Arnold Jackson "Pap" Smith 84 of James Street, Glenville, WV departed this life on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, following an extended illness. Born March 28, 1933 in Gilmer County, Arnold is the son of the late Grover and Edna Beall Smith. Arnold was a humble man who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, spoiling his grandchildren and great grandchildren whenever possible, and he loved the outdoors. In his spare time, he enjoyed farming, hu...

Travis W. Lowther, 42, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Born, August 19, 1975, in East Liverpool, a son of Cathy (Pete) Burcham of East Liverpool and the late Donald Lowther. A graduate of Oak Glen H.S. 1992. He was a loving father to his boys & a devoted son. Travis was an avid Oakland Raider fan and collected hot wheel cars, sports cards and he also loved to cook. He is survived by his sister, Aimee Lowther of Negley, OH.; three sons, Travis Lowther Jr. of Ne...

Andrew E. Potter, 70, of Weston passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 26, 2017, due to lung and bone cancer caused by exposure to Agent Orange during his three tours of duty in the Vietnam War as a helicopter door gunner and tunnel rat. He was born in Weston on August 28, 1947 to the late Walter A. Potter and Eltha ?Agnes? Ireland Potter. On August 30, 1969 he married his soul mate and love of his life, Doris ?Jean? Thorne Potter. During their 48 years of mar...

Virginia Reed, age 101, of Tallmansville, WV, died Thursday, October 26, 2017 at St. Joseph?s Hospital in Buckhannon, WV. She was born August 7, 1916 in Upshur County, WV. She was married to Stanley Reed who preceded her in death on January 18, 1996. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, David Reed. She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Robinson and husband John of Tallmansville; one granddaughter, Kristen Shaffer and husband Jim of Martinsburg, WV; one grands...

Julie Mae Russell, 42 of West Union received her wings and went home on Thursday, October 26, 2017. She was born on September 19, 1975 in Clarksburg a daughter of Carol Gene Cogar Sr., Cabin Run and Carolyn Carpenter Uhl, West Union. Surviving are one son, Logan Russell and girlfriend, Jordyn Coffman, West Union, one daughter, Sidney Squires, Salem, fiancé Joey Squires, Salem, three sisters, Mary Guiles and husband Brent, Bellefontaine, OH, Edna Jones and husband Ernest, Parkersburg, Edith R...

Humboldt Baker "Bud" Yokum, Jr., age 79 years, a former resident of Elkins, WV and more recently a resident of Coalton, WV departed this life Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Davis Medical Center at Elkins, WV. He had been in declining health although death was unexpected. He was born Tuesday, November 23, 1937 at Brooklyn, NY a son of the late Humboldt Baker Yokum, Sr., and Elizabeth Yokum. Surviving are one sister, Katherine Bibbo and husband Amad of Placentia, CA: one daughter and gran...

Kenneth Stevens, age 79 of Whetstone Rd., Mannington, WV, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Morgantown Health and Rehab. He was born May 16, 1938 at Whetstone, WV, a son of the late Kinsey Stevens and Nellie Huffman Stevens. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Sharon E. Myers Stevens of Whetstone, WV; a sister, Helen Uiselt of Wadsworth, Ohio; his best buddy Tippy; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by four brothers,...

Mary Ella Hawkins, 81, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2017 at Genesis Salem Nursing Home. She was born on November 18, 1935 to Samuel Clem and Nessie Mae Hawkins in Youngstown, Ohio. She lived in Youngstown, Warren, Ohio are for many years and then decided to move to Metz, WV. Mary worked at Trumbull Memorial Hospital when in Ohio and was a health caregiver when in West Virginia. She never gained much wealth but was a happy person and would do anything for a friend. Mary loved dogs ...

Mrs. Betty Lou Ratliff Ryan, age 73, a resident of Barbour County Highway, Belington, departed this life Wednesday October 25, 2017 in the comforts of her home following a period of declining health. She was born December 1, 1943 at Upshur County, WV, a daughter of the late Oscar Enoch Ratliff and Bernice Reta Day Griffith. On May 12, 1964, at the Belington Baptist Church, she was united in marriage to Ronald J. ?Butch? Ryan who survives at their residence. She is survived by two daught...

James (Jim) Carter, Sr., 79, of Gassaway, WV passed away October 25, 2017 at the Genesis Health Care Center. He was born July 24, 1938 in Ireland, WV to the late Alva Lee Carter and Nellie (Gifford) Carter. Also preceding him in death were brothers Richard and Delbert Carter and sister, Annabelle Carter. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Kennedy) Carter; sons, James "Jim" Carter Jr. and Tracy of Shenandoah Junction, WV and John Carter, Baltimore, MD; grandchildren, Steffaine Steward and ...