Lorena A. "Cricket" Gregory Woodson, 78, of Anmoore, passed away Friday afternoon, February 3, 2017. She was born in Gilmer County on May 3, 1938, and was raised by the late Ira and Ada Carder of Anmoore. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, William Thomas Woodson, on February 26, 2010. She is survived by two daughters, Rondallyn A. Lipscomb; and Lisa R. Robinson, both of Anmoore; three grandchildren, David W. Lipscomb, Anmoore; Ericka R. Register and her husband Chad ...

Dorothy J. "Dottie" Nestor Philippart, 81, of Clarksburg, passed away Friday morning, February 3, 2017, in Salem. She was born in Clarksburg on June 14, 1935, a daughter of the late Fay Bronson and Ila Lavada (Keiser) Nestor. On December 15, 1956, she married Richard Philippart, who preceded her in death on August 28, 2000. She is survived by a brother, Lloyd Nestor and his wife Karen; her nephews, William Nestor and his wife Jennifer, and Michael Nestor and her great nephew Reese Nestor; t...

Brenda June Ferguson, 53 of Orient IL passed on February 2, 2017 at her residence. She was born on February 15, 1963 in Clarksburg, the daughter of Larry Williams of Ohio, and Carol Stout of Shinnston. Brenda is also survived by her husband David Leland Ferguson of 13 years; two daughters; Lisa Ridenour of Alabama, Patience Cox of Orient IL; one son Robert "Bobby" Sendling of Shinnston; one granddaughter Cadence Lemley; one grandson Matthew Lemley; four brothers Danny Williams; Donnie "...

Eldon James "Wimp" Haught, age 80, of Prunty Rd., Smithville, WV, and also Citra, FL, died on Thursday, February 02, 2017 after a three and a half year battle with pancreatic cancer. Eldon was born in Beatrice, WV on August 24, 1936, the son of the late Glenn L. and Bernice Robison Haught. He was a 1954 graduate of Harrisville High School and received an honorary degree from Alderson Broadus University. He was a charter member of the Smithville Volunteer Fire Dept. since joining in 1964. In...

Dominick Michael "Donnie" Oliverio, 71, of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg on December 18, 1945, a son of the late James J. "Jimmie" and Louise Oliverio, and step-son of Jo Ann Stumpo Olivero who survives in Clarksburg. Also surviving are two daughters, Jamie Oliverio and her fiancé Wayne Cottrill of Clarksburg, and Johnna Oliverio and her companion Jason Huber of Charlotte, NC; two grandchildren, Cassidy and Kayla Means; o...

Virginia Ann Heldreth Hughes, 54, of Main St., Rivesville, WV, passed away early Thursday evening in her residence. She was born September 16, 1962 in Fort Knox, KY, daughter of the late Burl Ross, Sr. and Margaret Lucille Compton Heldreth. Mrs. Hughes was a Christian by faith. She served as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Alliance OH and later with Family Services, the Arbors, and Personal Home Care, all of Fairmont, WV. She enjoyed crocheting, camping, fishing, gardening, loved animals, an...

Barbara Virginia Stutler, 84, of Mt. Clare passed away Thursday, February 02, 2017 at Clarksburg Nursing and Rehab. She was born December 5, 1932 to the late Tony and Cinda Romano Messineo. Barbara was a homemaker. She loved taking care of her home and family and enjoyed bowling and bingo. Barbara is survived by two daughters, Lisa Flowers and husband Raymond of Mt. Clare, Shelia Faircloth of Wilmington, NC; two sons, Dennis Stutler, III and wife Karen of Clarksburg, and Gary Stutler of...

Georgieann T. Mallow, 89, of Grafton Rd., Morgantown passed away Thursday, February 2 at home of daughter, Susan surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 15, 1928 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late John William Shipp and Beulah E. Fowler Shipp. Georgieann was a homemaker who lovingly attended to the needs of her family, and had attended Riverside Apostolic Church. She loved growing African Violets, making dolls and loved working with crafts, ceramics, crocheting, sewing; and ...

Loretta Belle (Chenoweth) Coontz, born November 26, 1923, departed this life on Tuesday, February 1, 2017, at Colonial Place, Elkins, following an extended illness. She was twice married, first to Cuthbert Keats Hunt and then to Isaac "Sonny" Coontz, who preceded her in death on February 20, 1995. Surviving are three sons, Keats Eldon Hunt and wife Marianne of Peoria, Ill., Isaac "Greg" Coontz, and wife Linda of Villanow, Ga., Opha Robert "Bob" Coontz and wife, Debbie of Philippi; four gran...

Marguerite Wentz Trimble died at home in Elkins, WV on February 1, 2017 after an active life with a close family, friends and good bridge. She had been in gradually declining health. She was born at home years before women had the right to vote. During her lifetime, she saw over a century's worth of events, including her grandfather's first car in the area, airplanes, the advent of the space program, the integration of schools, two world wars, the Cold War, the Korean and Vietnam wars, the ...