Dortha Jean Smith, 86, of Huntington, formerly of the Berlin Community of Weston, passed away at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2017 in the Grayson Assisted Living Facility in Huntington after a brave journey through Alzheimer's. She was born in Weston on June 6, 1930 a daughter of the late Francis Edward Taylor and Floe Swisher Taylor. On September 4, 1948 she married Robert Glen Smith and they celebrated 36 years of marriage before his passing on October 11, 1984. Her strong, ca...

Patricia J. Bunting, age 71, of West Union, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at United Hospital Center. She was born July 16, 1945 in Sabine, WV; the daughter of the late Bryant Shrewsbury and Nola (Milam) Shrewsbury. Patricia is survived by her husband whom she married in 1966, Joe Bunting of Doddridge County, WV; three sisters, , Carole, Dorothy and Frances; a brother, David. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her son, David Joe Bunting, Jr.; a...

Mr. Ronald Ray “Tinker” Wilmoth, age 69, a resident of the Chestnut Flatts Community near Belington, departed this life Saturday evening February 18, 2017 in the Hospice Unit at Latrobe Area Hospital in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He had been declining in health for the past year. He was born December 1, 1947 at Lewis County, a son of the late Jacob Karl and Nell Melba Goodwin Wilmoth. On May 23, 1971, at Belington he was united in marriage to the former Loretta June Suder, who survives at thei...

Richard Lee Elliott, age 83 of Weston WV, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born November 24, 1933 in Clarksburg, WV; the son of the late Burl H. Elliott and Laura V. (Clark) Elliott. Richard is survived by his daughter, Jenny Garrison & her husband, Ron of Worthington, WV; Fiancé, Lona E. Henry of Weston, WV; four step-daughters, Rebecca Bales of Weston, WV, Barbara Badisman & her husband, Roy of Philippi, WV, Joetta Anderson & her husband, George of ...

Lola Ann Sims, 77, of Davis St. Weston passed away at 3:43 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017 in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following an extended illness. She was born in Queens, WV in Upshur County on July 21, 1939 a daughter of the late Reverend Woodrow Wilson McCloud and Arlie Edith Cogar McCloud. On July 4, 1958 she married Donald Brooks Sims, now her former husband, who resides in Weston. Her witty, hard working nature will be carried on by her two children: Larry Sim...

Larna (Bartlett) Cavendish, 94, of Beckley, died Feb. 17, 2017, in Chesterfield, Va. Larna was the oldest daughter of Aaron and Catherine Bartlett of Harrison County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Lawrence Cavendish, her parents and five brothers, Les, Lawrence, Arnold (Babe), Mike and Carl. Larna is survived by her sisters, Bernice Schulz of Tucker, Ga., Hazel Cropp of Sunberry, Oh, Alma (and Bob) Johnson of Wheeling, WV, and Mildred and Bill) Black of Mariett...

Martha Ann Beckner, age 78, of Buckhannon, WV died Thursday, February 16, 2017. She was born March 3, 1938, a daughter of the late Roy and Mary Florence Crites Mackey. On March 5, 1983, she married William “Bill” Beckner who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Linda Rollins and husband John of Buckhannon; one son, Teddy Zickefoose and wife Ramona of Buckhannon; one step son, Michael Beckner and wife Julie of Glenville, WV; four granddaughters, Jayme and Ashley Zickefoose both of Buckha...

Ruby Katherine Skidmore, 99, of Craig St. Weston passed away at her home at 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017 just four months shy of reaching her centennial milestone. She graced us with her presence when she was born in St. Clara, WV on June 12, 1917 a daughter of the late David "Roy" Bush and Hortensia J. Garrett Bush. On December 26, 1939 she married William"Jennings" Skidmore and they celebrated 57 years of marriage before his passing on December 31, 1996. Her witty, lov...

Martha Ann Beckner, age 78, of Buckhannon, WV died Thursday, February 16, 2017. She was born March 3, 1938, a daughter of the late Roy and Mary Florence Crites Mackey. On March 5, 1983, she married William “Bill” Beckner who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Linda Rollins and husband John of Buckhannon; one son, Teddy Zickefoose and wife Ramona of Buckhannon; one step son, Michael Beckner and wife Julie of Glenville, WV; four granddaughters, Jayme and Ashley Zickefoose both of Buckha...

Donald Lee Bowyer, 58, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born September 16, 1958 at Akron, OH, he was the son of the late Wendel Paul and Dorothy Ann Smith Bowyer. Donald enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, avid hunter, former owner of Waste Water Management, and owner of City Limit Rentals in Elkins. Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years, Vickie Cope Bowyer; two step daughters, Angel Wright Husk of ...