Kitra A. Burnham passed away January 20, 2017, in Richwood, West Virginia. She was born April 3, 1949, in Ames, Iowa, to Francis H. (Buzz) Burnham and Julia G. Burnham. She spent her preschool years in Decorah, Iowa, and attended kindergarten through high school in Mar-shalltown, Iowa. She was a majorette in the marching band, was active in Girl Scouts, and at-tended an NSF summer program at the New York Museum of Natural History after high school graduation. After receiving an AA degre...

Shirley Ann Layne Russell, 80, of Fairmont, WV passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 9, 1936 in Monongah, WV, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Jackson Layne. Shirley was a member of the Cross of Christ Community Church of Monongah, and former employee of Westinghouse Lamp Plant. She was a 1954 graduate of Monongah High School and a member of the WV Region Antique Automobile Club of America. Shirley is survived by her husband Charles F. Rus...

John Lynn Stevens,II, 65, of Fairmont, West Virginia died peacefully on Friday January 20, 2017 at River Oaks surrounded by his family. He was born February 22, 1951 the son of Jo Romino Stevens Hamrick of Charleston and the late John "Jack" Stevens. He was a beloved husband, brother and uncle who enjoyed spending time with his loved ones playing basketball, board games, and practical jokes. His hobbies included golfing, gardening and cooking. He was a skilled woodworker, but a bad gard...

Betty Louise Williams, 85, of Gooseman Rd. Jane Lew passed away at 5:34 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2017 in the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport following a brief illness. She was born in Upshur County on March 6, 1931 a daughter of the late Roy Knicely and Martha Blankenship Knicely. On February 3, 1950 she married Fred Junior Williams and they celebrated 58 years of marriage before his passing on December 1, 2008. Her strong, dedicated nature will be carried on by her four chil...

Shirley Ann Layne Russell, 80, of Fairmont, WV passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at her residence.  She was born August 9, 1936 in Monongah, WV, daughter of the late Charles and Mary Jackson Layne.     Shirley was a member of the Cross of Christ Community Church of Monongah, and former employee of Westinghouse Lamp Plant.  She was a 1954 graduate of Monongah High School and a member of the WV Region Antique Automobile Club of America.   Shirley is survived by her husband Charles F. Rus...

Josephine G. Ferrari, 93, of Pride Avenue, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017, in the United Hospital Center following a brief illness. She was born in Clarksburg, WV, on September 10, 1923, a daughter of the late Frank and Rose Marie Tiano Lopez. She was married to Louis P. ?Dutch? Ferrari on September 1, 1951. They enjoyed 48 years of marriage before his passing on November 3, 1999. Josephine has four sons, Frank L. Ferrari and his wife Nancy S. of Clarksburg, t...

Frank Paul Andy, 69, of Pleasant Valley Community in Marion County, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at his home. He was born in Clarksburg on July 20, 1947 a son of the late Frank Andy and Victoria Urso Andy. He is survived by his devoted wife, Susan Saeler Andy. Frank graduated in 1965 from Washington ? Irving High School in Clarksburg. He served his country in the United States Army for two years, stationed in Alaska. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 30 ye...

Viola Lucy (Johnson) McIntyre, 97, of Fairmont passed away on January 19, 2017. She was born and lived in Fairmont most of her life. She was born on January 26, 1919. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Knight Johnson and her mother, Grace Eleanor "Nellie" (McElfresh) Johnson. In addition to her parents, Viola was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Harold McIntyre in 1955. Mrs. McIntyre retired from Westinghouse with over 35 years of service. She graduated from East Fairmont...

Laura Kay Morris, of Fairmont, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Cremation services are being arranged by Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Morgantown.

Cynthia Michelle Braham, 41 of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2017. She was born on July 30, 1975 in Fairmont, WV, daughter of Marcia Braham, of Morgantown, and the late William ?Bill? F. Braham. Cynthia attended Newburg Elementary, Junior High and Preston High School. She then moved to Morgantown and worked at different jobs in the area. Cynthia was survived by one daughter, Julia Braham, Morgantown; three siblings, Mary Ellen Stalnaker of Grantsboro, NC, Robert D Braham ...