James Henry Goodwin, 72, US Navy Veteran, Rank E-3, Parkersburg, WV passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017, at his residence alongside his family after an extended illness. He was born December 21, 1944 in Jackson County, WV, a son of the late James Muryl Goodwin and Oma Estelle Rake. Jim enjoyed coaching baseball, golfing, traveling with Debbie, watching his grandson's activities, washing his car and mowing his yard. He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Goodwin and two children...

Richard "Dick" Allen Griffin passed away at his home on February 12 after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Rockdale, WV, on February 22, 1938, Dick was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Virginia Louise Griffin, Bridgeport, and his life partner of over 21 years, Melody A. Minor. Dick touched the lives of several stepchildren including Jeanie Granata, Bridgeport, Gail Rice, Bridgeport, and Jack Rice, Elkins. He treasured his short time being Grandpaw Dick to R...

Madeline Boston Coe, 98, joined her heavenly Father on Sunday, February 12, 2017. She passed away peacefully in Parkersburg, West Virginia, surrounded by devoted family and friends. Madeline was born on January 27, 1919 in Rockport, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late John Edward and Fern Rosaline Adams Boston. She was a graduate of Elizabeth High School, in Elizabeth, West Virginia, where she enjoyed being involved in theater productions. She graduated with honors from Gl...

Calvert Denzil Cutright, age 80, of Buckhannon, WV died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at his home. He was born December 10, 1936 in Hemlock, WV, a son of the late Vance David and Leatha Mae Crites Cutright. On October 2, 1958 he married Gwendolene Faye Farrar Cutright who survives. Also surviving are two nephews, Loren Farrar and wife Susan of French Creek, WV and Hollis Dwayne Farrar and wife Cathy of Huttonsville, WV; four nieces, Sonya Faye Bennett and husband David of Buckhannon, Kelly Arboga...

Simon A. Tennant, 91, of Fairmont, Meadowdale Community, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Home in Clarksburg. He was born at Wadestown on February 10, 1926 son of the late Harley G. Tennant and Edith (Yost) Tennant. Simon was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII. He worked 39 years at the aluminum plant on Speedway for Fairmont Aluminum Co., Cerro Aluminum Co. and retired from Alcan Aluminum Corp. in 1989. He was a member of US...

Ralph Ellis Howell, age 90 of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at River Oaks Nursing Home. He was born June 14, 1926 in Harrison County, WV; the son of the late Burney Hall Howell and Madge (Baker) Howell. Ralph was also preceded in death by his four brothers, Ed, Norman, Alvin, and Eldrige Howell. Ralph is survived by one son, five daughters, six grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Ralph worked at United Hospital Center and for the Workingman Store....

Iowina Fuller, 91, of Galloway, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017, at the United Hospital Center. She was born on April 21, 1925, in Brownton, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ettie (Reed) Cleavenger. Ms. Fuller is survived by one daughter, Beverly Watkins and husband, Robert, of Woodbridge, VA; one sister, Geneieve Norris, of Ravenswood; two grandchildren: Adrian Watkins and wife, Jennifer, of Richmond, VA and their children Aidan and Blake; and Stacey Watkins, of Woodb...

William N. Thomas, 86, of Hundred, WV died Sunday, February 12, 2017 in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born December 6, 1930 in Lafayette, IN, a son of the late Nicholas W. Thomas and Elizabeth Meyer Thomas. Bill was a retired United States Marine where he had served for more than 20 years and also he was a retired manager of the Hundred office of Alltel. He was the chairman of the Hundred-Littleton PSD and was very active in securing the water system in the Hundred area....

Our loving mother and grandmother, Betty ?Jane? Kelley of Sugar Creek near Belington, departed this life peacefully on Sunday evening, February 12, 2017 at Talbott?s Personal Care home. She had been in failing health for several years since the passing of her beloved husband, Arnold and was struggling with dementia over the last four years. Jane was born on May 20, 1928 in Procious in Clay County, the daughter of Emerson and Mary Susie Browning. She was united in marriage to Arnold Kelley ...

Glenna Smoot Bell, 102, Romney, WV passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Hampshire Memorial Hospital in Romney. Born on July 13, 1914  in Slanesville, WV she was the daughter of the late W. Judson Smoot and Sarena Mae (Fultz) Smoot. She retired as an Administrative Secretary for Montgomery Wards.  She was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church and attended the First Baptist Church Romney. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Bell, 2 brothers: Arthur and ...