Randy J. Butcher, 57, of Weston passed away at 9:37 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at his residence following complications from epileptic seizures. He was born in Weston on March 13, 1959 a son of the late Gilbert Lane Butcher and Mary Evelyn Bailey Butcher of Weston. He is survived by seven siblings: Glen Ann Foster of Parkersburg; Melody Butcher and husband, Martin, of Deltona, FL, Melissa Gregory of Weston, Chris Butcher of Walkersville, and Greg Butcher of Walkersville, Brian Bu...

William "Bill" Clyde Powell, age 70, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2016 following an extended illness. He was born October 24, 1946 in Flemington, WV, a son of the late Clyde Powell and Ollie Donaldson Powell. His wife, Sue E. Bruce Powell, whom he married May 10, 2006, resides at their home in Jane Lew. Bill is also survived by three children, William A. Stutler III of West Milford, Kristi Barnard and her husband Gibson of Meadowbrook, and Patricia Cayton and her husb...

Jo Ann Morton Yates, 82, of Lewisburg passed away on Saturday January 7, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 10, 1934 in Richwood, WV and was the daughter of the late William G. and Delsie Heater Morton. Jo Ann was a retired X-Ray Tech, a graduate of Lewisburg High School and Fairmont State College. She was member of Lewisburg United Methodist Church, a long standing elder at Old Stone Presbyterian Church and a member of United Methodist Women Circle. Jo Ann was a member? of Lewi...

Martha Jane Gallagher, 93, of Klondike Community, Fairview, WV died Saturday, January 7, 2017 in the Mapleshire Nursing Home in Morgantown. She was born at Fairview, February 14, 1923, a daughter of the late Lawrence R. Tennant and Macy Price Tennant. Martha Jane attended schools in the Fairview area until her last year and she graduated from Clay-Battelle High School in 1941. She married her husband, Nelson N. Gallagher, on November 16, 1942. ...

Luther Dale "Shag" Parmer Sr., 68, of Arch St. Weston passed away at 4:39 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston following a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born in Weston on December 22, 1948 a son of the late Marley Simon Parmer and Helen Evelyn Jordan Parmer. On December 9, 1989 he married Joretta June Moore Parmer who will miss him dearly after 27 years of marriage. His strong dedicated nature will be carried on by his six child...

Charlene Blackburn, 72, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 surrounded by family, after a long illness. She was born in Clarksburg, on September 6, 1944 to the late Josephine Chiero. Surviving is her only son, John Blackburn and Maggie Cain, who took care of her the last year. Charlene is also survived by her two grandsons: Josh Blackburn and Zach Cain; two great-grandchildren: Jaxon Blackburn and Claire Mullen all of Clarksburg; one brother John (Marilyn) Chiero o...

Betty L. Casto, age 89 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Lavender Fields Assisted Living Facility at Beverly. She was born December 17, 1927 in Elkins, a daughter of the late Haymond N. Nutter and Lalinka Triplett Nutter. On August 22, 1946, she married Gail Kelley who preceded her in death on July 5, 1963. On Dec. 19, 1969, she married Paul W. Casto, formerly of Philippi, who preceded her in death July 8, 2003. Also preceding her in death was an infant bro...

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...

Maria Edith McGee, 89, of Pleasant Valley Rd., Fairmont, WV, passed away Friday afternoon in her home. She was born September 12, 1927 in Celldomolk, Hungary, daughter of the late Anthony and Maria ?Papp? Keri. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Earl McGee in 2014. Mrs. McGee was member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairmont, WV. She retired from Creative Label in Fairmont, WV, working in the shipping department. She earlier worked for Pitrolo?s Market and Westingho...