Judith Ann Gibbs, 73, of Volga, died peacefully at her home on Monday, March 20, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born November 25, 1941, at Philippi, a daughter of the late Frank A. and Margaret Ellen (Leaseburg) Hawkins. On July 28, 1962, in Washington, DC, she was married to Lynn E. Gibbs, Sr. who survives at their home. Also surviving are three sons, Lynn ?Lee? E. Gibbs, Jr., Volga, Larry T. Gibbs, Oakland Park, FL, Barnett T. Gibbs, Henrico, VA; two brothers, Thomas L. Ha...

Edward Walter Lunceford, 86 of Floral City, FL passed away at his home on Monday, March 20, 2017 under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast. Edward was born December 14, 1930 in Replete to the late Frederick and Virginia ?Jennie? Samples Lunceford. On December 18, 1954 he married Wilda Snyder with whom he shared 62 years of loving marriage. He and Wilda moved to Citrus County, FL 29 years ago from Kent, Ohio. Edward was a United States Army Veteran and reti...

Roger Keith Grove, 66, of Fairmont passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at Health South Mountain View Rehabilitation Hospital in Morgantown. He was born March 22, 1950 in Fairmont, WV, son of the late James and Leona (Soles) Grove. Roger was a 1968 graduate of Fairmont Senior High School. He was employed at Westinghouse for 25 years and retired from Ruskin Manufacturing Company. Roger enjoyed gardening, playing guitar and restoring old tractors. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Doris...

John Wesley Sanders, age 64 years, a resident of Philippi, WV and more recently a patient in Nella's Nursing Home, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at Nella's Nursing Home. He was born March 23, 1952 in Elkton, MD. John was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, March 27, 2017 at the West Virginia National Cemetery at Grafton, WV. Full military honors will be accorded. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangeme...

Walter Sandy, age 92 of Green Valley Bridgeport WV, entered Heaven's gates on Monday, March 20, 2017 following a brief illness. He was the son of the late Bert Sandy and Elsie (Jenkins) Sandy. Walter married the love of his life Clista (Hyde) Sandy on September 18, 1945 who preceded in death on December 4, 1994. Walter was also preceded in death by three sisters, Sarah Hyde, Jacqueline Goff and Mary Lodge; two brothers, Charles Sandy and Harry Sandy; a son, Arthur Sandy; a daughter, Virgin...

Jeffrey L. Tennant, 55, of Crossroads Community, Fairview, WV died Monday, March 20, 2017 in Blacksville. He was born September 21, 1961 at Fairmont, a son of the late Walter Hayes Tennant and Freda M. Nicholson Tennant Fox. Jeff had last worked at Chisler Brothers in Pentress. He had been disabled in more recent years. Surviving is his step-father, William J. ?Jim? Fox of Crossroads; one sister, Lillian Lawson of Fairmont; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to...

Bernard Miles Davis, 79 of West Union passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born December 10, 1937 in Black Lick, WV, Doddridge County, son of the late Whetzel Arden and Opal Law Davis. Bernard graduated from Doddridge County High School and was an Army Veteran that served in Germany. He retired from Union Carbide as an Instrument Mechanic. He is survived by a stepdaughter, Renate Marie Malone, West Palm Beach, FL; step grandson, Dennis Malone; eight siblings...

Ada L. Perrine, 86, of Cowen, went home to be with the Lord and her loved ones on Monday, March 20, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born January 27, 1931 in Weston, WV a daughter of the late Homer F. and Mae Rose Shaver. Ada is survived by her son, Larry W. Perrine and wife Karen and daughter Patricia Ann Williams and husband Jim. Grandchildren: Tiffany (Todd) Bragg, Bradley (Tabitha) Williams, Gregory (Christie)Williams, Kevin (Jen)Perrine, and Stacey (Homer)Malcomb. Gr...

Okeemia Dawn "Keme" Payne, age 33, of Fairmont, passed away suddenly early Monday morning, March 20, 2017 at Fairmont Regional Medical Center in Fairmont. A funeral service will be held at the Morningstar Baptist Church, 100 McKinney St., Fairmont with burial to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery on a date and time yet to be determined. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in the coming days by Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Morgantown.

Gary Lee Farnsworth, 71, of Vincent, OH passed away March 19, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born March 10, 1946 in Parkersburg, son of the late Charles A. and Mable Walker Farnsworth. He was a 1964 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a 1969 graduate of Glenville State College. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Viet Nam War and recipient of the Bronze Star. He was retired from Johns Manville. Gary was a published poet and also enjoyed golfing and snow skiing. He is su...