Henry Duane Cowart, 75, of Barrackville passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Veterans Nursing Home in Clarksburg. He was born September 13, 1943 in Marion County, son of the late Henry Owen and Velora Harris Cowart. Henry was a veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed farming, fishing, and driving truck. Henry is survived by four children; Kathy Toussant, Stephanie Garrison and husband Kevin, Eva Roberts, and Henry Cowart Jr. and wife Alicta; four sisters, Alma Allen, Carol ...

Bonnie Jo Cummings, 70 of Kingwood, WV passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital with family by her side. She was born August 16, 1948 in Rowlesburg, daughter of the late John K and Rudell Martin Bishop. Bonnie went to West Virginia Business College and worked at the Phone Company as a Computer Programmer in Hazelton. She loved karaoke, watching TV, and playing computer games. Bonnie is survived by one daughter, Shawn R Field and James Kevin, Kingwood; one step-son, Christ...

Nicholas Otto Janschek, 81, of West Union, WV, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 25, 2019. Nicholas was born June 6, 1937 in Waldorf, MD. He was the son of Nicholas and Mary Janschek. Nicholas was preceded in death by his parents and by a daughter Teresa Ann Janschek. Nicholas is survived by his wife, Mary Jo and three kids, Patricia Barker (Timothy), John Janschek (Margaret), and Jodie Lusk. Nicholas had 5 grandchildren, Josh Barker, Nicole Lohr, Jessica Epps, Heidi Lusk, an...

OBITUARY: GERALDINE P. AUVIL Geraldine Perchie Auvil, 64, of Philippi, died Saturday, May 25, 2019, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. She had been dealing with health issues but her death was unexpected. She was born July 13, 1954, at Parsons, a daughter of the late Junior Ray and Cornell Elizabeth (Gooding) Knotts. Her husband, David Edward Auvil survives at their home. Also surviving are a daughter, Sheila Rae Auvil, Albright; a sister, Elizabeth Rae Knotts Evans, Knoxville, TN...

Sharon Louise Swiger, 74 of Clarksburg, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at her residence. She was born October 5, 1944 in Clarksburg; the daughter of the late Anna Lee Wagner. Sharon retired as a manager for Hardee’s. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her family. Sharon is survived by one son, Gene A Swiger Jr. and Bobbi, Clarksburg; five grandchildren, Maggie Swiger, Moundsville, Steven Swiger and Courtney, Dallas, TX, Derek Thompson and Chelsie, Alec Frazier an...

Jason Scott Marfield, age 26, of Weston, WV, died Friday, May 24, 2019, at his home. He was born June 16, 1992, a son of Sandra Samples Marfield of Buckhannon, WV and the late Jeffery Marfield. In addition to his mother he is survived by the love of his life, Shelby Godfrey of Weston; two brothers, Jeffery Tyler and Brandon Curtis Marfield both of Buckhannon; one sister, Rachel Hope Marfield of AL; special family and friends, Arley and Cathy Godfrey, parental in-laws and friends; brother-in-l...

Walter Francis Williams, 81, of Mannington, died Friday, May 24, 2019 at the residence of his son in Farmington. He was born July 30, 1937 in Wetzel County, a son of the late Walter and Ethel Shreves Williams. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the United States Army. He worked as a coal miner, mechanic and carpenter. Survivors include his sons: Gary (April) Williams, Farmington, and Bobby (Janet) Fincham, Fairmont; 2 grandchildren: Andrea Six and Raven Williams; 5 great gr...

Obituary: WILLIAM BERNARD STEMPLE JR. William Bernard Stemple Jr., 77, known to family and friends as “Billy Junior”, of Tacy Community, Philippi, died Friday evening, May 24, 2019, in the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center, following an extended illness. He was born July 17, 1941, at Philippi, a son of the late William Bernard and Mary Rose (Poling) Stemple. Survivors include a sister, Martha Alice Stalnaker, Buckhannon; a brother, Sherwood Stemple, Mineral, VA;, nephews, Michael Stalna...

Deborah Kaye Taylor, age 63, of Sardis, OH, died Friday, May 24, 2019 at Hubbard House Charleston, WV. She was born December 25, 1955 in Wadsworth, OH, a daughter of the late Boyd Dean Taylor and Mary Catherine Marty Saffel. She was a member of the ladies auxiliary of American Legion Post 760 Hannibal, OH and VFW Post 9930, Duffy, OH. Survivors include a daughter, Robin (Dale) Lewis of East Bank, WV; 3 brothers, James (Dreva) Early of Sardis, James (Laurel) Saffel of Clinton, TN and Mic...

Pauline Marie Gerrard, 71 of Clarksburg passed away on Friday May 24, 2019. She was born March 14, 1948 in Grafton, daughter of the late Clyde W and Addabell Sloan Biddle. Graveside service will be held on June 7, 2019 10:00 am at the WV National Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent at www.davisfuneralhomewv.com