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...

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 ...

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...

Nikki Rae Brady 34, of Huntington, WV formerly of Princeton, WV passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in Huntington, WV. Nikki was born on April 06, 1982 in Williamson, KY to Nancy Jo Blankenship and Ronny Brady. She was a graduate of Princeton Senior High School and had earned her certification as a dental assistant from Mercer County Technical School.  Nikki was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Joe and Betty Brady and her maternal grandmother Bessie and step grandfather...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...