Shirley Sue Vance, 76, of Elk Creek, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, October 25, 2019, leaving from Logan Regional Medical Center at Logan, after a long illness. She was born on December 22, 1942, in Logan County, the daughter of the late Orville and Lillian (Bunch) Harrison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Amelia Maynor; her brother, Glen Harrison; and her sister, Lois Toth. Shirley retired from the Logan County Board of Education...

William Paul Hedrick, age 63 of Shinnston (Boothsville Community), formerly of Elkins, WV departed this life Friday, October 25, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 15, 1956 in Elkins, WV a son of the late Glenn Jerry Hedrick and Mary Lou (Teets) Hedrick Roy. He attended Randolph county schools and graduated from Elkins High School with the Class of 1975. He pursued a career in the United States Navy as a Machinist Mate, traveling extensively to many countries. He often spoke of his m...

Patricia "Trish" Cooper, 54, of West Union departed this life on Thursday, October 24, 2019 in J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. She was born in Clarksburg on February 20, 1965 a daughter of the late Robert R. Underwood and Bonnie J. "Sally" Smith Underwood. On September 21, 1986 she married Dewayne Cooper who survives. Also surviving is one son, Brian Cooper, West Union, one sister, Kathy Sisler and husband Kerry, West Union, one brother, Phillip Underwood, West Union and sev...

Atisha Ann Wilkinson, age 36, passed away unexpectantly Thursday, October 24, 2019 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born September 13, 1983 in Clarksburg, a daughter of Darlene Cox Wilkinson Heater and her husband Gary W. Heater of Anmoore, with whom she made her home, and James H. Wilkinson of Akron, Ohio. She was the proud mother of Nikolai Alexandar Wilkinson of Anmoore. Atisha was a graduate of Liberty High School, Class of 2002. She attended Fairmont State Un...

Robert L. “Bobby” Moore, age 66, of Hinkle Ridge Road, French Creek, died Thursday, October 24, 2019, at his home. He was born on April 10, 1953, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Carrie and Ruth Wiley Moore. On April 14, 2015, he was united in marriage to Audamaree Cutright Moore, who survives. Also surviving are five sisters: Joyce Sines, Susie Hamner, Judy Conlley, June Everett, and Carol Anderson; one half brother Timothy Moore and wife Bonnie; a sister-in-law Martha Snider; and seve...

Jakobi Daniel Pudder, 16, of Kellytown, died Thursday, October 24, 2019 following a sudden illness. He was born May 1, 2003 in Fairmont, a son of Travis Jacob Pudder of Kellytown and Leslie Ann Flesher Crane of Bridgeport. Jakobi was a Junior at North Marion High School where he was active in the FFA. He loved the outdoors, inquisitive about nature, loved animals and enjoyed fishing. He really enjoyed Mr. Postlewait’s Agriculture Class at school. Jakobi had a big heart, willing to help anyon...

Mary Louise Westfall Smith Bise, 88, of Romine Mills, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019. She was born on December 28, 1930 on Hastings Run, a daughter of the late Wilbert Samuel Westfall and Catherine Armande Hardman Westfall and step-father of Albert Gordon Westfall. Mary is survived by four daughters and two sons: Catherine Liberati of OH, Wanda Bise of Clarksburg, James Smith and wife Terry of Chicago, IL, Bernadine Beeson and husband Bill of Philippi, Charles Smith of Clarksbur...

SFC (RET) Philip “Phil” Charles Firl, 69, a resident of Montrose, passed from this life Thursday, October 24, 2019, at home. He had been in his usual health and death was unexpected. Phil was born Friday, February 3, 1950, in Elkins, a son of the late Lester Leo Firl Sr. and Cornelia Lucille Reed Firl. On November 10, 1973, in Red House, MD, he married the former Carleen Bradburn who survives at home. Also left to cherish his memory are three children, Carrie Michele Rolfe and husband LTC...

Robert “Bob” William Kovar, 59 of Clarksburg passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019. He was born March 28, 1960 in Clarksburg, son of the late Frank Joseph Kovar and Mary Jones. Bob had worked as an electrician for many years, last working for WV Electric. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and working on cars. Bob is survived by his wife of thirty six years, Rebecca “Becky” Cottrill Kovar; three children, Robert “Billy” William Kovar II, Timothy “Timmy” Randal Kovar, and Amy Rose Stire ...

Marlin J. “Mart” Talbott, 83, of East Liverpool, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 24, 2019, at the East Liverpool City Hospital following an extended illness. Born, April 19, 1936, in East Liverpool, he was a son of the late Ervin J. and Mable M. Snyder Talbott. Mart retired from the United States Navy. After retiring from the Navy, he was employed by the East Liverpool Water Department for 10 years and he was a member of a Masonic Lodge in Texas. Mart will be deeply ...