George Ralph Powell Sr., 90, of South Main Ave. Weston passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2017 at his residence, as a result of the general wearing out process that occurs from living a nice long, productive, and happy life. He was born in Flemington on February 12, 1927 a son of the late Ralph Hunter Powell and Sarah Ola Keener Powell. On November 19, 1965 he married Helen Louise Montgomery who will miss him dearly after 51 years of marriage. His devoted nature and humorous spirit will be c...

Marion Lee Merchant, daughter of the late Catherine and Rush Merchant, passed away on July 3, 2017, in Fairmont, WV. Marion, a longtime resident of Fairmont, attended Dunbar School. For many years she attended Morningstar Baptist Church where she accepted the Lord during her childhood. She later worked at Good?s Drugstore in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she was known for her outgoing personality and love for people. Marion was also a writer and penned two books, ?Dedicated to My Black Br...

Judith Ann Cole, 63, of Broad Run Rd. Jane Lew passed away at 3:35 a.m. on Monday, July 3, 2017 in the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport following an extended illness. She was born in Charleston, WV on June 27, 1954 a daughter of the late Garland Edward Robinson and Pauline Judith Thompson Robinson. On December 25, 1973 she married her handsome marine, Ralph Leslie Cole, who fell in love with her at first sight, and will dearly miss her laugh and sense of humor after 43 years of marriage. ...

Obituary-West Union-Frank Norman Sunderland 84, of Court St. West Union departed this life on July 3, 2017 in the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center, Clarksburg. He was born on July 19, 1932 at FT. Collins, CO a son of the late John and Sadie Doke Sunderland. Surviving is his former wife and best friend, Mary Katherine Sunderland, West Union, two step-daughters, Karen Trent Zeid and husband Jim, Mesa, AZ; Beth Hendricks and husband Joe, Salem OR; two step-sons, Terry L...

Wanda Lorraine Simpson, 70, of Hillview Dr. Lost Creek passed away at 11 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at her residence following complications from surgery. She was born in South Charleston, WV on July 28, 1946 a daughter of the late Edgar William Simpson and Lina Isabelle Carte Simpson. Her strong, giving spirit will be remembered by her sister, Patricia Priestley and husband, Chuck, of Elkview; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three sib...

Violet Lee Teets, 69 of Simpson passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Rosewood Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. She was born September 5, 1947 in Flemington, a daughter of the late Ebert James and Charlotte L. Hatten Merritt. Violet loved being with family and talking with her many friends, she also loved her flowers. She is survived by one son, Barrick Samuel Teets and wife Jennifer Simpson, one granddaughter, Maranda Teets, one half-sister, Myrtle May Reed, and a host of lo...

Laura J. Barnes passed away suddenly in her home on Sunday, July 2nd at the age of 56.  She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend and will be sadly missed by all. Laura was born on July 25th, 1960 at Bucks County Hospital, in Bristol, PA. She was the 4th child born to the late John R. "Jack" Barnes, Sr. and the late Sandra J. Barnes. Laura is survived by her stepmother, Patricia Barnes of Fairmont; brother, Gary R. Barnes of Bridgeport; and sister, Cindy L. Hartzell and her h...

Brian Keith Shaw, 44 of Grafton, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Philippi, December 29, 1972, son of George M. and Barbara Stewart Shaw, Grafton. Brian loved his children and they were his world. He was a San Francisco 49ers fan and loved to fish and be outdoors. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two children, Jenny Rose Sheme, Flemington, Braylon Andrew Shaw, Grafton; his Fiancé, Jimi Taylor, Gra...

Leo Junior Thomas, 71, of Mountain View Estates, Flatwoods, WV passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Persinger/Nicholas County on February 14, 1946 to the late George C. Thomas and Virgie (Ward) Thomas. Also proceeding him in death were two brothers Franklin and Francis Thomas. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Norma Jean (Frame) Thomas whom he married on April 12, 1968; son, Mike Thomas (Linda), Sutton, WV; daughter, Christine Tho...

Charles "Butch" Sabala, 62, of Monongah passed away on July 2, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 7, 1954 at Fairmont, a son of the late Jesse and Juanita Allen Sabala. Also deceased is his sister, Sandra Amos Crowe. Surviving family include his children, Nicky Hines and husband Eric, Josh Sabala and fiancé Crystal Nixon, and Corey Sabala and fiancé Paul Skinner; his brother, Jesse Juan Sabala; his sister, Tina Green and husband Tom; Half-Sister...