Henry Jason Crane, 96, of Nutter Fort, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Minnie, WV on October 22, 1920, a son of the late William Franklin and Emma Elson Crane. He was married to Pauline Evelyn Cunningham Crane on September 22, 1948, who preceded him in death on June 11, 2012. Surviving are one son, Tom Crane and his wife Amy of Lost Creek; two sisters, Blanche Kocher of Reeder, and Maxine Chiles of Parkersburg; and several nieces and nephews. ...

William Carl Chenoweth (79) of Fairmont, WV passed away on Wednesday August 2nd 2017 at the Louis A. Johnson Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV. William was born April 5th 1938 in Fairmont, WV, the son of the late Tulley Grey Chenoweth and Alice Elizabeth Soles Chenoweth. William worked as a Coal Miner and High Lift Operator with Paul Harrold Inc. and Markovich Coal Company. He loved to go deer hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, and was an avid reader. In addition to his parents William was ...

EDWARD R. L. DONALDSON Edward Richard Lee "Blue Eyes" Donaldson, 89, of Morgantown and a former resident of Junior, died Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born June 7, 1928, at Brownton, Barbour County, a son of the late George Washington and Texie Marie (Smith) Donaldson. On October 9, 1946, he married the former Glenda Jean Moore, who preceded him in death on February 9, 2003. Survivors also include one son, Edward ?Butch? Donaldson and wife, ...

Barbara Merea Norman, 42, of Jackson Mill Road Jane Lew passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at home following an extended illness. She was born in Lewis County on October 11, 1974: daughter of the late Robert L. Norman and Barbara S. (Van Kirk) Norman and companion Marcus Ross of Jane Lew. Ms. Norman is survived by one daughter: Brittany Norman of Weston, two sons: Kohl Norman and Vayden Ross both of Weston and two grandchildren: Haeven and Logan Clem. She is also survived by one brothe...

Mr. Robert Mike Ware, age 67, a resident of Robert E Lee Ave. in Elkins, departed this life Wednesday evening August 2, 2017 in the comforts of his sister?s home, following a period of declining health. He was born August 23, 1949 at Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Michael and Margaret Peck Vest Ware. He had never married. He is survived by one sister; Mary Vest of Elkins, four brothers; Richard Vest of Philippi, Stewart Ware and wife Sandra of Randolph County, Alex Ware and wife Juli...

Joseph Edwin "Joey" Landers, 37 of West Union departed this life on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 of natural causes. He was born in Clarksburg on August 5, 1979 a son of Gary Landers, Salem and Linda Martin Hawkins, Salem. On September 27, 2008 he married Jennifer Lynn Barnhill Landers who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Gracie Jean Landers, one son, Joey Edwin Landers, at home, step father, Gary Hawkins, Salem, step mother, Crystal Landers, Salem, three sisters, Amanda Light and husb...

Dale 'Blue" Allen Kandel, 73, of Cemetery St. Weston passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in the comfort of his daughter?s home, with family by his side. He was born in Bucyrus, OH on April 28, 1944 a son of the late Walter Eugene Kandel and Mildred Olive Harigle Kandel. On August 23, 1986 he married the love of his life, Marsha Ann Sims, who will miss him (and the ornery sparkle in his eyes) after 30 years of marriage. His friendly, hardworking nature will be carrie...

Patricia G. Brinkley, 75, of Seminole, Florida, passed away on Augist 1, 2017 after a long illness. Pat was raised in Wilmington Delaware and a 1959 graduate of Conrad High School, where she served as yearbook editor of the Conradian. She was graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Elementary Education. She received her Master?s in Library Science from the University of Oklahoma. Her career as a children?s librarian for many years at the Gulfport City Library gave h...

Joseph "Joe" Edward Smith, 60, of W 2nd St. Weston passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston following a bold, fearless battle with lung cancer. He was born in Lewis County on August 20, 1956 a son of the late James Elliott Smith and Betty Ann Workman Smith. On January 18, 1974 he married Delores Goldsmith, who was his heart and soul for 43 years. She will miss sitting with him on their front porch, his favorite place to res...

Cecil I. McGraw of Kanawha City went to be with Jesus on August 1, 2017 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was a Marine Corp. Veteran. Cecil worked at Marriot of Charleston for 16years and in 2015 he changed to Country Inn and Suits where he was employed until his death. Cecil is preceded in death by his parents, Euel and Nora McGraw; infant sisters, Sue and Alice; and brother, Robert (Joe) McGraw. He is survived by sisters, Beulah Barker of Chelyan, and Nancy McGraw of Li...