HIGGINBOTHAM, CHARITY D., 27, OF SMITHFIELD, WV, PASSED AWAY ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2017 AT HER HOME. SHE ATTENDED THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH IN SMITHFIELD, WV. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER MOTHER, CHERIE (CLINTON) ASH OF SALEM, WV, HER FIANCE, BRAD GOODRICH, TWO CHILDREN, REMINGTON AND RIPLEIGH GOODRICH, HER GRANDPARENTS, MICK AND LINDA ADAMS, A SISTER, LACEY MORGAN, TWO BROTHERS, CLINTON ASH JR. AND ZACH HORNBECK, SEVERAL COUSINS, NIECES, NEPHEWS, AUNTS AND UNCLES. FRIENDS WILL BE RECEIVED ON MOND...

Carson Michael and Carl Joseph Jones, infant twin sons of Joseph Edward Jones and Courtney Jean Sapp of Mannington, were born into Heaven on Friday, January 13, 2017. In addition to their parents, they are survived by 2 sisters: Jaylynn Faith Jones and Aaliyah Merrill; maternal grandparents: Matt and Tammy Slater, Rivesville; paternal grandparents: Roy “Bub” and Vicky Hayes, Mannington; maternal great grandmother: Marie Morgan, Fairmont; paternal great grandmother: Sarah Phillips, Saltwel...

Ruby M. Ashley, 91, of Sutton, WV passed away January 12, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 9, 1925 to the late William Oliver Nutt and Velva Losh Nutt in Braxton County, WV. Also preceding her in death is her husband Emmett ?Bud? Ashley, brother Ralph Nutt, and sisters Francis Harris, Marie Barnes, Ruth Smyth, Athlea Coulter, and Mary Bleigh. Ruby was a member of the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon for many years. She worked as a Tea...

Ellen Lucille Himes, 90, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born on June 26, 1926 in Lumberport, a daughter of the late Lyda and Vonda (McCarty) Martin. Ms. Himes is survived by two daughters: Dianne Himes, and Beth Richards both of Clarksburg; three granddaughters: Amber, Aimee, and Chelsea; and two nieces: Janet Godfrey, and Debra Martin. In addition to her parents Ellen was preceded in death by her husba...

Deborah Jean (Hicks) Trader, age 62, a resident of Galloway, passed away Thursday January 12, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 22, 1954 in Newport News, VA, a daughter of the late Orville Rondo Hicks and Betty Jean (Withrow) Hicks who survives in VA. Deborah was united in marriage to her husband of 42 years Larry Lee Trader Sr. who preceded her in death on August 29, 2012. Surviving is One daughter: Rhonda (Trader) Shaw and fiancé Rich Wright of Belington Two sons; Larry ...

James William Seccuro, 93, of Fairmont, West Virginia died Thursday, January 12, 2017 in the Fairmont Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 24, 1923 in Kingmont, WV a son of the late Salvatore Seccuro & Rose Beafore Seccuro. He was preceded in death by his wife Camille Fraternali Seccuro. Mr. Seccuro is survived by his son Mark A. Secure of Fairmont, WV, 2 grandchildren Anthony James Secure and Jennifer Elizabeth Secure, many nieces & nephews and his companion Georgetta Pyl...

Arthur Chandler Gum, Jr., 51, of Marie Lane, Princeton died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the Veterans Regional Medical Center in Beckley. Born March 4, 1964 at Weston, he was the son of Wanda Lou Peake Gum of Athens and the late Arthur C. Gum, Sr. Arthur was a graduate of Athens High School and had served with the U.S. Army for four years. Arthur retired from Concord University in Athens, having worked in the Maintenance Department. He had also worked for the Cargo Service Station and G-...

Larry Allen West, 72, of Elkview passed away Thursday, Jan 12, 2017 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston, after many years of sickness. He was retired from Moldagraph Corporation, served his country in the US Navy, and graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School. Larry was a faithful member of Keystone Apostolic Church, Charleston. He loved to go hunting and fishing and never met a stranger. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard West, Sr. and Jewell Kidd West; brothers, Buddy...

Donald Lee McIntire Sr., 82 of Enterprise passed away, Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his residence. He was born on January 27, 1934 to the late Argyle Dayton McIntire and Nelle Dale Daughterty. He is survived by his wife Marian E Kelley McIntire, three sons Paul D. and wife Sharon McIntire Enterprise; Curtis M. and wife Kim McIntire of Enterprise; Jeffrey D. and wife Katy McIntire of Maryville TN, one daughter Nina Burns and husband Mark of Shinnston. Daughter in law Rerberta McIntire ...

Martha Ann Wilson, 89, of Furbee Lane, Fairmont, WV, passed away Thursday morning in Fairmont Regional Medical Center. She was born May 5, 1927 in Farmington, WV, daughter of the late James Murl and Margaret Bennett Pitzer. She was also preceded in death by her husband George O. Wilson, who died in 2012. Mrs. Wilson was a lifelong member of Life United Methodist Church, being a past- president of the United Methodist Women and active with the choir as secretary. She was active with Fairmont S...