James Wilson "J.W." Prunty, age 83, of Hardbarger Run, Harrisville, WV, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 7, 2017. He was born July 30, 1933 in Pullman, WV, a son of the late Bay T. and Ronolda (Cunningham) Prunty. James attended Harrisville High School and served his country in the US Army with two tours of duty in Korea and Germany during the Korean Conflict. During his service, he earned the rank of Corporal and his welding and mechanic certification. James worked as a dozer ...

Irene Hazel Bullough Bates, 96 of Stonewood was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father January 7, 2017 following an extended illness. She was born in Rockford, WV on April 12, 1920 a daughter of late Howard and Nada Simmons Grogg. She was preceded in death by her first husband William Bullough, and is survived by her second husband Ernest Bates Jr. whom she married in 1981. Also surviving are one son Michael Bullough and his wife Terry of Bridgeport and one daughter Carol Hardman...

Robert Clarkson Smith, 82, of Parkersburg, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Robert (Bob) was born August 17, 1934, in Hoodsville, W.Va., to Oney C. and Hettie M. (Holstein) Smith. He graduated from Rivesville High School. Bob was a loyal union member with BF Goodrich, before his retirement with 32 years of service. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, spending time with his family, and being active in his church. He was married to Hazel Eddy (Flinn) o...

Jimmy Doyle Posey, 74, of 124 E 1st Street Weston passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in VA Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA following an extended illness. He was born in Orlando, WV on December 22, 1942: son of the late Arnold Robert Posey and Nina Jane (Riffle) Posey. Mr. Posey is survived by two sons: James (Amanda) Posey of Adrian and Jimmy (Deborah) Posey of Churchville and five grandchildren: Shawna Posey, Logan Posey, Chiara Posey, Xavier Lewis and Emerson Posey. He is also survived by...

William ?Wayne? Shoemaker, 38, of Morgantown passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017. Wayne was born in Fairmont on June 8, 1978, a son of William and Marylene Butler Shoemaker of Rivesville. In addition to his parents, Wayne is survived by his children, Jacob Wayne Shoemaker and Skylar Shoemaker; two brothers, Brandon Shoemaker and Matthew Shoemaker; his girlfriend, Kelly Spaug; his former wife, Amy Riggs; 5 nieces and 1 nephew. Wayne was preceded in death by a brother, Chris Shoemaker....

Evelyn Jarvis Nettles Williams, 93 of Sutton, WV passed away peacefully at the Braxton Health Care Center on January 6, 2017. She was born January 28, 1923 to Ursher and Frenchie (Sims) Jarvis of Cowen, WV. She was one of nine children. Evelyn was married to Donald Nettles in 1943 until his death in 1980. She then married Paul Williams in 1984. Mrs. Nettles-Williams was the long time owner of Elk Valley Dodge in Sutton, and a member of the Christ Church United Methodist of Sutto...

Coleen Ruth Wagoner age 84 a resident of Perry, GA and former resident of Walnut St. Philippi passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 in the Medical Center of Peach County. She was born October 19, 1932 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Alston and Virgie (Arbogast) Day. She was united in marriage July 19, 1952 to Charles Wagoner who preceded her in death July 6, 2004. Surviving is, one daughter, Karen Hardman of Philippi one son, Robert Wagoner of Perry, GA one s...

Ralph H. Miles, age 92, of Buckhannon, WV died Friday, January 6, 2017 at his daughter?s home. He was born July 5, 1924 in Weston, WV, a son of the late Albert Ross and Nancy Christina Hall Miles. On April 25, 1947 he married Melba Josephene McKisic who preceded him in death on April 9, 2005. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one sister, Willae Harrison and one brother, William W. Miles. Surviving are two daughters, Renee Todd and husband Jim of Reynoldsville, W...

Ellen Elaine Green, 92, of Parkersburg passed away January 6, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born April 13, 1924 in Kingwood, WV to the late John and Nora Friend Sisler. She was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, did babysitting in her home for years and was a homemaker. Surviving is her son, Roy Green, Jr. of Princeton, WV, two daughters, Becky Bryan of Parkersburg and Shirley Bailey of Williamstown, WV, 9 grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildre...

Arnold Hugh ?Pete? Parsons of Fayetteville passed away on January 6, 2017 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. He was born 8/15/1935 to the late Ralph and Margaret Parsons Proceeded in death by sister, Charlotte Garrett; brothers William ?Sonny? Parsons, Ralph Parsons, and Larry Parsons. Those left to cherish his memory are sisters Lura Lechel of Fayetteville, Margaret Parsons of Holly Ridge, NC, Linda (Larry) Hess of Fayetteville, and Judy English of Fairmont; brothers Charl...