The residents of Jane Lew are mourning the loss of a pillar of their community, Wilbur “Webb” Eugene Ballard, 90, who passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2017 in Crestview Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation in Jane Lew following a long productive life as a gentleman, businessman, and civic leader. He was born in Jane Lew on June 21, 1927 a son of the late William Clarence Ballard and Grace Irene Taylor Ballard. On March 19, 1946 he married Patricia Adams and they celebrated 69 yea...

Ann Davisson, 77, of Broadway St., Lost Creek passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Friday, November 3, 2017 in the Corkrean Elder Care Assisted Living Home in Lost Creek. She was born in Weston on October 4, 1940 a daughter of the late Claude Richmond Davisson and Kathryn Hinkle Davisson. Her funny, hard working nature will be remembered by her two nephews: Robert Flint and wife, Ronelle, of Ripley, and Jeff Flint and wife, Terry, of Weston; and several cousins, including: Kim Wriston and husban...

Charleen Geneva Richards, 88, of Heath, OH passed away on Friday evening, November 3, 2017 in Bridgeport. She was born on September 14, 1929 in Clarksburg a daughter of the late Charles Edward Richards, Sr. and Geneva Marshall Richards. She is survived by three brothers, Okey M. Richards, Sr. of Heath, OH, Jim Richards and his wife Patricia of Fairmont and Jackie Richards of Weirton, WV; along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her ...

Karen Crayton Strother, 77, of Bridgeport, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born in Hughes, WV on July 2, 1940, the daughter of the late Paul W. Crayton and Inez Carson Crayton. Karen was the loving wife of Davy L. Strother for 54 years, whom she married on March 8, 1963. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by two daughters, Tracy Strother Gould and her husband Keith of Bridgeport, and Lisa Strother Shreve and her husband William o...

Austin Wayne Vanpelt, age 18 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Friday evening, November 3, 2017 at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Austin Wayne Vanpelt. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.

Ernest (Ernie) Lee Matthews 64, passed away at the Hubbard Hospice House, Friday, November 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tara Matthews; sister, Lillian Haynes, and brothers, Frank Matthews and Bob McKinney. He is survived by his daughter, Tabitha (Jimmy) Hinzman; grandson, Hunter Hinzman; brother, Ronnie Matthews; sister, Connie Hicks; sister-in-law, Sharon Matthews, and nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held at 6:00p.m., Saturday, November 11, 2017 at t...

Gladys Ruth Ross, age 97 of Lumberport, WV passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Crestview Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was born January 19, 1920 in Weston, WV; the daughter of the late Brooks Powers and Lula (Snyder) Powers. Gladys is survived by her four sons, Allen Ross & his fiancé, Beverly Hamilton of Bridgeport, WV, Fred Ross & his wife, Judy of Salem, WV, Randall Ross & his companion, Lori Smith of West Milford and Jody Ross & his wife, Dawn of Kincheloe, WV; ten grandch...

Monna Evette (Massey) Simmons, 65, of Hacker Valley passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston. She was born July 23, 1952 in Richwood, and was the daughter of the late Emmanuel and Dessie Carpenter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Arnie Carpenter, Arnel Carpenter, and Jimmy Massey; and sister, Francis Paul. Monna attended Long Run Community church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, canning, and spendin...

Louis E. "Jiggs" Marra, 94, formerly of Berry Run, Flemington, WV, passed away peacefully at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg, WV where he had resided and had been lovingly cared for by the staff since September 12, 2017. The eldest son among ten children, Mr. Marra was born on March 27, 1923 in Berryburg (Barbour County), WV, to the late Frank and Mary (Morasco) Marra. "Jiggs" married the love of his life and danci...

Dale E. Knotts, pf 187 Silver Fox Drive, Philippi,WV, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Dale passed away after an extended illness and a long fought battle with cancer. Dale was born in Kingwood, Preston County, the son of the late Walter and Betty Jane (Chapman) Knotts. He had been employed at Kimberly Concrete, Stemple's Ready Mix and Sunrise Construction Company. In keeping with his wishes his remains were cremated. Online condolences may be posted at www.schoonove...