Robert “Robby” Lee Messenger Jr., 66, of Highland Bridge Rd. Clarksburg passed away at 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 in the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg. He was born in Clarksburg on October 6, 1951 a son of Robert Lee Messenger Sr. (second stepmother Ruth Ann) of Clarksburg, and the late Janice Mae Rawleigh Messenger. His first stepmother, Jo Ann Phillips of Martinsburg, whom he considered like his mother, also survives him. On July 8, 1978 he married Tammy ...

Lawrence Lee “Lonnie” Davisson, 61, of Clarksburg passed away suddenly on June 5, 2018 at his residence. He was born August 23, 1956 a son of Helen Nay of Clarksburg and the late Lawrence Davisson and his step-father, the late Charles Powers. Also deceased is his sister, Karen Diane Davisson; and his uncle, Robert “Bud” Moats. He is survived by his wife, DiAnna Fury Davisson, whom he married Feb 2, 1990; his son Justin Davisson and his wife Amy of Bridgeport; three grandchildren, Hunter, Noa...

Wylie Frederick Morgan, Jr., age 37, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 after a nine year battle with heart problems. He was born December 28, 1980 in Dayton, OH, a son of Wylie Frederick Morgan Sr. of Nashport, OH and Laura Lackey of Buckhannon. In addition to his parents he is survived by two sisters, Arnetta Palmer of Nashville, TN and Sarah Layman and husband Harley of Buckhannon; three nephews, James Cranmer of Zanesville, OH, Alex Layman of Buckhannon and Solomon Palme...

Cecil Ira Dempsey, 86, of McCanns Run Jane Lew passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at his home surrounded by loved ones following an extended illness. He was born in Ahoskie, NC on March 11, 1932: son of the late Ira Dempsey and Urswla (Ward ) Dempsey. On June 22, 1972, he married Sona Jane (Allman) Dempsey, who survives. Mr. Dempsey is also survived by one son: Shaun Dempsey and wife Sheila of Jane Lew. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Cecil wa...

Ronald “Ron” Ray Taylor, 43, a resident of Junior, passed from this life Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Ruby Memorial Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a coal mining accident. Ron was born Monday, August 12, 1974, in Elkins, a son of Ronald Marshall Taylor and Helen Lloyd. On March 28, 1997, in Virginia, he married the former Crystal Renee Howard who survives. Also left to cherish Ron’s memory are two children, Brandon Taylor and Alexandria Taylor, both of Junior, one sister, C...

Rexal William Talkington, 83, of Anmoore, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born in Clarksburg on April 5, 1935, a son of the late Gordon and Gladys Johnson Talkington. He is survived by his wife, Zadah Catherine Richison Talkington, whom he married May 29, 1958 and just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Also surviving are one daughter, Zadah Rexann Martin and her husband Ed of Anmoore; four gra...

Clifford "Cliff" Darrell Shupp, 84, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Monday, June 4, 2018, at home and under the care of Mountain Hospice. Cliff's request for cremation will be honored.

Wayne Clark Ravencroft, 80 of West Union WV, passed away on June 4, 2018, at United Hospital Center, surrounded by his family. He was born June 24, 1937 Uniontown, PA; raised by the late Silas and Ruth Elaine Ravencroft Pugh. Wayne is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Oed & her husband, Gregory Oed of Baltimore, MD; two granddaughters, Danielle Oed, Baltimore, MD and Briana Bennett & her husband, Michael, Clarksburg; three great grandchildren, Lucas Koch, Logan Bennett and Carlee Bennett; on...

Madge Diane Cain, 52, of Weston passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at her home following an extended illness. She was born in Weston on September 28, 1965: daughter of the late Jimmie J. Ables and Mary Jean (Robinson) Ables. On August 14, 1987, she married Robert “Brian” Cain, who survives. Mrs. Cain is also survived by two sons: Robert Adam Cain and Colton Chase Cain both of Weston. She is also survived by two sisters: Alice Marie Taylor and Connie Jean Huff both of Weston and several nie...

Captain James William “Jim” Swenskie, 49, of Lost Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 4, 2018. He was born in Clarksburg on November 4, 1968, a son of the late John F. Swenskie, Sr. and Velma Ruth Pritt Swenskie. He is survived by his wife, Matilda “Tilly” Sue Floyd Swenskie, whom he married on June 25, 1994; four children, Joseph Andrew Bell of Lost Creek, James Aaron Swenskie of West Milford, Courtney Brooke Swenskie of Lost Creek, and Savannah Paige Swenskie of Lost Cre...