Ruthie E. Bunting, 80 of New York Ave. West Union departed this life on Monday, September 4, 2017 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 25, 1937 in Doddridge County, a daughter of the late Russell and Rebecca Knight Ferrebee. On February 21, 1956 she married Victor Bunting who preceded her in death on June 23, 1979. Surviving are three daughters, Penny Davis, Clarksburg, Darlene Crofford and husband James, West Union, Mary Bland Lloyd, Cyril, OK, five sons, V...

Edythe Barbara Ravenscroft, age 79 of West Union WV, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born September 11, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland; the daughter of the late Joseph Frank and Ellennora (Dashler) Frank. Edythe is survived by her husband, Wayne Ravenscroft of West Union, WV; a daughter, Cheryl Oed & her husband, Gregory Oed of Baltimore, MD; two granddaughters, Danielle Oed and Briana Bennett & her husband, Michael Bennett...

The curtain has closed on a class act in town. The bigger-than-life personality of Richard "Dick" Eugene Harrison served and entertained the residents of Lewis County for 74 years and imprinted on the hearts and lives of family and friends far and wide. On Saturday, September 2, 2017, he experienced a heart attack at his home and his exit was swift, which was a gift for him, yet bittersweet for the rest of us who will miss the man, the myth, the legend, who always knew how to make us laugh. ...

Charles Timothy "Tim" Beckner, 54, of Virginia Ave. Weston passed away at 4:50 p.m. on Friday, September 1, 2017 in the comfort of his home with family by his side. He was born in Upshur County on May 9, 1963 a son of Betty June Beckner Riffle. He is survived by his stepfather, Paul James Riffle of Smithers, WV; two children: Tiffany Renee Beckner and companion, Scott Boley, of Weston, and Tyler James Beckner and wife, Taylor, of Weston; two grandchildren: Tenly Weaver and Madilynn Beck...

Richard D. Hudson, 70, of Weston passed away at 7:44 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 in the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport following heart complications. He was born in Charleston, WV on November 28, 1946 a son of the late Charles Douglas Hudson and Juanita Ruth Riffle Hudson Smith. He is survived by three siblings: Steven Hudson and wife, Regina, of Weston, Lisa Helmick and husband, Ofie, of Fairmont, and Bruce Smith of Dayton, OH; seven nieces and nephews: Brad Hudson and wif...

Chelsea Eva Marie Randolph, 28, of Chestnut St. Weston, formerly of Lake Orion MI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 while visiting in Shinnston. She blessed the lives of her parents when she was born in Pontiac, MI on January 10, 1989 a daughter of Virgil Eugene Randolph of Texarkana, TX, and Tammy Sue Franklin Randolph of Weston, who are deeply saddened about losing their beautiful blue-eyed “little girl” who had so much life ahead of her yet. Memories of her outgoi...

Darrell Eugene Ables, 52, of Weston was turned out to greener pastures on the peaceful, sunny morning of August 29, 2017 after a brief stay at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born in Weston on August 5, 1965 a son of Eugene Franklin Ables and Stella Jean Ables of Weston. He is also survived by four children: Roseann Riddle and husband, Adam, of Weston, Kayla Jean Ables of Clarksburg, Derrick Eugene Ables of Huttonsville, and Austin Reed Ables of Clarksburg; six grandchildre...

Johnnie Marks, 83, of Pennsboro, WV passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Marion County on July 26, 1934: son of the late Dana Marks and Della (Ables) Marks. On February 4, 1987, he married Delphia C. (Lester) Marks, who preceded him in death on July 30, 2010. Mr. Marks is survived by three daughters: Sarah Marks of Pennsboro, Tosca Brandon of Deep Run, NC and Rhonda Surface of Milton, four sons: Gene Tony Marks of West Union, Johnni...

Ward Randall Brannon, 52, of Churchville Rd. Weston experienced a massive attack and passed away at 1:48 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at his residence. He was born in West Lafayette, Indiana on May 8, 1965 a son of the late Thomas Dwight Brannon and Bonnie Juanita Heater Brannon Smith. He is survived by one brother, Thomas Heater; two nephews: Kenneth Eugene Heater and Kevin Ray Heater; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ward enjoyed spending time at home reading, watching ...

William Howard Reeder, age 99, of the Berlin Community (Buckhannon Run Road) died August 25, 2017. His wife of sixty-six years, Hazel Lowther Reeder preceded him in death, on August 23, 2007. He was born in Lewis County on March 17, 1918, son of Albert Jerome and Brenice McKinney Reeder. Surviving are one son, Randall (Margaret) Reeder, of Columbus, Ohio; and one daughter, Helen Jones of Harrisville. He is survived by four grandchildren: Dr. Mark (Susan) Reeder of Tipp City, Ohio, Marcia ...