Dorothy J. "Dottie" Nestor Philippart, 81, of Clarksburg, passed away Friday morning, February 3, 2017, in Salem. She was born in Clarksburg on June 14, 1935, a daughter of the late Fay Bronson and Ila Lavada (Keiser) Nestor. On December 15, 1956, she married Richard Philippart, who preceded her in death on August 28, 2000. She is survived by a brother, Lloyd Nestor and his wife Karen; her nephews, William Nestor and his wife Jennifer, and Michael Nestor and her great nephew Reese Nestor; t...

Ralph W. Crane, 62, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, following a sudden illness. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, on May 13, 1954, a son of Henry Jason Crane of Nutter Fort and the late Pauline Cunningham Crane. In addition to his father, Ralph is survived by one brother, Tom Crane and wife Amy of Lost Creek. He was a graduate of Roosevelt-Wilson High School Class of 1972. He attended West Virginia University and was a graduate o...

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...

Margaret Ann Riggs, age 70, of the Alexander Road, French Creek, died Friday, February 3, 2017, at her home. She was born on February 4, 1946, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Edwin and Castella Stulfuss Conrad. On July 27, 2002, she was united in marriage to Mark F. Riggs, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters: Vanessa Riggs-Heavner and Lindsey Riggs, both of Buckhannon; two sons: Travis Riggs and wife Emily and Justin Riggs, both of Buckhannon; nine grandchildren: Al...

Hazel Lloyd Pudder Wyatt, age 63, of Beckley, WV, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 3, 2017. Born on January 3, 1954, in Elkins, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Lloyd and Mary Ann McCauley Lloyd. Mrs. Wyatt was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Delmus K. Pudder, Sr.; by sons, Arnold R. Pudder, Charles E. Pudder and Marvin R. Pudder; by siblings, Bonnie Woodford and Mike Llo...

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...

Martha Mae Wimer, age 83 of Nella's Nursing Home in Crystal Springs, WV, formerly of Franklin, WV, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Nella's. She was born on October 9, 1933 in Circleville, WV, the daughter of the late Ora Eston and Birtie (Lambert) Wimer. Ms. Wimer was a member of the Franklin Presbyterian Church in Franklin. She had worked as a Custodian for more than 20 years for the Pendleton County Board of Education. Ms. Wimer is survived by: 2 sisters, Reva Linda Ritteno...

Brenda June Ferguson, 53 of Orient IL passed on February 2, 2017 at her residence. She was born on February 15, 1963 in Clarksburg, the daughter of Larry Williams of Ohio, and Carol Stout of Shinnston. Brenda is also survived by her husband David Leland Ferguson of 13 years; two daughters; Lisa Ridenour of Alabama, Patience Cox of Orient IL; one son Robert "Bobby" Sendling of Shinnston; one granddaughter Cadence Lemley; one grandson Matthew Lemley; four brothers Danny Williams; Donnie "...

Barbara Virginia Stutler, 84, of Mt. Clare passed away Thursday, February 02, 2017 at Clarksburg Nursing and Rehab. She was born December 5, 1932 to the late Tony and Cinda Romano Messineo. Barbara was a homemaker. She loved taking care of her home and family and enjoyed bowling and bingo. Barbara is survived by two daughters, Lisa Flowers and husband Raymond of Mt. Clare, Shelia Faircloth of Wilmington, NC; two sons, Dennis Stutler, III and wife Karen of Clarksburg, and Gary Stutler of...

Georgieann T. Mallow, 89, of Grafton Rd., Morgantown passed away Thursday, February 2 at home of daughter, Susan surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 15, 1928 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late John William Shipp and Beulah E. Fowler Shipp. Georgieann was a homemaker who lovingly attended to the needs of her family, and had attended Riverside Apostolic Church. She loved growing African Violets, making dolls and loved working with crafts, ceramics, crocheting, sewing; and ...