Joy Elizabeth (Ohler) Cousins, 48, of Short Gap, joined her Daddy in heaven on Monday, May 22, 2017. She was surrounded by a room full of family members. Born April 23, 1969 in Meyersdale, PA, she is the daughter of Eileen (Ramhoff) Ohler and the late Rev. Oscar E. Ohler, Sr. Joy was a graduate of Frankfort High School, Class of 1987. She majored in Biology and Chemistry at Alderson Broaddus University, graduating in 1991. Joy continued her studies at WV School of Osteopathic Medicine, ...

Mary Margaret McLaughlin, 59, of Crooked Fork Rd. Weston passed away at 2:05 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport following a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Weston on December 4, 1957 a daughter of the late Joseph Edward McLaughlin and Mabel Oleta West McLaughlin. She is survived by three siblings: Joseph McLaughlin of Weston, Jacqueline McLaughlin of Loveberry, and John McLaughlin of Loveberry; one niece, Jessica McLaughlin; one nephew, Jo...

William Roy Ponton, 68, of Fairmont,WV, went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2017. His courageous battle with cancer is over and he is at peace. Born in Pittsburgh, PA he is the beloved son of the late Roy William Ponton and Gertrude L Ponton. He is survived by his loving sisters, Sandra Layman of Fairmont, WV and Karen (Frank) Doran of Georgetown, TX. Granddaughter Haley (Brian) Shuman, 3 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill proudly served his country and is a decorated US...

Patty Ann Allen, 67, of Salt Lick Road, Sutton, WV departed this life on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Patty was born on August 22, 1949 in Heaters, WV. Patty was the fourth daughter of 13 children born to the late Harry and Lorraine (Conley) Allen. In addition to her parents she is proceeded in death by two children Jimmy Darrell Allen and Angela Jean Allen, sister Betty Joe (Allen) Gross, and brother John Rodney Allen. Those left to mourn her loss are sisters and brothers...

Garnett W. Lipscomb, 78, of Flemington, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at home. She was born at Wallace, WV on October 1, 1938, a daughter of the late Edward and Jessie Linkswiler Lipscomb. Garnett is survived by one sister, Iris Webber of Erie, PA; two sisters-in-law: Nancy Lipscomb of Flemington, and Anna Lipscomb of Brownton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to her parents, Garnett was preceded in death by seven brothers: Donnie, Clyde, ...

John Edward Sopuch, 66, of Farmington, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at his residence. He was born February 11, 1951, the son of Ella Frances Jones Sopuch of Farmington and the late John Sopuch John was employed in mine construction in the coal mines and most recently Gunther and Nash.  He loved to hunt and fish and also enjoyed carpentry.  He was a ?Jack of all Trades?. In addition to his mother, he is survived by 1 daughter: Crystal Wilson of Monumental; a son: Derek Stevens of Fai...

Jerry Blaine Forinash, Sr. (Bongo), age 65 of Clarksburg WV, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at United Hospital Center. He was born December 18, 1951 in Clarksburg, WV; the son of the late Gordon Ewing Forinash, Sr. and Oma (White) Forinash. Jerry is survived by his son, Jerry Blaine "JB" Forinash, Jr. & his wife, Jody of Nutter Fort, WV; two grandchildren, Bromley and Brevin Forinash; eight siblings, Dorothy Westfall of Stonewood, WV, Gordon E. Forinash, Jr. & his wife, Lois of Mt Cla...

J.W. "Bob" Fox, 88, of Forest Hill went home to be with the Lord Sunday May 21, 2017 at the Country View Assisted Living at Peterstown following a long illness. Born February 27, 1929 at Clayton he was a son of the late Manuel and Laura Belle Atwell Fox. Bob attended Ballard Baptist Church. He was a former heavy equipment operator, carpenter and construction worker. Bob enjoyed gardening, excavating and spending time with his family and friends especially his grandchildren. He was preceded...

Della J. Lantz, age 67, a resident of Sand Run Rd. Philippi, passed away Sunday May 21, 2017 at her residence. She was born July 2, 1949 in Lumberport, WV, a daughter of the late Charles and Alma (Layman) Cozad. Della was united in marriage on August 14, 1976 to Denzil L. Lantz Sr. who preceded her in death on April 22, 2000. Surviving are Four children, Lisa Shifflet and husband Robert of Junior Denzil L. Lantz Jr. and wife Cheryl of Moorefield Roddy L. Lantz and wife Sheila of Belin...

Mary Ann Booth, 82, of Clarksburg passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at her home. She was born in Clarksburg, WV on November 13, 1934, a daughter of the late Samuel Merroto and Catherine Stoffle Merroto. She was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Ray E. Booth. Mrs. Booth is survived by one daughter, Rae Blake and husband Mike of Clarksburg, WV; two grandchildren, Jordan and Cadence Blake; one sister, Sarah Reymond; one sister-in-law, Mary Lou Merroto and several nieces an...