Heath Raymond Skidmore, 49, of Maple Lake, Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at UPMC Hospital, Pittsburgh after a brief illness. He was born in Fairmont on June 13, 1967, a son of Colleen Bailey Skidmore, who survives in Bridgeport, and the late James R. Skidmore. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Maria (Folio) Skidmore, whom he married on August 20, 1994. Also surviving are his two sons, Tyler James Skidmore and Corey Michael Skidmore;...

James Victor Ellifritt, 60, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 21, 2017 after years of living with Muscular Dystrophy. He was born in Clarksburg on April 27, 1956, the son of the late Hobart and Ruth Ellifritt. He is survived by his four siblings, Betty Dotson (Mike) of Parkersburg, Bill Ellifritt of Clarksburg, Laurie Givens (Jeff) of Clarksburg, and Nancy Havener (Kirk) of Harrodsburg, KY. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Amy Rexroad (Brandon), Kelley McClung (B...

Melvina "Millie" Hirzel, age 87, of Elkins, WV died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins. She was born December 15, 1929, in Marlinton, WV, a daughter of the late Amos and Ida Mae Burgess George. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Harmon and Dempsey George. Surviving are three daughters, Brandi Miller and husband Morgen of Buckhannon, WV, Jennifer Young of Elkins and Tina Hirzel of Hillsboro, WV and four grandchildren Zeb, Zane a...

Pamela Murphy Jones, 69, of Worthington, passed away on March 21, 2017 at home surrounded by family. She was born on January 12, 1948 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Basil Murphy and Mary Margaret Leonard Murphy. Pam is survived by her children, Donald Carder of Ohio, Tina Carder of Grafton, Michelle Markovich of Worthington; and George Jones, Jr. of Bridgeport; her grandchildren, Joseph M. Bell; Brittany Carder; DJ Carder; Shana Carder; Dawn Marie Carder; Johnathan Carder; Kenny Lee Mo...

Bernard Miles Davis, 79 of West Union passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born December 10, 1937 in Black Lick, WV, Doddridge County, son of the late Whetzel Arden and Opal Law Davis. Bernard graduated from Doddridge County High School and was an Army Veteran that served in Germany. He retired from Union Carbide as an Instrument Mechanic. He is survived by a stepdaughter, Renate Marie Malone, West Palm Beach, FL; step grandson, Dennis Malone; eight siblings...

Howard Lee Raines age 85 of Gassaway Road near Normantown, WV; departed this life in the early morning hours of Monday March 20, 2017 at the Genesis Health Care, Glenville Center, following an extended illness. Born June 3, 1931 in Webster County, WV; Howard is the son of the late David F. and Mary C. Belcher Raines. Howard was a veteran of the United States Navy having served on the USS Bennington, a Navel aircraft carrier in the 1950's. He was a maintenance supervisor for the Dept. of Hig...

Helen S. Toothman of Shinnston, WV. passed away on Monday March 20th 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Buckhannon, WV. She was born December 5th 1925 in Marion County WV. She was the daughter of the late Steve and Stella Stache. Helen was a loving mother and homemaker. She was an active member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Shinnston, WV, where she belonged to the St. Ann Altar Rosary Society. In addition to her parents Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years George Edward ...

Walter Sandy, age 92 of Green Valley Bridgeport WV, entered Heaven's gates on Monday, March 20, 2017 following a brief illness. He was the son of the late Bert Sandy and Elsie (Jenkins) Sandy. Walter married the love of his life Clista (Hyde) Sandy on September 18, 1945 who preceded in death on December 4, 1994. Walter was also preceded in death by three sisters, Sarah Hyde, Jacqueline Goff and Mary Lodge; two brothers, Charles Sandy and Harry Sandy; a son, Arthur Sandy; a daughter, Virgin...

Judith Ann Gibbs, 73, of Volga, died peacefully at her home on Monday, March 20, 2017, following an extended illness. She was born November 25, 1941, at Philippi, a daughter of the late Frank A. and Margaret Ellen (Leaseburg) Hawkins. On July 28, 1962, in Washington, DC, she was married to Lynn E. Gibbs, Sr. who survives at their home. Also surviving are three sons, Lynn ?Lee? E. Gibbs, Jr., Volga, Larry T. Gibbs, Oakland Park, FL, Barnett T. Gibbs, Henrico, VA; two brothers, Thomas L. Ha...

Edward Walter Lunceford, 86 of Floral City, FL passed away at his home on Monday, March 20, 2017 under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast. Edward was born December 14, 1930 in Replete to the late Frederick and Virginia ?Jennie? Samples Lunceford. On December 18, 1954 he married Wilda Snyder with whom he shared 62 years of loving marriage. He and Wilda moved to Citrus County, FL 29 years ago from Kent, Ohio. Edward was a United States Army Veteran and reti...