Karen Colleen Hinerman, 72, of Fairmont, died May 24, 2017 at the Fairmont Regional Medical Center. Karen was born February 14, 1945 in Wheeling, WV, daughter of Jean Folio Karikas of Avella, PA and the late Coleman Karikas, Jr. Karen was a former employee of the Fairmont Clinic and a member of Grace Lutheran Church. She loved her Sunday breakfast with friends at McAteer’s, WVU, and her workouts at the Healthplex. And, she LOVED Muriale’s. In addition to her father, she was preceded in deat...

Harold Ray Smith, 70, of Smith Hollow Rd., Weston, passed away at 4:50 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in the comfort of his home following a battle with cancer. He was born on August 22, 1946, in Lewis County, a son of the late Carl Smith and Dorothy Hurst Smith. On September 26, 1969, he married Bernadine Droppleman who will miss him dearly after 47 years of marriage. He is also survived by seven children: Harold Ray Smith II and wife, Tina, of Clarksburg, David Lee Smith and com...

Justin Michael "Marshmallow" Marsh, age 19, a resident of Reger Rd. Philippi passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 24, 2017. Justin was born June 10, 1997 in Clarksburg, WV a son of Michael Ray and Shelia (McDaniel) Marsh who survives at home. Also surviving- Maternal Grandmother Rita McGee (Luke) McDaniel Foster. Sister, Brandy McDaniel Cunningham of Philippi Two brothers, Derek McDaniel and wife Shannon of Philippi Nicholas Mars of Fairmont Three special nieces, Brianna C...

Mary Jane Henline, 58, of Elkins passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital with family by her side. She was born May 8, 1959 at Grafton City Hospital, daughter of the late, Dorwood Sr. and Barbara Ashby Keener. Mary is survived by her husband of twenty-one years, Russell Eugene Henline; two sons: James Craig Tingler and wife Alicia of Arthurdale, and Steve Patrick Tingler and Amanda Shears of Grafton; one grandchild: McKinleigh Brooke Tingler; three brothers...

Annabelle Lee Stout Posey, 86, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away following an extended illness on May 23, 2017, in Ripley, WV. She was born on July 16, 1930, in Harrison County, WV, daughter of the late Fred J. and Leila Aileen Modispaugh Stout. Annabelle was a homemaker who attended church regularly. She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother. She was an active member of the Civics Club in Ravenswood, and was a multi-talented worker who excelled in many areas. Annabelle enjoyed motorcy...

Placer, Junior Franklin "Fuzzy", age 91, of Sistersville, WV passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Genesis of Sistersville Center. He was born on December 5, 1925 in Sistersville, a son of the late Charles and Mary Smith Placer. Junior retired from the former Ormet Corp., Hannibal, OH working on the Pot Line; was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Italy and Japan and was a member of the Little United Methodist Church, Little, WV. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his w...

Nehemiah Josiah Tummino, newborn son of Joseph Stephen Tummino and Crystal Dawn (Croston) Parsons, passed away Wednesday May 23, 2017 in Ruby Memorial Hospital. Surviving is four brothers and four sisters, Michael Parsons, Dylan Parsons, Jocelyn Cumberledge, Garrett Parsons, Brooklyn Parsons, Mykenna Tummino all of Moatsville, Dakota and Hailey Tummino both of Winchester, VA Grandparents, Charles Lee Croston, of Belington Margaret Tummino, of Winchester, VA Several Aunts and Uncles. ...

Ernest Melton "Ernie" Congrove, 87, of Waverly, WV passed away May 23, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born August 12, 1929 in Belleville, WV to the late Harry Clinton and Gladys Hunt Congrove. He was a Truck Driver for Valley Bell Dairy, a U. S. Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict and a member of the Teamsters Local #175. He is survived by five sons, David Congrove, Dennis Congrove, Dale (Sylvia) Congrove, Dwight (Angela) Congrove and Duane (Teresa) Congrove, one daughter, ...

Jean Metz, 92, of Lorain, Ohio, formerly of Cowen, WV, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at St. John?s Medical Center, West Lake, Ohio. She was born July 21, 1924 in Shinnston, WV, a daughter of the late Junie and Helen Bragg Bennett. She is survived by son, Larry (Catherine) Metz of Cowen; daughters, Barbara Permelia of Avon Lake, Oh, and Sue Lewis of Cowen, WV, a daughter-in-law Nancy Metz of Cowen; step-daughter, Debbie Mazzella (Tony) of Cowen,WV, step-son Jeff (Beverly) Perkins of Richw...

Constance Jean "Connie" Swiger, 74, of Clarksburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Washington, DC on September 23, 1942, a daughter of the late Raymond Batten, Sr., and Helen Roberts Batten. In addition to her mother, she is also survived by her husband, Melvin Wayne Swiger, whom she married on February 17, 1962; two sons, David W. Swiger and his wife Tammy of Meadland, and Daniel B. Swiger and his wife Geor...