Alice “Evelyn” Oiler age 87 of Cannelton, passed away with her loving family by her side at her son Kenneth’s residence in Bridgeport, Taylor County WV. Evelyn was born June 20, 1929 at Marting and she was the daughter of the late Sam and Alice Keatley Nichols. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years James W. E. “Ebby” Oiler, and her brother Sam Nichols Jr. and two sisters, Rosemary Nichols and Susie Lively She is survived by her three children Kenneth T. (Mary) Oiler, Br...

Sandra Louise Perry, 67 of Salem departed this life on Sunday, February 26, 2017 in Genesis Health Care Center, Salem. She was born on July 18, 1949 at Gillitzin, PA a daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Luther Perry. Surviving are two daughters, Dorothy "Dodie" Swaringen, Burlington, NC, Carrie Ann Welch, Graham, NC, one granddaughter, Diamond Swaringen, three brothers, John Perry and wife Fran, Thompson, OH, Mike Perry and wife Karen, Paynesville, OH, Dan Perry and wife Linda, South...

Dorothy Anne Deem Goff DOB: September 21, 1938 Date of Death: Sunday, February 26, 2017 Dorothy Anne Deem Goff, age 78, went to be with the Lord following a brief illness on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Dorothy was born on September 21, 1938, the daughter of Henry B. Deem and Nellie Boggess Deem of Shinnston. She was preceded in death by both of her parents; husband, Raymond M. Goff; her daughter, Penny Shreves; and by her siblings Roscoe Deem, Ralph M. Deem, Carl R. Deem, George I. Deem, Ha...

Colton Michael Friend, 21, of Reedsville, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born in Morgantown, WV on April 26, 1995, a son of John and Patty Field Friend of Reedsville. He was a 2013 graduate of Preston High School where he was on the swim team, played in the band and received his journeyman electricians license which led to his employment at the I.B.E.W Union Local 596 of Clarksburg. Colton loved playing video games, hunting, fishing, ...

Henry Franklin Dean, 80, of Springfield, WV passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 26th after a brief illness. Born July 23, 1936 to the late Daniel Asbury Dean and Mary Lucinda (Craig) Dean in Glebe, WV. Henry is preceded in death by the love of his life, Annie Mae (Hott) Dean. One son; William Ray Dean. Three brothers; David, James, and Benjamin Dean. Four Sisters; Audrey Hart, Bessie Garrison, and infants Dorothy and Mildred. Henry is s...

Reverend Lonnie Ramsey, 73, of the Fall Run Community of Ireland, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2017 after a year-long struggle with cancer. He was born in Widen, WV on January 28, 1944 a son of the late Delbert "Deb" Ramsey and Mame Bragg Ramsey. There he enjoyed roaming the hills and valleys with his brothers and sister. Lonnie married his high school sweetheart, Judy Mealey, on May 12, 1968. They lived 48 beautiful years together and raised two sons: Jeffrey and J...

Paul Bezjak, age 94, of Morgantown, passed away early Sunday morning, February 26, 2017 at Golden Living Center of Morgantown. He was born December 29, 1922 in Martin, PA, a son of the late Sandor "Steve" and Rose (Balaban) Bezjak. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Margaret Lillian Steele Bezjak; two step-children, Nancy Clatworthy and her husband David, and Earl Eugene Dixon, Jr. and his companion Paulette Henderson; six grandchildren, Lonnie Knisill and his wife Elizabeth, Koren...

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...

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...