Spencer Lee (Skip) Griffin of Williamson West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2017 in Pikeville Kentucky. He was born on April 18, 1957 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Mary Francis Griffin Harris and the late Joseph (Bully) Griffin. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Edward Bankhead; and two Sisters, Gloria (Kitty) Coleman and Josephine Griffin Goza. Skip served his country in the United States Air Force. He was employed by N&W R...

Lenora Belle Warner Caldwell, 83, of Bridgeport, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at her residence. She was born on March 14, 1933 in Doddridge County, a daughter of the late Clair Starkey and Thelma (Stoneking) Starkey Harris. Lenora is survived by her four sons: Gerald Warner and wife Sue of Arlington, TX; Samuel Warner of Alma, WV; Richard Warner of Arlington, TX; and Daniel Warner of Alma, WV; one brother, Mont Elwood Harris; nine grandchildren and two step grandchildren; ...

Bobby G Cogar, 76, of Cowen passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born January 12, 1941 in Braxton County a son of George Carl and Edna Anna Dean Cogar Bobby was a retired U.M.W.A from Lacky Smokeless, he also drove truck in a rock quarry. Bobby enjoyed hunting, fishing, digging ramps and camping with his grandchildren. He was a Methodist by Faith. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Ellen Carelene Carpenter Cogar, daug...

At a young 67, Jack Hewitt died Saturday, February 4th, doing what he loved to do - skiing at Snowshoe. He was born in Clarksburg, WV and moved to Richwood at the age of 7. He was a graduate of WVU with a B.A. in finance, and was a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity, as well as Phi Bater Kapper. Jack was a 30-year resident of Lewisburg, where he was affiliated with Carnegie Hall, the Greenbrier Valley Theater, the Rotary Club, and many other organizations. He was the owner of Hewitt Insuran...

Joseph Blaine Richardson, 48, passed away February 4, 2017, at the United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, WV. He was born September 21, 1968 a son to the late William B. Richardson and Ruby L. (Cogar) Richardson. Also preceding him in death was a brother, William Thomas Richards and a nephew, William E. Lipps. Those left to cherish his memory are sisters, Janet L. Ratliff (John) and Patricia L. Moore (Jim); nephew's, Justin Eric Lipps (Lindsay), Daniel Zane Lipps, James Lee Moore (Tabatha), J...

Capt. Robert E. Rodeheaver, Jr., age 66, formerly of Morgantown and Maryland, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, February 4, 2017 at the WV Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg, with his niece, Kimberly Hendershot Wolfe at his side. Bob was born September 13, 1950 in Morgantown, a son of Melva Eileen Strawser Rodeheaver who survives him, and the late Robert E. Rodeheaver, Sr. Bob attended Morgantown High School and Fairmont State University, He began his career as an enlisted m...

Loretta Joan Jackson Chase, 83, of Rivesville, WV, died Saturday, February 4, 2017 in her home. Loretta was born in Rivesville, WV on August 10, 1933, a daughter of the late William P. and Thelma F. Furman Jackson. Loretta was deeply devoted to her husband of 53 years, Frank Francis Chase, who died February 16, 2005. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and "great grandmother-to-be". Loretta was a woman of strong Christian faith and an active member of Rivesville United Methodist Church. She...

John Joseph "Joey" Ball, age 16 of Lost Creek passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. He was born March 4, 2000, the son of John Stacy Ball and Renae Kallel Davidson of Romines Mill. In addition to his parents, Joey is survived by one brother and three sisters, Harley Ball of West Union, Lorinda Gould of West Milford, Lacey Ball of Elkins, and Winter Ball of Clarksburg. Also surviving are paternal grandmother, Rebecca Knight of Elkins; paternal grandfather, Fred Ball of North Carolina; ...

Janan Dayle Hamilton, age 61, of Buckhannon, WV died Friday, February 03, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born May 24, 1955 in Lexington, VA. She was preceded in death by her biological parents are Willie and Betty Parker Hamilton. Her adopted parents are Ludie Queen of Buckhannon and the late Robert Queen. Also surviving is one daughter, Janna Rice and boyfriend Josh Hinchman of Buckhannon; one son, Wayne Conner and wife Tiffany of Millboro, VA; step daughter, Carri...

William "Bill" Freeland, 56, of Shinnston, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2017, at the United Hospital Center. Bill was born in Clarksburg, on February 5, 1960, a son of the late Delbert and Mary Shreves Freeland. He is survived by his wife, Lorenna Freeland and his stepdaughter Niketta Wilmoth both of Bridgeport; four sisters, Betty and Lee Bowman of Fairmont, Phyllis and Paul Mills of Weston, Sandra and Richard Rush of Clarksburg, Kimberly and Frank Beatty of Clarksburg, an...