Richard "Dick" Allen Griffin passed away at his home on February 12 after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Rockdale, WV, on February 22, 1938, Dick was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Virginia Louise Griffin, Bridgeport, and his life partner of over 21 years, Melody A. Minor. Dick touched the lives of several stepchildren including Jeanie Granata, Bridgeport, Gail Rice, Bridgeport, and Jack Rice, Elkins. He treasured his short time being Grandpaw Dick to R...

Simon A. Tennant, 91, of Fairmont, Meadowdale Community, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Home in Clarksburg. He was born at Wadestown on February 10, 1926 son of the late Harley G. Tennant and Edith (Yost) Tennant. Simon was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII. He worked 39 years at the aluminum plant on Speedway for Fairmont Aluminum Co., Cerro Aluminum Co. and retired from Alcan Aluminum Corp. in 1989. He was a member of US...

Our loving mother and grandmother, Betty ?Jane? Kelley of Sugar Creek near Belington, departed this life peacefully on Sunday evening, February 12, 2017 at Talbott?s Personal Care home. She had been in failing health for several years since the passing of her beloved husband, Arnold and was struggling with dementia over the last four years. Jane was born on May 20, 1928 in Procious in Clay County, the daughter of Emerson and Mary Susie Browning. She was united in marriage to Arnold Kelley ...

James Henry Goodwin, 72, US Navy Veteran, Rank E-3, Parkersburg, WV passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017, at his residence alongside his family after an extended illness. He was born December 21, 1944 in Jackson County, WV, a son of the late James Muryl Goodwin and Oma Estelle Rake. Jim enjoyed coaching baseball, golfing, traveling with Debbie, watching his grandson's activities, washing his car and mowing his yard. He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Goodwin and two children...

Ralph Ellis Howell, age 90 of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at River Oaks Nursing Home. He was born June 14, 1926 in Harrison County, WV; the son of the late Burney Hall Howell and Madge (Baker) Howell. Ralph was also preceded in death by his four brothers, Ed, Norman, Alvin, and Eldrige Howell. Ralph is survived by one son, five daughters, six grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Ralph worked at United Hospital Center and for the Workingman Store....

Aileen Marteney Phares, 95, of St. Albans, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 Aileen was born February 6, 1922 In Elkins, WV. She was the daughter of the late Elwood D. and Ada Hyre Marteney. Aileen was a schoolteacher with the Kanawha County Board of Education and had a bachelor's of science degree from Davis and Elkins College. She was a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church in St. Albans, the Homemakers Club, an avid golfer, and a loving and dedicated Mother and Grea...

Calvert Denzil Cutright, age 80, of Buckhannon, WV died Sunday, February 12, 2017 at his home. He was born December 10, 1936 in Hemlock, WV, a son of the late Vance David and Leatha Mae Crites Cutright. On October 2, 1958 he married Gwendolene Faye Farrar Cutright who survives. Also surviving are two nephews, Loren Farrar and wife Susan of French Creek, WV and Hollis Dwayne Farrar and wife Cathy of Huttonsville, WV; four nieces, Sonya Faye Bennett and husband David of Buckhannon, Kelly Arboga...

Patty Kuhn of Plum Run, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Manchin's Assisted Living Facility. She was born May 19, 1936, at Plum Run, WV, the daughter of the late Daniel A. Kuhn and Stella P. Talkington Kuhn. Survivors include nephew and nieces, Diana Kuhn of Fairview, Lois Kuhn Evans of Philadelphia, Larry and Judy Kuhn of Fairmont, and Debra Kuhn Beatty of Charleston. Also surviving are several great and great-great nephews and nieces; first cousins, Twila Shaver of Fairm...

Vieva Jean Waugaman, 82, of Philippi, died Saturday, February 11, at her home, following an extended illness. She was born March 3, 1934, at Philippi, a daughter of the late Claude Simon and Mable Mahala (Crites) Fridley. Her husband, Hayes Lyonel Waugaman, preceded her in death on March 5, 1986. surviving are two daughters, Deborah Waugaman, Rose Marie Lantz and husband, Mark, all of Philippi; one son, Gary Lynn Carper and wife, Mary, Belington; four grandchildren, Lyonel Waugaman, Mahala...

Patricia Lou Kelley, age 59, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, February 11, 2017, at River Oaks Nursing Home in Clarksburg. She was born November 2, 1957, in Weston, WV, a daughter of the late Robert and Lula Christina Landreth Donaldson. She was united in marriage on March 20, 1976, to her husband of nearly 41 years, Randall M. Kelley. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by one son Rev. Timothy ?T.J.? Kelley of Sistersville, WV; three sisters: Judy Brandon, Susan Bonnett and Kaye Jo...