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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Virginia Lee Robbins, 94 of Marietta, OH departed this life on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Harmer Place, Marietta, OH. She was born on March 27, 1923 on Rock Run (Doddridge County) to the late Lawrence and Zella Knight Moffatt. On October 4, 1940 she married James L. Robbins Sr. who preceded her in death on March 1994. Surviving are two sons, James L. Robbins Jr. and wife Lucile, Ovilla, TX, Jackson "Jack" Robbins and wife Barb, Pittsburgh, PA, one daughter, Regina "Genie" Carpenter, Litt...

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 ...

Camella Lucille Tenney Warner, age 95, of Fairlawn Drive, Buckhannon, WV, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at her home with family by her side. She was born December 1, 1921 in Hesper, WV, a daughter of the late Loy and Blanch Crites Tenney. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Henry Hartzel Warner. She is survived by one daughter, Deanna Donn Earhart and husband Bobby Wayne; four grandchildren, Michael Wayne Earhart and wife Patricia, Anthony ...

OBITUARY: HAROLD E. BROWN Harold Everett Brown, 70, of Walkersville, died Monday morning, October 30, 2017, at his home, following an extended illness. He was born April 27, 1947, at Rosemont, a son of the late Charles Lester and Ola Marie (Snyder) Brown. Surviving are his wife, the former Edna Sue Stout, of Flemington; one daughter, Mary Frances Farris and husband, Raymond, Flemington; one son, Harold "Ray" Brown and wife, Heather, Philippi; two grandchildren, Tyler Mullins and Adalou Far...