William W. (Bill) Williams, age 85 of Clarksburg, WV, died on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at River Oaks, Clarksburg, WV, where he had resided since May 2016. Mr. Williams was born in Masontown, WV, on May 1, 1931, a son of the late Earl and Lillie Lemmons Williams. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 59 years, Elizabeth “Sue” Williams. He was also preceded in death by three older siblings – Kermit, Christine, and Alice Jane. He is survived by one brother, Robert Williams (Verna) of Fai...

Gordon Blair Lee, 61, of Beckley, WV passed away February 17, 2017, at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was born in Ronceverte, WV on April 26, 1955, to the late John Gordon and Mary Virginia Blair Lee. Blair was a graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in Theater Technical Design. In 1991, he and his cousin, Tom Anderson, began Allegheny Restoration and Builders, Inc., with the restoration of the Philipp...

Larna (Bartlett) Cavendish, 94, of Beckley, died Feb. 17, 2017, in Chesterfield, Va. Larna was the oldest daughter of Aaron and Catherine Bartlett of Harrison County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Lawrence Cavendish, her parents and five brothers, Les, Lawrence, Arnold (Babe), Mike and Carl. Larna is survived by her sisters, Bernice Schulz of Tucker, Ga., Hazel Cropp of Sunberry, Oh, Alma (and Bob) Johnson of Wheeling, WV, and Mildred and Bill) Black of Mariett...

Brenda Sue White, 58, a resident of Beverly, passed peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father February 17, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She had been in her usual health and death was unexpected. Brenda was born Friday, October 17, 1958 in Elkins, a daughter of the late Harvey White Sr. and Marie Carr White. Left to cherish her memory is her loving fiancé Mitchell “Mitch” Sisler of Beverly, one son Joshua "Josh" White and wife Janice of Parsons, four grandchildren Isaiah...

Mary Louise “Jerry” Kelley Fisher, 93, a resident of Bearhunter Mountain Estates, Elkins, passed from this life, February 17, 2017 at her home. Jerry’s donation to the Human Gift Registry was honored. A memorial service celebrating her incredible like is being planned. A complete obituary will be published at that time. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Mary Louise “Jerry” Kelley Fisher. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome...

Connie Louise Hanlin, 71, of Chloe, WV passed away on Friday February 17, 2017. She was born of the late Alva and Leota Gaither on September 11, 1945. She was united in marriage to Glenn S. Hanlin and were married for 47 wonderful years. Connie is survived by her husband,Glenn Hanlin of Chloe, WV; son, Michael Hanlin of Clarksburg, WV; daughters, Pamela Bowen of Jonesboro, AR and Heather Hanlin-Grogg of Winston-Salem, NC. She was also loved dearly by her 6 grandchildren, Joshua Hanlin, N...

Judith Ann Barber Westfall passed away on February 17, 2017 at the age of 70 after a two-year battle with aggressive cancer, where even in sickness she always provided for her beloved family— talking daily to her granddaughter in Wilmington, NC on the phone; offering her car to her grandsons in a time of crisis; or being the backbone for her eldest daughter. Born in Fairfield, Iowa on March 13, 1946, Grandma Judy was a strong, determined, outspoken woman. She was preceded in death by ...

Mrs. Susan E. Rinehart, age 80 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at her home. She was born January 25, 1937 at Thomas, WV, a daughter of the late Anthony Stankus and Edith Newmeyer Stankus. She was married to Gerald J. Rinehart who survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Maria Rosenberger and husband Dean of Elkins and one granddaughter, Courtney Elizabeth Rosenberger of Elkins. One brother, William J. Stankus and wife Jeraldine of Buckhannon, one sister, Al...

Delma Lee Abel, 95 of Grafton, Valley Falls Community, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born July 17, 1921 at Valley Falls, son of the late Frances Marion and Lizzy Shriver Abel. He joined his wife Ethel M. Abel, who preceded him death February 5, 2017. Delma was born and raised in the same house where he grew up and where he went to join his beloved Ethel. The timber that built the house was cut from their farm. He worked at Mon...

Norma Ellen (Haller) Robinson, age 80 of High Street, Grafton, WV passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Norma was born February 21, 1936 in Preston County, the daughter of the late Ira Bliss Haller and Dorothy (Matlick) Haller. She is survived by two sons, Ricky R. Robinson and wife Becky of Grafton and Mark A Robinson and wife Marybeth of Hurricane, WV: five grandchildren, Samuel L. Robinson of Little Rock, Arkansas, Adam Zachary “Zach” Robinson of...