Joshua “Josh” Shane Runyon, 29 of Lost Creek, WV left this life to go on his new journey on May 26, 2019. Josh was born June 2, 1989 in Clarksburg, the youngest son of Daniel and Heather Runyon of Lost Creek. He left behind his lifelong love, Shana Frazier and three beautiful children, Natalie Grace Runyon, Mackenleigh Jayde Runyon and Joshua Shane Runyon II, all of Lost Creek; one brother, Jeremiah Runyon and Matthew Emrick of Los Angeles, CA; grandparents, Darrell and Shirley Runyon L...

Thomas “Keith” Wolford, 79, a resident of Valley Bend, passed from this life Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Valentine’s Personal Care Home. Keith was born Wednesday, March 6, 1940, in Cassity, a son of the late Jasper Blaine Wolford and Edith Chewning Wolford. Keith was never married. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family having been preceded in death by his sister, Connie Wolford and two brothers, Earl and Glen Wolford. Left to cherish his memory is his aunt, Joyce C...

John “Mike” Michael Silcott, 60 of Newburg, WV, went to be with his Savior, Sunday, May 26, 2019. He was born December 31, 1958 in Morgantown, son of John Silcott, Florida, and the late Jean McGinnis Silcott. John was raised in Niagara Falls, NY where after graduation went into the Navy. He was very proud of his service for his country where he often talked about the many wonderful places he encountered. Mike was a carpenter by trade afterwards and lived and worked in many of our beautiful Un...

John Edward Chipps Sr, 78 of Summit Park, passed away on Sunday May 26, 2019 at United Hospital Center. He was born November 13, 1940 in Stonewood, son of the late Virgil Glenn and Virginia Myrtle Oates Chipps. John served in the US Army Reserve and was a hardworking man as a truck driver for over thirty plus years and also had John’s Home Repair Service. In the past he had attended Jewel City Church and Summit Park Baptist Church and currently was attending The First Church of the Nazarene. ...

Wilma Sharon Land Mason, 74, of Berea, formerly of Paint Lick, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the Hospice Compassionate Care Center in Richmond. Born February 19, 1945, in Richmond, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Herbert Lee and Elizabeth Dexter Hughes Land, both of whom preceded her in death. Sharon was a retired Deputy Clerk for Madison County District Court and a member of Concord General Baptist Church in Manitou, Kentucky. Survivors include her daughter, Shannyn M. Johnsen...

Gary Lane Talkington, 73, of Greenwood, WV, departed this life on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV, following a courageous battle with his extended illness. Gary was born December 29, 1945 in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Clifford C. and Evelyn (Ellifritt) Talkington. For 32 years, Gary was employed by Carnegie Gas Company where he served as the station operator. After early retirement, he went to work for Exco of Smithburg, WV as a well tender whe...

OBITUARY: GERALDINE P. AUVIL Geraldine Perchie Auvil, 64, of Philippi, died Saturday, May 25, 2019, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. She had been dealing with health issues but her death was unexpected. She was born July 13, 1954, at Parsons, a daughter of the late Junior Ray and Cornell Elizabeth (Gooding) Knotts. Her husband, David Edward Auvil survives at their home. Also surviving are a daughter, Sheila Rae Auvil, Albright; a sister, Elizabeth Rae Knotts Evans, Knoxville, TN...

Bonnie Jo Cummings, 70 of Kingwood, WV passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital with family by her side. She was born August 16, 1948 in Rowlesburg, daughter of the late John K and Rudell Martin Bishop. Bonnie went to West Virginia Business College and worked at the Phone Company as a Computer Programmer in Hazelton. She loved karaoke, watching TV, and playing computer games. Bonnie is survived by one daughter, Shawn R Field and James Kevin, Kingwood; one step-son, Christ...

Henry Duane Cowart, 75, of Barrackville passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Veterans Nursing Home in Clarksburg. He was born September 13, 1943 in Marion County, son of the late Henry Owen and Velora Harris Cowart. Henry was a veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed farming, fishing, and driving truck. Henry is survived by four children; Kathy Toussant, Stephanie Garrison and husband Kevin, Eva Roberts, and Henry Cowart Jr. and wife Alicta; four sisters, Alma Allen, Carol ...

Nicholas Otto Janschek, 81, of West Union, WV, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 25, 2019. Nicholas was born June 6, 1937 in Waldorf, MD. He was the son of Nicholas and Mary Janschek. Nicholas was preceded in death by his parents and by a daughter Teresa Ann Janschek. Nicholas is survived by his wife, Mary Jo and three kids, Patricia Barker (Timothy), John Janschek (Margaret), and Jodie Lusk. Nicholas had 5 grandchildren, Josh Barker, Nicole Lohr, Jessica Epps, Heidi Lusk, an...