Jacqueline Lou Knopp, 75 of Vienna, passed away January 28, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born January 12, 1942 in Weston, WV, a daughter of the late David Harley and Phyliss (Wiseman) Pratt. Mrs. Knopp retired from Sears and had previously worked for General Motors while living in the Cleveland area. She was a Parkersburg High graduate of 1960 and a 40 year member of the Seventh Street United Methodist Church. Surviving is her husband of almost 56 years, Gary Knopp, four chil...

James L. "Jim" Johnson, 80, of Spring Hill, passed away January 28, 2017, of complications from a vehicle accident. Jim was born on July 26, 1936, the son of the late Chester M. and Amanda Blankenship Johnson. He was a retired construction worker who loved to hunt and fish. Jim was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by six sons, James (Karen) Johnson of Sandyville, Michael (Christy) Johnson and Jeff (Donna) Johnson of Ravenswood, Andy (Paige) Johnson of Chesterfi...

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Riggs, 82, of Fairmont, Winfield Community, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Fairmont on September 9, 1934 a daughter of the late Edwin Ashcraft and Wanda (Zinn) Taylor. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Lawrence E. Riggs in January of 2001. She graduated from Farmington High School. She worked at the Westinghouse Plant in Fairmont and lastly employed at Fairmont State College ...

Obituary for Charles Slack Charles ?Charlie? Slack, 86, of Winfield joined his family that preceded him in Heaven Friday, January 27, 2017. Born February 16, 1930 in Clay County, Charlie was a son of the late Evert and Esta Slack. He was also preceded in death by his son, Michael. Charlie was well-known in the Real Estate world in the Kanawha Valley, working for over 40 years. Prior to his real estate career, he was employed by Union Carbide. He served his country proudly with the Unit...

Deborah Marie Johnson, 65, of Moatsville, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born in Dade County, FL. on June 6, 1951, a daughter of the late Frederick Thomas and Sudia Marie Tipton Martin. Deborah is survived by her husband Michael Tim Johnson, they were united in marriage June 22, 1975. She was a Union Carpenter with Local Union 604/436, Deb loved to do many things in her life and these were just a few of her interest; carpent...

Erman Dale Burbridge, 90, of New Milton, WV (Meathouse Fork Community), departed this life on Friday, January 27, 2017, at his residence. Erman was born January 13, 1927 in Akron, OH, raised in New Milton, WV, a son of the late Walter and Lucille (Harris) Burbridge. Erman began his working career as an equipment operator for the Harbison Walker Brick Manufacturing Company of Warren, OH. He then moved to Doddridge County, WV and began a 15 year career as a school bus driver for Doddridge Cou...

John Paul Phillips, 60, of Fairmont (Bellview), passed away Friday morning January 27, 2017 at his residence. He was born on October 4, 1956 in Fairmont, son of the late Loraine Gorey Knobel. John was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He enjoyed football, basketball, fishing, camping, riding his motorcycle and traveling. He is survived by his wife Tara L. McCale Phillips of Fairmont, his son John P. Phillips and wife Lori of San Diego, California, daughter Stacy Perroult and husband Glen...

Erman Dale Burbridge, 90, of New Milton, WV (Meathouse Fork Community), departed this life on Friday, January 27, 2017, at his residence. Erman was born January 13, 1927 in Akron, OH, raised in New Milton, WV, a son of the late Walter and Lucille (Harris) Burbridge. Erman began his working career as an equipment operator for the Harbison Walker Brick Manufacturing Company of Warren, OH. He then moved to Doddridge County, WV and began a 15 year career as a school bus driver for Doddridge Cou...

Ms. Cynthia E. Balducci age 58 a resident of the Beaver Creek Community, Barbour County departed this life Friday January 27, 2017 in the Emergency Department of the Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown, WV. She was in her usual health and death was unexpected. She was born October 20, 1958 at Elkins, WV a daughter of the late Franklin V. and Betty Jean Baisi Balducci Hutzler. She is survived by five Brothers; Stephen Lee Balducci and wife Judy, Michael Glen Balducci, Richard Franklin Bal...

Loris Gene Morgan Underwood, 96, of Underwood Lane, West Union departed this life on January 27, 2017at Meadowview Manor after an extended illness. She was born January 22, 1921 at Center Point, a daughter of the late Coleman J. and Arta Cottrill Morgan. Surviving are one daughter, Cecelia Cheryl U. Reid and husband William R. Reid Jr., Clarksburg; grandson, William R. Reid III and wife, Roberta, West Union; granddaughter, Roxanne M. Theilacker and husband William, Shoreview, MN; great grandc...