Martha Ann McLean Collins, age 80, a resident of Philippi, passed away Friday May 31, 2019 in the United Hospital Center. Martha was born February 26, 1939 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Elden and Virgie (Fridley) Swick. Martha was twice married first to Paul McLean who preceded her in death on October 1, 2011, second to Eugene Collins who survives at Philippi. Also surviving four children- Paulette Bailey and husband Larry Danny McLean and wife Sandy Nancy McLean all of Philip...

Linda Darlene Hibbs Mays, age 70, of Rachel, WV passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born July 7, 1948 in Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late Wilbert “Rudy” Hibbs and Vivian Izora Wells Hibbs. Linda is survived by two sons, Charles Mays and fiancé Jenni Crim of Rachel, and Ronald and Shawna Mays Sr. of Rachel; three step-children, Larry and Patty Mays of Morgantown, John and Shiela Mays of Millersburg, OH, and Connie and JR Supple of Millers...

Mr. William James Powelson Jr. of Bridgeport, WV passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, May 31, 2019 at Bridgeport Health Care Center. He was born August 28, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late William James and Alma Botz Powelson. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Schwarm Powelson. They were married September 15, 1951 and celebrated sixty-seven years of marriage. He is also survived by two sons Jeffrey (Jacqueline) Powelson of Philippi, WV and Dr. Robert (Lisabet...

Harry S. Brasuk, 90, of Portland, OR and formerly Marietta, GA, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2019 in Portland. He was born in Grant Town, WV on October 14, 1928, a son of the late Harry and Stella (Soloman) Brasuk. Harry is survived by his wife of 64 years, Virginia Anne (McFarlin) Brasuk. In addition to his wife Mr. Brasuk is survived by two sons and their families and one sister. Harry served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean conflict and then gradu...

Martha Frances Windon, 89, of Jane Lew traveled to God’s garden to join her husband, Leonard, on Friday, May 31, 2019 in Fairmont. She had been under the compassionate care of Fazio’s Elder Care and WVU Medicine Hospice. She was born on June 20, 1929 in Clarksburg a daughter of the late Lee and Auda Middleton Wagner. On January 17, 1948 she married her life-long partner and best friend, Leonard Harris Windon, who preceded her in death on February 22, 2019. Martha is survived by three...

Idella E. Strong, age 96 of Moundsville, WV died Thursday, May 30, 2019 in Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, WV. She was born January 18, 1923 in Grafton, WV the daughter of the late George W. and Lucsettia Bender Helmick. She was a retired private home nurse; and a member of Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Strong; a son, Douglas Strong; three brothers, Harry, Roy and Guy Helmick; and two sisters, Goldie Fox, and Blanche Stro...

Lorna May Conley, 87 of Clarksburg passed away on May 30, 2019 at Salem Genesis Center. Lorna was born on November 27, 1931 in Fairmont, the daughter of the late Brent and MayLulla Cottrill Morgan. Lorna was a homemaker. Lorna is survived by her son Paul Wayne Conley and Barbara, Lost Creek; one granddaughter, Leah Sue Conley, Tallahassee, FL; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Moore Conley on June 16, 1982; one...

Lorna May Conley, 87 of Clarksburg passed away on May 30, 2019 at Salem Genesis Center. Lorna was born on November 27, 1931 in Fairmont, the daughter of the late Brent and MayLulla Cottrill Morgan. Lorna was a homemaker. Lorna is survived by her son Paul Wayne Conley and Barbara, Lost Creek; one granddaughter, Leah Sue Conley, Tallahassee, FL; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Moore Conley on June 16, 1982; one...

Roy Lee Skinner, 93, of Roanoke passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Orlando, WV on May 27, 1926: son of the late Delmar Skinner and Icie (Gay) Skinner. On August 17, 1951, he married Delma Jean (Foster) Skinner, who survives. Mr. Skinner is also survived by one sister: Mary Francis Wine of Youngstown, OH and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: James, Elmer and Benjami...

Julie Ann Cooper, 52, a resident of Montrose and more recently Fairmont, passed from this life Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Julie was born Sunday, September 25, 1966, in Elkins, a daughter of David Emmett Cooper and Virginia “Jenny” Morral Cooper. Also left to cherish her memory are three children, Chance David Poland and wife Jordan, Cassie Chase Poland of Fairmont, and Storm Chandler Poland of Fairmont, two grandchildren, Aubree Capri Poland, and C...