Sample "Betty" Baxter Cross, 89, of Proctor, WV passed away on Tuesday, February 07, 2017 while at Wetzel County Hospital. Betty was born March 21, 1927 on Newman Ridge in Wetzel County, daughter of the late Forrest Wolsey and Pearl Anne (Bohrer) Baxter. She worked as a telephone operator when she met the dream of her life; later, after raising her family she worked at the former Grant's and Ames department stores as a clerk. She loved quilting, baking, cake decorating and canning. She ...

Saige Nicole Bennett, infant daughter of Jennifer Burns and Jonathan Bennett of Marlinton, passed from this life Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Davis Medical Center in Elkins. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Paula Claudette Stringer, 74, of Fairmont, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at her residence. She was born January 18, 1943 in Jacksonville, Fla., a daughter of Ida Marie Erickson and the late Edward Benjamin Cushing. Paula was a veteran of the United States Army. She was formerly employed at the Community Action Center in Ponca City, OK working with developmentally disabled individuals. She was also employed as a waitress, most recently at the Cracker Barrel in Fairmont. She enjo...

Elza Ray "John" Riffle, 68, of W 4th St. Weston passed away at 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Weston on May 6, 1948 a son of the late Stanton Elza Riffle and Grace Neveta Henline Riffle. On July 25, 1970 he married Helen Persinger and they celebrated 22 years of marriage before her passing on August 25, 1992. His ornery, caring nature will be carried on by his four children: Rodney Riffle and fiancé, Shonna Alder...

William Robert "Red" Aman, 89, of Camden was turned out to greener pastures at 8:04 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. He was in the comfort of his home, at his farm, with loving family by his side. He was born in Alum Bridge on October 25, 1927 a son of the late Walter Joseph Aman and Agnes Genevieve Mullady Aman. On April 9, 1951 married Alice Patricia Conley and they celebrated 36 years of marriage before her passing on July 5, 1987. On August 17, 2002 he married Annabelle Hamrick Am...

Gladys Lyndall Howell, age 74 years, a resident of the Cravensdale Community, Elkins, WV departed this life Tuesday afternoon, February 7, 2017 at her home. She had been in declining health although death was unexpected. She was born Friday, March 27, 1942 at Elkins, WV a daughter of the late Brown and Daisie H. Carr Howell. She was formerly married to Carroll J. Howell, who preceded her in death on June 3, 2013. On November 10, 1986 she united with her lifelong companion, William Ellis "Wi...

Ethlyn M. (Bee) McMillan, 97, of Weirton died Tuesday February 7, 2017, at her home. Born on October 18, 1919, in Berea, WV, she was a daughter of the late Owen and Iva Mitchell Bee. She was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 60 years, John Ira McMillan; 3 daughters, Patricia Brunner and Sharon and Carolyn "Joan" McMillan; 2 sons, Clyde and John Paul McMillan; her siblings, Jim, Paul, Olis, Kester, Guy and Naomi Bee; a grandson, Greg Brunner, Sr., and a great granddaughter, Ky...

Joseph A. Tuttle, 65, of Wana, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in the Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown. He was born June 7, 1951 at Fairmont, a son of the late Glenn E. Tuttle and Bena M. Gruschaw Tuttle. Joe was a retired coal miner who worked at the Federal #2 mine for Peabody Coal Company. Surviving are his wife, Jean Philby Tuttle; one son & daughter-in-law, David Alan and Summer Tuttle of Bridgeport; one daughter & son-in-law, Tonya Mu...

Teresa Dawn Trent, 43, of Shannon Mill Creek, WV went to Heaven on Monday, February 6, 2017 at ARH, Beckley, WV. She was born on October 23, 1973 in Mullens, WV a daughter of Teresa Trent of Shannon Mill Creek and the late Kenny Trent. Teresa was a 1991 graduate of Baileysville High School. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by grandparents Leonard and Pearl Trent and Harrison and Ruby Morgan; eight uncles and seven aunts. In addition to her mother survivors include tw...

Edith Arlette Miller, 95, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born October 20, 1921 she was the daughter of the late James Issac and Alice McCourt Brooks. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Duluth James Miller and a sister, Ethyl Brooks. Edith was a homemaker, Methodist by faith, loved reading, volunteered for the Upshur County Emergency Squad, and sewed. Survivors include her two daughters, Linda Zickefoose and ...