Dorothy Florence Poling, 93 of Grafton, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at United Hospital Center with her family her side. She was born in Barbour County, March 15, 1923, a daughter of the late Harry O. and Cora Jane Shahan Hovatter and her step-mother, Flossie Hovatter. She will join her husband Delton Poling, who preceded her in death on September 21, 1993. Dorothy was a member of the Blueville Church of Christ. She enjoyed quilting for her family and friends and loved working in ...

Pastor George C. Cross, Sr., 72, of Stonewood, passed away surrounded with family and loved ones on Monday, January 16, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg on June 3, 1944, a son of the late Arden and Lula Stull Cross. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Claypool Cross, whom he married August 5, 1966; six children, George Cross, Jr. and his late companion Dallas Chess of Dola, Kenneth E. Cross and his companion Becky of Stonewood, Kevin D. Cross and his wife Robyn of Stonew...

Jack L. Walker, 87, of Clarksburg, WV, departed this life on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 10:15 pm at River Oaks with his son by his side. He was born on April 1, 1929 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Willis D. and Beatrice (McFadden) Walker. Jack is survived by his son Scott D. Walker and wife Bonnie of Fairmont, his granddaughter Mackenzee Walker of Fairmont who was his pride and joy, one brother Charles Brockman of Willoughyby, OH, several nieces and nephews, and his former wife Helen F...

Jimmy Dale Edgell, 48, of Ellenboro, WV, passed away at his residence on Monday, January 16, 2017. Jimmy was born July 18, 1968 in Grantsville, WV, a son of the late Robert McClain Edgell and Nellie Frances (Jones) Edgell of Harrisville, WV. Jimmy greatly enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler, talking to his friends on his CB radio, and adopting stray cats. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sisters, Carolyn Roche (Roger) of Harrisville, WV; Judy Fox of Smithville, WV; Virginia Simmo...

Jimmy Ralph Perry, age 63, of French Creek, WV, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his home. He was born May 23, 1953 in Elgin, IL, a son of the late Richard and Margie Norris Perry. On October 30, 2001 he married Louwana Poling who survives. Also surviving are four sons, Allan Lee Pennington and wife Karleen of NC, Jason Dale Pennington and wife Chastity of Buckhannon, WV, Raymond Lynn Pennington and wife Ashley Carleen of Selbyville, WV and Tyler Wayne Pennington and wife Kimberly of Burnsvil...

Joe Edward Taylor, age 73, of Buckhannon, WV died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his home. He was born August 11, 1943 in Grafton, WV, a son of the late Edward A. and Vieva Bennette Taylor. He is survived by his MPOA, Roger Anderson and wife Melissa of Buckhannon; one sister, Janie Bolyard and husband Mike of Grafton; friends, Lewis Anderson and wife Pat, Ed Farnsworth, Shawn Farnsworth, Chelsea Anderson, Rob Statton, Rick Wyatt and wife Brenda and Clint Wyatt all of Buckhannon and Tim Elmore an...

Vivan Keith Alt, age 76, of 480 Hoopengomer Road, Petersburg, WV passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Grant Memorial Hospital.. He was born October 1, 1940 in Grant County, WV and was a son of the late Glenn Evers Alt and Dora Alice (Judy) Alt Moyers. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Glenn E. Alt, Jr. and Curley Joe Moyers; father-in-law, Elton L. Perrin and brother-in-law, Darwin Perrin. Mr. Alt was an automobile mechanic for Roby Ford Compan...

Betty Ruth Thomas, 88 of Jacob's Run Rd. departed this life on Sunday, January 15, 2017 in the United Hospital Center, Bridgeport. She was born at Wilbur on June 9, 1928 a daughter of the late Bertie and Zelma Weekley Williams. On November 10, 1946 she married Patrick B. Thomas who preceded her in death on February 11, 1996, Surviving are one daughter, Patricia Stout, Salem, one son, Robert Thomas and wife Catherine, Clarksburg, grandchildren, Thomas Stout and wife Katie, Morgantown, Ryan ...

Dorene Belle Channell "Dodie" Ankrom, age 79 years, a native of Elkins, WV and a resident of Colonial Heights, VA for the past twenty-nine years, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 15, 2017 at the Southside Regional Medical Center at Petersburg, VA. She was born Wednesday, July 21, 1937 at Valley Head, WV a daughter of the late Major J. Channell and Myrtle Gale Lambert Channell. She was married to Kurt Ankrom, who survives at Colonial Heights, VA. They had celebrated fifty-three ...

Mr. Kelly S. Carr, age 79 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away at 2:45 A.M. Sunday, January 15, 2017 in the Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center. He was born March 1, 1937 at Whitmer a son of the late Dewey and Marvie Mallow Carr. On September 2, 1958 at Oakland, MD, he was married to Phyllis Tingler Carr who survives in Elkins. Also surviving is one brother, Hubert Carr of Everett, Washington, a special brother-in-law, Gary Tingler and wife Tammy, several nieces and nephews and three ?s...