Mrs. Patricia Ann Stewart Swecker, age 76, a resident of Kingwood, departed this life Wednesday November 1, 2017 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital under the care of Hospice, following a short illness. She was born February 18, 1941 at Elkins, WV, a daughter of the late Emery Oat and Beulah Shreves Stewart. On May 16, 1964 she was united in marriage to Gary Steve Swecker, who preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter; Sherry Oliver and fiancé Joey Johnson of Morgantown, three gr...

Mrs. Betty Jo Duncan Orr of Bridgeport, WV went home to be with the Lord and her late husband, Robert, on November 1, 2017, in the presence of family at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Born in Clarksburg on May 28, 1933, she was the daughter of the late W. Hayward Duncan and Ruth Ellen Swiger Duncan. She and Bob were married on June 19, 1954. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, a brother Richard Duncan and his wife Mary Edith of Maryland, brother William K. Duncan ...

Robert “Glen” Schoonover, age 89, passed from this world into a wonderful place called Heaven on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. He was born on November 30, 1927 at Elkins, WV, the youngest of 11 children, to the late William and Minnie (Triplett) Schoonover. To greet him at the golden gates with his Lord Jesus, was one son, Robert (Bobby John) Schoonover, one great grandson, Trevor Neubauer, 5 brothers, Clifford, Floyd, Della, Albert and Asher Schoonover, 5 sisters, Evie Wolfe, Ella Doerr, Vi...

Bettie Lee (Clark) Varner, age 87 of Mt. Clare, WV passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born September, 29, 1930 in Clarksburg, WV; the daughter of the late Lester Clark and Ruby (House) Clark. Bettie is survived by her daughter, Sharon Tate of Mt. Clare, WV; a granddaughter, Loretta Tate of Mt. Clare, WV; two brothers, Leo Clark of Ohio and Cleo Clark of Pennsylvania; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Bett...

Robert H. Kittle, age 74, passed into the loving arms of our Lord on November 1, 2017, in his home surrounded by family. Robert was born January 30, 1943, to Gertrude Rowan and Junior Kittle. He is survived by his wife of over 51 years, Deborah Colerider Kittle; their daughter, Cindy McQuiston and her husband John, her two children, Kaitlyn and Andrew McComas, all of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania; and their son, Rob Kittle and his wife, Tonya, and their two daughters Taylor and McKenzie all of...

Cathy Jean Wilfong Jack, 64, a resident of Beverly, passed from this life Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Davis Medical Center in Elkins. She had been in her usual health and death was unexpected. Cathy was born Monday, March 9, 1953 in Marlinton, a daughter of the late John Randall Wilfong and Virgie Mae Arbogast Wilfong who survives in Slaty Fork. Also left to cherish her memory are two children, Bradley Jack and wife Brianna of Elkins and Christina Jack-Johnson and husband Doyle of Be...

Sgt. Arthur R. Payne of Clarksburg, WV went home to be with his Lord on October 31st , 2017 at the Louis A Johnson VA medical facilty in Clarksburg WV. “Art,” as most knew him as, was born on November 9th, 1944 in Sharon WV and was dedicated to his Lord Jesus Christ, his wife, his country his family, his friends and will be missed by all. Mr. Payne is survived by his wife Mary Payne of Clarksburg, three sons, Arthur R. Payne, Jr of Painesville OH, Jimmy Rife of PA and Darrell Rife of San...

Mary T. Welch, age 83 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at her home. She was born May 3, 1934 at Coalton, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Bessie Simmons Shannon. On April 29, 1954 she married Charles F. Welch, Sr., who survives in Elkins. Also surviving is one son, Charles “Chuck” Welch, Jr. of Belington; three daughters , Teri Petry and husband Terry of Painesville, OH, Vickie Patrick of Ellerslie, GA. and Tina Corcoran and husband Matt of Elkins. One sis...

Clayton F. Seal, 86, of Seal Run Road, Salem, passed away Tuesday evening, October 31, 2017, in the WV Veterans Nursing Facility. He was born on Grass Run, Salem, on July 19, 1931, a son of the late William Clayton and Leo Gertrude (Gerwig) Seal. On December 20, 1952, he married Betty Jo (Smith) Seal, who preceded him in death on April 10, 2002. He is survived by a brother, Orvel Bradford Seal and his wife Sally, Butler, PA; a brother-in-law, Aubrey Rogers, Marshville; a sister-in-law...

Jess W. Powell, Jr., 72, of Brushy Fork Road, Bridgeport, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. He was welcomed to Heaven by his heavenly father and earthly son and namesake, Jess W. Powell, III, who was tragically killed in an auto accident on Friday, January 13th, 2006. He was born November 28, 1944, on Old Bridgeport Hill, the son of the late Jess W. Powell, Sr., and Mabel Freeman Powell. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Martha Jane “Patsy” Powell, beloved ...