Mary Frances Hedrick Shifflett, age 84 years, a resident of Elkins, departed this life Thursday, November 23, 2017 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown under the care of West Virginia Caring. She had been in declining health, although her death was unexpected. Frances was born in Bemis, WV on October 1, 1933, a daughter of the late Clarence and Susie Alice Thompson Hedrick. On February 22, 1952 in Baltimore, MD., she was married to Calvin Hansbrough Shifflett who survives in Elkins. Al...

Asher Michael Peck, age 7 weeks and 1 day, grew his angel wings and flew on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Our beautiful boy was born on October 4th, 2017 to Jennifer Kelly and Michael Peck of Nutter Fort who loved him deeply and will miss him forever. In his precious short life, he touched the hearts of many. Asher is also survived by his sisters, Arianna Viglianco, Bridgeport WV and Kaitlin Peck, Bay City MI; his maternal grandparents Dede Rader Kelly, Bridgeport, and Russell Gregg Ke...

Sandra Lee Epply Tolin, 70, a resident of Elkins, passed away peacefully Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 23, 2017 surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of her home. Sandra, “Sandee” to friends, “Nana” to most of her family, was an extraordinary person. She was a dynamic member of the Elkins community, as a business woman, nurse, and fiber artist. She was born Sunday, March 9, 1947 in Patterson, NJ, a daughter of Norman and Eileen Epply. She graduated from New Richmond High Scho...

Wayne Edward Mathes, 57, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Thursday, November 23, 2017. He had been in his usual health and death was attributed to heart disease and unexpected . The family’s request for cremation was honored. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the Randolph Funeral Home Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:30pm. Rev. Mr. Raymond Godwin will officiate.

Irene Virginia Marsh, 64, of South River Ave. Weston passed away at 3:05 a.m. on Thursday, November 23, 2017 in the Crestview Manor Nursing Home in Jane Lew. She was born in Lewis County on August 25, 1953 a daughter of the late John Lewis Marsh and Aretta L. Cool Marsh. She is survived by three siblings: Sandra Butcher of Copley, Mandie Jan Lambert of Buckhannon, and Pauline Helen Curtis of Bendale; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents she was precede...

Jo Anne Bright, 67, of Virginia St. Jane Lew went home to be with the Lord at 9:06 p.m. on Thursday, November 23, 2017 in the comfort of her home, with family by her side. She was born in Fairmont on October 23, 1950 and is survived by her parents, Dortha Lorene McCartney Fisher and Rodney Fisher, of Weston; three children: Connie Queen and husband, Kevin, of Jane Lew, David A. Bright of Clarksburg, and Beverly A. Bright of Jane Lew; two grandchildren: Courtney Simmons and husband, William...

Ruth Jean Cowgill Heater, 89, of Clarksburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the Meadowview Manor in Bridgeport where she has been a resident for the past three years. She was born December 28, 1927, in Clarksburg, the fourth of seven children of the late Byron Bertron and Ruth Marie White Cowgill. On August 17, 1948, she married Harvey L. Heater, Sr., who preceded her in death on June 17, 1988. They were blessed with three children: Harvey L. Heater, Jr., Melanie H. Sq...

Franklin Daniel “Danny” Hamrick, Jr., 59, of Bridgeport, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg on July 4, 1958, a son of Franklin D. Hamrick, Sr., and Nellie Seamon Hamrick of Shinnston. He is survived by his wife, Julie Ann Moneypenny Hamrick, whom he married March 8, 1980; one son, Dustin Daniel “Dusty” Hamrick and his wife Theresa of Clarksburg; one daughter, Aleta Brosius and her husband Tom of Clarksburg; two grandchildre...

Patty L. Jack, age 89, of Buckhannon, WV died Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at her home. She was born November 26, 1927 in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Ralph A. and Katherine I. Wamsley Tenney. On December 8, 1956 she married Nathaniel Jack who preceded her in death on June 11, 1995. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one son, Ralph W. Jack. Surviving are three daughters, Karen Beatty and husband Sam of FL, Nan Gaudet of Colonial Heights, VA and Betsey Gr...

Roberta Lee Bartlett, 97, of Bridgeport, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at United Hospital Center, after suffering a stroke. She was the wife of the late Allison Lee Bartlett, who passed away in 1985 after 36 years of marriage. She was born June 29, 1920, at home in Oxford, WV, to the late Harve Blaine Lowther and Jessie Prunty Lowther. She was the youngest of five children and was preceded in death by her brother, Godfrey Blaine (Bob) Lowther, and her sisters, Golda Mae Vance, Virgini...