Shirley S. Traugh, age 81, of Shinnston passed away on July 15, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born April 13, 1938 in Copen, WV, the son of the late Nay and Snowy Dolphin “Dolly” (Underwood) Traugh. Shirley was a cook in the National Guard of West Virginia and as a Reserve of the United States Army. He also served in the United States Navy. Then on July 15, 1957, Shirley married the love of his life, Antionette. They would have celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversar...

Marion Lee Stone, Jr., 76, of Mannington, formerly of Hanover, VA, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born February 28, 1943 in Richmond, VA, a son of the late Marion Lee Stone, Sr. and Katherine Flammia Stone. Marion was employed as a truck mechanic and was a Veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his wife of 22 years: Linda Stone; 2 stepdaughters: Sara Eldridge of Mannington and Stacey (Doug) Ashworth of Florida; a sister: Patricia Dean of Virginia...

Gerald Lee Swiger, 77, of Fairmont, affectionately known by coworkers as “Lurch” at Westinghouse/North American Philips, died peacefully in his sleep on July 14, 2019 after a hard fought battle with Stage Four renal cancer, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 15, 1942, in Lumberport, a son of the late Gerald Sherley Swiger and Edith Louise (Drummond) Swiger. After graduating Lumberport High School in 1961, Gerald went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army duri...

Herman Jackson “Jack” Whitacre, Jr., age 75, a resident of Barbour County Highway, Belington, WV departed this life on Sunday July 14, 2019 at his home from a short battle with lung and liver cancer. He was born March 28, 1944 in Martinsburg, WV a son of the late Herman J. and Dorothy (Murphy) Whitacre. Jack was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Jack is survived by two daughters, Michele R. Miller and husband Jeffrey Wendie E. Riner and husband Thomas Two grandsons, ...

Laura Gertrude Claypool, 75, of Mt. Clare, WV, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born in Replete, WV, on July 9, 1944, a daughter of the late Charles F. and Gertie O. Ware Berry. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Raymond L. Claypool, whom she married on June 17, 1963. Mrs. Claypool is also survived by her two daughters, Karen A. Post and husband Walt of Lost Creek, and Pamela McNemar and husband Virg...

Eleanor Locke Ward, 96, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Clarksburg Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Weston on August 4, 1922, a daughter of the late John William and Mary (Rafferty) Locke. She was married for 35 years to the late J. Connell Ward, whom preceded her in death on February 8, 1992. In addition to her parents and husband Eleanor was preceded in death by her sister Mary Louise Grasberger and brother-in-law Frank Michael Grasberger. Eleanor ...

Ruth Joan Stump, 81, of Parkersburg, WV passed away July 14, 2019 at Worthington Healthcare Center, Parkersburg, WV. She was born May 12, 1938 in Stumptown, WV, a daughter of the late Alfred B. and Almedia Kerby Stump. She attended school in Normantown prior to her family moving to Grantsville where she completed her education. She graduated from Calhoun County High School with the class of 1959. Joan had high interest in children and the elderly from the community and the churches she ...

Pauline Maxwell Hall, 91 joined her loved ones in heaven on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at her home in West Union. She was born in the family log home on Roberts Fork, Doddridge County on June 1, 1928 the second child of the late Brooks and Charlotte Cole Gum. She was preceded in death by her first husband Rolla Maxwell in 1973 and in 1984 married Donald Hall who preceded her in death December 26, 2017. She was also preceded in death by her beloved children, David Brooks Maxwell, Judy Gaskins Costi...

Ruth Eleanor (Core) McDaniel, age 59 of Harmony Grove Road, Grafton, WV passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the River Oaks Nursing Home in Nutter Fort, WV. She was born February 17, 1960 in Grafton, WV a daughter of the late Charles E. “Whitey” Core and Carol A. (Booth) Core. She is survived by one daughter, Sarah Jo McDaniel and boyfriend, Joel Louzy both of Grafton; one brother, Charles E. “Chuck” Core; and one sister, Cynthia A. Toothman both of Grafton. Ruth graduated from Grafton H...

Jennie Girimont Graveside Service: Friday, July 19 1pm @Flemington I.O.O.F. Cemetery Jennie Girimont, 97, of Hurricane, WV passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at home. She was born May 15, 1922 in Dartmoor, WV, the eldest daughter of the late Anthony and Maggie Coltelli. Mrs. Girimont was a resident of the community of Galloway, WV for 40 years with her husband, Frank Girimont, who passed away in 2001. Upon Mr. Girimont's death, Jennie relocated to Hurricane, WV, where she lived with ...