Ann Elizabeth (MacTavish) Dawson, 73, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Genesis Tygart Center at Fairmont Campus. She was born September 16, 1943 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late William and Katherine (Griffith) MacTavish. Ann was Methodist by faith and worked for the Marion County Board of Education as an aide for more than 36 years. She was an avid reader and reading advocate and also loved camping and travel. She is survived by her two children: Daw...

NELDA S. LOWTHER, 70 of Weirton, WV passed way Wednesday February 22, 2017 at the Weirton Geriatric Center. She was born April 20, 1946 in Doddridge County, WV. She was the daughter of the late Elza Dale and Velma Mariah Gaskins Tate. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Steven Lowther, and her brother, Duane Tate. Surviving are her stepmother, Lula Belle Yeater Tate; daughter, Sue Ellen Burns; brother Jim Tate (Sue); grandchildren, Davion and Alisha, all of Weirton, WV. Vis...

Barbara Ann Claypool, age 85, of Crawford, WV died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Genesis of Glenville in Glenville, WV. She was born October 19, 1931 in Somerset, PA, a daughter of the late Calvin and Bertha Barkley Diehl. On April 5, 1944, she married Loyal Wilson Claypool, who preceded her in death on April 15, 2008. Surviving are one son, John Claypool of Crawford; one daughter, Christine Rowland of Clarksburg, WV; and one step-son, Richard Wilson of Rock Cave, WV. Barbara was a secretary....

Eleanor Jean "Jeanie" Marsh, age 77, a resident Philippi passed away Tuesday February 21, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 11, 1939 in Barbour Co. a daughter of W. Buford and Kittie (Webb) Cleavenger. Jeanie was united in marriage April 6, 1996 to Wilford D. Marsh Sr. who survives at home. Also surviving is Step children, Vivian Marsh of Belington Wilford Marsh Jr. and wife Eleanor of Philippi Judy Boylen of Philippi Thomas Marsh of Parsons Melinda Strait and husband David ...

Howard J. Hinebaugh 90, of Bridgeport, formally of Shinnston, passed away on Monday February 21, 2017 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born January 27, 1927, in Crellin, MD to the late Katherine Hinebaugh and Linsey Friend. Howard is survived by his 6 children, Tarla Alkire and Barry their children Christy Kupfer and Michael Alkire; Timothy Hinebaugh, and his children Danielle Jeter, Mindy Efaw, and Eric Hinebaugh; Gail Huff and the Late Robert Huff and their children Ang...

Georgia Hale Wilson, 90 of Parkersburg departed this life for her heavenly reward on February 21, 2017. She was born on August 3, 1926 to Myrtle and Elbert Hale in Rockport, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Denver Wilson Jr. Georgia and Denver are survived by their three children, son Gary (Joyce) of Elizabethtown KY, daughters Barbara (David) McCarthy of Lake Placid FL and Kimberly (Patrick) Barclay of Parkersburg with whom she was living at the time of her passing....

Mr. James Lloyd “Jim” Davis ( or as his neighbors referred to him as the Honorary Mayor of Big Field), age 74, a resident of Chestnut Ave in Belington, departed this life Tuesday evening February 21, 2017 in the comfort if his home. He had been declining in health for the past several months. He was born August 11, 1942 at Madison, WV, a son of the late James Lloyd Sr. and Mable Bertha Boylen Davis. On January 3, 1966 he was united in marriage to the love of his life the former Carol Ann J...

Diane Butcher, 59, of Pennsboro, WV, departed this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness. Diane was born September 9, 1957 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Homer and Bessie (Jones) Brooks. She was a proud graduate of Pennsboro High School with the class of 1976 and a member of the Wince Chapel United Methodist Church of Pike, WV. As a teenager, Diane began working as a papergirl in Pennsboro, WV where she got to meet many p...

Alexis E. D. Sizemore, left this world to play with the angels in God's playground, just before she was born on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Alexis is the daughter of Jackie Ryan and Amber Dawn Spurlock Sizemore of Horner, WV. She is preceded in death by her brother Jordan Sizemore; great grandparents Lee and Ramona Sizemore and Jewell Pettry; an aunt Melissa Spurlock; and great aunt Patricia Tilley. Left to cherish her memory are her loving pa...

Xavier Silas Paul "Little Bit" Bennett, 3 months old, was called to be held in the arms of his Lord and Savior and to be with his big brother Noah in Heaven on February 21, 2017. He will be sadly missed by his grandmother, parents and extended family. Silas was born November 14, 2016 in Elkins, WV a son of Gerald Paul Bennett and Geniece LeAnn Pancake who survive. Also surviving is maternal grandparents, Teresa "Terry" Pancake and Bill Pancake Paternal grandparents, Sharon Bennett Grea...