Clifford S. “Cliff” and “Pap” Vankirk, Sr, 78 passed away at 4:35 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 after valiantly fighting his fourth battle with cancer since 2004. He was by far the strongest man we have ever known. He beat pancreatic, colorectal and bladder cancers. His final battle of lung cancer, which had metastasized to his hip and brain and was more than his body could conquer. Cliff was born April 4, 1939 in Walkersville, a son of the late Clifton S. Vankirk and Minnie (Mea...

Michelle “Shelly” Roberta Moore, 56, of Buckhannon passed away at 4:01 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. She was born in Weston on December 28, 1960 a daughter of the late Adam Wellington Pickens Jr. and Roberta Helen Johnston Pickens who lives in Weston. On July 3, 1986 she married Michael DeWayne Moore, who after 31 years of marriage, will dearly miss spending time with her and their grandchildren making memories of a lifetime. Her strong,...

Obituary for Ralph Summerfield Ralph Summerfield, age 86 years, a resident of the Blue Rock Community, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center. He was born June 8, 1931 in Elkins, a son of the late Denver and Lelah Goss Summerfield. He was married to Olive Mavadell Daniels who preceded him in death on October 31, 2009. Surviving are three sons, Gary R. Summerfield and wife Elizabeth, Randal Summerfield and wife Ivy and Roger Summerfield and wife Son...

Karen Sue Dodd Payne, 64, of Stonewood passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at her residence of a sudden illness. She was born in Clarksburg, WV on March 13, 1953 a daughter of the late Hugh Cleon Dodd and Anna Lucille Wagner Dodd. She is survived by her husband, John Payne, Jr. whom she married on July 6, 1973 and resides at their home in Stonewood. Also surviving are two sons, Gregory Scott Payne and wife Gabrielle of Mathias, WV and Jason Daniel Payne and wife Amanda of Fairmont, WV...

The Honorable Frank Jarvis Maxwell, Jr, 96, passed away at his home in Clarksburg on December 12, 2017. Judge Maxwell was born in Clarksburg on July 13, 1921. The older son of Frank Jarvis Maxwell and Clara Gibson Maxwell, he attended Washington Irving High School and Phillips Exeter Academy, graduating in 1940 before going on to Harvard College and receiving an A.B. cum laude degree in History and Literature. Since his college studies were interrupted by the war, he completed part of his...

Michael “Mike” Ross Neal, 52, of Koontz Dr. Weston passed away at 9:33 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Indian Fork Rd. in Doddridge County. He was born in Weston on May 28, 1965 a son of the late Richard Leo Neal and Juanita May Brady Hinkle of Weston. His caring, comical nature will be remembered by his former spouse and current companion, Nancy Smith Swiger Neal of Weston; three step children: Robert “Bobby” Swiger and ...

Greggory "Gregg" Mykle Hall, 31, of Beech Lick Rd. Horner passed away unexpectedly at 1:10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following a brief illness. He had a lot of life in his years, just not enough years in his life. He was born in Canton, OH on August 18, 1986 a son of the late Lyle Lee Hall and Beverly Jean Allen Hall. He was looking forward to marrying the love of his life, Tara Kennedy, who will dearly miss her best friend, confidant...

Obituary for Elizabeth Wyatt Elizabeth Mae Wyatt, age 75 years, a former resident of Randolph County, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in the Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD under the care of Hospice of Frederick County. She was born April 17, 1942 at Hinton, WV a daughter of the late Daldridge Augustus Taylor and the late Ina Pearl Champ Taylor. She was married to Howard Franklin Wyatt who preceded her in death November 4, 2005. Surviving is one son Timothy Howard Wyatt, ...

James Raymond Collins, Jr., 78, of Clarksburg, WV (Broad Oaks), passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the Meadowview Manor in Bridgeport. He was born in Clarksburg on May 4, 1939, a son of the late James R. Collins Sr. and Vena (Morris) Collins. James was preceded in death by his wife Rachel Steele Collins in 1997. In addition to his parents and wife, James was preceded in death by one brother Steve Collins. Mr. Collins is survived by one daughter Rebecca C. Biser and husband Jos...

Albert Luahine Malloe, age 86 of Lost Creek, WV passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Hopewell State Hospital in Preston Co, WV. He was born March 16, 1931 in Honolulu, HI; the son of the late Henry Kaikiamanu and Sarah (Luuloa) Kaikiamanu. Albert is survived by his wife of 44 years, Charlene (Siebert) Malloe of Lost Creek, WV; his six children, In addition to his parents, Albert was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. Per his request, he will be cremated. There wil...