Donna Sue Arbogast Bell, 59, of Reynoldsville, WV, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in Romines Mills, WV, on May 31, 1958, a daughter of the late Henry and Betty Jo Farley Arbogast. Her husband, David Wayne Bell, whom she married on December 23, 1981, resides at their home in Reynoldsville. Donna is also survived by her son, David W. Bell II and wife Stacey of Stealey; her daughter, Billy Jo Bell and husband Rodne...

Frances A. Trembly Clemons age 86 of Glenville, WV departed this life suddenly in the afternoon hours of Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. Born July 24, 1931 in Gilmer County, Frances is the daughter of the late Harry W. and Effie Wagner Trembly. Frances was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, caring for her loved ones, spoiling her grandchildren whenever possible and she wa...

Joseph "Joe" Edward Smith, 60, of W 2nd St. Weston passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston following a bold, fearless battle with lung cancer. He was born in Lewis County on August 20, 1956 a son of the late James Elliott Smith and Betty Ann Workman Smith. On January 18, 1974 he married Delores Goldsmith, who was his heart and soul for 43 years. She will miss sitting with him on their front porch, his favorite place to res...

Patricia G. Brinkley, 75, of Seminole, Florida, passed away on Augist 1, 2017 after a long illness. Pat was raised in Wilmington Delaware and a 1959 graduate of Conrad High School, where she served as yearbook editor of the Conradian. She was graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Elementary Education. She received her Master?s in Library Science from the University of Oklahoma. Her career as a children?s librarian for many years at the Gulfport City Library gave h...

Cecil I. McGraw of Kanawha City went to be with Jesus on August 1, 2017 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was a Marine Corp. Veteran. Cecil worked at Marriot of Charleston for 16years and in 2015 he changed to Country Inn and Suits where he was employed until his death. Cecil is preceded in death by his parents, Euel and Nora McGraw; infant sisters, Sue and Alice; and brother, Robert (Joe) McGraw. He is survived by sisters, Beulah Barker of Chelyan, and Nancy McGraw of Li...

John Alton Hayes Sr., 72, of Fairmont passed away peacefully at UHC on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. He has met his Lord and is walking on the streets of Glory. He was born on March 29, 1945, a son of the late Chester Hayes Sr. and Opal (Ott) Hayes. Before his retirement, John painted houses and was a handy man around Fairmont for many years. He enjoyed the outdoors and visiting with family. He attended Everson Baptist Church since the 1980's, and was always willing to help those in need. ...

Norma Bosley, 85, of Fairmont, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at the residence of her son. She was born December 28, 1931 in Shinnston, WV a daughter of the late John and Rose Nuto Spadafore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lynn Bosley. Mrs. Bosley was a member of St. Anthony?s Catholic Church in Fairmont. She was a graduate of Shinnston High School. Norma retired in 1991 from Monongahela Power where she worked as a bookkeeper for over 33 years. Survivors inc...

Elton Allen Duckworth (68) of Worthington, WV, passed away on Monday July 31st 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV, surrounded by his family and friends after a battle with cancer. Elton was born September 12th 1948 in Richwood, WV, the son of the late Elton Eugene Duckworth and Betty Lou Rankin Duckworth McIntyre. Elton was a Veteran of the Army serving our country during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany. He was a retired coal miner with Consol Energy at Robinson ...

Evelyn Virginia. Tharp, 80, of Fairmont, WV passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at United Hospital Center. She was born October 4, 1936 in Clarksburg, WV; daughter of the late Cletis Otis Dolly and Effie Beatrice Talkington Shriver Dolly. Evelyn is survived by her children Michael L Tharp of Flemington, WV, Timothy A and Terri Tharp of Clarksburg, WV, Shelley S. Tharp of Fairmont, WV, Cynthia L. Howe of Wardensville, WV, Susan K Tharp of Fairmont, WV; nine grandchildren, seventeen great g...

James (Dolan) Lewis, age 96, of Salem, and formerly of Selbyville, died Monday, July 31, 2017, at the River Oaks Nursing Home in Clarksburg. He was born on August 3, 1920, in Randolph County, a son of the late Sheridan Greenbrier and Connie Beulah Crites Lewis. On September 1, 1996, he was united in marriage to Veta M. Flanigan Balis Lewis, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter Connie and husband Kerry Crosby of Buckhannon; one step daughter Mary and husband Richard Earl of Tennessee;...