Mr. Raymond Sandridge Jr, age 76, a resident of Audra Park Road, Belington, departed this life Tuesday evening January 3, 2017 in the Davis Medical Center, following a period of declining health. He was born January 2, 1941 at Elkins, WV, a son of the late Raymond Burdell and Lolita Grace Haley Sandridge. On August 5, 1961 he was united in marriage to the former Barbara Virginia Grove who resides in Belington, WV. Left to cherish is memory are two children; Sandra Sandridge and husband ...

Leonard Carl Stalnaker, 64, of Woodside Dr. Walkersville passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg following complications from pulmonary fibrosis and pneumonia. He was born in Upshur County on May 11, 1952 a son of the late Harold Newton Stalnaker and Virgie Mae Zickefoose Stalnaker His caring, quick-witted nature will be carried on by his son, Willie Stalnaker and wife, Jessie of Ireland; two step children: Will Brady...

James Francis Ferrella, 91, of Toledo, OH passed away peacefully on January 3, 2017. He was born in Harrison County, West Virginia on May 20,1925. James graduated from Roosevelt-Wilson High School in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and served in the US Coast Guard and Navy during WWII stationed in Papua New Guinea and the Philippines. He attended the University of Detroit, where he earned a BS in Accounting. James married Aralina DePolo and they enjoyed 65 years of marriage, raising three chil...

Lois M. Alexander, 76, of Worthington Drive, Bridgeport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, January 3, 2017, in the United Hospital Center. She was born August 11, 1940, in Century, WV a daughter of the late Amelia V. Maragni and William Page True. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Alexander, on February 4, 2009. They were married on September 6, 1958, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Century, WV. She is survived by four daughters, Kimberly...

Deeann Ours, age 76 years, a resident of Nella's, Inc., passed awayTuesday, January 3, 2017 at Nella's. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at the Beverly Cemetery. Interment will follow.

Marvin E. Messer, 80, of West Milford, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. He was born in Clinchmore, TN on March 28, 1936, a son of the late Jack and Edith Enix Messer.   He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Barnett Messer, whom he married August 31, 1963.   Also surviving are one son, Eugene Ray Messer of West Milford; one daughter, Teresa Ann Cooksey and her husband Danny of Dawsonville, GA; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Larry R. Messer of Webste...

Donald "Pap" Lee Moore 86, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Grafton City Hospital with his wife and two daughters by his side. He passed due to severe health complications. Donald was born in Belington on December 8, 1930. He was one of 15 children born to the late Ralph and Edith (Price) Moore. Donald was a Korean War Veteran and a retired machinist. He enjoyed being with family and friends. He also enjoyed carpentry, Playing Pool, cards, and slot machines "gambling...

Mary Eleanor Coburn Boyce, 79, of Fairmont passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Morgantown on March 15, 1937 a daughter of the late Albert Coburn and Mary Virginia Murray Coburn. Mary is survived by her husband of 64 years, Raymond C. Boyce, Sr. Mary was a devoted wife, homemaker mother and grandmother. She enjoyed caring for others, and providing a beautiful home for her family. In addition, she enjoyed growing flowers. Her gre...

Harold ?Jim? Cowger, Sr., 79 of Webster Springs passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the home of his son. He was born October 17, 1937 in Briar Ridge to Isaac and Susannah Degarmo Cowger and was a lifelong resident of Webster County. Jim enjoyed working on cars, supervising, and telling others how to do it. He formerly worked in the woods for Dink Cogar. Jim is survived by his sons Harold Cowger, Jr., Randall Lee (Betty ?Darlene?) Cowger, and Carl ?Dwayne? (companion Wendy McCourt) Co...

Joy Elizabeth Gragg, 85, of Smithville, died January 2, 2017 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV. She was born February 20, 1931 at Racket, WV the daughter of the late Marshall and Doris Wright Hersman. She was a homemaker and liked reading, and spending time with her family, grandchildren and her pets. Mrs. Gragg is survived by her son, Lloyd Shane Gragg (Cheryl) of Auburn; and grandchildren, Chelsea Gragg and Hollie Gragg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Hayes Grag...