Retha Virginia Smith, 65, of Thornton, passed away with her loving family by her side on Monday, January 9, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born in Upshur County, September 21, 1951 a daughter of the late Mabel Mitter Powell and raised by her very special aunt, the late Hazel Powell Streets. Retha loved life and to be with her family. She enjoyed planting flowers and her vegetables. She worked in different factories over the years. She is survived by, three children, Gloria Campbe...

John Chester Prunty, Sr., age 70, of Salem, WV passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at United Hospital Center surrounded by his family. He was born March 17, 1946 in Clarksburg, WV; the son of the late Arlis Prunty and Mildred (Murphy) Prunty. He is survived by his son, John C. Prunty, Jr of West Union, WV; seven grandchildren, Morgan Prunty, John C. Prunty III, Angel Prunty, Mary Prunty, Geneva Prunty, William Prunty and Hailey Collins; a brother, Arnold Prunty Sr. & his wife, Jackie of...

Jimmie Lou Deem Utter, 87, of Clarksburg, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017, in the Clarksburg Nursing and Rehab Center, following an extended illness. She was born on October 4, 1929 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late James Luther Deem and Nellie Margaret Scott Deem. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of fifty one years, Claude David Utter, Jr. Together, they had two sons, David K. Utter of Morgantown, and Daniel J. Utter and his wife Lizabeth of Anmoore; tw...

Mrs. Iona Mae George Pharis, age 92, a resident of Audra Park Road, Belington, went home to be with the Lord late Monday evening January 9, 2017 in the comfort of her home. She was born April 7, 1924 at Barbour County, a daughter of the late Odie Blane and Elsie Dale Helwig George. On November 4, 1946 she was united in marriage to Roy Mason Pharis who preceded her in death on February 2, 1979. She is survived by one son Kenneth Pharis and wife Patricia of Paris, Ohio, eight grandchildre...

Isabell Louise Pumphrey, age 75, of Salem, WV passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 4, 1941 in Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of the late Amos Earl Feathers and Velva Blanche (Williams) Feathers. She is survived by her companion, Doran Webb of Salem, WV; two daughters, Wilma Swisher & her companion, Jimmy of Clarksburg, WV and Susie Jacobs & her fiancé, Vance of West Union, WV; a son, Bobby Pumphrey & his wife, Linda of Salem, WV; four stepchildren, De...

PIEDMONT - Russell A. Duckworth, "Rusty," 62, of 51 Jones St. in Piedmont, WV died on January 9, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born on July 28, 1954 in Oakland, MD. He was the son of the late Russell A. Duckworth Sr. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dominic and Helena (Donnelly) Racco and his two uncles Michael and James Racco and his niece Patricia Racco and his special buddy Burt Woy. Rusty was Catholic by faith. He was a graduate of Piedm...

Richard C. ?Dick? Ferrell, 70, of Folsom WV and formerly of Salem, WV, died Sunday, January 08, 2017 at his home. Dick was born October 11, 1946 in Clarksburg, WV, son of the late Carl Ferrell and Helen (Beverlin) Taylor. He was the co-owner and operator of D & S Auto Body Shop as well as several other businesses, a U.S. Army Service Veteran serving in Vietnam receiving a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, Good Conduct ...

Betty Jo Parker, 47, of New Milton passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Weston on April 8, 1969: daughter of the late James C. Balentine and Shirley M. (Davisson) Balentine. Mrs. Parker is survived by two children: Janie Parker of New Milton and Tiffany Parker of Alum Bridge and three grandchildren: Brycyn and Owen Halterman and Jameson Ireland. She is also survived by one brother: Roy Calvin (Karen) Balentine of Weston, Rose (Dann...

Joyce L. Nickerson, (Nana) 77, of Wheeling, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at home in her sleep. She was born September 20, 1939 in Wheeling, a daughter of the late Catherine Ganoe Little. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Ronald ?Nick? Nickerson, 2 brothers; George and Donald Little and her sister; Catherine Little Rose. Surviving are her 2 daughters and 2 sons; Melody (Lou) Assaro of Clarksburg, WV, Ronald (Leslie) Nickerson of Wheeling, Timo...

Henry "Hank" Adamczyk, 88, of Weirton died Sunday January 8, 2017, in the Weirton Medical Center. Born on July 21, 1928, in Hollidays Cove, WV, Hank was a son of the late Stanley and Bessie Kolkowski Adamczyk. He was also preceded in death by his son, Brad; brother, Edmond; and his sisters, Irene Hughes, Marcella Hurand, and Camilla DiBacco. A Weir High School graduate of the Class of 1946 and a veteran of the Korean War, Hank retired as a bundler from the Weirton Steel Tin Mill after ...