Ernest Randall “Randy” Kennedy, 60, a resident of Rosewood Center, Grafton, formerly of Philippi, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 in the Rosewood Center following an extended illness. He was born May 30, 1958 at Philippi, a son of the late Ernest and Barbara Jean (Mayle) Kennedy. Survivors include a daughter, Angel Kennedy, Buckhannon; a sister, Edith Jenrett, Canton, OH; a brother, Teenie Kennedy, Philippi and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Scott...

Barbara Sue Paugh, 78, of Philippi, WV, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at River Oaks in Clarksburg. She was born in Clarksburg on December 31, 1940, a daughter of the late Howard and Ruth (Ferguson) Maxwell. In addition to her parents Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Lee Paugh; and five siblings: Wilma Jo Ash, Patricia Heatherly, Ronald Maxwell, Danny Maxwell, and Rick Maxwell. Barbara is survived by her four children: Robin Tackett (Jonathan) of KY, Kerri Cook ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Lillian Mae Swiger,76, born of Philippi, WV on August 26, 1942 passed away on May 18 2019. She is survived by her husband OF 60 years, Kenneth Eugene Swiger. She is also survived by her siblings Shirley, Birthie, Robert, Roger and James. She is survived by her children, Ricky and Wanda Swiger, Richie and Sandy Swiger, Danny Swiger, and Lisa Swiger. Lillian is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Her favorite pastime was her word search puzzles and her plants. Her f...