Norma Jean Ashcraft Gallo, 72, of Good Hope Community passed away on February 3, 2017, surrounded by her family following a brief illness. She was born in Summit Park, on February 6, 1944 a daughter of the late George T. and Dorothy Johnson Ashcraft. Norma is survived by her companion of 45 years, Emil "Pete" Price, two sisters, Linda Elsbury of Madison, OH, and Gloria Diane Wiseman of North View; two brothers, Maurice Ashcraft of West Milford and James Ashcraft of Tomball, TX; as wel...

Margaret Ann Riggs, age 70, of the Alexander Road, French Creek, died Friday, February 3, 2017, at her home. She was born on February 4, 1946, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Edwin and Castella Stulfuss Conrad. On July 27, 2002, she was united in marriage to Mark F. Riggs, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters: Vanessa Riggs-Heavner and Lindsey Riggs, both of Buckhannon; two sons: Travis Riggs and wife Emily and Justin Riggs, both of Buckhannon; nine grandchildren: Al...

Ralph W. Crane, 62, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, following a sudden illness. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, on May 13, 1954, a son of Henry Jason Crane of Nutter Fort and the late Pauline Cunningham Crane. In addition to his father, Ralph is survived by one brother, Tom Crane and wife Amy of Lost Creek. He was a graduate of Roosevelt-Wilson High School Class of 1972. He attended West Virginia University and was a graduate o...

Janan Dayle Hamilton, age 61, of Buckhannon, WV died Friday, February 03, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born May 24, 1955 in Lexington, VA. She was preceded in death by her biological parents are Willie and Betty Parker Hamilton. Her adopted parents are Ludie Queen of Buckhannon and the late Robert Queen. Also surviving is one daughter, Janna Rice and boyfriend Josh Hinchman of Buckhannon; one son, Wayne Conner and wife Tiffany of Millboro, VA; step daughter, Carri...

Shirley R. Lycett, age 83, of Teter Crossing, Buckhannon, died Friday, February 3, 2017, at her home. She was born on December 16, 1933, in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late Edward and Genevieve Cole Roupe. On September 3, 1953, she was united in marriage to James E. "Jim" Lycett, who preceded her in death on April 21, 2007. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one son Jack Martin Lycett; two sisters: Linda and Virginia; and one brother Sonny. She is ...

Martha Mae Wimer, age 83 of Nella's Nursing Home in Crystal Springs, WV, formerly of Franklin, WV, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Nella's. She was born on October 9, 1933 in Circleville, WV, the daughter of the late Ora Eston and Birtie (Lambert) Wimer. Ms. Wimer was a member of the Franklin Presbyterian Church in Franklin. She had worked as a Custodian for more than 20 years for the Pendleton County Board of Education. Ms. Wimer is survived by: 2 sisters, Reva Linda Ritteno...

William "Bill" Freeland, 56, of Shinnston, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2017, at the United Hospital Center. Bill was born in Clarksburg, on February 5, 1960, a son of the late Delbert and Mary Shreves Freeland. He is survived by his wife, Lorenna Freeland and his stepdaughter Niketta Wilmoth both of Bridgeport; four sisters, Betty and Lee Bowman of Fairmont, Phyllis and Paul Mills of Weston, Sandra and Richard Rush of Clarksburg, Kimberly and Frank Beatty of Clarksburg, an...

Winona Faye "Nonie" Parrack Wilson, 75, a resident of Huttonsville, passed from this life February 3, 2017 at Select Specialty Care Hospital in Charleston, WV surrounded by her children and nieces. Nonie was born Monday, June 9, 1941, the daughter of the late Karl Kimble "Toe" Parrack and the late Lela Garlow Parrack. On February 2, 1961, she was married to Sgt. William Monroe Wilson (USMC) who preceded her in death on January 5, 1992. Left to cherish Nonie's memory are three children, ...

Lorena A. "Cricket" Gregory Woodson, 78, of Anmoore, passed away Friday afternoon, February 3, 2017. She was born in Gilmer County on May 3, 1938, and was raised by the late Ira and Ada Carder of Anmoore. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, William Thomas Woodson, on February 26, 2010. She is survived by two daughters, Rondallyn A. Lipscomb; and Lisa R. Robinson, both of Anmoore; three grandchildren, David W. Lipscomb, Anmoore; Ericka R. Register and her husband Chad ...

Dorothy J. "Dottie" Nestor Philippart, 81, of Clarksburg, passed away Friday morning, February 3, 2017, in Salem. She was born in Clarksburg on June 14, 1935, a daughter of the late Fay Bronson and Ila Lavada (Keiser) Nestor. On December 15, 1956, she married Richard Philippart, who preceded her in death on August 28, 2000. She is survived by a brother, Lloyd Nestor and his wife Karen; her nephews, William Nestor and his wife Jennifer, and Michael Nestor and her great nephew Reese Nestor; t...