Betty H. Bartrug, age 90, of Hundred, WV passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at her residence. She was born January 16, 1927 in Hundred, WV, a daughter of the late Fred Hixenbaugh and Emma Lemmon Hixenbaugh. She is survived by two sons, Bennie Bartrug and wife Diane of Hundred and Randy Bartrug of Hundred; 3 grandchildren, Jason Bartrug and wife Georgeann of Reader, Brian Bartrug and wife Missy of Hundred and Megan Nartowicz and husband, Terry of Hampton, VA; 6 great-grandchildren a...

Robin McNeer Cantley, 46 of Forest Hill, went home to be with her Savior and Lord Saturday February 25, 2017 after a sudden illness. Born March 21, 1970 in Hinton, she was the daughter of Betty Young McNeer of Forest Hill and the late Alfred H. McNeer. Robin was a 1988 graduate of Hinton High School. She was employed by Creekside Chiropractic in Greenville, WV and was a very active member of River Valley Baptist Church at Forest Hill, being involved in numerous ministries at the church....

Willie Lee Swisher, 79, of Burke Hill Road, McCoole, MD, died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland, MD. Born on May 3, 1937 at Morgantown, WV, he was a son of the late Ralph Wayne and Louella Lucille (Jackson) Swisher. He also was preceded in death by two daughters, Debbie Brown and Rhonda Hill and two brothers, Richard Wayne Swisher and James Robert Swisher. Mr. Swisher was retired as a shift foreman with Anchor Glass, Keyser. He was a...

Clinton Elliot Hickman, age 78 of Heaters, WV passed away on February 25, 2017 at his home. He was born November 13, 1938 in Heaters, a son of the late James and Jessie Hickman. On September 9, 1961 he married Marjorie Lucille Harper, who preceded him in death October 5, 2003. Also preceding him in death were parents, James Clinton Hickman and Jessie Rita (Fleming); brother, Jimmie Lee; step son’s Ricky and Rodney Norman. Clinton is survived by his wife, Joyce Canfield Norman Hickman, whom ...

Alan Ray Gifford, 50, of Fairmont passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his home. He was born in Fairmont on March 24, 1966 the only child of Marilyn (Jackson) Gifford and the late Col. Richard E. Gifford. Alan graduated from East Fairmont High School and Webster College. He had worked for General Delivery and most recently sold on EBay. His passion was music. Alan was an extremely talented musician and vocalist. He played several different instruments, most often the keyboard. He...

John Aaron Sanders, 70 of Shinnston, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at United Hospital Center. He was born in Marion County on September 25, 1946 a son of the late Clarence E. "Buster" Sanders and Cora Ellen (Eberly) Sanders. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Florence (Carpenter) Sanders. John served in the National Guard and worked for several years at Alfred Construction. He most enjoyed farming, riding his farm tractor and hunting. He was most fond of time sp...

Rodger Milburn Woolford, III, 65, of Clarksburg, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg following a sudden illness. He was born in Baltimore, MD, on June 14, 1951, a son of the late Rodger M. Woolford, Jr. and Joan Louise Aronhalt Woolford. Rodger married Cynthia Marie Billings Woolford on October 2, 1982, who resides at their home in Clarksburg. Mr. Woolford is survived by three daughters, Rachel Marie Woolf...

David Wayne Edwards, 47, of Norway passed away February 25, 2017 after courageously battling cancer. “Davey” as he was known to his family and friends, worked at Nickels Bakery for over 14 years. Above all he loved God and family. He was a very loving husband and father as well as a great friend to all who knew him. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who also loved camping and watching UFC. Davey is survived by his wife of 23 years, Susan Renee (Gump) Edwards; a daughter, Alycen Jeann...

Harold Edward Herron, 92 of Jolo WV passed peacefully Friday February 24, 2017 surrounded by family and close friends at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol Tn. He was born in Lynch Ky. October 29, 1924, the son of Bill and Grace (Rivers) Herron. He came to Bradshaw WV in 1937 at 13 years old and lived in the area the remainder of his life. He began working as a young man in the coal mines in Caretta WV until he voluntarily joined the US Army in 1943. Harold served in the 120th AAA Batt...

Antonio "Dody" Spagnuolo, 77, of Shinnston passed away suddenly on February 24, 2017 at his "happy" place, his gas station "Spags", with his sons beside him. He was born February 25, 1939 in Gypsy, WV; to the late Antonio and Lucy Moschella-Spagnuolo. Dody is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 32 years, Mary K. Talerico-Spagnuolo; five children, who worshipped and adored him, Lucy Renee Spagnuolo of Jacksonville, FL, Simeon Anthony Spagnuolo and wife Frankie Jo of Vero Beach, FL...