Sheila Jane Talkington, age 68, a resident of Philippi, passed away unexpectedly Sunday June 16, 2019 at her residence. Shelia was born September 21, 1950 in Barbour County, a daughter of the late Thomas Cleveland and Geraldine (Collins) Minard. Shelia was united in marriage on August 2, 1983 to Jerry Neal Talkington who preceded her in death on June 24, 2015. Surviving is two brothers, Lennie Minard Sr. of Webster James Minard Sr. of Alliance, OH Shelia was preceded in death by sis...

Jesse Lou Shaw, age 84, a resident of Philippi, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday June 16, 2019 at her residence. Jesse was born June 3, 1935 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Henry Moats. Jesse was united in marriage on November 19, 1952 to Donald H. Shaw who preceded her in death on January 12, 2003. Surviving are Two sons, James C. Shaw and wife Leslie Donald L. Shaw and wife Paige all of Philippi Six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren Je...

Charlene Cox Bates, age 57, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at her residence following a brief illness. She was born in Clarksburg, on July 15, 1961, a daughter of the late Clarence “Bud” and Mary Prieto Cox. Charlene is survived by her husband of 39 years, Gary W. Bates, whom she married on July 28, 1979. Also surviving are one son, Michael Paul Bates of Clarksburg, one daughter Maria Ammons and husband Brian of Lost Creek; thre...

Paul Keith Winters, 81, of Eglon, West Virginia, passed away June 16, 2019 at Garrett Regional Medical Center. He was born April 7, 1938 in Elkins, West Virginia, a son of the late William Paul and Leila Loretta Selders Winters. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Rosalie Winters whom he married in 1992. Also surviving is one son, Richard "Rick" Winters, Eglon, West Virginia, two stepsons, Matt (Danyelle) Schoonmaker, Bridgeport, West Virginia, Mark Schoonmaker and companion Ann Rooney...

Christopher Michael Boggs, 30, of Shinnston, passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was born May 15, 1989, in Clarksburg, WV the son of Michelle Boggs and the late Kevin Allen Winkler. Christopher served in the United States Army where he served one tour in Afghanistan. Chris was injured while in active duty and was honorably discharged. He also was a Mod. 3 Exterior Firefighter for the West Wilmerding Volunteer Fire Department Station 211. He was a kind person who al...

Kendra Beth Neal, age 27, of Buckhannon, WV, died Sunday, June 16, 2019, in Buckhannon. She was born September 6, 1991, in Alliance, OH, a daughter of Rick and Heidi Wafler Howard. On September 15, 2012, she married Ryan Shane Neal who survives. In addition to her parents and husband, she is survived by two daughters, Kacie and Abigail Neal both of Buckhannon; three sisters, Margo Norman of Buckhannon and Amanda Stoneking and Kambrya Percy both of Salem, OH; three brothers, Zackary Percy of A...

Earl “Bud” Wayne Claypoole, 55, of Ireland, WV, passed away following a brief illness on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 25, 1964 in Sutton, WV, a son of the late Ray and Irene Finegan Claypoole. Bud is survived his two children: Serena Claypoole and companion, Thomas Terrell, of Clarksburg, WV, and Jason Claypoole of Ireland, WV; two grandchildren: J.W. Rodgers and Savannah Terrell. In addition to his parents, his wife, Sheil...

Ronnie Everett Burkhammer, beloved husband, father and grandfather, 61, passed away June 16, 2019 at his home in Weston, WV. He was born on April 28, 1958, in Weston to the late Hobert Turner Burkhammer and Martha Lee Goins Burkhammer Hardway. On June 7, 1979 he married his sweetheart, Linda Metz, and together they shared the disappointments and joys of 40 years of marriage. She remains his sweetheart and is brokenhearted over his loss. Sharing the grief of his wife, Ronnie will be m...

Oral “Buck” Boudman, age 83, of Buckhannon, WV, died Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born August 27, 1935, in Weaver, WV, a son of the late Oral Harmon and Ruth Phares Boudman. On June 18, 1955, he married Thelma Pauline Hinkle who survives. He is also survived by his son, Bruce Boudman of Buckhannon. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Ellen Boudman and sister, Doris Moss. Mr. Boudman was the owner and pres...

Betty Constance Gardner, 77 of Stonewood passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2018 at Salem Center. She was born May 22, 1942 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late Robert Lee and Hilda Constance Hustead Rinehart. Betty attended Wallace High School and graduated from St Mary’s School of Nursing in 1973. She worked at Union Protestant Hospital and later became United Hospital Center. Her hobbies were bowling at Compton Lanes, gardening and she adored her pet dogs. Betty is survived by two ...