Norman Wayne Claybourne age 56 a resident of Sunbridge Rd. Salem passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 Genesis Salem Center. He was born May 8, 1961 in Philippi, WV a son of the late Dorothy (Claybourne) Golden. He was united in marriage to Brenda Miner who preceded him in death. He was preceded in death by one sister, Donna Roscoe Mr. Claybourne enjoyed fishing and working on cars Friends will be received at Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Wednesday, January...

Viola Virginia “Vi” Meadows, 66, of Harrison Ave. Weston passed away at 5:51 p.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2017 in the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. She was born in Weston on May 29, 1951 a daughter of the late Roy “Tip” Claypoole and Ruby Hefner Claypoole. She was survived by several cousins including Gale Workman of Weston and Bud Turner of Westfield, and a cousin who was like her little brother, Joseph Claypool, wife Kathy, and son, David, of Jane Lew; many friends;...

Pauline Marie Spinner Rowan, age 61, of Buckhannon, WV died Saturday, December 30, 2017 at her home. She was born July 25, 1956 in Columbus, OH, a daughter of the late Paul William and Genevieve Pearl Young Spinner. On January 6, 1992 she married Dewayne Rowan who survives. Also surviving are one son, Paul Spinner of Columbus; three grandsons, William Spinner, Za’Vontae Love and Marquell Spinner all of Columbus; five granddaughters, Kymyachta Allen, Alicia Spinner, Kenndra Allen, Mone’ Spinn...

John Lee Gill Sr, 62 of Shinnston went to be at the Lord on December 30, 2017 from Grafton City Hospital. He was born August 3, 1955 in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late William Gill and his mother, who survives, Mary Fox of Clarksburg. He last worked as a factory worker at Purdue in the plant in North Carolina. He was a member of Fellowship Mission Church where he loved to play the harmonica. He would testify to everyone about his mighty God. In addition to his mother he is survived by hi...

Etta Mae Birch, 94, of Clarksburg passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at River Oaks. She was born September 4, 1923 in Clarksburg, WV; daughter of the late Fenton Lester Drake. Etta is survived by her son, David Dennison. Per Etta’s request, she will be cremated. Online condolences may be sent to DavisFuneralHomeWV.com. Davis Funeral Home is honored to assist the Birch family.

Avalon Pauletta Curkendall, 79, of Clarksburg passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Arbors of Fairmont. She was born January 23, 1938 in Clarksburg, WV; daughter of the late Carlton and Beatrice Petitgirard Amsler. Avalon is survived by her children, Jon P Curkendall of Port St. Lucia, FL, Christopher L. and Natalie Curkendall of Ocean Green, NJ; brothers, Claude and Sally Amsler of Cleveland, OH, Danny Amsler of Maryland. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Charles "Charlie" Brannon, 94, of Clarksburg passed away at home on December 29, 2017 with his wife of 74 years, Kathleen, at his side. Charles was born on September 30, 1923, in Shinnston, WV, the son of Leland S. Brannon and Lillian Blanche Yates. He was the beloved father of Timothy Robert Brannon and his wife Linda and Pamela Kay Brannon Critchfield and her husband Chuck, all of Clarksburg. Charles was “Papaw” to five grandchildren: Timothy Scott Brannon, Aimee Danielle Williams (Chri...

Pearl (Harris) Phillips age 83 a resident of Everson Dr. Philippi passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 in the United Hospital Center. She was born March 6, 1934 in Washington Co. PA, a daughter of the late Dale and Nellie (Frame) Harris. She was united in marriage August 14, 1954 to Charles F. Phillips who preceded her in death March 27, 2004. Surviving are- Two Sons, Jeffrey Phillips and wife Paula Joseph Phillips and wife Donna, both of Philippi One sister, Elsie Pfier of Thoma...

Mary Karen Riley, 68, of Shinnston, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, December 29, 2017, at her residence. She was born February 12, 1949, in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Ralph B. Bosley and Lucille Susan Wright Bosley. On October 15, 1971, she married Darrell Thomas Riley, who preceded her in death on July 11, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Velta Kennedy and her husband Paul, Bridgeport; four granddaughters, Katlyn Kennedy, Feona Kennedy, Sariah Kennedy and Maliyana Ri...

Geraldine Lee Davis, 79, of Philippi, WV, formerly of Parkersburg, passed away December 29, 2017, at her residence. She was born November 18, 1938, in Williamstown, WV, a daughter of the late Harold A. and Juanita V. Lucas Peck. She had worked for Yonkers Clothing and was a member of the Ladies American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by her sister Wanda Carmichael, of Parkersburg, brother Donald G. Peck (Patricia), of Belpre, OH, sister Joan Boylen, of Elkins, WV, brother Roger H....