Arthur Chandler Gum, Jr., 51, of Marie Lane, Princeton died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the Veterans Regional Medical Center in Beckley. Born March 4, 1964 at Weston, he was the son of Wanda Lou Peake Gum of Athens and the late Arthur C. Gum, Sr. Arthur was a graduate of Athens High School and had served with the U.S. Army for four years. Arthur retired from Concord University in Athens, having worked in the Maintenance Department. He had also worked for the Cargo Service Station and G-...

Our hearts are heavy in the Lewis County community this week as the sad news has spread of the sudden loss of a bright young man who had his whole life ahead of him. Following a tragic accident on a well site in Tyler County on Thursday, January 12, 2017, resulting in fatal injuries, Hunter Dwight Osborn, 19, passed away gently into the loving arms of his Grandpa Dwight as they were reunited in Heaven. Hunter blessed this earth and the lives of his parents when he was born in Buckhannon on...

Vivian May Whitelock Hathaway, 92 years old of Harker Heights, Texas departed this life on Thursday January 12, 2017 at the Indian Oaks Living Center in Harker Heights, Texas. She was born May 18, 1924 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, daughter of Clyde A. Whitelock and May E. Beard Whitelock. She will join her husband Orion M. Hathaway, who preceded her in death. Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Pearl Whitelock Frye of Martinsburg, West Virginia; son, Michael S. Hathaway and ...

Larry Allen West, 72, of Elkview passed away Thursday, Jan 12, 2017 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston, after many years of sickness. He was retired from Moldagraph Corporation, served his country in the US Navy, and graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School. Larry was a faithful member of Keystone Apostolic Church, Charleston. He loved to go hunting and fishing and never met a stranger. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard West, Sr. and Jewell Kidd West; brothers, Buddy...

Okey Jay Moore, 78, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Thursday, January 12, 2017 at home. Okey was born Monday, March 28, 1938 in Elkins, a son of the late Charles Franklin Moore and Sally Ann Pritt Moore. On July 27, 1992 in Coalton, he married the former Faye Ellen Corder who survives in Elkins. Also left to cherish his memory are five sons, Jay Moore and wife Linda and Jeff Moore, all of Elkins, Mike Corder and wife Dawn of SC, John Corder and wife Mindy of OH and Rev. Robe...

Gerald Jackson ?Jerry? Maynard, 82, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Thursday, January 12th, 2017 at Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center surrounded by his family. Gerald was a graduate of Logan High School, Class of 1952. He graduated with a Bachelor?s Degree in Pre-Seminary from Davis and Elkins College in Elkins and continued his education at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA. He attended Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, earning a Master?s Degree in Soc...

Ruby M. Ashley, 91, of Sutton, WV passed away January 12, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 9, 1925 to the late William Oliver Nutt and Velva Losh Nutt in Braxton County, WV. Also preceding her in death is her husband Emmett ?Bud? Ashley, brother Ralph Nutt, and sisters Francis Harris, Marie Barnes, Ruth Smyth, Athlea Coulter, and Mary Bleigh. Ruby was a member of the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon for many years. She worked as a Teacher...

Ellen Lucille Himes, 90, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born on June 26, 1926 in Lumberport, a daughter of the late Lyda and Vonda (McCarty) Martin. Ms. Himes is survived by two daughters: Dianne Himes, and Beth Richards both of Clarksburg; three granddaughters: Amber, Aimee, and Chelsea; and two nieces: Janet Godfrey, and Debra Martin. In addition to her parents Ellen was preceded in death by her husba...

Donald Lee Bragg, 67 of Tioga Road passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. He was born January 24, 1949 in Tioga to the late Alpha and Hilda Dempsey Bragg. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, searching for ginseng, and being outdoors. Donald is survived by his brother Junior R. Bragg and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family and friends. Friends may join the family for visitation on Monday, January 16, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM a...

David Michael Moore, 61, of Vienna, WV passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2017. His infectious laugh and smile will be missed by all of those who were lucky enough to know him. David was born in Clarksburg, WV graduating from Victory High School. He attended WVU with studies in engineering. He was employed by Parkersburg Office Supply as an office designer salesman. His true passion though was his job at Timberline Ski Resort where he worked as a ski instructor every weekend for...