Christine Beryl Ball, age 90, of Flemington, WV, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, October 20, 2017, on her journey home to be with the Lord. She was born at Mt. Clare on June 29, 1927, a daughter of the late Clarence Raymond Wilson and Mildred Maude (Duty) Parsee. Christine was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Joseph Junior Ball, on August 26, 2006. In addition to her parents and husband, Christine was preceded in death by four siblings: Mildred Opal Sny...

John B. (Bill) Shaffer, 85, of Weston passed away on October 19, 2017 in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital of Weston following a brief illness. He was born September 1, 1932: son of the late John Shaffer and Pearl (Simpson) Shaffer Clemens. Mr. Shaffer is survived by three children: Penny Eagle of Copley, John M. Shaffer and wife Shirley and Spring Franklin and husband Mike of Shadybrook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son: Ronnie Shaffer, one brother: Bernard...

Robert J. "Bobby" Scott, 72 of Elkins formerly of Black Lick Community (Doddridge County) departed this life on Thursday, October 19, 2017 in Nella's Nursing Home, Elkins. He was born on January 15, 1945 at Rosemont, (Taylor County) a son of the late Clyde A. Scott and Mary Lee Moore Davis. Surviving is a cousin, Jeff Harris, Elkins. He is preceded in death by his step father, Walter "Doc" Davis. Bobby had attended Greenbrier Traugh, Romney School for the Blind. He was a member of Black...

Milton Eugene Sturm, 83, of Belington, died Thursday, October 19, 2017, in the Hospice Wing of Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. He was born January 16, 1934 at Philippi, a son of the late Ira L. and Mary Elizabeth (Haller) Sturm. On December 28, 1954, he was married to the former Shirley Caroline Corley, who survives. Also surviving is a special nephew, Bernie Corley and wife DJ, of West Milford, his care giver for several years and several other nieces and nephews and great niece...

Orie Clifton "Sonny" Stutler, Jr., 69, of Mt. Clare, WV, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017, in Clarksburg. He was born in Clarksburg, on August 30, 1948, a son of the late Orie Clifton, Sr. and Loraine Messino Stutler. On June 9, 1969, he was married to Jacquelin Kay Livesay Stutler, who resides at their home in Mt. Clare. He is also survived by two sons, William Douglas Stutler of Mt. Clare, and Aric Jason Stutler of Salem; two grandchildren, Danielle Stutler and Jordan S...

Gloria Mae Vandevender, age 86 years, a resident of Rt. 2, Elkins, passed away at 11:15 A.M. Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the Davis Medical Center. She was born August 7, 1931 at Valley Head, a daughter of the late John Everett Vandevender and Eva Maude Orr Vandevender. She was never married. She is survived by one sister, Hazel L. Shaffer of Leesburg, GA, two nieces, Deloris J. Bennett of Manassas, VA and Phyllis J. Swecker and husband Ronald P. “Phil” Swecker of Leesburg, GA. One great-nie...

Charles Ray Martin, Sr, 70 of Grafton passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital with his loving family was by his side. He was born in Grafton, April 17, 1947, son of the late Elijah ?June? and Gladys Poling Martin. Charlie is survived by his wife Joyce Taylor Martin, they were united in marriage, May 8, 1972. Charlie worked for the City of Grafton for 25 years, He was a heavy equipment driver and he could drive anything that the city had from street sweeper on up. He...

Larry R. "Tug" Richards (72) of Shinnston, WV passed away at his home on Wednesday October 18, 2017. Larry was born May 3, 1945 in Owings, WV, the son the late Elmer and Kathlene Harper Richards. He worked as a Mechanic and Electrician for Martinka Mines. In addition to his parents Larry was preceded in death by one brother, David Richards and one sister Joyce Richards. Those left to cherish his memory are: his wife Janet Scott Richards, one son Steve and wife Shannon of Lost Creek, W...

Faye Cole, 81, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She was born in Boone County, WV, on February 7, 1936, to the late Ray and Ruby Woodrum Hayner. She was married for 25 years to the love of her life, Ed Cole, until his passing in August 1984. Faye is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Elena and Charlie Sandy, Paula and Bill McCormick, Jean Cole, Debbie Edwards, Baca Burdette and Steve Waits; two stepdaughters, Annie Belosic and Sh...

David Wayne Wiant, 49, of Clarksburg, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 due to an automobile accident. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on March 25, 1968, a son of Clinton Cleo Wiant who survives in Weston, and the late Ella Mae Watson Wiant. He is survived by his wife, Alisa Marie Kovar Wiant, whom he married on May 3, 1998; three sons, Cody Wayne Wiant, David Wayne Wiant, Jr. and Maddix Wayne Wiant, all at home; one granddaughter Riley-Stewart-Wiant two brothe...