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...

Millard Russell Dennison Sr., 100, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born in Harrison County on February 25, 1917, a son of the late William C. and Naomi (Herrod) Dennison. Mr. Dennison was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Perine Dennison on November 13, 2002. Millard is survived by four children: Julia H. Sorbo and husband Eugene of FL; Janet M. Esposito and husband Jim of Fairmont; Scarlett C. Dennison of Bu...

Karen Lynn Yoke, 49, of Clarksburg passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. She was born May 8, 1968 in Kankakee, IL; daughter of Clattie Jean Wilson Winfield and the late Leon Shirley Winfield. Karen is survived by her husband, Richard Dale Yoke of Clarksburg; son, Xyland Aleczander Yoke of Clarksburg; one brother, Daniel Lee Winfield of Washington, DC; one sister, Connie Paulette Harpest of Downs, IL. Karen served three years in the US Army, graduated from Fairmont State College with her Bach...

Richard Louis Smith, 62, of Gregory’s Run Road, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017, at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born in Clarksburg, on September 12, 1955, a son of the late Junior L. Smith and Phyliss Jean Cunningham Smith Johnson of Clarksburg. Richard is survived by his wife, Patricia Anne Jarvis Smith, whom he married on March 25, 1978. He is also survived by one son, Nathan Scott Smith and wife Nicole of Clarksburg; one daughter, Traci Anne Smi...

Judith Frances Holt, 78, of Bridgeport, WV, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 at the Bridgeport Healthcare Center after a courageous battle with RA and breast cancer. She was born on March 15, 1939 the second child born to William F. and Catherine F. (Poleska) Holden. Judith graduated from Victory High School in 1957 and had a career at the Monongahela Power Company for over 35 years. In 1961 Judith married Jack R. Holt and they resided in Bridgeport, WV for over 50 years. Judith...

Joseph Allen Riley, 63, of Martin Dr. Sutton passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 in the Salem Center Nursing Home in Salem, WV. He was born on September 4, 1954 a son of the late Clarence Levi Riley and Delsie Deleta Gregory Riley. His fun, friendly nature will be carried on by his two children: Deleta Jo Riddle and husband, Bobby, of Sutton, and Karla Jane Riley of Weston; five grandchildren: Amanda Taylor, Virginia Jo and Eddie Kendall Jr., Georgie Rose, and Clara Nancy; several n...