Gordon Blair Lee, 61, of Beckley, WV passed away February 17, 2017, at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was born in Ronceverte, WV on April 26, 1955, to the late John Gordon and Mary Virginia Blair Lee. Blair was a graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in Theater Technical Design. In 1991, he and his cousin, Tom Anderson, began Allegheny Restoration and Builders, Inc., with the restoration of the Philipp...

Mrs. Susan E. Rinehart, age 80 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at her home. She was born January 25, 1937 at Thomas, WV, a daughter of the late Anthony Stankus and Edith Newmeyer Stankus. She was married to Gerald J. Rinehart who survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Maria Rosenberger and husband Dean of Elkins and one granddaughter, Courtney Elizabeth Rosenberger of Elkins. One brother, William J. Stankus and wife Jeraldine of Buckhannon, one sister, Al...

Judith Ann Barber Westfall passed away on February 17, 2017 at the age of 70 after a two-year battle with aggressive cancer, where even in sickness she always provided for her beloved family— talking daily to her granddaughter in Wilmington, NC on the phone; offering her car to her grandsons in a time of crisis; or being the backbone for her eldest daughter. Born in Fairfield, Iowa on March 13, 1946, Grandma Judy was a strong, determined, outspoken woman. She was preceded in death by ...

William W. (Bill) Williams, age 85 of Clarksburg, WV, died on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at River Oaks, Clarksburg, WV, where he had resided since May 2016. Mr. Williams was born in Masontown, WV, on May 1, 1931, a son of the late Earl and Lillie Lemmons Williams. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 59 years, Elizabeth “Sue” Williams. He was also preceded in death by three older siblings – Kermit, Christine, and Alice Jane. He is survived by one brother, Robert Williams (Verna) of Fai...

Larna (Bartlett) Cavendish, 94, of Beckley, died Feb. 17, 2017, in Chesterfield, Va. Larna was the oldest daughter of Aaron and Catherine Bartlett of Harrison County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Lawrence Cavendish, her parents and five brothers, Les, Lawrence, Arnold (Babe), Mike and Carl. Larna is survived by her sisters, Bernice Schulz of Tucker, Ga., Hazel Cropp of Sunberry, Oh, Alma (and Bob) Johnson of Wheeling, WV, and Mildred and Bill) Black of Mariett...

Mary Louise “Jerry” Kelley Fisher, 93, a resident of Bearhunter Mountain Estates, Elkins, passed from this life, February 17, 2017 at her home. Jerry’s donation to the Human Gift Registry was honored. A memorial service celebrating her incredible like is being planned. A complete obituary will be published at that time. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Louise “Jerry” Kelley Fisher. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome...

Connie Louise Hanlin, 71, of Chloe, WV passed away on Friday February 17, 2017. She was born of the late Alva and Leota Gaither on September 11, 1945. She was united in marriage to Glenn S. Hanlin and were married for 47 wonderful years. Connie is survived by her husband,Glenn Hanlin of Chloe, WV; son, Michael Hanlin of Clarksburg, WV; daughters, Pamela Bowen of Jonesboro, AR and Heather Hanlin-Grogg of Winston-Salem, NC. She was also loved dearly by her 6 grandchildren, Joshua Hanlin, N...

Linda Lou Kines, age 72, a resident of Philippi passed away Wednesday February 16, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 23, 1944 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Marvin and Madeline (Boyles) Howell. Linda was united in marriage on June 29, 1963 to James Kines who survives at home. Also surviving Son, Jim Kines and wife Whitni of Philippi Son-in-law, Jaun Richards of Moon Township, PA Sisters, Carol Porter and husband Ron of Mt. Clare Janet Straughan of Philippi Jo ...

Ruby Katherine Skidmore, 99, of Craig St. Weston passed away at her home at 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017 just four months shy of reaching her centennial milestone. She graced us with her presence when she was born in St. Clara, WV on June 12, 1917 a daughter of the late David "Roy" Bush and Hortensia J. Garrett Bush. On December 26, 1939 she married William"Jennings" Skidmore and they celebrated 57 years of marriage before his passing on December 31, 1996. Her witty, lov...

Martha Ann Beckner, age 78, of Buckhannon, WV died Thursday, February 16, 2017. She was born March 3, 1938, a daughter of the late Roy and Mary Florence Crites Mackey. On March 5, 1983, she married William “Bill” Beckner who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Linda Rollins and husband John of Buckhannon; one son, Teddy Zickefoose and wife Ramona of Buckhannon; one step son, Michael Beckner and wife Julie of Glenville, WV; four granddaughters, Jayme and Ashley Zickefoose both of Buckha...