Kate L. Adams, 93, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Pierpont Center in Fairmont. She was born October 27, 1923 in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of the late Frank and Bessie Ann (Scruggs) Johnson, Sr. Kate was a homemaker who loved cooking and gardening. She was a member of the former Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Survivors include a granddaughter: Leslie Roseboro of Lawrenceville, Georgia; a great grandson: Jordaan Rodgers of Georgia; a brother: Frank (Laverne) Joh...

Barbara L.?Bobbie? Runner, age 62 of West Francis Street, Grafton, WV passed away Tuesday, January 03, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 30, 1954 in Rowlesburg, WV a daughter of the late William Forrest and Gladys Virginia (Poling) Runner. She is survived by one sister, Rita E. Runner and companion, John Danks of Grafton; two brothers, Franklin B. Runner and wife Pat of Thornton and Freeman J. Runner of Bridgeport; four half- sisters, Phyllis Hoffa and husband John, of Gaston, NC, ...

Mr. Raymond Sandridge Jr, age 76, a resident of Audra Park Road, Belington, departed this life Tuesday evening January 3, 2017 in the Davis Medical Center, following a period of declining health. He was born January 2, 1941 at Elkins, WV, a son of the late Raymond Burdell and Lolita Grace Haley Sandridge. On August 5, 1961 he was united in marriage to the former Barbara Virginia Grove who resides in Belington, WV. Left to cherish is memory are two children; Sandra Sandridge and husband ...

Leonard Carl Stalnaker, 64, of Woodside Dr. Walkersville passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg following complications from pulmonary fibrosis and pneumonia. He was born in Upshur County on May 11, 1952 a son of the late Harold Newton Stalnaker and Virgie Mae Zickefoose Stalnaker His caring, quick-witted nature will be carried on by his son, Willie Stalnaker and wife, Jessie of Ireland; two step children: Will Brady...

Audra Errol Donley Yost, a lifelong resident of (Jakes Run Community) Fairview, WV went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She passed away at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Errol was born July 17, 1939 in Carmichaels, PA, to the late Frank B. Donley and Lucille Stevenson Donley. She was a graduate of Mapletown High School and Morgantown Beauty School. Errol retired from Monongalia County Board of Education having served as a cook at Core, Jak...

Lois M. Alexander, 76, of Worthington Drive, Bridgeport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, January 3, 2017, in the United Hospital Center. She was born August 11, 1940, in Century, WV a daughter of the late Amelia V. Maragni and William Page True. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Alexander, on February 4, 2009. They were married on September 6, 1958, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Century, WV. She is survived by four daughters, Kimberly...

James Francis Ferrella, 91, of Toledo, OH passed away peacefully on January 3, 2017. He was born in Harrison County, West Virginia on May 20,1925. James graduated from Roosevelt-Wilson High School in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and served in the US Coast Guard and Navy during WWII stationed in Papua New Guinea and the Philippines. He attended the University of Detroit, where he earned a BS in Accounting. James married Aralina DePolo and they enjoyed 65 years of marriage, raising three chil...

Deeann Ours, age 76 years, a resident of Nella's, Inc., passed awayTuesday, January 3, 2017 at Nella's. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at the Beverly Cemetery. Interment will follow.

Marvin E. Messer, 80, of West Milford, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. He was born in Clinchmore, TN on March 28, 1936, a son of the late Jack and Edith Enix Messer.   He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Barnett Messer, whom he married August 31, 1963.   Also surviving are one son, Eugene Ray Messer of West Milford; one daughter, Teresa Ann Cooksey and her husband Danny of Dawsonville, GA; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Larry R. Messer of Webste...

Joy Elizabeth Gragg, 85, of Smithville, died January 2, 2017 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV. She was born February 20, 1931 at Racket, WV the daughter of the late Marshall and Doris Wright Hersman. She was a homemaker and liked reading, and spending time with her family, grandchildren and her pets. Mrs. Gragg is survived by her son, Lloyd Shane Gragg (Cheryl) of Auburn; and grandchildren, Chelsea Gragg and Hollie Gragg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Hayes Grag...