James ?Jimmy? Marshall Morgan, 56, of Fairmont passed away Tuesday January 10, 2017 at his residence. He was born on March 15, 1960 in Fairmont son of John and Catherine Bulick Morgan. Jimmy was the manager at IHOP Restaurant in Morgantown. He enjoyed gardening, outside work and was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid science fiction enthusiast. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife Charlene Bucklew Morgan of Fairmont, his children John Morga...

Gerald David "Bud" Lowther, 70, of Bear Run Rd. Roanoke passed away peacefully at 7:24 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at his residence, and proceeded to Heaven arm-in-arm with his loving wife, who just passed away on January 5th. Gerald and Doris were married on June 22, 1967 and will be celebrating their 50th golden wedding anniversary together, in perfect health and eternal bliss, as he listened to bluegrass while she enjoyed God's flower gardens. Gerald was born in Baltimore, MD on S...

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...

D. Peter Weekley, 45, of Pennsboro, WV, departed this life on Monday, January 9, 2017, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Sistersville, WV. Pete was born December 7, 1971 in Clarksburg, WV a son of Nelson Ben Weekley of Pennsboro, WV and the late Nancy Martha (Boylen) Weekley. He was a graduate of Ritchie County High School with the class of 1990 and went on to earn two Bachelor Degrees, first in journalism, from Shippensburg University, and the second in educ...

Betty E. Starkey, 87, of Bridgeport, WV, passed away on January 9, 2017 at the Heritage Nursing Home in Bridgeport. Sanhe was born on May 24, 1929, in Rachel, WV, the daughter of the late John S. and Opal Ayers. Mrs. Starkey is survived by her daughter, Teresa ?Terry? Fazio and her husband John of Clarksburg; her son John R. Snider of Washington, KY; stepsons, Charles Starkey of Cumberland, MD and Harold J. Starkey and wife Shirley of Tyler, TX. She is also survived by grandchildren, Kara S...

Karen Sue Opron, 78, of Laurel Run passed away Monday January 9, 2017 at St. Barbara?s Memorial Nursing Home in Monongah. She was born June 11, 1938 in Fairview, WV, daughter of the late Robert Moore, Sr. and the late Lenora (Lough) Moore. She is survived by her husband, Ted Opron; two children, Becky Sherry and husband Allen, Michael Opron and wife Becky, all of Farmington, WV; four brothers, Robert Moore II and wife Anne, Jim Moore and wife Connie, Ed Moore and wife Kay, and Bill Moore,...

Elizabeth Jane ?Betty? Varkonda, 88, of Fairmont passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at Fairmont Regional Medical Center. She was born July 13, 1928 in Clarksburg, WV, daughter of the late, Joseph and Mary Ann (Rushowski) Lada. Betty was a former member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. She loved to cook, knit, and most of all enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchild. She is survived by one daughter, Lee An...

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...

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...

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...