Virginia C. Kerr, age 89 years, a former resident of Fairmont, WV and a resident of the Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center for the past several years, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Center. She was born October 3, 1927 in Elkins, a daughter of the late George E. Burns and the late Hester M. Blubaugh. She was married to Orvil E. Kerr who preceded her in death on November 26, 1956. She had one brother, Robert Burns and two sisters, Lucy Tenny and Bertha Simpson and an aunt, Eth...

Frank John Curia Jr., 58, of Hepzibah passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2017 at his home. He was born September 28, 1958 in Clarksburg a son of the late Frank and LaVaughn Smith Curia. Frank is survived by the love of his life, Sheila Bell Curia. Also surviving are his two sons, Franklin John Curia III and his fiancé Rachel of Spelter; and Christopher Michael Curia of Hepzibah; his two grandchildren, Destiny and Christian; sister, Maria LaVaughn Curia of Clarksburg; sisters-i...

Antonio "Dody" Spagnuolo, 77, of Shinnston passed away suddenly on February 24, 2017 at his "happy" place, his gas station "Spags", with his sons beside him. He was born February 25, 1939 in Gypsy, WV; to the late Antonio and Lucy Moschella-Spagnuolo. Dody is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 32 years, Mary K. Talerico-Spagnuolo; five children, who worshipped and adored him, Lucy Renee Spagnuolo of Jacksonville, FL, Simeon Anthony Spagnuolo and wife Frankie Jo of Vero Beach, FL...

Patricia Ann Thomas, 49 of Logan, WV departed this life on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Pikeville Medical Center. She was born December 1, 1967 in Mansfield, Ohio a daughter of Inez Thomas and the late Bobbie Thomas. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Willie & Sadie Berry and Dewey & Pearl Thomas. Patricia enjoyed Gospel music. She loved to sing, go to church, cartoons and play games. In addition to her mother, those left to cherish her memor...

Daniel William Howell, 49, of Elkins passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at his residence. He was born January 5, 1968 in Elkins; son of Ernest Ray Howell and Jane Shrader Cardaman. Daniel is survived by his wife, Rosanna Howell; one son, Daniel W. Howell, II; two sisters, Florendia Huweart, Dela Diane Phillips; one brother, Ernest Todd Howell; several nieces and nephews; one great nephew. Online condolences may be sent to AffordableFuneralandCremationCenter.com. Affordable Funeral ...

Daniel Matthew "Matt" Linder, 43, of Pennsboro, W.Va., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 23, 2017 at his residence. Matt was born June 26, 1973 in Clarksburg, W.Va., the son of Charles M. and Linda M. (Herrod) Linder of Mineral Wells, W.Va. Matt was an ordained preacher and served the Lord and his congregation as pastor of Central Valley Baptist Church in Manteca, CA from 1999 to 2008. He was active in missionary work traveling as far as the Philippines and Japan. ...

Ronald L. Cole, age 77 of Grand Street, Grafton, WV passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV. He was born January 17, 1940 in Grafton, WV son of the late Thomas K. “TK” Cole and Frances Willa (Shackelford) Cole. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Helen L. (Shelton) Cole; three sons, Ronald Keith Cole (Jodi) of Greencastle, PA, Terry Lynn Cole (Jennifer) of Bridgeport, WV, and William Denny Duffy (Mylene) of Austin, TX...

Betty Jean Lovett, 76, of Clarksburg, WV passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 in in Greenville, NC at the home of her daughter following a brief illness. She was born in Norfolk, VA on October 2, 1940: daughter of the late Archie Ellis and Lilly (Stallings) Ellis. On October 5, 1980, she married James Thomas Lovett, who preceded her in death on July 11, 2011. Mrs. Lovett is survived by two daughters: Belinda (Walter) Smith of Greenville, NC and Melissa (Scott) Cliff of South Carolina, ...

Lt. Colonel (Ret’d) Frederick Donald Belknap died at his home in Good Hope, West Virginia (near Clarksburg) on February 23, 2017, after a long but courageous battle with dementia with lewy bodies and melanoma. His wife and his daughter cared for him at his home for over five (5) years. Colonel Belknap was 87. He was born on July 31, 1929 on a ninety-seven (97) acre farm on Little Tenmile Creek, two miles west of Wallace, Harrison County, West Virginia to Dewey and Thelma Belknap. Colonel Be...

Glenna Jean Snyder, 67, of Salem departed this life on Thursday, February 23, 2017 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 24, 1949 in Clarksburg a daughter of the late William B. and Mavis Gertrude Allen Underwood. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Snyder. Surviving are two daughters, Shelly Haskins and husband, George, and Kelly Lee, both of Salem; grandchildren, Shawna, Kali and Sydney Snyder, Matthew Lee, Daniel Toothman, and Marisa and Mariah ...