Joanne (Marsh) Gum, 80, of Weston passed away at her home with family by her side following an extended illness. She was born in Weston on June 22, 1936: daughter of the late Harry "Dick" Marsh and Helen (Gainer) Marsh. On April 6, 1956, she married James G. ?Bud? Gum, who preceded her in death on February 19, 2007. Mrs. Gum is survived by two sons: Kenneth James Gum and wife Melissa of Mt. Clare and David Linn Gum and wife Kim of Churchville, 7 grandchildren: Tiffanie (Ryan) Rose, Jessica (...

Melody Ann Burch, age 60, of Buckhannon, WV died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at WV Caring Hospice Center in Morgantown, WV. She was born October 15, 1956 in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of Harry Stout of Whitehall, WV and the late Wilma Jenkins Stout. On July 27, 1997 she married Robert Burch who survives. In addition to her father and husband, she is survived by one son, Eric Carson and wife Jeanne of Weston, WV; one granddaughter, Sierra Lowther of Weston; one grandson, Tyler Carson of Weston;...

Anna Viola Dye, 80, of Bank St. Weston passed away at 5:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston following an extended illness. She was born in Weston on July 22, 1936 a daughter of the late Edward Charles Hefner and Millie Melvina Hefner. She is survived by one son, Burton "Tiger" Dye of Weston; one grandson, Julian Dye of Huntington; two siblings: Rose Sommerville, and Carl Hefner, both of Weston; and several nieces and nephews. In a...

Mary Katherine Simon, 79, of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Weston, WV passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the residence of Pam Searfoss in Lakeland. She was born July 23, 1937 in Webster Springs the daughter of the late Clyde & Carrie Dennison Brady. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Talmadge Carpenter and second husband, James Simon, son, Brit E. Carpenter, five brothers and four sisters. Mary is survived by her son, Monte V. Carpenter of Baldwin Park, CA, a sis...

Ada L. Perrine, 86, of Cowen, went home to be with the Lord and her loved ones on Monday, March 20, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born January 27, 1931 in Weston, WV a daughter of the late Homer F. and Mae Rose Shaver. Ada is survived by her son, Larry W. Perrine and wife Karen and daughter Patricia Ann Williams and husband Jim. Grandchildren: Tiffany (Todd) Bragg, Bradley (Tabitha) Williams, Gregory (Christie)Williams, Kevin (Jen)Perrine, and Stacey (Homer)Malcomb. Gr...

Bernard Miles Davis, 79 of West Union passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born December 10, 1937 in Black Lick, WV, Doddridge County, son of the late Whetzel Arden and Opal Law Davis. Bernard graduated from Doddridge County High School and was an Army Veteran that served in Germany. He retired from Union Carbide as an Instrument Mechanic. He is survived by a stepdaughter, Renate Marie Malone, West Palm Beach, FL; step grandson, Dennis Malone; eight siblings...

Howard Lee Raines age 85 of Gassaway Road near Normantown, WV; departed this life in the early morning hours of Monday March 20, 2017 at the Genesis Health Care, Glenville Center, following an extended illness. Born June 3, 1931 in Webster County, WV; Howard is the son of the late David F. and Mary C. Belcher Raines. Howard was a veteran of the United States Navy having served on the USS Bennington, a Navel aircraft carrier in the 1950's. He was a maintenance supervisor for the Dept. of Hig...

Janith Lee Fulks Hinzman, 85, of Bridgeport passed away on Sunday morning, March 19, 2017, at her residence in Florida surrounded by her family. She was born January 1, 1932 in Weston, a daughter of the late Oral Carl Fulks and Mabel Marie Buck Fulks. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Norval "Nick" Jay Hinzman whom passed away on April 2, 2010. She is survived by one son Michael Scott Hinzman and his wife Cheryl Hinzman of Salem; one daughter Lori Ann Hinzman and her...

Sandra Sue Johnston, 79, of Berlin Rd. Weston passed away at 6:38 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 in the comfort of her home with family by her side. She was born in Weston on December 24, 1937 a daughter of the late Archie Lewis Lynch and Freda Amos Lynch. On July 5, 1963 she married Robert B. Johnston who will miss her dearly after 53 years of marriage. She is also survived by two children: Daniel R. Johnston and wife, Glenna, of Berlin, and Timothy L. Johnston and wife, Theresa, ...

Helen Grethel Kyer-Fest, age 91, of Bridgeport, WV passed away March 18, 2017. She was born in Weston, WV on August 29, 1925, the daughter of the late John H. Kyer and Grethel M. Buckbee-Kyer. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Fred W. Fest, Jr. and sisters, Geraldine (Gerry) Kiddy and Lucille Weber. She liked to travel, work in the yard and research her family roots. She also was never afraid to try anything. Her biggest joy was when her kids would come ...