Catherine Jane Halbert, 94, formerly of W 2nd Street Weston passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Regent Care Center of League City, TX following a sudden illness. She was born in Weston on September 11, 1922: daughter of the late John Henry Burkhammer and Rancie Alice (Woods) Burkhammer. On November 12, 1946, she married John B. Halbert, Sr., who preceded her in death on June 3, 1989. Catherine is survived by one daughter: Mary Tran, with whom she made her home for the last two years, of ...

Drake Warren Koontz, 18 of Grafton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 4, 2017. He was born on July 27, 1998, survived by his loving parents, Ronald and Shannon Koontz, three brothers, Cody Koontz (girlfriend Amanda Stewart), Rondo Koontz, and Reece Simpson Koontz, (wife Anayansi, and two nieces, Maxeen and Mia). He is also survived by his one sister, Shakira Koontz; his paternal grandfather, Tom Koontz, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death, by his maternal gr...

Devona Ann Stutler, premature infant of Thomas Anthony Stutler and Anastastasia Devona Rayworth of West Milford went home to Heaven to meet her Lord on Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital of Weston. She had three siblings: Amelia Adelita Stutler, Josiah Articus Stutler and Octavius Odessus Stutler. She was blessed with maternal grandparents: Rhonda (Ronnie) Ralston of Weston and Michael Timmons of Edna, TX, paternal grandparents: Lorie (Dave) Romeo of West Milford a...

David James Smith, 59, of West Union, WV, departed this life on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV, following a tragic accident. David was born July 16, 1957 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Thomas J. and Margaret L. "Toodles" (Willis) Smith. He was currently employed by Skidmore Trucking of Harrisville, WV as a truck driver. He previously had worked for CE Nesler Well Inc. in Doddridge County, WV, 12 years for Rutherford Trucking of Harrisville, WV, T...

Loren D. Romick died March 4, 2017 at his home in Sardis. He was born January 22, 1960 to Lawrence and Delores (Jones) Romick. He married Charlotte Schafer on October 25, 1997. They have two children: Olivia and Carson, both of the home. In addition to his parents, Lawrence and Delores, he is survived by siblings Shelley (Phil) Hulsey and Karen Romick of Sardis, Colleen (Carl) Clark of Columbus, and Kyle (Kathy) Romick of Milford. He leaves nephews and nieces: Leah Hulsey, Ethan (Trista) Hu...

Phyllis Jean Woodall Jarvis, 80, of Huntington, formerly Sandyville passed Saturday, March 4, 2017 at her home following an extended illness. She was born September 30, 1936 in Charleston, WV a daughter of the late Howard and Marie Hanshaw Woodall. Phyllis was a very passionate quilter, talented painter, and gifted in arts in crafts. She also enjoyed gardening and traveling. She was a member of the Ripley Quilting Guild along with being a long time member of the Sandyville United Methodist C...

Charles E. Swiger, 82, of Fairmont, West Virginia died Saturday, March 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 19, 1934 in Fairmont a son of the late John Wilson Swiger & Rosalene Marie Gaskins Swiger. He is survived by his wife Sandra Ann Smith Swiger of Fairmont. He is survived by two sons and two daughter in laws Bradley C. & Lynette D. Swiger of Bunner Ridge Community and Scott & Denise Swiger of Fairmont, four grandchildren Abigail Mayer & her husband David "Mookie" Mayer of C...

Edna Mae Simmons Butcher, age 95, of Jake Run Road, Lost Creek, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law Phillip and Connie Hobbs. She was born May 24, 1921 in Valley Head (Randolph County) WV, a daughter of the late Amos Allman Simmons and Lucy Ann Channell Simmons. Her husband, Clellie Cleo Butcher, whom she married in Jackson?s Mill on November 8, 1937, preceded her in death on March 6, 1987. Surviving are one son and four daughters, Clifford ?Linn?...

Barbara Hanifan, age 72, a resident of Museum St. Philippi passed away Friday March 3, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 31, 1944 in Belington, WV a daughter of the late Hubert and Myrtle (Cathell) Talbert. Surviving is Six Children, Joe Hanifan Sonya Jones Missy Freeman and husband Matt Eva Hanifan Tara Abacan and fiancé Patrick Parker Bryan Croston and husband Greg all of Philippi Sister, Adith Pratt of NC Brothers, Bill Talbert of NC Robert Talbert of Mexico Gr...

Thomas E. Miracle, Sr. 79, of Pennsboro, WV, (Buck Run Community), passed away at home on Friday, March 3, 2017, after a long illness. He was born February 14, 1938 in Pennsboro, WV, a son of the late Lawerence Alfred and Edith Virginia (Gatrell) Miracle. Thomas worked for 18 years as a custodian at Creed Collins Elementary School in Pennsboro, WV. He was also a proud veteran of the US Army for 5 years during the Korean Conflict. He loved playing with his grandchildren, hunting, and fishin...