Barbara Jo Gribble, 76, of Philippi, died Saturday, evening, May 19, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, following a brief illness. She was born January 1, 1941, at Wendel, Taylor County, a daughter of the late Ernest Weekley and the late Besse Oplene (Digman) Poe. Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Ernest 'Guy' Gribble, Philippi; two sons, Mark Todd (Rhonda) Gribble, Hagerstown, MD, Stephen Trent (Torre) Gribble, Kearneysville; one daughter, Kimberly Dawn (Tom) Ervin, Manassas, ...

Julia Frances Boone, 69 transitioned this earthly life on Friday, May 19, 2017 in Houston, Texas after a brave and fearless battle with cancer. Julia's battle began in 2012 and in just under one year, she'd slayed the monster and enjoyed two years of blissful remission. However, in 2014 the cancer returned. Having a full understanding of her diagnosis, and that defeating it again would be a war, Julia relocated to Houston Texas to receive treatment at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Cen...

Nicholas Alexander Tocco, age 33 of Thayer Street, Grafton, WV passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 as a result of an automobile accident on Rt. 310 on his way to work. He was born October 6, 1983 in Schenectady, NY a son of Steven Joseph Tocco of Grafton, and Linda Ann (Boissonneault) Tocco of Cape Cod, MA. He is survived by one daughter, Alexandra Nicole Tocco of Grafton; two sisters, Michelle A. Tocco of Cape Cod, MA and Alesha M. Tocco of Grafton; and one brother, Christopher S. Tocco o...

Edward M. "Eddie" Walker, 58, of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 8, 1958, a son of the late Edward C. Walker and Constance M. Jones Scruggs. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Cox Walker, whom he married on May 28, 2005; three sons, Antuan Walker of Atlanta, GA, Devin Walker of Clarksburg, and Andre Walker of Columbus, OH; and one daughter, Elise Miracle Walker at home;...

Aubrey Edsel Smith Sr., 81, of Westwood Dr. Jane Lew passed away at 1:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born in Sycamore Lick on January 17, 1936 a son of the late Fred Smith and Olga Spaur Smith. On March 3, 1956 he married Shelba Cooper, who will miss him dearly after 61 years of marriage. His friendly, devoted nature will be carried on by his son, A. Edsel Smith Jr. and wife, Donna, of Jane Lew; two grandchildren: Jason Smith and...

Betty Jean Andrews Pudder, 82, of Worthington passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017, in her residence. Betty was born on December 25, 1934 in Rockdale, TX, a daughter of the late Willie J. Andrews and Lydia Jewel Demore Andrews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Hubert Burns Pudder Sr. Mrs. Pudder is survived by three sons, James Pudder and his wife Marsha of Pendleton, OR, Hubert ?Jake? Pudder and his wife Jennifer of Farmington and Thomas W. Pudder of Worthington...

Paul 'Allen' Weese, 64, of Lost Creek, passed away on Thursday morning, May 18, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 30, 1952 in Petersburg, a son of Roberta Mae Harper Weese-Bennett of Riverton, WV and the late Paul Albert Weese. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lois Ann Davis Weese, whom he married on August 17, 1974. He is also survived by his son, Scott Allen Weese and his wife Sarah of Imperial, PA and his daughter, Lori Ann Leary and her husband Matthew of Hurricane, WV; five ...

Gary Lee Birdsell, 66, of Fairmont, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at River Oaks Nursing Home in Clarksburg. He is survived by his wife Janis Birdsell; and his father, Byron H. Birdsell, Jr. There will be a graveside service held at West Virginia National Cemetery in Pruntytown at a later date with the Taylor County Honor Guard performing military rites. Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at www.carpe...

Ina Jean Carpenter, 81, of Enterprise passed away on May 18, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones at Fairmont Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 4, 1935 in Harrison County to the late Charles Carl and Iva Vincent Carpenter. Ina is survived by her sister, Mary Rose Carpenter of Enterprise; brother, David Carpenter and his wife Betty of Clarksburg; aunt, Betty Vincent of Enterprise; nephews, Leslie David Carpenter of Clarksburg; Jeff Carpenter of Arizona; Steve Carpenter o...

James J. "Coop" Cooper age 62 of Little Cove Road, Troy, WV; departed this life suddenly on the evening of Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his residence following a short illness. Born November 26, 1954 in New Jersey, Jim is the son of the late James J. and Ethel Pope Cooper. Jim was an electrician in the construction industry with 32 years experience, having retired in 2005. He was a member of IBEW Local-400 Union in NJ; and after retirement enjoyed the quiet life in West Virginia. In his spare ...