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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

John Franklin Morrison Sr. 89 of Clarksburg, WV passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Brighton Friendship Rehabilitation and Wellness. He was born September 20, 1928 in Buckhannon, WV son of the late Claude C and Edna M Heavner Morrison. John was retired as a mechanic from Sears and the WV and PA Army National Guard. He was a member of the Rochester Masonic Lodge #229 and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason. John was a Lay Speaker at Economy United Methodist Church for many years. He is su...

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.

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...

Ernie “Duane” Batten, 60, of Valley Chapel Rd. Weston went to be with God in Heaven at 11:03 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018 from the comfort of his home, with loving family by his side, following a brave battle with cancer. He blessed this Earth when he was born in Weston on January 17, 1958 a son of the late Louis Burdell Batten and Shirley Ann Shreve Batten. On June 4, 2017 he married his love, Pamela Kay Daniels, and his life was forever changed for the better as he began a new and exc...

Dr. Donald S. Pritt Sr., 85, died on Monday, June 4, 2018 at his home on Dayton Mountain. Born in Elkins, West Virginia, Don was the son of Mr. Dorris and Mildred Mae (Spangler) PrittSr. He attended Davis and Elkins College and went on to Chicago where he became a podiatrist. He served in the U. S. Navy and was stationed at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Don loved and excelled in his career, receiving national awards, serving on the board of the New York School of Podiatry, and becoming an autho...