Thomas Michael "Mike" Rafferty, 77, of Lynn Ave. Weston passed away at 8:55 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2017 in Hospice at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport following a long battle with cancer. He was born at home on Cove Lick in Copley on May 11, 1940 a son of the late James Timothy Rafferty and Lura Frances Paugh Rafferty. On December 23, 1988 he married the love of his life, Brenda ?Sue? Swiger, who will miss him dearly after 28 years of marriage. Mike?s legacy as a hard work...

George "Willie" Spicer, 71 of Long Run Rd. Salem departed this life on Friday, May 12, 2017 in his residence. He was born in Lewis County on April 3, 1946 a son of the late Jack and Opal Lattea Spicer. On December 27, 2016 he married Donna Davis Spicer who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Karrie Lynn Hamrick, Misty Merrfield both of Fairmont. Two granddaughters Ayla Golden, Amiah Merrfield and sister-in-law Charlotte Spicer, Salem. Mr. Spicer was preceded in death by his brother...

William (Bill) Russell Smith, 62 passed away on Friday May 12, 2017. He was born in Weston, WV on May 9, 1955 to Wilma (Taylor) and Adrian Smith. He met the love of his life Linda Konopko and was married September 13th, 1980. Bill served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army from 1986 through 1997 in the 1st Calvary Infantry Division. He was involved in Operation Desert Storm and won several medals and awards. After his enlistment ended he worked for and retired from the US Po...

Alta Mabel (Baker) Clark, age 66 of Clarksburg WV, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at River Oaks. She was born December 9, 1950 in Clarksburg; the daughter of Sylvia Belle (Reed) Baker and the late Chester Edward Baker. In addition to her mother, Alta is survived by a daughter, Christina Lucille Clark of Clarksburg, WV; two grandchildren, Necia Ann Stout of Fairmont, WV and Correy Michael Stout of Fairmont, WV; two great grandchildren; Leah Marie Lambeth and Sophia Ivy Lynn Lambeth, ...

Kathern "Kate" Wolfe Ash, 90, of Kunst Dr., Weston passed away peacefully at 8:26 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in the Crestview Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Jane Lew, where she had been a resident since 2010. She was born in Gilmer County on June 9, 1926 a daughter of the late Harley Howe Wolfe and Eva Powell Wolfe. On June 10, 1946 she married Guy Hewitt Ash, Jr. and they celebrated 35 years of marriage before his passing on May 26, 1982. Her sweet, understanding natu...

Robert "Bob" Sherwood Stewart, Sr., 90, of Jane Lew, passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. He was born on March 19, 1927 at Burnt House, the oldest son of the late Robert Hartman Stewart and Gladys Riddle Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Reta Frymier Stewart, who he married on December 29, 1948. Also surviving are his children: Ruth (Charlie) Straley of Jane Lew, Sharon (Mike) Franklin of Weston, Sandy Smith of ...

Carl Thomas Bowen, 79 of Little Elk Rd. Wallace departed this life on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in River Oaks Nursing Home, Nutter Fort. He was born on November 29, 1937 at Melitus a son of the late Lot T. and Margarett S. Swann Bowen. Surviving are five brothers, Robert Bowen and wife Shirley, Salem, Raymond "Pete" Bowen and wife Mary, Daniel Bowen and wife Sharon, both of Chicago, IL, John Bowen and wife Evelyn, Wallace, Jr. Bowen and wife Debbie, Wolf Summit, and several loving nieces and neph...

Jack R. Brown, 87, of Lunsford Street Weston passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 at home with his family at his side. He was born November 15, 1929 in Coalinga, CA: son of the late Lawrence W. Brown and Pansy (Williams) Brown. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son: Jack F. Brown, two sisters: Maxine Kenney and Patty Woodson and one son-in-law: Arnold Heater, Jr. Mr. Brown is survived by his loving wife, Catherine Louise (Francis) Brown who will miss him dearly after 65 y...

Ronald "Ron" Paul Kyer, Sr., 55, of Worthington passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Weston on March 18, 1962 a son of the late General Smith Kyer and Mary J. (Burkhammer) Kyer. Ronald was an excellent carpenter and a member of the Iron Workers Union. He loved life, enjoyed riding his four- wheeler and hunting. He most enjoyed spending time with his family and his many friends. Ron is survived by his loving wife and Soul mate of 24 years, Lisa Kye...

Patrick D. Leggett, 62, of Charleston died May 7, 2017 at the Camden-Clark Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1954 in Morgantown, WV a son of the late Dwight Ross and Dorothy McCain Leggett. Pat graduated from South Charleston High School, Marshall University and received Master degrees from both Indiana University and Quinnipiac University. He worked as a banker on Wall Street before starting his own banking related company. He then changed careers and entered health care and later beca...