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...

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...

Norma Jane Bolton, age 84, a resident of Hickory Flat Rd. Buckhannon passed away Wednesday October 25, 2017 in St. Joseph Hospital. She was born July 20, 1933 in Lillian, WV a daughter of the late Atha and Pearl (Dadisman) Burner. Surviving are- Three sons, Larell Bolton and wife Sue of Buckhannon Allen Bolton of Philippi Ricky Bolton of Buckhannon Brothers and Sisters, Robert Burner of Louisville, OH Luwanna Burner-Hunt of Battletown, KY Sandra Franklin of Louisville, OH Keith Bu...

Clarence Edward Mersing, 33 of Pennsville, NJ formerly of Grafton passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017. He was born March 18, 1984 in Morgantown, a son of the late Kermit W. Mersing, Sr. and is survived by his mother and step-father Violet McKinney Setler and husband Danny, Grafton, Clarence is survived by his loving wife Rachel McLaren Mersing, Pennsville, NJ. Clarence was a graduate of Grafton High School Class of 2002, and was a veteran of the the United States Marines. Clarence enjo...

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...

Heaven is a little brighter today as Braylee Marie Talbott 3 year old daughter of Danielle Nicole Talbott of French Creek went home to Jesus on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Ruby Memorial Hospital of Morgantown, WV. She is survived by loving grandparents: Pamela K. Talbott and Dana R. Talbott both of French Creek and great grandmother: Agnes Marie Bleigh of French Creek. She is also blessed with Aunts and Uncles: Christopher Talbott, Candice Talbott, Brandi Francis and Mike Francis and sever...

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,...

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 ...

Connie Eileen Squires, 62, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at River Oaks. She was born in Clarksburg on March 29, 1955, a daughter of the late James Howard and Bernice Marie (Durbin) Romine. Connie is survived by her husband of 45 years, Keith Allen Squires. In addition to her husband Connie is survived by one son, Brian Keith Squires of Nutter Fort; one daughter, Vanessa Kay Squires of Clarksburg; and two grandchildren: Rachel Napier and husband John of Lumb...