Charlene Blackburn, 72, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 surrounded by family, after a long illness. She was born in Clarksburg, on September 6, 1944 to the late Josephine Chiero. Surviving is her only son, John Blackburn and Maggie Cain, who took care of her the last year. Charlene is also survived by her two grandsons: Josh Blackburn and Zach Cain; two great-grandchildren: Jaxon Blackburn and Claire Mullen all of Clarksburg; one brother John (Marilyn) Chiero o...

Norma Jean Pritchard, 83, of Fairmont, Meadowdale Community, passed away peacefully at John Manchin Sr. Health Care on Saturday, January 7, 2017. She was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on October 13, 1933 a daughter of the late Norman Francis Jumper and Violet A. (Worley) Jumper Stimeling. Jean graduated from High School in Pennsylvania in 1952. She worked as a clerk at the Sears store in Fairmont and as an Avon distributor. She was last employed as a cook for the Marion County Board of Edu...

Irene Hazel Bullough Bates, 96 of Stonewood was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father January 7, 2017 following an extended illness. She was born in Rockford, WV on April 12, 1920 a daughter of late Howard and Nada Simmons Grogg. She was preceded in death by her first husband William Bullough, and is survived by her second husband Ernest Bates Jr. whom she married in 1981. Also surviving are one son Michael Bullough and his wife Terry of Bridgeport and one daughter Carol Hardman...

Preston J. Kitzmiller, 92, lifetime resident of Allied, WV, went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 07, 2017 at the Bridgeport Health Care Center following an extended illness. He was born in Oakland, MD on July 25, 1924 the son of the late Howard Piggot and Bertha Kitzmiller. He is survived by two children; David Kitzmiller and his wife Janie, of Bridgeport, and Richard Kitzmiller and his wife Janie of Clarksburg; two grandchildren, Jennifer Lee Fleece and her husband Nick of Hurric...

Ralph H. Miles, age 92, of Buckhannon, WV died Friday, January 6, 2017 at his daughter?s home. He was born July 5, 1924 in Weston, WV, a son of the late Albert Ross and Nancy Christina Hall Miles. On April 25, 1947 he married Melba Josephene McKisic who preceded him in death on April 9, 2005. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one sister, Willae Harrison and one brother, William W. Miles. Surviving are two daughters, Renee Todd and husband Jim of Reynoldsville, W...

Lenora Jane Frum Carper, 66, of Clarksburg, WV, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Friday, January 6, 2017. She was born on July 15, 1950 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Rev. Oscar and Ruby Frum. Lenora was the widow of the late Clyde A. Carper. She is survived by her companion of 31 years, Rick Ellison; three children: Kyula ?Ky? Gould and husband John, Martha Meahl and companion Patrick Kaczmarczyk, and William ?Bill? Frum all of Clarksburg; four grandchildren: Jus...

Coleen Ruth Wagoner age 84 a resident of Perry, GA and former resident of Walnut St. Philippi passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 in the Medical Center of Peach County. She was born October 19, 1932 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Alston and Virgie (Arbogast) Day. She was united in marriage July 19, 1952 to Charles Wagoner who preceded her in death July 6, 2004. Surviving is, one daughter, Karen Hardman of Philippi one son, Robert Wagoner of Perry, GA one s...

Ellen Elaine Green, 92, of Parkersburg passed away January 6, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born April 13, 1924 in Kingwood, WV to the late John and Nora Friend Sisler. She was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, did babysitting in her home for years and was a homemaker. Surviving is her son, Roy Green, Jr. of Princeton, WV, two daughters, Becky Bryan of Parkersburg and Shirley Bailey of Williamstown, WV, 9 grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildre...

James D. Snodgrass, 81 of Williamstown passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 16, 1935 in Chesapeake, WV, son of the late Clem Snodgrass, Jr. and Dorothy L. Scott Snodgrass. He was a graduate of Charleston High School and worked as a manufacturing supervisor at various metal plants. James was an avid gardener and enjoyed hunting, fishing, nature, and photography. Most of all he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by hi...

Linda Gail Fillinger Peyton, 69, of Henlawson, passed away on Jan. 5, 2017 at her residence after an extended battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Do not be sad for Linda's passing. Rejoice that her struggle is now over. She was born June 3, 1947 at Crawley, WV. She was the daughter of the late Calvin and Maude Belcher Fillinger. Linda was a 1966 graduate of Logan High School. She was a stay at home mom until her four children were grown. Then, in 1997 went to work for Walmart when the s...