Eleanor Jean "Jeanie" Marsh, age 77, a resident Philippi passed away Tuesday February 21, 2017 at her residence. She was born October 11, 1939 in Barbour Co. a daughter of W. Buford and Kittie (Webb) Cleavenger. Jeanie was united in marriage April 6, 1996 to Wilford D. Marsh Sr. who survives at home. Also surviving is Step children, Vivian Marsh of Belington Wilford Marsh Jr. and wife Eleanor of Philippi Judy Boylen of Philippi Thomas Marsh of Parsons Melinda Strait and husband David ...

Barbara Ann Claypool, age 85, of Crawford, WV died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Genesis of Glenville in Glenville, WV. She was born October 19, 1931 in Somerset, PA, a daughter of the late Calvin and Bertha Barkley Diehl. On April 5, 1944, she married Loyal Wilson Claypool, who preceded her in death on April 15, 2008. Surviving are one son, John Claypool of Crawford; one daughter, Christine Rowland of Clarksburg, WV; and one step-son, Richard Wilson of Rock Cave, WV. Barbara was a secretary....

Xavier Silas Paul "Little Bit" Bennett, 3 months old, was called to be held in the arms of his Lord and Savior and to be with his big brother Noah in Heaven on February 21, 2017. He will be sadly missed by his grandmother, parents and extended family. Silas was born November 14, 2016 in Elkins, WV a son of Gerald Paul Bennett and Geniece LeAnn Pancake who survive. Also surviving is maternal grandparents, Teresa "Terry" Pancake and Bill Pancake Paternal grandparents, Sharon Bennett Grea...

Edgar B. Stalnaker passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born June 4, 1926 in Monterville, West Virginia, the son of the late George Cameron and Icie Simmons Stalnaker of Mill Creek, West Virginia. Ed graduated from Tygart Valley High School in 1943. Ed served in the U. S. Navy from 1944 through 1946. After being honorably discharged with the rank of Watertender Third Class from the Navy he attended West Virginia University where he received a Bachelor of...

Howard J. Hinebaugh 90, of Bridgeport, formally of Shinnston, passed away on Monday February 21, 2017 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born January 27, 1927, in Crellin, MD to the late Katherine Hinebaugh and Linsey Friend. Howard is survived by his 6 children, Tarla Alkire and Barry their children Christy Kupfer and Michael Alkire; Timothy Hinebaugh, and his children Danielle Jeter, Mindy Efaw, and Eric Hinebaugh; Gail Huff and the Late Robert Huff and their children Ang...

Diane Butcher, 59, of Pennsboro, WV, departed this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, following an extended illness. Diane was born September 9, 1957 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Homer and Bessie (Jones) Brooks. She was a proud graduate of Pennsboro High School with the class of 1976 and a member of the Wince Chapel United Methodist Church of Pike, WV. As a teenager, Diane began working as a papergirl in Pennsboro, WV where she got to meet many p...

Vera M. Courtney, 90, a resident of Harmer Place and formerly of Belpre, Ohio went home to be with her Saviour on February 20, 2017. Vera was born March 21, 1926 at Clarksburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Earl, Sr. and Opal Poling Duke. Vera was the oldest living charter member of Tri-City Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, taught children's Sunday school class for many years and also taught Women's Discipleship Classes. She and her husband had owned Paramount Inc., which c...

Robert Lee Rhodes, 79, of Shinnston passed away on February 20, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 13, 1937 in Clay County to the late Lee W. and Virginia Holcomb Rhodes. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Eula Mae Rhodes; their children, Carol Morgan and her husband Harold of Clarksburg; Donna Thomas of Shinnston; Robbie Rhodes of Morgantown; JoAnn Miller and her husband Ed of Gypsy; Andrew Thomas and his wife of Sabrina of Enterprise; LeRoy Thomas of Enter...

Kathleen Keesucker Ravi, 56, of Oak Mound Dr. Clarksburg passed away peacefully at 9:38 a.m. on Monday, February 20, 2017 in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following an extended illness. Knowing that she had given her heart to Jesus at an early age and was now home in his loving care, brought great comfort to her family as she made her transition. She was born in Silver Springs, MD on January 17, 1961 daughter of Arnold Dale Keesucker of Belington and Bernice Ann Runyon Keesucker of ...

Barbara Ann Bowman, 55, of Fairmont, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017, at Ruby Memorial Hospital after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born in Germany on May 10, 1961, a daughter of the late Russell A. and Nancy C. (Ryder) Shaffer. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to play cards, cook and most of all spend time with her grandchildren. She graduated from Bridgeport High School and Fairmont State University. She had attended both Simpson Cr...