Charlene Blackburn, 72, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 surrounded by family, after a long illness. She was born in Clarksburg, on September 6, 1944 to the late Josephine Chiero. Surviving is her only son, John Blackburn and Maggie Cain, who took care of her the last year. Charlene is also survived by her two grandsons: Josh Blackburn and Zach Cain; two great-grandchildren: Jaxon Blackburn and Claire Mullen all of Clarksburg; one brother John (Marilyn) Chiero o...

Betty L. Casto, age 89 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Lavender Fields Assisted Living Facility at Beverly. She was born December 17, 1927 in Elkins, a daughter of the late Haymond N. Nutter and Lalinka Triplett Nutter. On August 22, 1946, she married Gail Kelley who preceded her in death on July 5, 1963. On Dec. 19, 1969, she married Paul W. Casto, formerly of Philippi, who preceded her in death July 8, 2003. Also preceding her in death was an infant bro...

Preston J. Kitzmiller, 92, lifetime resident of Allied, WV, went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 07, 2017 at the Bridgeport Health Care Center following an extended illness. He was born in Oakland, MD on July 25, 1924 the son of the late Howard Piggot and Bertha Kitzmiller. He is survived by two children; David Kitzmiller and his wife Janie, of Bridgeport, and Richard Kitzmiller and his wife Janie of Clarksburg; two grandchildren, Jennifer Lee Fleece and her husband Nick of Hurric...

James D. Snodgrass, 81 of Williamstown passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 16, 1935 in Chesapeake, WV, son of the late Clem Snodgrass, Jr. and Dorothy L. Scott Snodgrass. He was a graduate of Charleston High School and worked as a manufacturing supervisor at various metal plants. James was an avid gardener and enjoyed hunting, fishing, nature, and photography. Most of all he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by hi...

Ralph H. Miles, age 92, of Buckhannon, WV died Friday, January 6, 2017 at his daughter?s home. He was born July 5, 1924 in Weston, WV, a son of the late Albert Ross and Nancy Christina Hall Miles. On April 25, 1947 he married Melba Josephene McKisic who preceded him in death on April 9, 2005. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one sister, Willae Harrison and one brother, William W. Miles. Surviving are two daughters, Renee Todd and husband Jim of Reynoldsville, W...

Lenora Jane Frum Carper, 66, of Clarksburg, WV, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Friday, January 6, 2017. She was born on July 15, 1950 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Rev. Oscar and Ruby Frum. Lenora was the widow of the late Clyde A. Carper. She is survived by her companion of 31 years, Rick Ellison; three children: Kyula ?Ky? Gould and husband John, Martha Meahl and companion Patrick Kaczmarczyk, and William ?Bill? Frum all of Clarksburg; four grandchildren: Jus...

Ellen Elaine Green, 92, of Parkersburg passed away January 6, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born April 13, 1924 in Kingwood, WV to the late John and Nora Friend Sisler. She was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, did babysitting in her home for years and was a homemaker. Surviving is her son, Roy Green, Jr. of Princeton, WV, two daughters, Becky Bryan of Parkersburg and Shirley Bailey of Williamstown, WV, 9 grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildre...

Coleen Ruth Wagoner age 84 a resident of Perry, GA and former resident of Walnut St. Philippi passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 in the Medical Center of Peach County. She was born October 19, 1932 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Alston and Virgie (Arbogast) Day. She was united in marriage July 19, 1952 to Charles Wagoner who preceded her in death July 6, 2004. Surviving is, one daughter, Karen Hardman of Philippi one son, Robert Wagoner of Perry, GA one s...

Amy Jenora Barrow Nickolich, 84, of Prospect Ave. Fairmont passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 5, 2017. She was born in Fairmont on January 17, 1932 a daughter of the late Rory Barrow and Stella Maries Tatum Barrow. Amy is preceded in death by her husband, Franz Lewis Nickolich, who passed away on November 24, 2013. She is survived by three children: Brenda, Brad, and Todd Nickolich. Amy's request for cremation has been honored and her family will have a privat...

Bernice L. Hurst Robinson, 94, of Wolf Summit, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at the home of her son, David. She was born in Wolf Summit on February 1, 1922, a daughter of the late William M. Hurst and Gladys L. Pitts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Francis ?Duck? Robinson who passed away on May 11, 2008. Also surviving are 2 sons, William F. Robinson and his wife Teresa, Salem; David M. Robinson and his wife Linda, West Milford; 3 daughters, Patricia Dowling a...