John Patrick Montgomery, 72, of Butchers Lane Weston passed away at 12:13 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in the comfort of his home, with family by his side, in the care of People?s Hospice. He was born in Weston on January 29, 1945 a son of the late William Everett Montgomery and Ladorris "Doris" Margaret Butcher Montgomery. His strong, hardworking nature will be carried on by his six children: John Patrick Montgomery Jr. and wife, Sandy, of French Creek, Catherine Kay Lamb and husb...

James J. Hurley, 78 of Howell St. West Union departed this life on Monday, October 09, 2017 in Pine View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Harrisville. He was born on June 26, 1939 in Jersey City, NJ, a son of the late James and Isabel Zimmerman Hurley. Surviving is one sister, Geraldine Gullace and husband Michael, Toms River, NJ. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Hurley. Jim had worked for Blake's Auto Sales as an auto body repairman. Jim was proud to be a veteran in th...

Amory M. Barnwell, 83, of Beckley, WV passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 in Jackie Withrow Hospital of Beckley following an extended illness. He was born in White Sulphur Springs, WV on June 26, 1934: son of the late Hughes Dillard Barnwell and Carmen E. Hilton Barnwell. Mr. Barnwell is survived by one brother: Hughes Barnwell, III of White Sulphur Springs, WV and several nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from the W...

Sherman Joe Powell, born June 14, 1933 passed away October 7, 2017 at the age of 84. He was 1 of 6 children born to Clural & Violet in West Union, W. VA. He moved to Akron in 1952. He worked at B.F. Goodrich for 42 years before retiring in 1994. He served his country in the military during the Korean War from 1953 until 1956 as a Voice and Morse-code Interceptor. . Medals he received during his service are as follows; The National Defense Service medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Se...

Beatrice Carol Parks, age 75, of Weston, WV died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Hospice Care Corporation in Morgantown, WV. She was born October 3, 1942 a daughter of the late Arden and Gazil Pearl Jeffries Strader. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant son, Jeffrey Parks; a granddaughter, Angel Grace Davis; a great-grandson, Damian Alloway; a sister, Eva Myers, and a brother, Charles Strader. Surviving are six daughters, Deborah Metheny of Buckhannon, WV, Teresa West...

Mary Jo (Fahey) Richter, age 84 of Salem, WV passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Serenity Hope Assisting Living Facility in Good Hope. She was born September 11, 1933 in Lewis County, WV; the daughter of the late Frank Fahey and Kathleen (Pope) Fahey. Mary is survived by her husband of 56 years, John Richter of Salem, WV; two sons, Jim Richter & his wife, Toni of Bridgeport, WV and Rob Richter & his wife, Brenda of Salem, WV; five grandchildren, Brandon, Nick and Justin Richter, Mar...

Larry Raymond Montgomery, 86, of Simpson Run Road Weston passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 at his residence with loving family surrounding him. He was born in Lewis County on September 25, 1931: son of the late Arvel Montgomery and Eula Dee (Snyder) Montgomery. On September 3, 1955, he married his wife of 62 years, Lora (Workman) Montgomery, who survives. Larry was blessed with four children: Steve Montgomery and wife Heather of Jane Lew, Brad Montgomery and wife Debi of Weston, Mark Mo...

Maxine Virginia Smith, 94, of Greenbelt, MD passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017 in Hillhaven following an extended illness. She was born in West Virginia on May 6, 1923: daughter of the late Roy Hinzman and Chaffie (Warner) Hinzman. In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Burl Smith and brothers and sister: Dorothy Taylor and Hayward, Tom, Orval and Norval Hinzman. Mrs. Smith is survived by her loving children: Gary (Edie) Smith, Sharon (Lee) Peria...

Shirley Ann Batten, 81, of Weston passed away at 7:35 p.m., on Monday, October 2, 2017 in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following a long history of heart disease. She was born in Buckhannon on July 19 1936 a daughter of the late Hubert Hartsel Shreve and Virginia Lee Hyre Shreve. On May 30, 1956 she married Louis Burdell Batten and they celebrated 48 years of marriage before his passing on June 8, 2004. She is survived by two sons: Allen Burdell Batten and wife, Diane, of West...

Pauline Burkhammer, 99, of the Copley Community of Weston passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Sunday, October 1, 2017 in the Glenville Center. She was born in Lewis County on June 20, 1918 a daughter of the late Clarence Teter and Arlie Means Teter. On June 6, 1936 she married Audra Burkhammer and they celebrated 62 years of marriage before his passing on October 27, 1998. Her strong, feisty nature will be carried on by her daughter, Donna Leigh, of Nashville, TN; six grandchildren: Terri Po...