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...

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...

Carla Louise Taylor Armstrong, 51, a resident of Huttonsville, passed from this life Thursday, February 16, 2017 at home. Carla was born Wednesday, July 28, 1965 in Elkins, a daughter of Evelyn May Gibson and Donald Lee Taylor and stepmother, Marie Taylor, all surviving in Mill Creek. On February 14, 1981, in Mill Creek, she married Paul “Sparky” Armstrong Jr. who survives in Huttonsville. They recently celebrated thirty six years of marriage. Also left to cherish her memory are two chi...

Michael “Mike” Joseph Eichelberger Sr., 66, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Friday, February 16, 2017 at Davis Medical Center in Elkins. Mike was born Wednesday, January 24, 1951 in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Charles Thomas Eichelberger Sr. and Madalyn Martha Jackson Eichelberger. He was twice married. First, he was married to Sherry Lee Daman who survives. Second, June 1, 2002, he was married to the former Tamela “Tami” Dean, who survives. Others left to cherish Mike...

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...

Thomas Andrew Purnell, 69, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at United Hospital Center after a long and courageous battle with arteriosclerosis. Tom was born November 21, 1947 to Wilbur (Bill) Purnell and Alice Cunningham. He was raised by his LuLu Silvis. Tom was married to the late Brenda Shearer. He has four children, Melissa and husband, Jimmy Satterfield, Tammy Purnell, Tom Purnell, John Stout and wife, Erin. He has five grandchildren, Dylan, Riki and Franky Satterfield, Tyler ...

Haley Grace Shiflett, infant daughter of Stormie Troxal and Jason Paul Shiflett passed from this life Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Davis Medical Center in Elkins. Haley's parents request for cremation will be honored.

Charles "Chuck" Richard Williams, 84, of Fairmont, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. He was born on August 30, 1932 to the late Elhannon and Lucy (Cornwell) Williams. He had a life-long interest in law enforcement, serving in the United States Army from 1952-54. He was retired from Fairmont State College where he worked as a security officer for 28 years and served with the Harrison County Sheriff's Department. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Mount...

Jessica Mae Bowman, age 25, of Buckhannon, WV died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at her home. She was born February 8, 1992 in Buckhannon, a daughter of Michael and Madelene Hoover Bowman of Buckhannon. In addition to her parents she is survived by one brother, Michael Wayne Bowman and wife Sarah of Sago, WV. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Troy and Dellia Hoover and her paternal grandparents, Joe and Elma Bowman. Jessica was a Christian by faith. Friends will be receiv...

Wather D. “Bud” Pritchard, 92, of Brierwood Community in Bridgeport, passed away February 15, 2017, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born September 25, 1924, in Clarksburg, WV, the only child of the late George Dee and Ida Mae Wallace Pritchard. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Helen Marie Snider Pritchard, whom he married on September 15, 1947. He is also survived by a son, James S. Pritchard and his wife Cynthia of Clarksburg, and one granddaughter, Andrea Ra...