Ronald Howard Poling, 80, of Lucreita Community passed away at Grafton City Hospital Saturday, January 14, 2017, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Grafton May 2, 1936, a son of the late Howard Frederick and Mabel Norris Poling. Ron is survived by his wife Martha Ann Morgan Poling, they were married May 19, 1961. Ron was in the United States Army. He worked for B&O, C&O, Chessie and retired from CSX as a brakeman and conductor. Ron graduated from Grafton High School. Ron enjo...

Alice Marie Matheney, 94, of Ivydale, entered into rest Saturday, January 14, 2017. Born January 30, 1922, in Nicholas County, she was the daughter of the late John and Dallie (Long) Murphy. In addition to her parents, Alice was also preceded in death by her husband William Earlo Matheney, son-in-law Dennis James and granddaughter Treva Craigo. She was a member of Otter Vale Advent Christian Church. Alice is survived by her son, Freeman (Nancy) Matheney of Oh; daughters, Phyllis James an...

Linda Lou Earl, 63, of States Fork Road, Metz, WV, died Saturday , Jan 14, 2017 at her residence. She was born Sept 27, 1953 at Fairmont, a daughter of Charlott Harker Leary of Farmington and the late Kenneth Paul Leary. Survived by her husband, Lyle Earl of Metz, a daughter: Angie Hickman of Pleasantsville TN and a son: Jeremiah Sokolosky (wife-ShaNessa) TN; a step-son: Michael Sokolosky,St. Petersburg FL; ten grandchildren: Corey Toothman, (wife-Heather) Camp L...

Keith Hoff, 70, Grafton, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 13, 2017. He was born in Taylor County, July 15, 1946, a son of the late John Franklin Hoff and Charlene Duskey Hoff Lundy. Keith is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann Stevens Hoff, they were united in marriage August 16, 1968. He worked at AFG Fourco Glass, loved Model Trains, WVU Football and the Steelers. His CB Radio handle was ?Bandit? In addition to his wife he is survived by four children, Carla Spring and husban...

Betty Lee Ferrebee, 85 of Elk Lick Rd, West Union departed this life on Friday, January 13, 2017 in her residence. She was born on January 31, 1931 in Doddridge County a daughter of the late Russell and Rebecca Knight Ferrebee. Surviving are one son, David Ferrebee and wife Cathy, West Union, seven grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, seven sisters, Hazel Lemasters, Ruth Bunting, both of West Union, Orpha Iams, Harrisville, Mary George, Pennsboro,...

Roy Franklin Williams, Jr., 66, of Green Valley Road, Bridgeport, passed away Friday morning, January 13, 2017, in the United Hospital Center. He was born in Maryland on April 13, 1950, a son of the late Roy F. and Ruby Alice Adkins Williams. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Young Williams, whom he married July 7, 1968. Also surviving are six children, Franklin Williams, Shinnston; Bradley Williams and his wife Becky, Volga; David Williams and his wife Casey, Fairmont; Jennifer Williams...

DONNIE LEE MOORE, age 77 years, a resident of Hendricks, WV departed this life early Friday morning, January 13, 2017 at the United Hospital Center at Bridgeport, WV. He had been in declining health since suffering a heart attack in December of 2016, although death was unexpected. He was born Wednesday, July 12, 1939 at St. George, WV, a son of the late Jesse Reed and Hester Loretta Moore. On June 9, 1962 at Washington, DC, he was married to the former Margaret "Tootsie" Sobrito, who precede...

HIGGINBOTHAM, CHARITY D., 27, OF SMITHFIELD, WV, PASSED AWAY ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2017 AT HER HOME. SHE ATTENDED THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH IN SMITHFIELD, WV. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER MOTHER, CHERIE (CLINTON) ASH OF SALEM, WV, HER FIANCE, BRAD GOODRICH, TWO CHILDREN, REMINGTON AND RIPLEIGH GOODRICH, HER GRANDPARENTS, MICK AND LINDA ADAMS, A SISTER, LACEY MORGAN, TWO BROTHERS, CLINTON ASH JR. AND ZACH HORNBECK, SEVERAL COUSINS, NIECES, NEPHEWS, AUNTS AND UNCLES. FRIENDS WILL BE RECEIVED ON MOND...

Carson Michael and Carl Joseph Jones, infant twin sons of Joseph Edward Jones and Courtney Jean Sapp of Mannington, were born into Heaven on Friday, January 13, 2017. In addition to their parents, they are survived by 2 sisters: Jaylynn Faith Jones and Aaliyah Merrill; maternal grandparents: Matt and Tammy Slater, Rivesville; paternal grandparents: Roy “Bub” and Vicky Hayes, Mannington; maternal great grandmother: Marie Morgan, Fairmont; paternal great grandmother: Sarah Phillips, Saltwel...

Rev. Brady Ellis ?Butter? Goldizen, age 78, of Petersburg, WV passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 in United Hospital Center in Clarksburg, WV. He was born August 27, 1938 in Cabins, WV and was the son of the late Brady Enoch Goldizen and Lula (Ours) Goldizen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Goldizen. Rev. Goldizen was an ordained minister of the Assemblies of God. He is survived by one daughter, Kathy (Josh) Baker of Clarksburg, WV, two gra...