Gordon Blair Lee, 61, of Beckley, WV passed away February 17, 2017, at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, WV after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was born in Ronceverte, WV on April 26, 1955, to the late John Gordon and Mary Virginia Blair Lee. Blair was a graduate of West Virginia University with a degree in Theater Technical Design. In 1991, he and his cousin, Tom Anderson, began Allegheny Restoration and Builders, Inc., with the restoration of the Philipp...

Mrs. Susan E. Rinehart, age 80 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at her home. She was born January 25, 1937 at Thomas, WV, a daughter of the late Anthony Stankus and Edith Newmeyer Stankus. She was married to Gerald J. Rinehart who survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Maria Rosenberger and husband Dean of Elkins and one granddaughter, Courtney Elizabeth Rosenberger of Elkins. One brother, William J. Stankus and wife Jeraldine of Buckhannon, one sister, Al...

William W. (Bill) Williams, age 85 of Clarksburg, WV, died on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at River Oaks, Clarksburg, WV, where he had resided since May 2016. Mr. Williams was born in Masontown, WV, on May 1, 1931, a son of the late Earl and Lillie Lemmons Williams. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 59 years, Elizabeth “Sue” Williams. He was also preceded in death by three older siblings – Kermit, Christine, and Alice Jane. He is survived by one brother, Robert Williams (Verna) of Fai...

Larna (Bartlett) Cavendish, 94, of Beckley, died Feb. 17, 2017, in Chesterfield, Va. Larna was the oldest daughter of Aaron and Catherine Bartlett of Harrison County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Lawrence Cavendish, her parents and five brothers, Les, Lawrence, Arnold (Babe), Mike and Carl. Larna is survived by her sisters, Bernice Schulz of Tucker, Ga., Hazel Cropp of Sunberry, Oh, Alma (and Bob) Johnson of Wheeling, WV, and Mildred and Bill) Black of Mariett...

Connie Louise Hanlin, 71, of Chloe, WV passed away on Friday February 17, 2017. She was born of the late Alva and Leota Gaither on September 11, 1945. She was united in marriage to Glenn S. Hanlin and were married for 47 wonderful years. Connie is survived by her husband,Glenn Hanlin of Chloe, WV; son, Michael Hanlin of Clarksburg, WV; daughters, Pamela Bowen of Jonesboro, AR and Heather Hanlin-Grogg of Winston-Salem, NC. She was also loved dearly by her 6 grandchildren, Joshua Hanlin, N...

Michael “Mike” Joseph Eichelberger Sr., 66, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Friday, February 16, 2017 at Davis Medical Center in Elkins. Mike was born Wednesday, January 24, 1951 in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Charles Thomas Eichelberger Sr. and Madalyn Martha Jackson Eichelberger. He was twice married. First, he was married to Sherry Lee Daman who survives. Second, June 1, 2002, he was married to the former Tamela “Tami” Dean, who survives. Others left to cherish Mike...

Martha Ann Beckner, age 78, of Buckhannon, WV died Thursday, February 16, 2017. She was born March 3, 1938, a daughter of the late Roy and Mary Florence Crites Mackey. On March 5, 1983, she married William “Bill” Beckner who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Linda Rollins and husband John of Buckhannon; one son, Teddy Zickefoose and wife Ramona of Buckhannon; one step son, Michael Beckner and wife Julie of Glenville, WV; four granddaughters, Jayme and Ashley Zickefoose both of Buckha...

Donald Lee Bowyer, 58, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born September 16, 1958 at Akron, OH, he was the son of the late Wendel Paul and Dorothy Ann Smith Bowyer. Donald enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, avid hunter, former owner of Waste Water Management, and owner of City Limit Rentals in Elkins. Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years, Vickie Cope Bowyer; two step daughters, Angel Wright Husk of ...

Linda Lou Kines, age 72, a resident of Philippi passed away Wednesday February 16, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 23, 1944 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Marvin and Madeline (Boyles) Howell. Linda was united in marriage on June 29, 1963 to James Kines who survives at home. Also surviving Son, Jim Kines and wife Whitni of Philippi Son-in-law, Jaun Richards of Moon Township, PA Sisters, Carol Porter and husband Ron of Mt. Clare Janet Straughan of Philippi Jo ...

Norma Ellen (Haller) Robinson, age 80 of High Street, Grafton, WV passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Norma was born February 21, 1936 in Preston County, the daughter of the late Ira Bliss Haller and Dorothy (Matlick) Haller. She is survived by two sons, Ricky R. Robinson and wife Becky of Grafton and Mark A Robinson and wife Marybeth of Hurricane, WV: five grandchildren, Samuel L. Robinson of Little Rock, Arkansas, Adam Zachary “Zach” Robinson of...