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...

Deanna Darlene Funkhouser, 77, of Baker, WV died on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at her home. Deanna was born on March 28, 1940 in Mt. Claire, WV, a daughter of the late Hurley A.B. and Madeline N. Wheeler Kendall. Also, preceding her in death is a brother, Lawrence "Pet" Kendall. She loved to travel, read and most of all spend time with her family. Deanna married Stanley C. Funkhouser on April 5, 1956. Stanley died on July 17, 2001. Surviving are two daughters: Madeline D. Golt and her husb...

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...

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...

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...

Roberta "Bobbie" Jo Sublett, age 52, a resident of Mansfield Dr. Philippi, passed away unexpectedly Sunday May 21, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 14, 1964 in Grafton a daughter of Arthur P. "Corky" Sublett Jr. and Marian (Mitchell) Sublett who survive at Philippi. Also surviving- Daughter, Shaina Sublett and fiancé Derek Quattrone of Florence, SC Brothers, Shon Sublett and wife Nyoka Scott Sublett and wife Denise both of Philippi Longtime companion, Brian Harris of Philippi...

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, ...

Mary Catherine Barile Merandi, 88, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at home. She was born in Clarksburg on February 28, 1929 a daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Bellotte Barile. She is survived by her children: Frank Merandi and wife Connie of Morgantown; and Deborah Merandi Staud of Clarksburg; four grandchildren who adored and loved her: Jacquie Staud, Francesca Merandi Pollick, Gabrielle Merandi and Alexander Merandi. In addition to her parents Mary was pr...

Anita Luise Snyder, age 89 of Mannington, WV passed away on May 20, 2017 at her residence. She was born on April 9, 1928 in Weingarden, Germany, the daughter of the late Johann Baptist Heller and Anna Maria Theresia Ebner Heller. Anita is survived by her husband, Charles Snyder, to whom she was married to for 67 years; a daughter, Sue Ellen Snyder of Mannington; 4 surviving grandchildren, Sean David Snyder, Jacqueline Lee Snyder, Jeannette Lynn Shaw and Robert Allen Jackson. There will ...

Donna Sue Moran,70 of Grafton, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Grafton City Hospital. She was born October 10, 1946 in Grafton, a daughter of the late James J. and Mary Frances McDaniel Shuttleworth , and she is survived by her husband, Joesph R. Moran, Grafton They were married December 19, 1965. She graduated from GHS Class 1964, Donna loved to read and crocheting. She is survived by one son, Joseph Shawn Moran and wife Chrissy, Lumberport, WV, one brother Clyde H. Shutttleworth Gra...