Joy Elizabeth Gragg, 85, of Smithville, died January 2, 2017 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV. She was born February 20, 1931 at Racket, WV the daughter of the late Marshall and Doris Wright Hersman. She was a homemaker and liked reading, and spending time with her family, grandchildren and her pets. Mrs. Gragg is survived by her son, Lloyd Shane Gragg (Cheryl) of Auburn; and grandchildren, Chelsea Gragg and Hollie Gragg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Hayes Grag...

Charles Eugene Kniceley, I, age 64 of Lost Creek, WV passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at UHC after an extended illness. He was a devoted husband, dad, papaw and brother. Charles was born in Braxton County, WV on July 19, 1952, the son of Freda Williams Kniceley and the late Robert Kniceley of Fairmont, WV. He was also preceded in death by three sons, Charles E. ?Charlie? Kniceley, II, Gregory Scott Kniceley and Robert Rufus Kniceley. Mr. Kniceley is survived by his wife of 44 years...

Helen T. Brandon 79 of Terra Alta, WV, died January 1, 2017 at Garret Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. The daughter of the late Martin S. Tibbets and Dorothy Lee Clements, she was born on June 28, 1937 in Cleveland, TX. She was active in the Senior Center of Terra Alta. She is survived by a son, James A. Brandon and wife Alayna of Oakland, MD; three daughters, Carol Tooney and Manuel of New Waverly, TX, Janet McGuire and husband Ronald of Cleveland, TX and Judy Whitehead and husband Ronn...

Mrs. Sharon Rae Smith Gutshall, age 75, a resident of Kingwood, WV, departed this life late morning Monday January 1, 2017 in the Mon General Hospital at Morgantown, WV, following a period of declining health. She was born November 18, 1941 at Elkins, a daughter of the late Eugene Harry Smith and Francis Mix Smith Lewis, who survives at Elkins. On November 23, 1973 at Oakland, Maryland, she was united in marriage to Ronald Gutshall, who survives at their home in Preston County. In addit...

Virginia Pearl Sears, 102, of Clarksburg, WV, North View Community, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the residence of her daughter in Montrose, WV following a brief illness. She was born in Richwood, WV on April 13, 1914 a daughter of the late George Elbert Malcolm and Eliza Jane Rogers Malcom. Her husband, Edward "Ed" Sears, preceded her in death on April 2, 1978. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Sears of Clarksburg, WV and Linda Sole of Montrose, WV, 10 grandchildr...

Harlow William Kemble, 94, of Fairmont passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Nella?s Nursing Home in Elkins. He was born September 17, 1922, son of the late Everett and Lily Jarrett Kemble. Harlow is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served as a medic during WWII. Harlow was formerly employed by Earl Carpenter Trucking Co. and W.S. Thomas Transfer. Harlow is survived by a son, Richard Kemble and wife Lorina of Whitehall; a brother, LeRoy Kemble and wife Patricia of California; a granddau...

Richard Samuel Piccalo, 76, of Fairmont passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Fairmont on July 7, 1940 a son of the late Tony A. Piccalo and Rose (Spatafore) Piccalo. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Kathy Gemondo Piccalo; His children, His son, Michael Anthony Piccalo and his wife Amy of Maryland; two daughters, Jina Marie Piccalo of Fairmont and Lela-Jo Ganoe and her husband Shawn of Kingmont; six grandchildren, Tony Piccalo, A...

Eugene "Windy" Nelson Sapp, 87, of Fairmont, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at his home as the result of an accident that occurred in May of 2016. He was born in Fairmont on May 22, 1929 a son of the late Sherman Sapp and Zelda (Wheeler) Sapp. He worked as a Sears Service Technician and Supervisor for many years. He enjoyed woodworking and made several pieces of furniture for family and friends. Windy was an avid hunter since his youth and was a founder and lifetime member of the Wes...

Albert Donald Ice, 74 of Fairmont passed away, January 1, 2017 at United Hospital Center. He was born April 4, 1942 in Bridgeport, WV the son of the late Roy Donald and Freda May Rector Ice. Albert is survived by his daughter Pamela Wilson; four sons, Steve Ice of Lumberport, Brian and Daniel Ice both of Buckhannon; William Ice of Fairmont. He has eight grandchildren; one great grandson; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; two brothers, Clyde Ice, and James Ice of Bridgeport. He is precede...

Rosa Lee Hartley, age 68 of Park Blvd., Grafton, WV passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her residence. She was born June 18, 1948 in Grafton, WV a daughter of the late Roy James Hartley and Carrie Etta (Poling) Hartley. She is survived by two sons, James Allen Hartley and Tim Michael Hartley; seven grandchildren, Alicia, Amanda, James A. Hartley, Jr., Aiden, Tim Michael Hartley, Jr. Briley and Leviah, all of Grafton; five great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Emily Hartley of Buckhan...