Johnnie Marks, 83, of Pennsboro, WV passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Marion County on July 26, 1934: son of the late Dana Marks and Della (Ables) Marks. On February 4, 1987, he married Delphia C. (Lester) Marks, who preceded him in death on July 30, 2010. Mr. Marks is survived by three daughters: Sarah Marks of Pennsboro, Tosca Brandon of Deep Run, NC and Rhonda Surface of Milton, four sons: Gene Tony Marks of West Union, Johnni...

Arnold “Tom” McCord, Jr., 73, of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday evening, August 27, 2017, in Carteret Craven Hospital, Morehead City, NC. He was born in Morgantown on February 23, 1944, the only child of Helen Josephine (Henderson) McCord, who survives in Grafton, and the late Arnold Thomas McCord, Sr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Trinka J. (Hanna) McCord, whom he married June 12, 1965. Also surviving are his son, Jay McCord and his wife Kim, Bri...

Mildred Mae Michael Kinty, 85, died August 26, 2017 at the Tygart Center in Fairmont, WV, where she resided since 2007. She was born August 11, 1932 in Fairview, WV, the oldest of five children to the late Chester Michael and Mildred Maggie Tuttle Michael. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Carl Franklin Kinty; two sisters, Phyllis Jean Michael Kinty Less and Alice Diane Michael Huffman; two brothers-in-law, Robert Lee Kintyhtt and Ha...

Donald Ray Snodgrass, 52, of Mannington went to be with the Lord on his birthday, August 26, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born August 26, 1965 in Fairmont, a son of Lavonna Sue Snodgrass Long, of Mannington and the late Curtis Andrew Snodgrass. Donald is survived by 3 brothers, John Brian Snodgrass (Tammy) of Spencer, Thomas Lee Snodgrass of Mannington, and David Curtis Snodgrass (Kim) of Bridgeport; and several nieces and nephews, John Snodgrass, Lee Snodgrass, Ginny Snodgrass, Bri...

Edgar S. Ryan, 83, of Fairmont, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Mapleshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Morgantown. He was born March 21, 1934 in Mannington, WV. He was an avid hunter, accomplished 1,000 yard shooter, skilled woodworker, and had a love for dogs. He was employed by the Marion County Board of Education, Mosbach Electric, and Owens Illinois. Edgar is survived by two sons, Casey Moore and his wife Brenda of Worthington and Kip Moore and his wife Rose of Pennsy...

Cerelle (Riblett) Gregg, (107) of Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 26th 2017 at Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes in Bradenton, FL. She was born May 2nd 1910 in Shinnston, WV, the daughter of the late John Ceymour and Ora (Thorne) Riblett. Cerelle was chosen as Miss Shinnston of 1929 and competed as a representative of West Virginia in beauty contest in Texas. Cerelle worked as a Secretary for the N.O.A.A. in Washington DC. She moved to Sarasota FL. in 1978. She was Chr...

Ward Randall Brannon, 52, of Churchville Rd. Weston experienced a massive attack and passed away at 1:48 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at his residence. He was born in West Lafayette, Indiana on May 8, 1965 a son of the late Thomas Dwight Brannon and Bonnie Juanita Heater Brannon Smith. He is survived by one brother, Thomas Heater; two nephews: Kenneth Eugene Heater and Kevin Ray Heater; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ward enjoyed spending time at home reading, watching ...

Loueda Grace (Burner) Shockey Shaffer, age 80, died August 26, 2017 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Belington, WV. She was born May 23, 1937 in Philippi a daughter of the late Olen and Virginia (Bolyard) Burner. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Shockey in 1984, infant sons, Gary Darl Shockey and Douglas John Shockey, and brother Olen Jr. (Bud) Burner. She was a loving and devoted mother to son Greg Shockey who survives in Philippi. She is also survived by one broth...

Diana Lynn Cannon, 54, of Fairmont, died Saturday, August 26, 2017 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born July 14, 1963 in Columbus, OH, a daughter of the late Richard and Alma Gullady Jenkins. Diana was a graduate of Ohio State University with an Associate Degree in Engineering and was homemaker who enjoyed sewing. She was a member of the Farmington Church of Christ at Oakhurst. Survivors include her husband, Robert A. “Bob” Cannon; 2 daughters: Lara (Keith) VanFosson...

Alan D. McKinney, 61of Brushy Fork Road, Barbour Co. went to his heavenly home August 26, 2017 following a brief illness. He was born in Clarksburg, August 12, 1956. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Delberta Jo Carnes McKinney. He is preceded in death by his only daughter Mallory Jo McKinney and his father, Vernon V McKinney. He is survived by his mother Alice McKinney of Nutter Fort; two sisters, Kathy (Dan) Bonnett and Marcia (Charles) Deusenberry; in-laws, Dick and Patty Carnes, two...