Paulette Kolbash, 73, of Fairmont (Bellview) passed away Friday night February 17, 2017, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born on April 6, 1943 in Mannington daughter of the late Charles D. and Mae Wright Neer. Paulette was a nurse for 22 years and retired from The Arbors at Fairmont Nursing Center. She was an avid Mountaineer fan. She enjoyed playing golf, traveling, crocheting and working with her plants. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildr...

Judith Ann Barber Westfall passed away on February 17, 2017 at the age of 70 after a two-year battle with aggressive cancer, where even in sickness she always provided for her beloved family— talking daily to her granddaughter in Wilmington, NC on the phone; offering her car to her grandsons in a time of crisis; or being the backbone for her eldest daughter. Born in Fairfield, Iowa on March 13, 1946, Grandma Judy was a strong, determined, outspoken woman. She was preceded in death by ...

Thomas Dale Marlette, 76, of Clarksburg, WV passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at his home. He was born February 12, 1941 in Granite City, IL, son of the late Thomas and Ida (Agee) Marlette. Thomas was employed as a pipe fitter and welder. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of the Pipe Fitters Union, and formerly attended the LifeWay Bible Fellowship in Bridgeport, WV. He enjoyed restoring and racing cars, loved listening to bluegrass gospel music, and dirt track racing. He...

Barbara Alice Shreves Ansel, 75 of Parkersburg West Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 17, 2017. She was a member of the First Assembly of God, Parkersburg. Born in Fairmont West Virginia on June 18, 1941, the daughter of the late Joe and Viola Shreves of Fairmont. A very loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She went above and beyond to love and care for her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Jack David Ansel of 53 years. She ...

Norma Ellen (Haller) Robinson, age 80 of High Street, Grafton, WV passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Norma was born February 21, 1936 in Preston County, the daughter of the late Ira Bliss Haller and Dorothy (Matlick) Haller. She is survived by two sons, Ricky R. Robinson and wife Becky of Grafton and Mark A Robinson and wife Marybeth of Hurricane, WV: five grandchildren, Samuel L. Robinson of Little Rock, Arkansas, Adam Zachary “Zach” Robinson of...

Delma Lee Abel, 95 of Grafton, Valley Falls Community, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born July 17, 1921 at Valley Falls, son of the late Frances Marion and Lizzy Shriver Abel. He joined his wife Ethel M. Abel, who preceded him death February 5, 2017. Delma was born and raised in the same house where he grew up and where he went to join his beloved Ethel. The timber that built the house was cut from their farm. He worked at Mon...

Joyce Elaine Richards, 75, of Monongah, WV passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born December 10, 1941 in Hendersonville, NC, daughter of the late Woodrow and Lottie (Mintz) Thurston. Joyce was Baptist by faith and worked as a cashier at Sam’s Club, Foodland and Walmart for most of her life. She is survived by her husband, Vernon Joseph Richards; four children, John David Thurston and wife Connie of Virginia, Frankie Brogdon of Florida, Vicki Lynn...

Daniella Evelyn Jones, 32, of Carolina, WV, went to be with the Lord and to join her mother in Heaven on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at the Genesis Fairmont Campus Tygart Center in Fairmont. She was born December 29, 1984 in Fairmont a daughter of Ronald W. Jones, Sr. the late Lori Ann Hawkinberry Jones. Daniella was a Christian by faith. She attended North Marion High School until her illness required her to stay home. She fought a brave fight against Huntingtons Disease over the past tw...

Martha Ann Beckner, age 78, of Buckhannon, WV died Thursday, February 16, 2017. She was born March 3, 1938, a daughter of the late Roy and Mary Florence Crites Mackey. On March 5, 1983, she married William “Bill” Beckner who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Linda Rollins and husband John of Buckhannon; one son, Teddy Zickefoose and wife Ramona of Buckhannon; one step son, Michael Beckner and wife Julie of Glenville, WV; four granddaughters, Jayme and Ashley Zickefoose both of Buckha...

Linda Lou Kines, age 72, a resident of Philippi passed away Wednesday February 16, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 23, 1944 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Marvin and Madeline (Boyles) Howell. Linda was united in marriage on June 29, 1963 to James Kines who survives at home. Also surviving Son, Jim Kines and wife Whitni of Philippi Son-in-law, Jaun Richards of Moon Township, PA Sisters, Carol Porter and husband Ron of Mt. Clare Janet Straughan of Philippi Jo ...