Franklin Joe “Frankie” Burr, age 81, of the Natural Bridge Road, French Creek, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, WV. He was born March 23, 1938, at French Creek, a son of the late Edward and Mable Smith Burr. He is survived by the love of his life Katherine Brady Burr; one daughter Misty Burr; one grandson Lucas Burr; five sisters: Faye Black of French Creek, Helen Heater of Buckhannon, Jennie Reed of French Creek, Sue Isabella of Ohio, and Imogene Donley of...

Bonnie L. Harris, 77, went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2019. On October 30, 1941, she was born in Hopwood, PA to the late Ivan and Dorothy (Rapelee) Sisler and retired from Ohio Edison after over 30 years of service. She has resided in the Akron area for over 50 years. She was an avid believer in the unfailing love of Christ and was joyous in spreading the Word of the Lord. She loved gardening, particularly flowers and had a natural ‘green thumb’. She is preceded in death by ...

Patricia Ann” Patty” Statler, 74, of Rivesville passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on May 12, 1945 in Rivesville; the daughter of the late John S. Kennedy and Bessie (Johnson) Kennedy. Patty was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed taking care of her flower gardens and collecting wind chimes. Patty is survived by her husband of 56 years, Clarence Edward Statler of Rivesville; one son, John Edward Statler and his fi...

Stephen Blake Deakins, age 70, of Victor Street, Grafton, WV, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, with his wife and daughter by his side on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg. He was born December 27, 1948, in Philippi, WV, the son of the late Norman Blake and Mary Alice (Burnside) Deakins. He is survived by his wife 15 years, Kitte L. (McConnaughey) Deakins; two daughters, Crystal S. Deakins of Jacksonville, NC and Alexis G. Dea...

Greta Mae De Avila age 88 of Glenville, WV; departed this life on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston, WV; following and sudden illness. She was born May 16, 1931 in Tallahassee, FL; and is survived by 2 daughters, Roberta Ann Striga of Vienna, WV; and Beverly Ann Meehan of Everett, WA. Also surviving are 2 grandchildren, Valerie Matteson of Glenville, and Jessica Meehan of Alaska, and 2 great-grandsons, Ethan and Jayse Matteson of Glenville. Greta ...

Eric “Scott” Williams, 53, of Clarksburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born in Clarksburg on April 1, 1966, a son of the late William B. Williams and Kathryn Elizabeth Brooks Williams who survives in Clarksburg and with whom he made his home. Surviving are one step-son whom he loved as his own, Vincent Thomas Esworthy; one brother, Bruce A. Williams and his wife Kimberly of Stonewood; and two nephews, Brock...

Garnett Dawn Bennett, 82, of Rosedale, WV went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2019 after an extended illness, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born to the late Clarence and Nelle Currey Moore on November 20, 1936 in Popular Lick, WV. She was the 6th of 7 children. She was married to the late Richard “Dick” Bennett on April 5, 1965 sharing 39 years of devotion to one another, their family and friends. Separated by his death on July 26, 2004. She was also preced...

James Edwin Langford, 66, of Mt. Clare, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital following an extended illness surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Clarksburg on January 17, 1953, a son of the late Leland Russell and Mary Jo Short Langford. He is survived by his companion of 10 years, Tina Dye; his children, Julie Garvin of Clarksburg and Matthew Langford of Mt. Clare and their mother, Crystal Langford of Clarksbur...

Kenneth “Kenny” Ronald Beerbower II, 64, of Fairmont passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, after a hard-fought battle with cancer surrounded by family and close friend, Al Kisner. Kenny was born on August 2, 1954, a son of the late Harold Eugene Beerbower and Catherine Elizabeth Beerbower. Kenny is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Beerbower of Fairmont; his children, Kenneth Beerbower III and his wife Michelle of Myrtle Beach, SC, Beth Ann Beerbower of Summerville, SC, Matthew Beerbower...

Clyde (Doug) Terry Bell, 64 of Newburg, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at his residence with family by his side. He was born February 11, 1955 in Grafton, son of the late Jason Lee and Betty Jeane Martin Bell. Doug enjoyed watching and hunting deer, and hauling junk in his Big Red Truck. Doug is survived by one brother, Gary Lee Bell Sr; three sisters, Brenda Jean Simons and Roger Sr, Patricia Kay Cline and Turtle, Rebecca Ann Wilt and Bruce, all of Newburg; six nieces and nephews, Missy W...