Charles Evert Perry, 64, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 in Nella's Nursing Home in Elkins, WV, following a lengthy illness. Born December 29, 1953, he was the son of the late Egbert and Myrtle Tenney Perry. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Gean Perry; sister, Anna Martha Landis. Charles was an avid hunter, fisher, enjoyed walking, visiting friends, and attended Mt. Union United Methodist Church. Survivors include his two sisters, Mary Houston an...

Gerald Hartman Murphy, age 76 of Franklin, WV, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born on November 1, 1940 in Zigler, WV, the son of the late Earl Newton and Dora Belle (Hartman) Murphy. On July 16, 1960, Gerald married Ethel Marie (Fleisher) Murphy, who survives in Franklin. Mr. Murphy was a 1958 graduate of Franklin High School and attended school in Washington, DC where he studied refrigeration. He retired as a Plant Engineer afte...

Mary Lois (Himelrick) Knotts, 89, of Tunnelton, WV, died on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Kingwood. Mary was born May 31, 1927, on Salt Lick, a daughter of the late Charles and Ethel Marie (Swiger) Himelrick. She was a member of the Rowlesburg Senior Center; she enjoyed reading, bingo, going out to eat and spending time with her family. She is survived by three sons and spouses, Roy and Dolly Knotts, Delbert "Michael" Knotts, all of Laurel Mountain, Robert "...

Donald L. "Donnie" Stemple, 65, of Fairmont, formally of Halleck Road passed away quietly at Ruby Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. Donnie is the son of Donald "Pete" Stemple of Fairmont and the late Myra "Lou" Shorter Riddle. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Patty Jackson. Donnie was a retired truck driver putting in over 30 years of driving mostly coast to coast. He loved hunting and fishing and cooking. He also enjoyed having cookouts with his family until he b...

Helen Grethel Kyer-Fest, age 91, of Bridgeport, WV passed away March 18, 2017. She was born in Weston, WV on August 29, 1925, the daughter of the late John H. Kyer and Grethel M. Buckbee-Kyer. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Fest, Jr. and sisters, Geraldine (Gerry) Kiddy and Lucille Weber. She liked to travel, work in the yard and research her family roots. She also was never afraid to try anything. Her biggest joy was when her kids would come ...

Doris C. Stout, 92, of Grafton passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Mapleshire Nursing Home in Morgantown. She was born in Barbour County on September 22, 1924, a daughter of the late John Thomas and Montie (Wolfe) Cleavenger. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clay Mead Stout, on May 12, 1984, one sister, Ada Grace Cleavenger and one infant brother. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel L. and Shirley G. Stout of Kingwood; one daughter and son-in-law, Doris Sue ...

Julia Marie "Julie" Newsome Pritt, 35, of Clarksburg, passed suddenly on March 18, 2017, from complications of pneumonia, at the United Hospital Center. She was born in Gainesville, FL, on May 13, 1981, a daughter of Michelle "Micki" Shaffer of Clarksburg and Joda William Newsome, Jr. of Tallahassee, FL. On July 11, 2008, she married Arthur W. "Buddy" Pritt, who resides at their home in Clarksburg. Julie is also survived by one son, Joda Alexander Pritt of Clarksburg, and two daug...

Barry Lynn Shaulis, 66, passed away March 18, 2017, after a short battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Anna "Louise" Pizer Shaulis and Vernon Davis Shaulis, Sr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers David, Vernon Jr. and Douglas Shaulis and sisters Caryl Shaulis and Penny O?brien. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara Allen Shaulis; son, Todd Shaulis (Shannan); daughter, Amy Frame (Greg); grandchildren, Cameron Frame, Carson Allen and E...

Jared Michael Messman, 67, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg. He was born on April 17, 1949 in Middlesex, MD, a son of the late Marvin Carl and Betty Lucille (Jones) Messman. Jared is survived by one son, Jared Michael Messman Jr. of Manheim, PA; four brothers: Jack L. Messman and wife Maggie of Houston, TX, James Messman and wife Geraldine of Manheim, PA, Kenny Messman of Woodbridge, VA, and Richard Messman ...

H. Mildred Brode, 85, of Parkersburg, WV died Saturday March 18, 2017 at Ohio Valley Health Care. She was born in Powell Community near Fairmont, WV to the late Raleigh and Hazel (Goodwin) Cheuvront. She retired from Hills Department Store and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching West Virginia University Football and watching her grandchildren. She is survived by five sons Robert (Sandy) of Waverly, WV, Ronald (Sharon) of Parkersburg, Gary (Marcie) of Parkersb...