Patty Jean Johnston, age 70, of French Creek, WV, departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 17, 2018, in the comfort of her home under the compassionate care of WV Hospice, after a nearly 5 year battle with cancer. She was born in Alexander, WV, on November 29, 1947, to the late Artie C. and Lola Crawford Hawkins. Patty was a retired instructional aide with the Upshur County Board of Education with 29 years of service, attended Kanawha Run Church, memb...

David Michael Smith, 59, of Orlando passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown with his loving mother by his side. He was born in Weston on March 22, 1959 a son of Joan D. Stiltner of Charleston and the late Fredrick Alan Smith. David is survived by his mother; two daughters: Colleen Michelle Smith and Tisha Dawn Smith both of Orlando; and five grandchildren: Ryan Wetzel, Traegan Cutright, Delaney Lewis, Rosalie Smith and Brandon Smith. In add...

Treva B. Booth, age 90 a resident of Philippi, passed away Saturday November 17, 2018 in Mansfield Place of Broaddus Hospital. Treva was born September 11, 1928 in Moatsville, a daughter of the late Ottis and Mamie (Freeman) Nestor. Treva was twice married first to Irvin D. Tenney Jr. who preceded her in death on July 24, 1988, and second to Jackie L. Booth who survives. Also surviving- Sons, Michael Tenney and wife Donna of Groveport, OH Eliot Tenney and wife Sandra of Concord,...

Obituary for Lowell Gabriel "Sonny" Kehl, Jr. Lowell Gabriel “Sonny” Kehl, Jr., age 74, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, November 17, 2018, at his home. He was born June 16, 1944, in Marietta, OH, a son of the late Lowell and Emma June Meek Kehl. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Karen Sue Bryant and Michelle Sears; one brother Edward Kehl; and one brother-in-law Randy Sears. He is survived by one sister Candace Kehl of Buckhannon; one brother-in-law...

Wilma Lue Simmons, 67 of Rosemont, WV passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 at her residence with family by her side. She was born January 29, 1951 in Sand Fork, WV, daughter of the late Hoy and Madeline Grimes Pritt. Wilma graduated from Bridgeport High School, Class of 1968. She retired from Walmart with over fifteen years of service. She enjoyed to bake, decorate cakes, and was very crafty. She loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of forty nine years,...

Mr. Jeffrey Lee Coleman, age 54, a resident of Union Road in Philippi, went home to be with the Lord, Friday morning November 16, 2018 with his mother, sister, and aunt by his side. He was born July 30, 1964 in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late Donald E. and Linda Kay Coleman, who survives in Philippi. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his Fiancé; Caroline Wallace of Charleston, SC one son Brandon L. Roskis of Morgantown, one sister; Tonia L. Turner and husband David of Beli...

Betty Rae Lewis (72) of Haywood, WV passed away on November 16, 2018 at her residence. Betty was born September 22, 1946 in Seminole, WV, the daughter of the late Leonard Franklin Sr. and Thelma Pauline (Nuzum) Shaw. Betty was a CNA and retired from Heartland Nursing Home. She also worked for Brockway Glass and Anchor Hocking. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Betty enjoyed making large meals during the holiday season for her family. She also loved working at...

Mr. James Edward “Jim” O’Dell, Sr., passed away November 16, 2018 at 79 years of age. He was retired form Orlando Utilities where he worked for 34 years. Jim was a member of Killarney Baptist Church for over forty years and served as a Deacon of the church. His parents were the late William Harold O’Dell and the late Minnie Sarah Collett O’Dell. He leaves behind his wife of fifty six years, Lynda Giles O’Dell; two children, James O’Dell, Jr. and Joanie Burns. Together they had six grandchildr...

Clarissa Ann Tully, 65 of Pennsboro passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 at United Hospital Center. She was born February 25, 1953 in Queens, NY; daughter of the late Arthur R Aguirre and Claire Chimel Connolly and stepfather Thomas Connolly. Clarissa attended high school and graduated college in New York. Her love and passion was horses. She enjoyed creative writing and being a political activist. Clarissa was caring and would help anyone that needed it. She is survived by three ch...

LaVerne Mae Taglione, 80 of Clarksburg passed away on Friday November 16, 2018 at her residence. She was born June 12, 1938 in Youngstown, OH, daughter of the late Edward and Mary Lavolpa Glover. She worked as a CNA for many years. LaVerne enjoyed gardening and her plants. She loved her cats and family and was Catholic by faith. She is survived by three children, Theresa Marie Taglione-Stroh, Lake Worth, FL, Laura J Taglione, Tamarac, FL; Joseph Edgar Taglione of Clarksburg; three grandc...