Betty Lee Ferrebee, 85 of Elk Lick Rd, West Union departed this life on Friday, January 13, 2017 in her residence. She was born on January 31, 1931 in Doddridge County a daughter of the late Russell and Rebecca Knight Ferrebee. Surviving are one son, David Ferrebee and wife Cathy, West Union, seven grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, seven sisters, Hazel Lemasters, Ruth Bunting, both of West Union, Orpha Iams, Harrisville, Mary George, Pennsboro,...

DONNIE LEE MOORE, age 77 years, a resident of Hendricks, WV departed this life early Friday morning, January 13, 2017 at the United Hospital Center at Bridgeport, WV. He had been in declining health since suffering a heart attack in December of 2016, although death was unexpected. He was born Wednesday, July 12, 1939 at St. George, WV, a son of the late Jesse Reed and Hester Loretta Moore. On June 9, 1962 at Washington, DC, he was married to the former Margaret "Tootsie" Sobrito, who precede...

Our hearts are heavy in the Lewis County community this week as the sad news has spread of the sudden loss of a bright young man who had his whole life ahead of him. Following a tragic accident on a well site in Tyler County on Thursday, January 12, 2017, resulting in fatal injuries, Hunter Dwight Osborn, 19, passed away gently into the loving arms of his Grandpa Dwight as they were reunited in Heaven. Hunter blessed this earth and the lives of his parents when he was born in Buckhannon on...

Ruby M. Ashley, 91, of Sutton, WV passed away January 12, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 9, 1925 to the late William Oliver Nutt and Velva Losh Nutt in Braxton County, WV. Also preceding her in death is her husband Emmett ?Bud? Ashley, brother Ralph Nutt, and sisters Francis Harris, Marie Barnes, Ruth Smyth, Athlea Coulter, and Mary Bleigh. Ruby was a member of the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon for many years. She worked as a Teacher...

Mark Mathew Basagic, age 65 of Petersburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on January 11, 1952, the son of Anne (Vukovich) Basagic of Monongah, WV and the late Julius Basagic. His best friend and companion of 37 years, Anna Marie Kuzniar survives in Petersburg. Mr. Basagic graduated from Fairmont Senior High School in 1970 and attended Fairmont State College where he was a Member of the Fraternity of Tau Beta Iota. He graduated ...

Ruby M. Ashley, 91, of Sutton, WV passed away January 12, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 9, 1925 to the late William Oliver Nutt and Velva Losh Nutt in Braxton County, WV. Also preceding her in death is her husband Emmett ?Bud? Ashley, brother Ralph Nutt, and sisters Francis Harris, Marie Barnes, Ruth Smyth, Athlea Coulter, and Mary Bleigh. Ruby was a member of the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon for many years. She worked as a Tea...

Donald Lee Bragg, 67 of Tioga Road passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. He was born January 24, 1949 in Tioga to the late Alpha and Hilda Dempsey Bragg. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, searching for ginseng, and being outdoors. Donald is survived by his brother Junior R. Bragg and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other extended family and friends. Friends may join the family for visitation on Monday, January 16, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM a...

Arthur Chandler Gum, Jr., 51, of Marie Lane, Princeton died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the Veterans Regional Medical Center in Beckley. Born March 4, 1964 at Weston, he was the son of Wanda Lou Peake Gum of Athens and the late Arthur C. Gum, Sr. Arthur was a graduate of Athens High School and had served with the U.S. Army for four years. Arthur retired from Concord University in Athens, having worked in the Maintenance Department. He had also worked for the Cargo Service Station and G-...

Larry Allen West, 72, of Elkview passed away Thursday, Jan 12, 2017 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston, after many years of sickness. He was retired from Moldagraph Corporation, served his country in the US Navy, and graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School. Larry was a faithful member of Keystone Apostolic Church, Charleston. He loved to go hunting and fishing and never met a stranger. He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard West, Sr. and Jewell Kidd West; brothers, Buddy...

Deborah Jean (Hicks) Trader, age 62, a resident of Galloway, passed away Thursday January 12, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 22, 1954 in Newport News, VA, a daughter of the late Orville Rondo Hicks and Betty Jean (Withrow) Hicks who survives in VA. Deborah was united in marriage to her husband of 42 years Larry Lee Trader Sr. who preceded her in death on August 29, 2012. Surviving is One daughter: Rhonda (Trader) Shaw and fiancé Rich Wright of Belington Two sons; Larry ...