U.S. Veteran, Carl Joseph Nicoletti, 88, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was born in Chiefton, WV on January 5, 1931, son of the late Joseph Nicoletti and Philipena Rigabuto Nicoletti. Carl was a veteran of the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and a graduate of Fairmont Senior High School. He retired from Anthony Chevrolet as the Parts Manager and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He also was a referee for over 30 years. Carl ...

Betty Lou Smith, 90, of Weston passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 in Crestview Nursing Home of Jane Lew following an extended illness. She was born in Lewis County on April 15, 1929: daughter of the late Hurley Turner and Belva (Brinkley) Turner. Ms. Smith was the last surviving member of her immediate family and is survived by one nephew: Jerry Burkhammer and wife Ann of Weston who looked after her, two nieces: Judy Meffert of Hurricane, WV and Joy Mason of Marietta, OH and several great...

John Edward Ree, Jr., 60, a resident of Norton passed from this life Sunday, March 19, 2019, at his home. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected. John was born Saturday, June 7, 1958, in Elkins, a son of the late John Edward Ree, Sr. and Betty Helmick Rock who survives. On July 18, 1981, he was married to the former Brenda Sue Thomas who survives. They had celebrated thirty-seven years of marriage. Also left to cherish his memory are three children, Thomas Ree and wi...

William E. “Piper” McCord age 76 of Toler Fork Run Road, Sand Fork, WV; (Dusk Camp Community) departed this earthly life on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Genesis Health Care, Salem Center in Salem, WV; following an extended illness. He was born July 16, 1942 in Gilmer County, son of the late Enic and Genevieve Conrad McCord. Piper was a coal miner in his younger years, and in his spare time, he enjoyed tinkering around the house and hunting when he could. Piper is also a member of the Churc...

Debra Kay Zickefoose, age 58, of Buckhannon, WV died Saturday May 18, 2019, at her home. She was born September 24, 1960, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Bailey Jeral and Genevieve Kirby Zickefoose. Surviving are two sons, Michael Hunt and wife Lisa of Belington, WV and Joshua Zickefoose of Buckhannon; one daughter, Amanda Hunt and Julio Rocha of Bridgeport, WV; four grandsons, Trentyn Harris of Belington, Bryce Moran of Buckhannon and Gabriel Moran and Mateo Rocha both of Bridgeport; o...

Velma Lucille Golden Stover, 83, of Weston, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was born on November 4, 1935 in Linn, WV, a daughter of the late Jesse David and Cora Emma Hitt Golden. On August 13, 1952 Velma married the love of her life, Roy Gaylord Stover. Together they shared nearly fifty wonderful years of marriage and the joys of raising their eight children. Forever cherishing their memories of Velma are fo...

James Dee Nicholson (“Sonny’) 51, of Clarksburg passed away on May 18, 2019. He was born April 13, 1968 in Clarksburg. He is the son of James Edward and Katherin Louise Shuman Nicholson. James graduated from WI Class of 1986. He attended Fairmont State College where he played football. James enjoyed football, track, golf, collecting coins, and spending time with his niece and nephews. He was a kicker and a running back for the Semi-Pro team Charleston Lightning. James worked at Dan Cava Toyot...

Gary Linn Thomas, 75, of Mannington, died Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born December 9, 1943 in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late John R. and Flossie Ruth Efaw Thomas. Gary was a first-class machinist, having retired from J&S Machine in Fairmont. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Mary Louise Grubb Thomas; 4 children: Gary Christopher Thomas, Mannington, Timothy L. (Tasha) Thomas, Fairview, Tommy Lee (Lori) Thomas, Rachel, Connie (Ralph) Moo...

Eugene "Gene" Conaway, 83 of Clarksburg passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center. He was born August 5, 1935 in Clarksburg, son of the late Brooks and Opal Morris Conaway. Gene graduated from WI High School. He served our country in the United States Marines. Over the years, Gene had many accommodations, citations and education throughout his career. He was lieutenant detective for the City of Clarksburg Police Department for twenty four years. He atte...

Earl Raymond McIntire, 81, of Turkey Knob Road Worthington, died peacefully Saturday May 18th, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born at Turkey Knob West Virginia on June 22, 1937 to the late Mary Mae Gaskins and Ward Smith McIntire. He had 3 sisters Vera Kearns and husband Jim of Texas, Lillian Heavner and husband Earnest of Ohio and Betty Drain and husband Ray of Enterprise, and one Brother Dale and wife Barbara of Turkey Knob. Earl was married to the l...