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...

John Joseph "Joey" Ball, age 16 of Lost Creek passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. He was born March 4, 2000, the son of John Stacy Ball and Renae Kallel Davidson of Romines Mill. In addition to his parents, Joey is survived by one brother and three sisters, Harley Ball of West Union, Lorinda Gould of West Milford, Lacey Ball of Elkins, and Winter Ball of Clarksburg. Also surviving are paternal grandmother, Rebecca Knight of Elkins; paternal grandfather, Fred Ball of North Carolina; ...

Tennessee Parsley Duncan, 90, of Oceana, WV passed away on Friday February 3, 2017 following a long illness at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center , New Richmond, WV. She was born on September 18, 1926 in Pilgrim, KY a daughter to the late George and Fannie Moore Parsley. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Amos Duncan; four sisters Dixie Tilley Brown, Irene Duncan, Betty Jo Daughtery and Avonelle Snively; a brother Leonard Parsley; an...

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...

Brenda June Ferguson, 53 of Orient IL passed on February 2, 2017 at her residence. She was born on February 15, 1963 in Clarksburg, the daughter of Larry Williams of Ohio, and Carol Stout of Shinnston. Brenda is also survived by her husband David Leland Ferguson of 13 years; two daughters; Lisa Ridenour of Alabama, Patience Cox of Orient IL; one son Robert "Bobby" Sendling of Shinnston; one granddaughter Cadence Lemley; one grandson Matthew Lemley; four brothers Danny Williams; Donnie "...

Eldon James "Wimp" Haught, age 80, of Prunty Rd., Smithville, WV, and also Citra, FL, died on Thursday, February 02, 2017 after a three and a half year battle with pancreatic cancer. Eldon was born in Beatrice, WV on August 24, 1936, the son of the late Glenn L. and Bernice Robison Haught. He was a 1954 graduate of Harrisville High School and received an honorary degree from Alderson Broadus University. He was a charter member of the Smithville Volunteer Fire Dept. since joining in 1964. In...

Barbara Virginia Stutler, 84, of Mt. Clare passed away Thursday, February 02, 2017 at Clarksburg Nursing and Rehab. She was born December 5, 1932 to the late Tony and Cinda Romano Messineo. Barbara was a homemaker. She loved taking care of her home and family and enjoyed bowling and bingo. Barbara is survived by two daughters, Lisa Flowers and husband Raymond of Mt. Clare, Shelia Faircloth of Wilmington, NC; two sons, Dennis Stutler, III and wife Karen of Clarksburg, and Gary Stutler of...

Dominick Michael "Donnie" Oliverio, 71, of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg on December 18, 1945, a son of the late James J. "Jimmie" and Louise Oliverio, and step-son of Jo Ann Stumpo Olivero who survives in Clarksburg. Also surviving are two daughters, Jamie Oliverio and her fiancé Wayne Cottrill of Clarksburg, and Johnna Oliverio and her companion Jason Huber of Charlotte, NC; two grandchildren, Cassidy and Kayla Means; o...

Georgieann T. Mallow, 89, of Grafton Rd., Morgantown passed away Thursday, February 2 at home of daughter, Susan surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 15, 1928 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late John William Shipp and Beulah E. Fowler Shipp. Georgieann was a homemaker who lovingly attended to the needs of her family, and had attended Riverside Apostolic Church. She loved growing African Violets, making dolls and loved working with crafts, ceramics, crocheting, sewing; and ...

Virginia Ann Heldreth Hughes, 54, of Main St., Rivesville, WV, passed away early Thursday evening in her residence. She was born September 16, 1962 in Fort Knox, KY, daughter of the late Burl Ross, Sr. and Margaret Lucille Compton Heldreth. Mrs. Hughes was a Christian by faith. She served as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Alliance OH and later with Family Services, the Arbors, and Personal Home Care, all of Fairmont, WV. She enjoyed crocheting, camping, fishing, gardening, loved animals, an...