Edward S. Hutchison, Jr., beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Wilmington, NC, on November 10, 2017. Ed, fondly known to all as Pap, was born on September 26th, 1923, in Houtzdale, PA, to Edward S. and Zillah Hutchison. He grew up with several siblings who’ve all preceded him in death. He married the love of his life, the former Helen R. Purkey, on October 16, 1948, and together they raised five children in their hometown o...

Mrs. Sandra Sue Ryan Meier, age 72, a former resident of Belington, departed this life early Friday morning, November 10, 2017 in the United Health Care Facility at Clarksburg, she had been declining in health but death was unexpected. She was born July 11, 1945 at Belington, WV, a daughter of the late William E. and Elma Katherine Price Ryan. She is survived by one daughter; Michele Wagoner and husband Scott of Buckhannon, two sons; Robert Meier and wife Nancy of Belington, and Keith ...

Raymond Keith "Skippy" Radcliff, age 73 of Bridgeport, WV passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at his residence. He was born December 9, 1943 in Clarksburg, WV. Raymond is survived by his loving companion, partner and friend, Karen Ray of Bridgeport, WV. In addition to his parents, Raymond was preceded in death by his grandparents, several nieces, nephews, uncles and cousins. Raymond was a volunteer for Bi-County for many years. Family will receive friends at Davis Funeral Ho...

Ralph L. “Jack” Moore, 93, of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017 following a brief illness. He was born in Clarksburg on September 11, 1924, a son of the late Grant G. and Connie P. Simons Moore. Twice married, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice L. Jacob Moore whom he married on November 16, 1947, and who preceded him in death on August 1, 1995; and also his second wife, Collette Moore. Surviving are one son, Alan Moore and his wife Terry of Leice...

Hazel Gladys Thomas, 82, of the Jackson’s Mill Community of Weston passed away at 10:50 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2017 in the Salem Center Nursing Home where she received loving, compassionate care. She was born in Lincoln County on April 4, 1935 a daughter of the late Melvin Jay Stowers and Ora Etter Adkins Stowers. On December 19, 1953 she married Curtis William Thomas and they celebrated 36 years of marriage before his passing on April 17, 1990. Her strong, humorous nature and...

Benny Edwin Welch, 66, of Sims Run Rd. in Camden passed away at 5:48 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in McKinney, TX on October 19, 1951 a son of the late James Arthur Welch and Odessa Ladell Bradley Welch. On January 18, 1974 he married Mary Darlean Sprouse who will miss him dearly after 43 years of marriage. His loving, hardworking nature will be carried on by his two children: Paula Welch of Weston, and Chad Welch of C...

BARBARA JAN RICE GILES, age 62 years, a resident of Elkins, WV departed this life Thursday morning, November 9, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family and under the care of West Virginia Caring. She had been in declining health. She was born Wednesday, September 28, 1955 at Elkins, WV, a daughter of the late James Nutter Rice and Barbara Ann Tabscott "Bobby" Rice. On June 4, 1977 at Elkins, WV, she was married to Daniel David Giles, who survives. They had celebrated forty years of...

Frederick Allen “Fred” Starkey, age 58 of Hackers Creek Road, Philippi, WV passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born July 14, 1959 in Clarksburg, WV a son of the late Fred Odale Starkey and Pearl Marie (Mouser) Starkey. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Shirley Ann (McMasters) Wolfe Starkey; five step children, Nora Jane Robinson and husband Bob of Grafton, John Wesley Wolfe, Jr. and wife Kelley of Mather, PA, Lisa ...

Julia “Liz” Harvey, age 94 years, a former resident of Weirton, WV and has lived in Elkins with her daughter, Linda Freeman and husband Chuck since 2005; passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 8, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown, WV. Julia Elizabeth Harvey was born January 28, 1923 in Weirton, a daughter of the late John and Julia Sweda. On May 4, 1944, she married George E. “Bud” Harvey and were married 64 years. She was a long time member of the Weirton United Methodist Church a...

Howard Dale Simmons, 74, of French Creek, WV, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017, in the St. Joseph’s Hospital suddenly from surgical complications. Born March 4, 1943 at Adrian, WV, he was the son of the late Otto James and Mary Marie Demastes Simmons. Howard was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the U.S. Army with the 1st infantry division, retired press operator for Moore’s Business forms with over 27 years of service, member of the Carter DAV, Christian by faith, loving husband, fat...