Charlene Blackburn, 72, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 surrounded by family, after a long illness. She was born in Clarksburg, on September 6, 1944 to the late Josephine Chiero. Surviving is her only son, John Blackburn and Maggie Cain, who took care of her the last year. Charlene is also survived by her two grandsons: Josh Blackburn and Zach Cain; two great-grandchildren: Jaxon Blackburn and Claire Mullen all of Clarksburg; one brother John (Marilyn) Chiero o...

Betty L. Casto, age 89 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Lavender Fields Assisted Living Facility at Beverly. She was born December 17, 1927 in Elkins, a daughter of the late Haymond N. Nutter and Lalinka Triplett Nutter. On August 22, 1946, she married Gail Kelley who preceded her in death on July 5, 1963. On Dec. 19, 1969, she married Paul W. Casto, formerly of Philippi, who preceded her in death July 8, 2003. Also preceding her in death was an infant bro...

James Wilson "J.W." Prunty, age 83, of Hardbarger Run, Harrisville, WV, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 7, 2017. He was born July 30, 1933 in Pullman, WV, a son of the late Bay T. and Ronolda (Cunningham) Prunty. James attended Harrisville High School and served his country in the US Army with two tours of duty in Korea and Germany during the Korean Conflict. During his service, he earned the rank of Corporal and his welding and mechanic certification. James worked as a dozer ...

Joyce Hope Satterfield, 80, of Fairmont passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017. She was born in Millersville on October 12, 1936 a daughter of the late Lionel Hope and Eula Pearl Hovatter Watson. Joyce was Christian by faith and a loyal member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. She was also a member of the Mountain William Strings (Mountain Dulcimer musician), Fairmont Garden Club, Mountain Heritage Quilters Guild and Volunteer drive for Meals on Wheels. Joyce routinely donated to m...

Martha Jane Gallagher, 93, of Klondike Community, Fairview, WV died Saturday, January 7, 2017 in the Mapleshire Nursing Home in Morgantown. She was born at Fairview, February 14, 1923, a daughter of the late Lawrence R. Tennant and Macy Price Tennant. Martha Jane attended schools in the Fairview area until her last year and she graduated from Clay-Battelle High School in 1941. She married her husband, Nelson N. Gallagher, on November 16, 1942. ...

Fred Carol Conaway, 85, of Cornelius, North Carolina formerly of Fairmont died on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Cornelius, North Carolina. He was born in Barrackville a son of the late Harry and Arlene Ely Conaway. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard. He retired from the United Mine Workers Association working in the Barrackville Mines as a Supply Clerk. He had been a member of Barrackville Church of Christ and Oakwood Road Church of Christ. He was an avid fisher...

Jason Allen Beerbower, 34, of Mannington, passed away early Saturday morning, January 7, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born November 17, 1982 in Fairmont, a son of Harold E. Beerbower, II and Marla Darlene Masters Beerbower, who survive him in Mannington. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Harold ?Trey? Beerbower, III and his wife Megan of Fairmont; his sister, Tara Beerbower Johnson of Shinnston; his grandmother, Elizabeth Masters of Mannington; his nie...

Randy J. Butcher, 57, of Weston passed away at 9:37 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at his residence following complications from epileptic seizures. He was born in Weston on March 13, 1959 a son of the late Gilbert Lane Butcher and Mary Evelyn Bailey Butcher of Weston. He is survived by seven siblings: Glen Ann Foster of Parkersburg; Melody Butcher and husband, Martin, of Deltona, FL, Melissa Gregory of Weston, Chris Butcher of Walkersville, and Greg Butcher of Walkersville, Brian Bu...

Jimmy Doyle Posey, 74, of 124 E 1st Street Weston passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in VA Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA following an extended illness. He was born in Orlando, WV on December 22, 1942: son of the late Arnold Robert Posey and Nina Jane (Riffle) Posey. Mr. Posey is survived by two sons: James (Amanda) Posey of Adrian and Jimmy (Deborah) Posey of Churchville and five grandchildren: Shawna Posey, Logan Posey, Chiara Posey, Xavier Lewis and Emerson Posey. He is also survived by...

Robert Clarkson Smith, 82, of Parkersburg, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Robert (Bob) was born August 17, 1934, in Hoodsville, W.Va., to Oney C. and Hettie M. (Holstein) Smith. He graduated from Rivesville High School. Bob was a loyal union member with BF Goodrich, before his retirement with 32 years of service. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, spending time with his family, and being active in his church. He was married to Hazel Eddy (Flinn) o...