special place in her heart and home a...

Max Neil "Rusty" Cox, 80, of Grafton passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at his residence with his loving family by his side after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Grafton, on October 22, 1936, a son of the late Ira Godfrey and Cora Edith Bennett Cox. Max is survived by his loving wife of fifty six years, Anita Jean Hoffman Cox, they were united in marriage December 8, 1968. Max was a Veteran of the US Army serving in 1955-1957. He worked at the brickyard in Thornton and also began hi...