Joseph P. “Joe” Gennette, 91, of Grafton, WV passed away Thursday June 20, 2019 in Elkview, WV at the home of Janis and Donn Kitzmiller, with his loving family by his side. Joe was born April 5, 1928 in Grafton, WV, son of the late Antonio and Giovanna Bianchi Giannetti. Joe was a devoted, caring husband to his wife, Elsie of 64 years who passed earlier in 2017, a loving father and grandfather, and a caring friend to all those who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a favorite grandfa...

Norma Jane Jarrett, 67 of Fairview, died Thursday, June 20, 2019 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 25, 1952, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania; the daughter of the late Thomas Bolyard and Erma Jean (Britton) Bolyard. Norma worked for Fairmont Regional Medical Center as a certified nursing assistant. She enjoyed camping, fishing and the outdoors. Norma was a faithful member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Norma is survived by her de...

Russell Lee Riffle, 92, of Clarksburg, WV (Laurel Park Community), passed away on his birthday, Thursday, June 20, 2019. He was born on June 20, 1927 at Millertown, WV in Upshur County, a son of the late Roscoe Clay and Opal Icy (Roby) Riffle. Mr. Riffle is survived by his loving wife of nearly 69 years, Dorothy L. “Dottie” (Johnson) Riffle, whom he married on August 5, 1950. In addition to his wife Russell is survived by one daughter, Kathy Hamrick and husband Steven of Laurel Park; one ...

George Robert Evans, 62, husband of Lillie Samantha Shupp Evans, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at The Medical University of South Carolina. Born on May 25, 1957, in Fairmont, WV, he was a son of the late George Edward Evans and the late Charlotte Rose Semans Evans. Mr. Evans was a simple man who loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of Andrews; three children, Robert Edward Evans (Brandi) of Andrews, George Cody Evans (Joanna) ...

Thomas Michael Snodgrass, age 72, of Farmington, WV passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born May 5, 1947 in Fairmont, WV, a son of the late John William “Bill” Snodgrass and Esther Louise Summers Snodgrass. Tom is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley (Hartzell) Snodgrass; three children and their children, Thomas W. and Paula Snodgrass of Katy and Courtney, Amber (great-grandson Ezrah) and Destiny (great-grandson Zyren), Billy ( B.J.)...

Laura Jo Vincent Cale, 44, of Fairmont passed away on Thursday June 20, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic. Although surviving the battel of cancer, but later passing due to the side effects of the chemo. She was born December 17, 1974 a daughter of Myron L. Vincent, Sr. of Fairmont and the late Rebecca Jane (Martin) Vincent. In addition to her father, she is survived by her devoted husband of 14 years, Edward Cale; two children, son Austin Cale and daughter Addison Cale; her twin sister, Leora ...

Linzy Burge, 91, of the Preston county Club died Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Preston Memorial Hospital. He was born August 20, 1927, in Albright, a son of the late Elzy Shannon and Isa Rebecca (Bolyard) Burge. He was a graduate of Kingwood High School and attended Potomac State College. In addition to owning and operating Lewis and Burge Inc., for 64 years, he was a member of Preston Lodge # 90, the Morgantown Shrine Club and served on the board of directors of Clear Mountain ...

Roy (Sam) Samuel Michels, Jr. was born in Pennsboro, West Virginia on February 11, 1932, passed away on June 20, 2019. After attending West Virginia University, he served his country during the Korean conflict as a US Naval Aviator. Afterwards, he completed his education and received a BA degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1957 as a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity, postgrad., Ohio School of Banking, Ohio University, 1964, MA, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1968, Postgrad.,...

Millicent Louise Matheny, 92 of Bridgeport, Formally of Glenville, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at White Oaks Assisted Living. She was born June 28, 1926 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina; the daughter of the late Willie H. and Maggie Forbes Jones. Millicent is survived by her husband of 74 years, Warren Harding Matheny of Bridgeport; one sister, Mildred Jones Brown of Madison, MS; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Millicent is preceded in death by thr...

Linzy Burge, 91, of the Preston Country Club died Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Preston Memorial Hospital. He was born August 20, 1927, in Albright, a son of the late Elzy Shannon and Isa Rebecca (Bolyard) Burge. He was a graduate of Kingwood High School and attended Potomac State College. In addition to owning and operating Lewis and Burge Inc., for 64 years, he was a member of Preston Lodge # 90, the Morgantown Shrine Club and served on the board of directors of Clear Mountain...