Cathy Ann Moore Rowan, 60, of Clarksburg, WV passed away on November 5, 2017, at the United Hospital Center. She was born in Wilsonburg, WV, on August 4, 1957, a daughter of the late William Alfred and Delorise Smith Moore. She is survived by her husband Okey G. Rowan; two daughters, Misty McCartney of Fairmont, Melissa McCartney of Clarksburg; one step daughter, Kelly Ann Warner of Clarksburg; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Buck Moore a...

Obituary: CRIS ALLEN MILLER Cris Allen Miller, 51, a resident of Mansfield Place, Philippi, died Sunday morning, November 5, 2017, in Mansfield Place, following an extended illness. He was born November 18, 1965, at Elkins, Randolph County, a son of the late Larry Duane and Karen Sue (Reed) Miller. Survivors include two brothers, Chadley Duane Miller and Craig Evan Miller, both of Moatsville; three nieces, Tamiya Miller, Mauren Miller and “Allie” Miller and his longtime girlfriend, Robin E...

Shirley Jean Shaffer, age 80 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Sunday evening, November 5, 2017 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown. She was born November 16, 1936 at Elkins, a daughter of the late Eva Roy Pennington. On January 12, 1957, she was married to Kenneth R. Shaffer, who preceded her in death February 28, 1998. Surviving are four sons, Kenneth R. Shaffer, Jr. and wife Debbie, Michael A. Shaffer, Thomas L. Shaffer and wife Joyce and David E. Shaffer, all of Elkins. She...

OBITUARY: DUANE GLENN MURPHY Duane Glenn Murphy, 54, of Clarksburg, died Sunday, November 5, 2017, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born March 30, 1963, at Philippi, a son of the late Emmett Ray and Clara Maxine (Bennett) Murphy. Survivors include two sons, Michael Murphy and Christopher Murphy, both of Clarksburg; one daughter, Tina Murphy, Philippi; two brothers, Harold Ray Murphy and Robin Kerry Murphy, both of Buckhannon; two sisters, Carolyn Berris, Troy, IL, Ronetta...

Mildred Kathleen "Katie" Goodwin Pingley, age 102 years, a resident of Elkins, WV departed this life early Sunday morning, November 5, 2017 at the Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center under the care of WV Caring. She was born Saturday, December 5, 1914 at Elkins, WV a daughter of the late Howard C. and Gypsy Maude Grove Goodwin. On August 21, 1936 at Elkins, WV she was married to Clinton Raymond "Bud" Pingley, who preceded her in death May 16, 1996. Surviving are two sons, David Howard Pingl...

Ronald Carlton Mills, 72, of Mt. Clare, WV, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at the United Hospital Center, following an extended illness. He was born in Mt. Clare, on October 27, 1945, a son of the late Charles Michael and Dora Maxine Metzgar Mills. Mr. Mills is survived by his loving wife, Loretta Ross Mills, whom he married on April 10, 1976. Also surviving are two stepsons, Timothy Wayne Childers and wife Debbie of Mt. Clare, and Thomas Brent Childers and wife Barbar...

Junior Post, age 88, of Buckhannon, WV, died Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Edgewood Manor in Lucasville, OH. He was born July 20, 1929 in Buckhannon, a son of the late Dwaine and Brenice Rhineheart Post. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Hugh Post and two sisters, Velma Violetta Post and Kathleen Alkire. He is survived by one brother, James Earl Post and wife Karen of Buckhannon; two nieces, Linda Boyles and husband Jimmie of Buckhannon and Peggy Lynn and hus...

Betty J. Atha, 89, of Bridgeport, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 in Fairmont. She was born June 12, 1928 in Boothsville, a daughter of the late Virgil Calvin Stackhouse and Dorothy Luella Freeman Stackhouse. She is survived by three children Ricky Wayne Summer of Bridgeport, Randy Carl Summer of Bridgeport, and Larry Richard Summer of Ocala, FL.; a brother Edward Gary Stackhouse of Bridgeport and a sister, Sandra Taylor of Bridgeport; and several nieces and nephews. She was prece...

Madeline H. Smith Eckes, 91, of Buckhannon passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Holbrook Nursing Home of Buckhannon. She was born in Copen, WV on March 19, 1926: the daughter of the late Wirt and Violet McCray Smith. On October 8, 1946, she married Arthur Eckes, who passed away on March 1, 1993. Mrs. Eckes is survived by 4 children: Judi Wyatt of Florida, Tom Eckes of Virginia, Jim Eckes and wife Donna of Buckhannon and Herb Eckes and wife Glenda of Clarksburg, 7 grandchildren: Diane...

Marlena Powers, 26, of Erie Community passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 unexpectedly at her home. Marlena was born August 28, 1991 in Clarksburg. She was employed at United Hospital Center as a Certified Central Service Technician. She was a member of the graduating class of 2009 at Lincoln High School. Marlena gave everyone the benefit of the doubt and was trusting to a fault, even at times to her own detriment. She was a gentle soul who loved making friends. Her kindness and posit...