Dortha Jean Smith, 86, of Huntington, formerly of the Berlin Community of Weston, passed away at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2017 in the Grayson Assisted Living Facility in Huntington after a brave journey through Alzheimer's. She was born in Weston on June 6, 1930 a daughter of the late Francis Edward Taylor and Floe Swisher Taylor. On September 4, 1948 she married Robert Glen Smith and they celebrated 36 years of marriage before his passing on October 11, 1984. Her strong, ca...

Father Colombo F. Bandiera, 91, of Morgantown, retired Priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va., passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017, at his residence. He was born December 18, 1925, in Morgantown, W.Va., the son of the late Joseph Bandiera and the late Antonia (Pisegna) Bandiera. Father Bandiera was educated at St. Francis Grade and High Schools. He did his undergraduate work at St. Charles College in Catonsville, Md., and his graduate work in Theology at St...

Lula Mae Kerns, age 103 years, a resident of Elkins, WV where she made her home with her daughter, Dorothy Montoney, departed this life late Sunday evening, February 19, 2017 at the Davis Medical Center at Elkins, WV. She was born Friday, October 10, 1913 at home, in Sully, WV one of thirteen children of the late Walter Grey and Lottie Mae Hedrick Kerns. She had never married. Surviving are one son, Hobert Hallen Kerns, Jr. and wife Kathy of Cabins; one daughter, Dorothy Marlene Montoney of...

Elwood Lee Canfield, 80, of Belington, died Sunday morning, February 19, 2017, in the Davis Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was born December 10, 1936, at Montrose, Randolph County, a son of the late John Eli and Gold (Cross) Canfield. On July 13, 1961, he married the former Patricia Sue Shahan, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Elwood “Eric” Canfield and wife, Penny Kay, Philippi; one daughter, Shirley Ann Nestor and husband, Marvin, Parsons; two grandchildren, Brock...

Roger L. Sharp, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home in Racine, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family on February 19, 2017. Roger, 64, was diagnosed four months ago with liver cancer and heroically battled the disease. Roger was born in Ripley, West Virginia, on May 4, 1952, and was the son of Herbert and Freda (Anderson) Sharp who preceded him. He recently retired after 41 years of dedicated service at Philip Sporn Power Plant in New Haven, West Virgin...

Robert Davidson Faris Jr., 91 of Bridgeport passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Salem Center with family by his side. He was born October 26, 1925, son of the late Robert Davidson Faris, Sr. and Eleanor Mayors Faris Hartman in Bridgeport where he was raised and where he made his home with wife Marjorie Symons Allen Faris who survives; his children, David Faris and wife Tammera, Bridgeport, Anne Faris Bartlett and Troy, Bridgeport; seven grandchildren, John William Cienawski and wife A...

Betty R. Moore Gill, 93, of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 19, 2017, in the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center. She was born in Camden, NJ, on January 24, 1924, a daughter of the late Van Karl and Ruth (Davies) Moore. On June 5, 1947, she married Armin John “Bud” Gill, Sr., who preceded her in death on March 21, 2007. She is survived by three children, Linda Coleman and her husband Barry of Miamisburg, OH; Donna Hartley and her husband Warren of Rivesville; and Armin J....

Betty R. Moore Gill, 93, of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday afternoon, February 19, 2017, in the John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center. She was born in Camden, NJ, on January 24, 1924, a daughter of the late Van Karl and Ruth (Davies) Moore. On June 5, 1947, she married Armin John “Bud” Gill, Sr., who preceded her in death on March 21, 2007. She is survived by three children, Linda Coleman and her husband Barry of Miamisburg, OH; Donna Hartley and her husband Warren of Rivesville; and Armin J....

David Martin Thorn II, 39, of Danville West Virginia passed away at CAMC Memorial Hospital on February 18, 2017. He was surrounded by loved ones and a dear friend. David was born on December 18, 1977 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He was a graduate of Scott High School in Madison, West Virginia. David resided with his mother at Low Gap in Danville, West Virginia. He is survived by his parents, Rose Ann Fox of Danville, West Virginia and David Martin Thorn I and step-mother, Krystal Thor...

Lola Ann Sims, 77, of Davis St. Weston passed away at 3:43 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017 in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following an extended illness. She was born in Queens, WV in Upshur County on July 21, 1939 a daughter of the late Reverend Woodrow Wilson McCloud and Arlie Edith Cogar McCloud. On July 4, 1958 she married Donald Brooks Sims, now her former husband, who resides in Weston. Her witty, hard working nature will be carried on by her two children: Larry Sim...