James Francis Ferrella, 91, of Toledo, OH passed away peacefully on January 3, 2017. He was born in Harrison County, West Virginia on May 20,1925. James graduated from Roosevelt-Wilson High School in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and served in the US Coast Guard and Navy during WWII stationed in Papua New Guinea and the Philippines. He attended the University of Detroit, where he earned a BS in Accounting. James married Aralina DePolo and they enjoyed 65 years of marriage, raising three chil...

Dale Lloyd Clayton, 83, of Fairmont, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at the Fairmont Health and Rehabilitation Center. Dale was born in Fairmont on October 12, 1933, a son of the late George Brooks and Esther Leah (Kirk) Clayton. Dale is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Ann (Murphy) Clayton; sons, Gary Clayton of Vero Beach, Florida, Don Metz and wife Donna, of Fairmont; daughter, Pamela Ferrell of Charleston; seven grandchildren, Amy, Wesley, Jason, Andy, Joe, Brett, Kate; and se...

Timothy A. Rudisill, 50, of Smithfield, WV died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at his home. Timothy was born January 23, 1966 in Union, WV, son of Velda Knapp and the late Albert Rudisill. He was a U.S. Marine, loved gardening, hunting, fishing and reading and attended the New Life Ministries Church. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Tammy Rudisill. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Helen ?Becky? Rudisill; step-son, Lee Deel; two step...

Timothy Lee Wolford, age 1, of Buckhannon, WV died Tuesday, January 03, 2017 at St. Joseph?s Hospital in Buckhannon. He was born September 18, 2015 in Morgantown, WV, a son of Tyler Wolford and Beth Light both of Buckhannon. In addition to his parents he is survived by one brother, Ben Wolford of Buckhannon; aunts, Terri Wolford and Amy Light both of Buckhannon and Suzi Light of Grafton, WV; paternal grandparents, Terry and Pamela Wolford of Buckhannon and maternal grandparents, Raymond and A...

Mary Eleanor Coburn Boyce, 79, of Fairmont passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Morgantown on March 15, 1937 a daughter of the late Albert Coburn and Mary Virginia Murray Coburn. Mary is survived by her husband of 64 years, Raymond C. Boyce, Sr. Mary was a devoted wife, homemaker mother and grandmother. She enjoyed caring for others, and providing a beautiful home for her family. In addition, she enjoyed growing flowers. Her gre...

Harold ?Jim? Cowger, Sr., 79 of Webster Springs passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the home of his son. He was born October 17, 1937 in Briar Ridge to Isaac and Susannah Degarmo Cowger and was a lifelong resident of Webster County. Jim enjoyed working on cars, supervising, and telling others how to do it. He formerly worked in the woods for Dink Cogar. Jim is survived by his sons Harold Cowger, Jr., Randall Lee (Betty ?Darlene?) Cowger, and Carl ?Dwayne? (companion Wendy McCourt) Co...

Marvin E. Messer, 80, of West Milford, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. He was born in Clinchmore, TN on March 28, 1936, a son of the late Jack and Edith Enix Messer.   He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Barnett Messer, whom he married August 31, 1963.   Also surviving are one son, Eugene Ray Messer of West Milford; one daughter, Teresa Ann Cooksey and her husband Danny of Dawsonville, GA; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Larry R. Messer of Webste...

Donald "Pap" Lee Moore 86, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Grafton City Hospital with his wife and two daughters by his side. He passed due to severe health complications. Donald was born in Belington on December 8, 1930. He was one of 15 children born to the late Ralph and Edith (Price) Moore. Donald was a Korean War Veteran and a retired machinist. He enjoyed being with family and friends. He also enjoyed carpentry, Playing Pool, cards, and slot machines "gambling...

Juanita Avis Wilfong Pringle Long, age 79, of Rock Cave, the Gaines Community, died after a four-year long battle with cancer, on Monday, January 2, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 3, 1937, in Holly Grove, a daughter of the late Boyd and Giselle Obel Beavers Wilfong. On November 6, 1965, she was united in marriage to Andrew Dixon Long, who preceded her in death on March 18, 2012. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death ...

Joy Elizabeth Gragg, 85, of Smithville, died January 2, 2017 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV. She was born February 20, 1931 at Racket, WV the daughter of the late Marshall and Doris Wright Hersman. She was a homemaker and liked reading, and spending time with her family, grandchildren and her pets. Mrs. Gragg is survived by her son, Lloyd Shane Gragg (Cheryl) of Auburn; and grandchildren, Chelsea Gragg and Hollie Gragg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Hayes Grag...