Melba Jo Harmer, 91, a longtime resident of Shinnston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 29, 2019 at the home of her devoted caretaker, Sherry Sellers. She was born on September 19, 1927 in Fairmont WV, to the late George Edward Yates and Hazel Bell Cooper Yates. Melba Jo was preceded in death by her husband David J. Harmer who passed away October 2, 2005; her son-in-law Richard Zirkle; and her brother-in-law Robert Rector. She is survived by her daughter Eve Zirkle of Shinnsto...

Carol Ann Berry Waid passed away peacefully at Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas Texas on May 29, 2019, of cardiomyopathy. She was born on June 15, 1944, in the city of Weston, Lewis County, in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. The daughter of David A Berry and Magdalene Ecker, she was the middle child, with older brothers Dave and Frank and younger siblings Janice and Ken. After her father died when she was five years old she learned from and worked alongside her devoted mothe...

Betty Lea Carr, 89, of Weston, formerly of Stumptown passed away May 29, 2019 at home surrounded by her family and caregivers. She was born January 23, 1930 in Gassaway, a daughter of the late Nanna Carr Moyers and Cecil Dale Moyers. Betty was a homemaker and mother of four girls. She worked at Rubber Fabricators which was bought out by BF Goodrich. She retired from BF Goodrich. She was a flower and vegetable gardener and she loved to cook. Family was a big part of her life. She wa...

Ethan Lee Waream, 17, passed away May 29, 2019 at home. Ethan was born November 9, 2001 in Hagerstown, Maryland. He attended both Preston and Monongalia County Schools. He was looking forward to attending the Challenge Academy this summer. Ethan enjoyed working on trucks and electronics, riding his side-by-side, listening to music and spending time with Blue, the family dog. He is survived by his Mother, Renee Martin, his Father Jaime Waream, sister Faith Donhauser, a brother Vaug...

Russell Paul Lindsay, 92, of Nutter Fort passed on to his eternal home to rejoin his wife on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in the comfort of his own home and surrounded by loving family. He and his family were blessed with the generous hearts and compassionate care of extended family, friends and Amedisys Hospice. He was born on May 2, 1927 in Talcott, WV a son of the late Clifford Cleveland and Hettie Ellen Ellis Lindsay. On January 24, 1951 he married the woman of his dreams, Oleta Catheri...

Herbert Dale Wimer, 60, of Walkersville, WV, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in the CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. Born July 19, 1958 in Sutton, WV, he was a son of the late Oliver Lee and Flossie Ann Williams Wimer. Herb is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Barbara Allman Wimer; two children: Melanie Cayton and husband ,Elijah, of Ireland, Tracie Wimer of Walkersville; two grandchildren: Cheyenne Jones and companion ,Robert Boggs, of Webster Springs, WV, and...

Harry Edward Drost Harry Edward Drost, age 84, of French Creek, WV, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. He was born January 1, 1935, in Grant Town, WV, a son of the late George and Anna Kolvek Drost. On November 19, 1954, he married Billie Adkins who survives. Also surviving are one son, Michael Drost and wife Debra Sue of French Creek; one daughter, Donna McClain and husband Ronald of Daniels, WV; three grandsons, Michael Drost and wife Rose of Clarksbur...

Rose Marie Fox, 91, of Clarksburg passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was born in Clarksburg, December 8, 1927 a daughter of the late Joseph and Teresa Cody. She was married to William C. Fox who preceded her in death in 1992. Surviving are one son, Joseph Fox and his wife Paula of Woodbridge, VA; one daughter, Marianne Taylor and her husband Michael of Summersville; six grandchildrenRenee Fox Duggan (Bob) of Woodbridge, VA, Tony Fox (Cheryl) of Nokesville, VA, Jamie Fox...

Paul Hayhurst, 88, of Bunner Ridge Community, passed away at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital on May 28, 2019. He was born in Marion County on June 06, 1930, a son of Blaine and Martha (Hawkins) Hayhurst. Paul graduated from East Fairmont High School and completed several college courses in the areas of business, construction, and genealogy. He retired form Alcan Rolled Products in Fairmont after 42 years; he was the C.E.O. of Mountainside Industries Inc. and Hayhurst Rentals LLC. Paul wa...

Virgie Catherine Hopps, 83, of Weston passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in River Oaks Nursing Home of Nutterfort, WV following an extended illness. She was born in Jane Lew, WV on July 9, 1935: daughter of the late Glen Oxier and Mary Elizabeth Oxier. On June 24, 1967, she married Fredrick John Hopps, who survives. Mrs. Hopps is also survived by two sons: Julian Hopps and Fiance Angela of Weston and Fredrick Hopps, Jr of N. Los Vegas, NV and six grandchildren: Brandon Lee Frame, Rhonda ...