Anna Marie Counts, 57, of Lewisburg, WV, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born June 9, 1960 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Harry Ralph and Anna Marie “Romagnoli” Montgomery. Anna was a Catholic by faith. She was a 1978 graduate of Brooke High School, a 1982 graduate of West Virginia University with a B.S. in Business Management and Marketing, and then earned her Masters degree in Liberal Studies from Hollins Universit...

Brenda Jane Smith, 54, of Fairmont, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following a short illness. Brenda was born in Braxton County on November 11, 1962 a daughter of the late Austin Shaver and Patty Ann Tinnell Shaver. Brenda was a loving homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandson and her favorite dog Saber. Her other interest included, reading, yard sal...

Pamela Jo (Smith) Baker passed away at 4:33 am August 12, 2017 at UHC hospital in Clarksburg, WV after a long illness. She was surround by her family as she left this world to join her mother in heaven. Pam was born September 4, 1965. She was the eldest daughter of Charles A. and the late Mary Lou (Rinehart) Smith of Napier, WV, formerly of Newton, WV. Pamela attended Newton Grade School and graduated from Clay County High in 1983. She then went on to serve six years with the United States A...

Myra Ann (Martin) Loss, age 58, of Little Bingamon, WV, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at her home. She was born November 17, 1958 at Fairmont, WV, a daughter of Joseph Gene Martin and the late Goldie (Ammons) Martin of Little Bingamon. In addition to her father, Myra is survived by her daughter, Amanda Smith; her pride and joy grandson Jonathan Brody Wadsworth of Anmoore; three sisters, Leesa Bradley of Little Bingamon, Terri Weekly and husband Ronnie of Little Bingamon, and Kel...

Harlan Gerald "Jerry" James age 74 of Bedford, Ohio departed this life on August 12, 2017 in Richmond Heights, Ohio following an extended illness. Jerry was born on January 19, 1943 in Baldwin, WV. He is the son of the late Charles B. and Lauuna Bonnett James. On May 29, 1965 Jerry was united in marriage to Iva Jean Moss James. She preceded him in death on April 10, 1992. Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Vietnam War. He also worked for Chrysler in autom...

Barry Wayne Hollandsworth, 74, of Fairview, passed away on August 11, 2017 in his home after a short battle with esophagus cancer. He was born December 28, 1942 to the late Dale and Bertha Hollandsworth of Barrackville. He attended school in Barrackville. Barry was a hardworking coal miner until he retired from Loveridge Coal Mine. He enjoyed spending time with his family and camping at Spruce Knob in his earlier years and more recently, Big Bear Lake, where he owned a campsite. ...

Randy William Layne, 62, of Fairmont, Millersville Community, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland a son of the Tressie (Vincent) Layne of Fairmont and the late William Austin Layne. He was self-employed lawn care and landscaper. He loved camping and fishing. In addition to his mother, Randy is survived by his son Chad Layne and wife Amanda, of Fairmont; a step-daughter, Denna Sawitski, a step son, Jacob Sawitski and his brother Tim Layne, of Virg...

John Michael Hemmings, 64, of Abrams Run Road Walkersville passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2017 in UPMC- Presbyterian Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA following a brief illness. He was born in Kanawha County on April 11, 1953: son of JoAnn Withrow and stepfather: Jerry Withrow. On June 24, 1978, he married Linda (Skeen) Hemmings, who survives. He is also survived by two daughters: April Riley of Weston and Tara Merisier of Walkersville and one grandchild: Tyler Vaughan. John is also survived b...

Blair M. Wyatt, 74, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2017 at home after his courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born April 25, 1943 in Brownton, WV to Bruce and Gladys (Rowan) Wyatt. Blair was a 1964 graduate of Philip Barbour High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country for six years, On August 27, 1964, he married Sandra Hotsinpilller of Philippi. Blair is survived by two daughters: Nancy and her husband Da...

Pastor Hazel Ann Trickett DeBolt went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 11, 2017 in the comfort of her home following an extended illness. She was born in November of 1942 in Pine Bluff a daughter of the late Claude S. and Hazel Lenora Lindsey Trickett. In addition to her parents, Pastor Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lewis DeBolt; one son, Todd Wilson; two brothers, Claude Allen Trickett and Carl Trickett; one sister, Mrs. John (Lula) Marra of Shinnston; as ...