Ara Lee Kelley, 88 of Wood St. West Union departed this life on April 14, 2017 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport. She was born on December 19, 1928 in Smithburg, a daughter of the late Lester B. and Conda Ware Sutton. She is survived by two sons, Michael Kelley and his wife Jerri, Milton, FL, Bernard Kelley and his wife Debra, Salem , grandchildren, Jami Renee Maulupe, Michael Chad Kelley, Shasta S. Kelley, Misti Kinney and husband Joe, Tina Allen and husband Patrick, Tara Getter and hus...

Mr. Joseph E. Nutter, 80 years of age of Lost Creek, WV passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born April 25, 1936 in Weston, WV the son of the late Thomas E. and Wilma Virginia Atkinson Nutter. He is survived by his partner Larry D. Myers. He is also survived by Thomas E. Nutter of Louisville, KY, Margaret Myers of Fairmont, WV, John Myers and his wife Rose of Fairmont, WV, Debbie Myers of St. Albans, WV, Lisa and Leonard Boyce of Fairmon...

Mark E. LaBenne, II, 35, of Clarksburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in the United Hospital Center. He was born in Clarksburg on February 25, 1982, a son of Mark Edward LaBenne and his wife Wanda LaBenne, and Armenda Reed LaBenne and her companion Buck Jenkins. In addition to his parents and step parents, he is also survived by six sisters, Kada Wiseman of Clarksburg, Michelle Rowan and her companion Robin Gaston of Clarksburg, Katie Heckman and her husband Troy of Pennsyl...

Robert Jefferson Sams, 86, of Weston passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Wood County on March 15, 1931: son of the late Shirley W. Sams and Millie Jane (Vance) Sams. Robert was first married to Peggy (Wilson) Sams who preceded him in death on November 9, 1996 and then on January 18, 1998, he married Mary Jo (Mace) Sams, who survives. Mr. Sams is also survived by one son: Robert L. Sams and wife Debora of Alum Bridge, two step c...

James Howard Marsh, Jr., 82, Weston passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in River Oaks Nursing Home of Nutterfort, WV with his daughter at his side following an extended illness. He was born in Lewis County on February 3, 1935: son of the late James H. “Peck” Marsh, Sr. and Kathleen Wanda (Crowl) Marsh. In 1957, he married Linda May (Heath) Marsh, who preceded him in death on March 17, 1970. Mr. Marsh is survived by one daughter: Pamela Clem and husband Rick of Weston, two sons: James “J...

Charles Eddie "Andy" Anderson Sr. of McElroy Creek Rd. Shirley departed this life on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at his residence. He was born on October 20, 1949 at Davis Run, Tyler Co. a son of the late Robert C. and Lexie G. Gains Anderson. On March 3, 1971 he married Connie Bland Anderson who survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Melinda Strihn and husband Jimmy, Clarksburg, Samantha Anderson, New Martinsville, Betsy Weekley and husband Dave, Salem, Dee Dee Anderson, Greensboro, P...

Alice Ellen Murray, 65, of Smith Run in Weston, left this world in peace on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born in Fink Creek on January 16, 1952 a daughter of the late Thomas Clarence Murray and Marie Bridget Lydon Murray. She was a loving and knowledgeable sister to eight siblings: Ann and Jim Goodwin of Chicago, Joe and Sara Murray of Weston, Helen Linger of Bridgeport, Pat and Ilene Murray of Buckhannon, Bill and Debbie Murray of Weston, ...

Ricky Todd Norman, 24, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2017. He was born on June 26, 1992 in Weston, WV and lived in Heaters, WV. He was a loving, caring, hearted soul who would help anyone and was loved by many. His bubbly personality made it comforting to be in his presence. Todd is survived by his only daughter, Rickey Candance, his mother, Renee Norman (Morris Beaver) of Minerva, OH, two sisters, Allison Carlson (Scot) of Chesapeake, VA and Ashley Hibbs (Jeffrey) of Buckhannon...

Nancy Jane Stewart, 81, of Cottageville, formerly of Weston, passed away at 11:26 a.m. on Monday, April 10, 2017 in the Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg following an extended illness. She was born in Weston on March 15, 1936 a daughter of the late Willie Ocheltree and Iona Pearl Ables Ocheltree. On March 4, 1961 she married Gerald Allen Stewart Sr. and they celebrated 33 years of marriage before his passing on March 27, 1994. Her kind, understanding nature will be carried o...

John “Steven” Prince II, 27, of Walkersville, WV passed away April 9, 2017. He was born August 10, 1989 in Clarksburg, WV. He married Tiffany Harrah on November 19, 2016 and they had a daughter, Alexis Dawn Prince, the pride and joy of his life! He leaves behind his mother and father, Steve and Connie (Wilson) Prince; brothers, Nathan and his wife Candice of Walkersville and Bryan and his wife Lindsey of Napier, WV; Nieces, Emma and Abigail Prince and Hazel Hypes; nephews, Noah and Brody Pr...