Cecil Clyde Tacy, 88 of Clarksburg passed away on December 15, 2018 at the WV Veterans Nursing Facility where he was the last surviving veteran of the initial intake of residents when the facility opened. He was born August 24, 1930, in Huttonsville, WV, son of the late Sherman T. and Ruby Cutright Tacy. Cecil served his country in the US Army. After returning from the military, he worked at the Marble Factory in Bridgeport, was a carpenter for Palmer Construction and was lastly self-employ...

John James George, age 75, of Buckhannon, WV died Saturday, December 15, 2018, at his home. He was born November 17, 1943, in Reynoldsville, WV, a son of the late Paul Edward and Helen Mary Bell George. On May 18, 1991, he married Tressie Lane George who survives. Also surviving are two sons, John James George, Jr. of Beckley, WV and Ronnie Lewis George and fiancée Ashleigh of Clarksburg, WV; four daughters, Wanda Moneypenny and husband Rob of Weston, WV, Lisa Barker and husband Joe of Nutter...

Betty Musean Jones, age 77, a resident of Philippi, left this earth to meet up with the love of her life Sonny in her new home. Betty was born March 6, 1942 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Creed and Lelah (Hovatter) Marsh. Betty was united in marriage on December 28, 1957 to Morris “Sonny” Ray Jones who preceded her in death on October 24, 1997 Surviving is- Daughter, Karen Darlene Boni and husband Jim of Philippi Son, Roger M. Jones and wife Sheryllynn of Clarksburg ...

Mary Anne Maze, 80 of Terra Alta, West Virginia passed away peacefully at home on December 15, 2018 after a prolonged illness. Mary Anne was born August 31, 1938 in Sistersville, West Virginia, the oldest child of the late Carl Edwin Fox Sr. and Georgia Ruth Riemenschneider. Mary Anne graduated from Sistersville High School in 1956 where she was employed briefly as a secretary. After a short employment at Union Carbide in Long Reach, West Virginia, she moved to California where she resi...

Robin L. Hayhurst, 61, passed away on Friday, December 14th, 2018 at Orlando Regional Medical Center. He was born July 6th, 1957 in Clarksburg, WV, the youngest son of Morris Lee Hayhurst and Beulah (Noland) Hayhurst. In his youth Robin was an active member of the Boy Scouts and 4-H. Leading to his success in life; Robin became a life-long supporter of 4-H. Robin attended and graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School. Robin graduated from West Virginia University (WVU) College of Phy...

Lula May (Carr) Jackson, 91, of Fairmont, passed away on Friday, December 14th, 2018 at United Hospital Center, surrounded by her family. She was born on February13th, 1927 in Worthington, WV, a daughter of the late Austin and Beatrice Carr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Jackson, Jr.; a son, Harold E. Jackson; five brothers, Winford “Buddy” Carr, Sanford Carr, Kenneth “Arlin” Carr, Roger Carr and Ralph Carr. Lula is survived by three Childre...

Janice Marie Forinash Kirsch, 72, of Ireland, WV, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Friday, December 14, 2018 in the Hamden Nursing and Rehabilitation center in Hamden, OH. She was born in Wildcat, WV on September 18, 1946 a daughter of the late Emory and Rada Kincaid Forinash. On May 2, 2018, she and the love of her life, James Kirsch, celebrated 48 wonderful years of marriage until his recent passing on September 23, 2018. Janice is survived by her two sisters Mabel Thompson of Canton, ...

Karla Marie Snyder Reed, age 59, of Buckhannon, WV, died Friday, December 14, 2018, at her home. She was born March 30, 1959, in Elyria, OH, a daughter of the late Mason Carl and Betty Burnside Snyder. On August 23, 1980, she married Richard Reed who survives. Also surviving are two brothers, Steve Snyder and wife Kay of Rock Cave, WV and Tim Snyder of St. Augustine, FL; one sister, Suzanne Snyder of Rock Cave and several nieces and nephews. Karla was the Director at the Upshur County Senior ...

Ruth Annabelle Thompson, age 94, of Bendale Road, Weston, died Thursday, December 13, 2018, at her home. She was born on September 26, 1924, in Lewis County, a daughter of the late Harry S. and Lorraine Hughes Bee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rue C. Thompson on January 9, 2007. She is survived by one daughter, Susan Regina Shock and husband Les of Eureka, South Dakota; one son, the Rev. Mr. Rue C. Thompson, II and wife Diana of Buckhannon; six grandchildren: Cheryl and husband J...

Johnny “Yonk” Everett, 77, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at his residence. He was born in Mt. Clare, on March 24, 1941, a son of the late James Franklin and Mary Louise Stutler Everett. Yonk is survived by his beloved companion, Jean Travis; one son, Jonathan “Andy” Terrell of Crimora, VA; one stepson, Andrew Butler and wife Valerie of Nutter Fort; two daughters, Cheryl Horton and husband Don of Mt. Clare, Lisa Pennington of Mt. Clare; eight gr...