Dessie P. Daugherty, 95 of Lincoln Ave. West Union departed this life on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on May 29, 1921 in West Union a daughter of the late Jonathan Berty and Anna Ware Pitts. On July 5, 1941, she married Waitman Dodd and is survived by two of his children, Linda K. Dodd McCullough, of West Union and Sharon A. Dodd Brown, of Cincinnati, OH. On November 26, 1964, she married Bernard Daugherty and is survived by three step child...

Ronald Gene "Sonny" Smith, 80, of Weston passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Fairmont Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born in Lewis County on July 10, 1936: son of the late Edward F. Smith and Gertrude E. (Means) Smith. On November 10, 1959, Sonny married Charlotte F. (Barker) Smith, who survives. Sonny is also survived by three children: Connie Faye Smith, Rhonda Jean (James) Cogar and Randy Gene Smith all of Weston, two grandchildren: Larry Snider, II (...

Sandra Clevenger age 67 of Leather Bark Run Road, Cedarville, departed this life on Sunday February 5, 2017 at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston, following an extended illness. Born May 3, 1949 in Gilmer County, Sandra was the daughter of the late Orval and Evalee Carder Gregory. Sandra was a homemaker who loved caring for her family, spoiling her grandchildren whenever possible and enjoying the quiet life in Gilmer County. In her spare time, Sandra enjoyed listening to Elvi...

Harry Louis Connor, 97 of Morgantown passed away on Sunday February 5, 2017 at Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown, with his family by his side. He was born June 28, 1919 in Capital Heights Maryland, Prince George's County, son of the late John and Mary Rabe Connor. He will join his wife Margaret M. Hedgepeth Connor, who preceded him death in 1991. Harry was a US Navy Veteran. He was a truck driver for Kraft. Harry loved to fish, jig saw puzzles, and watch the Steelers and Pirates play. Harr...

Virgil Allan Adkins, 77, of South Charleston, passed away February 5, 2017. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Allan was a 1957 graduate of South Charleston High School and retired from the City of South Charleston Fire Department with 21 years of service. He was preceded in death by parents, Virgil and Mildred Adkins; brother, Kelly Tawney Jr.; and great-grandson, Jack Rollins. He is survived by wife, Jane Adkins; daughter, Kim Peters (John Rawlin...

Roger William Bennett, 67 of Knottsville passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at United Hospital Center, with his family by his side. He was born November 16, 1949 in Grafton, son of the late Charles E. and Evna Mae Sturm Bennett. He is survived by his wife Pamela Lake Bennett whom he married July 4, 1970. Roger graduated from Grafton High School Class of 1967. He attended Shepard University and Fairmont State College before receiving his degree in computer programming from Pittsburgh. Roger...

Bobby G Cogar, 76, of Cowen passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born January 12, 1941 in Braxton County a son of George Carl and Edna Anna Dean Cogar Bobby was a retired U.M.W.A from Lacky Smokeless, he also drove truck in a rock quarry. Bobby enjoyed hunting, fishing, digging ramps and camping with his grandchildren. He was a Methodist by Faith. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Ellen Carelene Carpenter Cogar, daug...

Lenora Belle Warner Caldwell, 83, of Bridgeport, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at her residence. She was born on March 14, 1933 in Doddridge County, a daughter of the late Clair Starkey and Thelma (Stoneking) Starkey Harris. Lenora is survived by her four sons: Gerald Warner and wife Sue of Arlington, TX; Samuel Warner of Alma, WV; Richard Warner of Arlington, TX; and Daniel Warner of Alma, WV; one brother, Mont Elwood Harris; nine grandchildren and two step grandchildren; ...

Frank Richard "Pap" Chivers, age 89 of Little Laurel Run, Farmington, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Fairmont Regional Medical Center after a long illness. He was born December 25, 1927 in Washington, PA. Frank served in World War II in the Army as a Corporal in the 96th Fighter Squadron, 82nd Fighter Group, as an airplane and engine mechanic. Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Gladys Marie Juker Chivers; his parents Francis H. Chivers and Helen Malo...

Richard Perry, Sr., age 94 formerly of Moundsville, WV died Saturday, February 4, 2017 in Wheeling Hospital Medical Park, Wheeling, WV. He was born April 26, 1922 in Buckhannon, WV the son of the late David M. and Edna DeBarr Perry. He was a WWII Army Veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart; a retired coal miner from Shoemaker Coal Mine; and Methodist by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ina Perry; a son: Mike Perry; a brother, Bob Perry; and thre...