Paula Marlene Thompson, age 76 of West Main Street, Grafton, WV passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at her home with her family by her side. She was born August 27, 1940 in Claremore, OK a daughter of the late Frank Aaron Thompson and Martha Elizabeth (Mallory) Thompson. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie M. Vance and husband, David Mark Vance of Grafton; two granddaughters, Martha E. McGuffey of Columbus, OH and Lucinda L. Poling and husband Kenneth, of Grafton; one grandson, Dan...

Donald Lee Eakle 76, of Steubenville, OH died peacefully at his residence in Steubenville, OH, on Saturday, January 28, 2017.   He was born on August 1, 1940 in Lost Creek, WV a son of the late Buhl and Statie (Heckert) Eakle.   In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife Harriet (Lewis) Eakle and two sons Mitchell and James Eakle; six brothers Jennings, Charles, Robert, Gary, David, and Richard Eakle; three sisters, Pauline Hutchison, Betty Grim, and Susan Bel...

Tina Marie McDaniels, 57, of Buckhannon, WV, went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 28, 2017 at her residence. Born November 29, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Billy and Irene Sampson Chapman. Tina was a disabled Certified Nursing Assistant, Christian by faith, loving mother, and grandmother. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she will be missed by all that knew her. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Cindy Lee Chapman and an infant baby sister. Survivo...

Betty Coyle Smith, 86 of Newburg, WV passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Pine Ridge in Kingwood, WV with family by her side. She was born on January 21, 1931 in D.C., daughter of Lawrence Albert and Ada Catherine O?Roark Newton. Betty is survived by four children, Johnny Matthew Scheuch, Newburg, Darla Renee Kellar, Independence, Mark Luke Scheuch, Independence and Rebecca Fay Scheuch, Grafton; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, three sisters, Pearl Ray, Myrtle Beach, SC, C...

Arvella Fae (Cooper) Vance, age 81, of Seneca Rocks, WV passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA. She had been in failing health for several years and had lived at Grant Rehabilitation & Care Center in Petersburg for the past 6 months. She was born April 20, 1935 in Seneca Rocks, WV and was a daughter of the late Perry Cooper and Dora (Champ) Cooper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Gladys Cooper and ...

Ada Marie (Jacobs) Taylor (88) passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 in Bridgeport, with her grandsons, Jordan and Brett by her side. She was born in Grafton on December 15, 1928 to the late Bertha (Canfield) and Alonzo "Lonnie" Jacobs. She was married to John E. Taylor on October 5, 1957 who preceded her in death on April 30, 2005. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her three children: Debi McEldowney and her husband Mike of Salina, KS; Donna Gwinn and her husband Dennis of Clarksburg; Dave Tayl...

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...