Walter “Sam” Davis, 80, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of WV Hospice. He was born July 9, 1938 in St. Albans, WV, a son of the late Walter Scott Davis and Mayme Gertrude Lipscomb Davis-White. Sam is survived by his four children: Stephen Roslyn of London, UK, James Davis and wife, Missy, of French Creek, WV, Janine Barr and husband, David, of Fairview, WV, and Jessica D...

Don Odis Hurt, 79, of Buckhannon, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at home. He was born on July 5, 1939, in Effingham, Illinois, the only child of the late Odis and Celestia (Timmons) Hurt. Upon graduating high school and attending college, Don began his lifelong career working in the oil and gas industry. His skills and expertise made him well known and highly regarded in his field. During his career, he traveled and worked all over the United States, Bolivia, Venezuela and Peru. D...

Donald R Lynch, 81 of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2019 from an extended illness. He was born on September 11, 1937, in Wallace, WV, a son of the late Charles Edgar and Cleo Kathleen Lynch. Donald was employed by the Anchor Hocking Glass Factory for thirty years where he was a machinist. In his younger days, he enjoyed riding trail bikes and camping with friends. In his later years he was an avid NASCAR fan. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty nine years, F...

William “Bill” Beckner, age 84, of Buckhannon, WV, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at his home in Buckhannon. He was born January 31, 1935, in Upshur County, WV, a son of the late William Jennings Beckner and Maxine Ellyson Rongyos. On March 5, 1983, he married Martha Ann Mackey who preceded him in death on February 16, 2017. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Rollins and husband John of Buckhannon; two sons, Michael Beckner of Rosedale, WV and Teddy Zickefoose and wife Ramona of Buckhannon; f...

Virginia "Gin" Lucille Teter Cunningham, 97, a resident of East Dailey, passed from this life Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Davis Medical Center in Elkins. Virginia was born Tuesday, January 31, 1922, in Osceola, a daughter of the late Don Teter and Cleo Tingler Teter. On November 23, 1949, in Elkins, she married Floyed Dale Cunningham who preceded her in death May 18, 2013. Also left to cherish Virginia’s memory are one daughter, Diana Boyles and husband Sam of Buckhannon, three grandchildren...

Obituary for Jackie David "Jack" Raines Sr. Mr. Jack Raines, Age 69, a resident of Junior, passed away on Tuesday May 14,2019 in the VA Healthcare System, Pittsburgh PA, surrounded by his loving family, Jack was born on June 9, 1949 at Elkins WV, a son of the Late Eunice Watson-Raines and Clyde Raines. On August 10, 1998 he was united in marriage to the former Angela Arbogast who survives at their home. They have celebrated 28 years of marriage Jack is survived by seven children: Shas...

Leslie Megan Luff, age 33, a resident of Philippi passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday May 14, 2019 in Ruby Memorial Hospital. Megan was born May 5, 1986 in Philippi, a daughter of the late Michael Todd and Donna Jean (Kurucz) Luff. Surviving is Sister, Jenny Luff and fiancé John Evix Brother, Justin Luff Maternal grandparents, Jim and Jean Wagner of Galloway Aunt, Debbie Haddix and husband Randy of Audra Community Special friends, Amber Canfield, and Amanda Daugherty-Hedrick ...

James C. Hurst, 67, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Bridgeport, WV. He was born on September 25, 1951, in Raleigh County, WV, a son of the late Norman Hurst and Betty Lea (Daniel) Beck. He is survived by his stepfather Robert Beck of Clarksburg. He is also survived by his companion of 23 years, Brenda Mayle; three children, Jaime Fagan and her husband Michael of Chambersburg, PA, Jackie Marshall and her husband Chris of Oakley, KS, Steven James Hurst and his wife Tara of Le...

Clarence Darl Mathess, age 92 of Cox’s Mills, WV; departed this life on Tuesday afternoon, May 14, 2019 at the Genesis Health Care, Glenville Center following an extended illness. He was born October 22, 1926 in Wirt County, WV; son of the late Darl and Leafy Mills Mathess. Clarence worked as a roustabout in the oil and gas industry all his life, having retired from Pennzoil in the early 1980’s. In his spare time, Clarence enjoyed woodworking, singing, and playing bluegrass music, and atten...

Dennis Crites, Jr., age 85, of Buckhannon, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born August 17, 1933, in Adrian, WV, a son of the late Dennis Samuel and Opal Haymond Crites. On April 7, 1955, he was united in marriage to Joyce Louise Cutright Crites, who preceded him in death on January 11, 2004. He is survived by one daughter Kelley and husband Dale Currence of Buckhannon; two sons: Kevin R. Crites and wife Veronica and Roger Kirk Crites and wi...