Benjamin "Ben" Larry Currence, 60, a resident of Mill Creek, passed from this life Saturday, December 2, 2017 at home surrounded by family and under the care of Mountain Hospice. Ben was born Wednesday, May 27, 1957 in Mill Creek, a son of the late Jonathan Currence and Grace Snyder Currence who survives in Junior. Also left to cherish his memory is the mother of his children, Marilyn Currence, three children, Michele Currence and companion Ricky Hammonds, Matt Currence and wife Crystal...

Edith Mae Phillips, age 89, of French Creek, WV, died Saturday, December 2, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon, WV. She was born August 17, 1928 in Upshur County, WV, a daughter of the late Claude and Gladys Kelley Ours. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Brenis Phillips. She is survived by two sons, David Phillips and wife Barbara of Rock Cave, WV and Brenis Junior Phillips of Parkersburg, WV; two grandsons, Brad Phillips of Weston, WV and Greg Phi...

Obituary for James T. Farrell James T. Farrell, 61, of French Creek, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017, at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. He was born on January 24, 1956, a son of the late Bernard and Mary McDermott Farrell. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Bruce, and his sister, Jeanette. He is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Diane Farrell, and his sister, Laura Grillet-Aubert, of NYC; his brothers- and sisters-in-law: Tony a...

Ronald “Ronnie” H. Moore 69 of Worthington, WV, passed away December 1, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born July 12, 1948 in Elkins, WV the son of the late Earl and Genevieve (Smith) Moore. Ronnie was the owner or R.M Foundry in Worthington, WV for over 20 years and later worked for Tri-County Water in Shinnston, WV. Ronnie was known to the family as “Pappy” and his siblings as “Muggs”. All that knew him knew that you had a standing invitation to his home for...

Michael Ann Gainer, 73, of Bridgeport passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Bridgeport Health Care Center, following a fifteen month battle with Acute Leukemia. She was born on December 28, 1943 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late L. Wilfred Raikes and Edna Craig Raikes. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Hugh Gainer, whom she married on March 14, 1965. In addition she is also survived by her son Scott Gainer and his wife Tawnie of Bridgeport; and the loves of her life, her ...

Caddie Pearl Thompson White, age 95 years, a resident of Elkins passed away Friday afternoon, December 1, 2017 at the Talbott Personal Care Home in Belington, WV. She was born March 10, 1922 at Whitmer, the daughter of the late William P. and Cena Mullenex Thompson. On November 27, 1941 she was married to Odith C. “Odie” White who preceded her in death July 21, 2007. Surviving is one son, Carol O. White and wife Nancy Allman White of Chenoweth Creek Road, one brother, Donald Thompson of Lorra...

Randall Scott Baker, 34, of Fairmont, died Saturday, December 1, 2017. He was born August 18, 1983 in Fairmont, a son of the late Randall Baker and Deanna Dale Jackson Baker. Scott was a cook, having previously worked at the Poky Dot, Muriale’s and Pizza Hut restaurants in Fairmont. He was a fan of the Minnesota Vikings and enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. Survivors include his grandmothers: Marlene Decker Jackson and Margaret Baker, both of Fairmont; an uncle: Kenneth Jackson, OR; an aunt...

Randy William Cochran, 62, of Clarksburg, WV (Arlington Addition), passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at the WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV following an extended illness. He was born in Clarksburg on July 3, 1955, a son of the late Chester William Cochran and Jo Ann (Holmes) Cochran of Clarksburg. In addition to his mother Randy is survived by two children: daughter Starla Lynn Cochran of Glenville, WV, and son Shawn William Cochran of Clarksburg; four siblings: Danny W...

On December 1, 2017, Shirley Belle Oldaker went home to be with the Lord. Born June 8, 1944, Shirley Belle lived a full, beautiful life and is survived by three children and several grandchildren. Her eldest son, James McDaniel, an Air Force veteran of Clarksburg, and his lovely wife, Pamela have two children, Jimmy and Melissa. Jimmy and his wife Sarah have one child, James Michael and another expected in January. Melissa and her husband, Connor, have one son, Thomas Amadeus (Ami). Middle ...

Mary Rose Swain, 71 of Kingwood, WV passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born October 1, 1946 in Independence, daughter of the late Hurshel Hasko and Anna Virginia Smith Hovatter. Mary graduated from Newburg High School. She worked for the Federal Government in DC, and ICT Group in Morgantown, and was volunteer EMT for Mountaineer Ambulance. She loved reading, crocheting, sewing, cooking, playing cards and coloring. Mary is survived by two daughters, Anna...