Gladys Lyndall Howell, age 74 years, a resident of the Cravensdale Community, Elkins, WV departed this life Tuesday afternoon, February 7, 2017 at her home. She had been in declining health although death was unexpected. She was born Friday, March 27, 1942 at Elkins, WV a daughter of the late Brown and Daisie H. Carr Howell. She was formerly married to Carroll J. Howell, who preceded her in death on June 3, 2013. On November 10, 1986 she united with her lifelong companion, William Ellis "Wi...

Saige Nicole Bennett, infant daughter of Jennifer Burns and Jonathan Bennett of Marlinton, passed from this life Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Davis Medical Center in Elkins. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Sample "Betty" Baxter Cross, 89, of Proctor, WV passed away on Tuesday, February 07, 2017 while at Wetzel County Hospital. Betty was born March 21, 1927 on Newman Ridge in Wetzel County, daughter of the late Forrest Wolsey and Pearl Anne (Bohrer) Baxter. She worked as a telephone operator when she met the dream of her life; later, after raising her family she worked at the former Grant's and Ames department stores as a clerk. She loved quilting, baking, cake decorating and canning. She ...

Elza Ray "John" Riffle, 68, of W 4th St. Weston passed away at 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Weston on May 6, 1948 a son of the late Stanton Elza Riffle and Grace Neveta Henline Riffle. On July 25, 1970 he married Helen Persinger and they celebrated 22 years of marriage before her passing on August 25, 1992. His ornery, caring nature will be carried on by his four children: Rodney Riffle and fiancé, Shonna Alder...

Betty Jean Northcutt Edwards, 88, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Nella's Nursing Home in Elkins and under the care of West Virginia Caring. Betty will be transported to Sturgis, Kentucky for services and interment will follow.

William Robert "Red" Aman, 89, of Camden was turned out to greener pastures at 8:04 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. He was in the comfort of his home, at his farm, with loving family by his side. He was born in Alum Bridge on October 25, 1927 a son of the late Walter Joseph Aman and Agnes Genevieve Mullady Aman. On April 9, 1951 married Alice Patricia Conley and they celebrated 36 years of marriage before her passing on July 5, 1987. On August 17, 2002 he married Annabelle Hamrick Am...

Paula Claudette Stringer, 74, of Fairmont, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at her residence. She was born January 18, 1943 in Jacksonville, Fla., a daughter of Ida Marie Erickson and the late Edward Benjamin Cushing. Paula was a veteran of the United States Army. She was formerly employed at the Community Action Center in Ponca City, OK working with developmentally disabled individuals. She was also employed as a waitress, most recently at the Cracker Barrel in Fairmont. She enjo...

Joseph A. Tuttle, 65, of Wana, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in the Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown. He was born June 7, 1951 at Fairmont, a son of the late Glenn E. Tuttle and Bena M. Gruschaw Tuttle. Joe was a retired coal miner who worked at the Federal #2 mine for Peabody Coal Company. Surviving are his wife, Jean Philby Tuttle; one son & daughter-in-law, David Alan and Summer Tuttle of Bridgeport; one daughter & son-in-law, Tonya Mu...

Dixie Lee Landis, age 71, of Salem, WV died Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Genesis Center in Salem. She was born June 7, 1945 in Buckhannon, WV, a daughter of the late Charles Elmer and Mary Susan Roy Queen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Karrol Wamsley; 2nd husband, Sterling Steven Landis; two daughters, Deanna Ruth and Shelby Elizabeth Wamsley and two brothers, Tex Ritter and William Marvin Queen. She is survived by two sons, Rick Wamsley of Cha...

Joan Bice Toothman, 83, of Fairview, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Fairmont Regional Medical Center. She was born October 28, 1933 in Enterprise, WV, a daughter of the late Clyde W. and Daisy P. Griffin Bice. Joan graduated from Shinnston High School. She was then employed as a builder/service worker at Fairmont State college where she later retired. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and cooking. She was a good mother and wife and also liked to help people. She was also a me...