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 ...

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...

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...

Ruby Katherine Skidmore, 99, of Craig St. Weston passed away at her home at 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017 just four months shy of reaching her centennial milestone. She graced us with her presence when she was born in St. Clara, WV on June 12, 1917 a daughter of the late David "Roy" Bush and Hortensia J. Garrett Bush. On December 26, 1939 she married William"Jennings" Skidmore and they celebrated 57 years of marriage before his passing on December 31, 1996. Her witty, lov...

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...

Donald Lee Bowyer, 58, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born September 16, 1958 at Akron, OH, he was the son of the late Wendel Paul and Dorothy Ann Smith Bowyer. Donald enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, avid hunter, former owner of Waste Water Management, and owner of City Limit Rentals in Elkins. Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years, Vickie Cope Bowyer; two step daughters, Angel Wright Husk of ...

Martha Ann Beckner, age 78, of Buckhannon, WV died Thursday, February 16, 2017. She was born March 3, 1938, a daughter of the late Roy and Mary Florence Crites Mackey. On March 5, 1983, she married William “Bill” Beckner who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Linda Rollins and husband John of Buckhannon; one son, Teddy Zickefoose and wife Ramona of Buckhannon; one step son, Michael Beckner and wife Julie of Glenville, WV; four granddaughters, Jayme and Ashley Zickefoose both of Buckha...

Daniella Evelyn Jones, 32, of Carolina, WV, went to be with the Lord and to join her mother in Heaven on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at the Genesis Fairmont Campus Tygart Center in Fairmont. She was born December 29, 1984 in Fairmont a daughter of Ronald W. Jones, Sr. the late Lori Ann Hawkinberry Jones. Daniella was a Christian by faith. She attended North Marion High School until her illness required her to stay home. She fought a brave fight against Huntingtons Disease over the past tw...

Martha Ann Beckner, age 78, of Buckhannon, WV died Thursday, February 16, 2017. She was born March 3, 1938, a daughter of the late Roy and Mary Florence Crites Mackey. On March 5, 1983, she married William “Bill” Beckner who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Linda Rollins and husband John of Buckhannon; one son, Teddy Zickefoose and wife Ramona of Buckhannon; one step son, Michael Beckner and wife Julie of Glenville, WV; four granddaughters, Jayme and Ashley Zickefoose both of Buckha...

Linda Lou Kines, age 72, a resident of Philippi passed away Wednesday February 16, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 23, 1944 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Marvin and Madeline (Boyles) Howell. Linda was united in marriage on June 29, 1963 to James Kines who survives at home. Also surviving Son, Jim Kines and wife Whitni of Philippi Son-in-law, Jaun Richards of Moon Township, PA Sisters, Carol Porter and husband Ron of Mt. Clare Janet Straughan of Philippi Jo ...