Juanita Avis Wilfong Pringle Long, age 79, of Rock Cave, the Gaines Community, died after a four-year long battle with cancer, on Monday, January 2, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 3, 1937, in Holly Grove, a daughter of the late Boyd and Giselle Obel Beavers Wilfong. On November 6, 1965, she was united in marriage to Andrew Dixon Long, who preceded her in death on March 18, 2012. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death ...

Harold ?Jim? Cowger, Sr., 79 of Webster Springs passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the home of his son. He was born October 17, 1937 in Briar Ridge to Isaac and Susannah Degarmo Cowger and was a lifelong resident of Webster County. Jim enjoyed working on cars, supervising, and telling others how to do it. He formerly worked in the woods for Dink Cogar. Jim is survived by his sons Harold Cowger, Jr., Randall Lee (Betty ?Darlene?) Cowger, and Carl ?Dwayne? (companion Wendy McCourt) Co...

Marvin E. Messer, 80, of West Milford, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. He was born in Clinchmore, TN on March 28, 1936, a son of the late Jack and Edith Enix Messer.   He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Barnett Messer, whom he married August 31, 1963.   Also surviving are one son, Eugene Ray Messer of West Milford; one daughter, Teresa Ann Cooksey and her husband Danny of Dawsonville, GA; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Larry R. Messer of Webste...

Donald "Pap" Lee Moore 86, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Grafton City Hospital with his wife and two daughters by his side. He passed due to severe health complications. Donald was born in Belington on December 8, 1930. He was one of 15 children born to the late Ralph and Edith (Price) Moore. Donald was a Korean War Veteran and a retired machinist. He enjoyed being with family and friends. He also enjoyed carpentry, Playing Pool, cards, and slot machines "gambling...

Charles Eugene Kniceley, I, age 64 of Lost Creek, WV passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at UHC after an extended illness. He was a devoted husband, dad, papaw and brother. Charles was born in Braxton County, WV on July 19, 1952, the son of Freda Williams Kniceley and the late Robert Kniceley of Fairmont, WV. He was also preceded in death by three sons, Charles E. ?Charlie? Kniceley, II, Gregory Scott Kniceley and Robert Rufus Kniceley. Mr. Kniceley is survived by his wife of 44 years...

Helen T. Brandon 79 of Terra Alta, WV, died January 1, 2017 at Garret Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. The daughter of the late Martin S. Tibbets and Dorothy Lee Clements, she was born on June 28, 1937 in Cleveland, TX. She was active in the Senior Center of Terra Alta. She is survived by a son, James A. Brandon and wife Alayna of Oakland, MD; three daughters, Carol Tooney and Manuel of New Waverly, TX, Janet McGuire and husband Ronald of Cleveland, TX and Judy Whitehead and husband Ronn...

Harlow William Kemble, 94, of Fairmont passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Nella?s Nursing Home in Elkins. He was born September 17, 1922, son of the late Everett and Lily Jarrett Kemble. Harlow is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served as a medic during WWII. Harlow was formerly employed by Earl Carpenter Trucking Co. and W.S. Thomas Transfer. Harlow is survived by a son, Richard Kemble and wife Lorina of Whitehall; a brother, LeRoy Kemble and wife Patricia of California; a granddau...

Linda L. Channels, age 66 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her home. She was born July 31, 1950 at Elkins, a daughter of Solomon Carr of Elkins and the late Geraldine Armstrong Carr. She was married to Walter Ray Channels who survives. Also surviving is one son, Solomon Ray Channels of Elkins and two sisters, Gail Griffith and husband Wayne of Ashland, VA and Vickie L. Carr of Elkins. One grandson, Tyler Ray Channels also survives. Linda was a graduate of El...

Kitson ?Kit? Brewster Byrdy, 62, formerly of East Gate Drive of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Kit was born in Beckley on March 1, 1954, the son of Anne (Edwards) Byrdy of Maryland and the late Edward Louis Byrdy Sr. He spent his youngest years in Silver Spring, Maryland before returning to Weston, West Virginia at the age of fifteen. He attended Lewis County High School where he excelled in baseball. After attending West Virginia University, ...

Ruth E. Harvey, 88 of Parkersburg passed away January 1, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 14, 1928 in Meadowbrook, WV, a daughter of the late John L. and Ida B. McCartney McCann. Ruth was a member of Stout Memorial United Methodist Church, Rebecca Circle, Rachael Circle, King's Daughters, Parkersburg Woman's Club, Kiwanis Club of North Parkersburg, American Association of University Women and W.C.A.R.S.E. She had taught at Parkersburg High School for twenty-six yea...