John C. Ward, II, age 65 of Buckhannon, WV passed away on Sunday morning at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV while surrounded by family. Mr. Ward was a retired teacher, former Pack Leader of Cub Scout Pack 128 and Assistant Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 128 where he will be greatly missed by students and scouts. Mr. Ward was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, was a wonderful father, loving husband, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was the son ...

Reverend Lonnie Ramsey, 73, of the Fall Run Community of Ireland, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2017 after a year-long struggle with cancer. He was born in Widen, WV on January 28, 1944 a son of the late Delbert "Deb" Ramsey and Mame Bragg Ramsey. There he enjoyed roaming the hills and valleys with his brothers and sister. Lonnie married his high school sweetheart, Judy Mealey, on May 12, 1968. They lived 48 beautiful years together and raised two sons: Jeffrey and J...

Dorothy Anne Deem Goff DOB: September 21, 1938 Date of Death: Sunday, February 26, 2017 Dorothy Anne Deem Goff, age 78, went to be with the Lord following a brief illness on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Dorothy was born on September 21, 1938, the daughter of Henry B. Deem and Nellie Boggess Deem of Shinnston. She was preceded in death by both of her parents; husband, Raymond M. Goff; her daughter, Penny Shreves; and by her siblings Roscoe Deem, Ralph M. Deem, Carl R. Deem, George I. Deem, Ha...

Heaven is a little brighter with the addition of a new little angel, Emily Marie Bennett, 9 month old daughter of Travis Drew and Janie Marie (Lamb) Bennett of Camden who were blessed to tell her “You are my sunshine!” She was the sister of Austin Levi Lamb and Silas James Lamb. She was born in Morgantown on May 27, 2016 where she passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 in Ruby Memorial Hospital. Emily is also survived by maternal grandparents: Wanda and Michael Lake of Camden and the late...

Amber Dawn Marks, age 24, of Flemington, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, from injuries sustained from a car accident. She was born March 31, 1992, at United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, WV. Surviving are her mother, Faith Ann (Marks) Kittle and husband, Greg, of Flemington. Her father was the late Jesse Vernon Hargis. Surviving at home are a daughter, Amara Leeann McDaniel, age 5, and a son, Aubry Lloyd Gum, age 2, both of Flemington. In addition, she is also survi...

Alan Ray Gifford, 50, of Fairmont passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his home. He was born in Fairmont on March 24, 1966 the only child of Marilyn (Jackson) Gifford and the late Col. Richard E. Gifford. Alan graduated from East Fairmont High School and Webster College. He had worked for General Delivery and most recently sold on EBay. His passion was music. Alan was an extremely talented musician and vocalist. He played several different instruments, most often the keyboard. He...

Clyde R Reed, age 72, of Tallmansville, WV died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at his home. He was born November 25, 1944 in Queens, WV, a son of the late Lennie and Sylvia Sharp Reed. On November 21, 1969 he married Martha Phillips who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Letha Bowser and Misti Elmore and husband Brian all of Tallmansville; one son, Clyde R Reed, Jr. of Tallmansville; three grandsons, Philip Ward, Caleb Elmore and Isaac Elmore all of Tallmansville; four granddaughters, C...

David Wayne Edwards, 47, of Norway passed away February 25, 2017 after courageously battling cancer. “Davey” as he was known to his family and friends, worked at Nickels Bakery for over 14 years. Above all he loved God and family. He was a very loving husband and father as well as a great friend to all who knew him. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who also loved camping and watching UFC. Davey is survived by his wife of 23 years, Susan Renee (Gump) Edwards; a daughter, Alycen Jeann...

Arabelle Thomason, age 80, of Tallmansville, WV, Queens Community died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born October 17, 1936 in Elkins, WV, a daughter of the late Orval and Mamie Pennington Chewning. On July 3, 1953 she married Gilbert Thomason who preceded her in death on December 3, 2006. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by one son, Gilbert Eugene ?Snoop? Thomason; one daughter, Bobbi Lynn Thomason; two brother...

Elizabeth Vasicek Brown Chapman, 101, of Bridgeport, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at United Hospital Center. She was born on November 23, 1915 in Grafton, a daughter of the late Carl and Leona (Orfamus) Vasicek. She is survived by one son, Gregory Brown of Bridgeport and two stepsons, Steve (Joyce) Chapman of Florida and Rick Chapman of Costa Rica, a sister, Anne Lough of Fairmont, a sister-in-law, Evelyn Vasicek of Rivesville, a brother-in-law, King (Barbara) Chapman of Flo...