Joseph Blaine Richardson, 48, passed away February 4, 2017, at the United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, WV. He was born September 21, 1968 a son to the late William B. Richardson and Ruby L. (Cogar) Richardson. Also preceding him in death was a brother, William Thomas Richards and a nephew, William E. Lipps. Those left to cherish his memory are sisters, Janet L. Ratliff (John) and Patricia L. Moore (Jim); nephew's, Justin Eric Lipps (Lindsay), Daniel Zane Lipps, James Lee Moore (Tabatha), J...

Canlantha Mae Wilkinson, 89, of School St., Rivesville, WV passed away early Saturday evening in her residence. She was born April 3, 1927 in McCurdysville, WV, daughter of the late Esta and Gertrude Eddy Toothman. She was preceded in death by her husband Denzil Wilkinson in 2012. Calantha loved her daughters and son-in-law and talking with various family members and neighbors, her best friend Marjorie Bragg Davis, Sis Floyd, Rose Linville, Ann Musgrave, and Carol Turek. Other special neighbo...

Capt. Robert E. Rodeheaver, Jr., age 66, formerly of Morgantown and Maryland, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, February 4, 2017 at the WV Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg, with his niece, Kimberly Hendershot Wolfe at his side. Bob was born September 13, 1950 in Morgantown, a son of Melva Eileen Strawser Rodeheaver who survives him, and the late Robert E. Rodeheaver, Sr. Bob attended Morgantown High School and Fairmont State University, He began his career as an enlisted m...

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...

Norma Jean Ashcraft Gallo, 72, of Good Hope Community passed away on February 3, 2017, surrounded by her family following a brief illness. She was born in Summit Park, on February 6, 1944 a daughter of the late George T. and Dorothy Johnson Ashcraft. Norma is survived by her companion of 45 years, Emil "Pete" Price, two sisters, Linda Elsbury of Madison, OH, and Gloria Diane Wiseman of North View; two brothers, Maurice Ashcraft of West Milford and James Ashcraft of Tomball, TX; as wel...

Ralph W. Crane, 62, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, following a sudden illness. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, on May 13, 1954, a son of Henry Jason Crane of Nutter Fort and the late Pauline Cunningham Crane. In addition to his father, Ralph is survived by one brother, Tom Crane and wife Amy of Lost Creek. He was a graduate of Roosevelt-Wilson High School Class of 1972. He attended West Virginia University and was a graduate o...

Hazel Lloyd Pudder Wyatt, age 63, of Beckley, WV, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 3, 2017. Born on January 3, 1954, in Elkins, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Lloyd and Mary Ann McCauley Lloyd. Mrs. Wyatt was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Delmus K. Pudder, Sr.; by sons, Arnold R. Pudder, Charles E. Pudder and Marvin R. Pudder; by siblings, Bonnie Woodford and Mike Llo...

Shirley R. Lycett, age 83, of Teter Crossing, Buckhannon, died Friday, February 3, 2017, at her home. She was born on December 16, 1933, in Washington, PA, a daughter of the late Edward and Genevieve Cole Roupe. On September 3, 1953, she was united in marriage to James E. "Jim" Lycett, who preceded her in death on April 21, 2007. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one son Jack Martin Lycett; two sisters: Linda and Virginia; and one brother Sonny. She is ...

Margaret Ann Riggs, age 70, of the Alexander Road, French Creek, died Friday, February 3, 2017, at her home. She was born on February 4, 1946, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Edwin and Castella Stulfuss Conrad. On July 27, 2002, she was united in marriage to Mark F. Riggs, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters: Vanessa Riggs-Heavner and Lindsey Riggs, both of Buckhannon; two sons: Travis Riggs and wife Emily and Justin Riggs, both of Buckhannon; nine grandchildren: Al...