Clarence E. "Bill" King, 91, a resident of the Veteran's Nursing Home in Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017. He was born June 26, 1925 in Shinnston, WV, a son of George and Mary Sconish King. Bill was a veteran of the US Army having served during World War II as part of Merrill's Marauders and served his country in Burma and China. A longtime resident of Bellview, Bill retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1985. He enjoyed traveling around West Virginia, visiting flea ma...

Steven Edwin Davis, 64, of Parkersburg, W.Va., formerly of Belpre, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born November 18, 1952, at Jackson, Ohio, a son of Donald L. Davis of Belpre and the late Melba Elizabeth Evans Davis. Steven was a 1970 graduate of Belpre High School and a graduate of Ohio University. He had taught art as a substitute teacher and had also been employed at Bob Evans. He was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church, Belp...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Rebecca Ruth Lattea, 67, of Right Freemans Creek Road Weston passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Weston on July 5, 1949: daughter of the late Clark Tanner and Emma (Price) Tanner of Jane Lew, WV. On September 23, 1972, she married Archie E. Lattea, Jr., who survives. She is also survived by one son: Michael Lattea and wife Misty of Ireland, one daughter: Melissa E. Lattea of Weston, four grandchildren: Brandon McCue, Isiah Lattea...