James “Wilbert” Clevenger, 90, of Clarksburg, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Goosepen, WV on May 8, 1927, a son of the late Lacy Lawrence and Dora Ann Rogers Clevenger. Surviving are one son, Edward Clevenger of Lumberport; one daughter Iva Jenkins of Clarksburg; seven grandchildren, Denise Edwards, Lace Clevenger, Mandy Lamb, Kevin Clevenger, Kalena Clevenger, Renae Lanham, and James E. Clevenger; numerous great grandchildren; one sist...

Eris Faye Roberts Shrake, 94, a resident of Elkins and formerly of South Charleston, passed from this life Monday, August 28, 2017 at Colonial Place in Elkins and under the care of Mountain Hospice. She was born Wednesday, July 18, 1923 in Oak Hill, the daughter of Richard E. and Martine Carman Roberts. Her husband, John William “Bill” Shrake preceded her in death on December 29, 2002, after fifty three years of marriage. Left to cherish her memory is one son, Richard L. Hudkins and wi...

NINA BLIZZARD SMITH, age 102 years, a resident of Dailey, and most recently of Elkins, WV, departed this life early Sunday Morning August 27, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Wednesday, June 23, 1915 at Harman, WV, a daughter of the late Pinkney J. and Phoebe Jane Sites Blizzard. On June 23, 1938 at Elkins, WV, she was married to the late Omer Solomon Smith, who preceded her in death January 27, 1998. Surviving are one daughter, Sara L. Simmons and husband Wi...

Virginia Carol Garrett, 69, of Nutter Fort passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Clarksburg, WV on March 25, 1948 daughter of the late Frank Anthony Spenia I and Margaret Rose Talerico Spenia. She is survived by her husband, Robert Melvin “Gary” Garrett. They just celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary having been married on August 17, 1968. Also surviving are her three sons, Brian Garrett and wife Heather of Farra...

Johnnie Marks, 83, of Pennsboro, WV passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Marion County on July 26, 1934: son of the late Dana Marks and Della (Ables) Marks. On February 4, 1987, he married Delphia C. (Lester) Marks, who preceded him in death on July 30, 2010. Mr. Marks is survived by three daughters: Sarah Marks of Pennsboro, Tosca Brandon of Deep Run, NC and Rhonda Surface of Milton, four sons: Gene Tony Marks of West Union, Johnni...

Shirley J. Wegman, age 69 years, a resident of Valley Bend, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at her home. She was born May 23, 1948, a daughter of the late Wilbert W. Helmick and Lois Elizabeth Maxfield Helmick. On June 26, 1976 in Elkins, she married Junior Charles Wegman who survives. Also surviving is one son, Larry Wayne “Mack” McBride, Jr. and wife Lea Ann, Elkins; one daughter, Cathy Lee and husband David of Morgantown, WV; three brothers, Junior Helmick of Montrose, Gary Maxfield of...

William Nelson Walker, Jr., MD, 93 years old of Fairmont, WV, formerly of Bridgeport, WV died at home on Sunday, August 27, 2017. He was born November 28, 1923, in Nutter Fort, WV, the only child of the late William Nelson, Sr., and Elna (Bailes) Walker. He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Walker, with whom he has one son Stephen and wife, Eve Walker, of Bridgeport, WV. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Walker, with whom he has 6 children, Patricia Walker Wil...

Dolores Ann Terango, 79, of Nutter Fort, WV, passed away on August 27, 2017, at the residence of her son, following a brief illness. She was born in Clarksburg, WV, on June 30, 1938, a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Petrigac Alvarez. Dolores is survived by her husband of 58 years, Sam Terango, Jr., whom she married on August 25, 1959. She is also survived by her son, Sam Terango, III and companion Debbie Wheeler, her daughter, Brooke Wheeler and her granddaughte...

Arnold “Tom” McCord, Jr., 73, of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday evening, August 27, 2017, in Carteret Craven Hospital, Morehead City, NC. He was born in Morgantown on February 23, 1944, the only child of Helen Josephine (Henderson) McCord, who survives in Grafton, and the late Arnold Thomas McCord, Sr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Trinka J. (Hanna) McCord, whom he married June 12, 1965. Also surviving are his son, Jay McCord and his wife Kim, Bri...

Ward Randall Brannon, 52, of Churchville Rd. Weston experienced a massive attack and passed away at 1:48 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at his residence. He was born in West Lafayette, Indiana on May 8, 1965 a son of the late Thomas Dwight Brannon and Bonnie Juanita Heater Brannon Smith. He is survived by one brother, Thomas Heater; two nephews: Kenneth Eugene Heater and Kevin Ray Heater; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Ward enjoyed spending time at home reading, watching ...