Roscoe Anthoney Townsend, 62, of Clendenin passed away Thursday March 30, 2017 at Hopemont Hospital Terra Alta, WV after a long illness. He was the son of the late Homer and Bertha DeMoss Townsend. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Nancy C. Butler; and brother, James R. Townsend. Roscoe is survived by: sisters, Anna Mae Coleman of Bomont, Patty K. Ramsey of Hernando, FL, Brenda P. Freshour of Weston and Connie S. Coleman of Bomont; brothers, Cecil G. Townsend of Elkview, Venner T...

James E. Cumpston Age 83, of Canton, passed away Thursday March 30, 2017 in Aultman Compassionate Care. He was born May 30, 1933 in West Union, WV to the late John A. and Minnie G. (Yoke) Cumpston. James was a Korean War Army veteran and retired from the Ohio National Guard after 27 years of service. He was a 1952 graduate of Doddridge County High School. He retired from The Timken Company in 1997 after 45 years of service. James was a member of North Industry Christian Church, Canton Townshi...

Hertsel Herndon George, 83, of Fairmont passed away peacefully on Thursday March 30th after a brief illness. He was born on July 18, 1933 in Barbour County, son of the late Herndon and Effie (Moore) George He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Patricia Lambert George in December of 2008 Hertsel served his country during the Korean War stationed in Germany with the United States Army. He served in many capacities some of which were coal mining, police officer, restaurant owner, m...

Barbara Elaine Love, 64, of Fairmont passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at her home, as a result of a prolonged illness. She was born October 16, 1952, in Braxton County, daughter of the late Luther ?Doc? and Ora Maxine Frame. In Life Barbara was a devoted Christian. She was a member of the Pentecostal Lighthouse with Pastor John Abersolt. Barbara loved people and helped mentor many children through her own Ministry. Barbara later retired and decided quilting was her passion. Barbara wi...

Inabel Floyd, 94, of Lynn Avenue Weston passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in Meadowview Manor Nursing Home of Bridgeport following a lingering illness. She was born in Butchersville, Lewis County on August 14, 1922: daughter of the late Jesse Butcher and Gay (Butcher) Butcher. On August 10, 1947, she married Ted Floyd, who preceded her in death on July 18, 1998. Mrs. Floyd is survived by one son: David Floyd and wife Martha of Bridgeport, one daughter: Jill Brogan and husband Mark of ...

Mary Ann McIe, 71, of Cutright Chapel, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in the Crestview Manor at Jane Lew, WV. Born April 1, 1945 in Selbyville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Allen Ralph and Oleta E. Zickefoose Collins. On July 21, 1966 she married Russell William McIe, who preceded her in death on January 26, 2016. She is also preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Sue McIe; one brother, Larry Collins. Mary loved being outside sitting on her front porch in the sun; she enjoyed ...

Robert Todd Payton, 44, of Fairmont, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh as the result of a sudden illness. He was born on August 15, 1972, in Fairmont, a son of Robert E. and LeeAnn (Metz) Payton. Todd enjoyed playing softball with his dad, brother, and his boys, watching his children play sports and most of all spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Todd is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Beverlee (Miller) ...

Obituary: BERTHA NEWMAN Bertha Newman, 106, a resident of Canton, OH and formerly of Philippi, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at the Rose Lane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Massillon, OH, following an extended illness. She was born July 17, 1910, at Philippi, a daughter of the lat Willis and Polly (Mayle) Johnson. Her husband, Darl Newman preceded her in death in 1964. Surviving are a daughter, Madlee Mayle and a son, Lester (Susan) Newman, all of Canton; seventeen grandchil...

Joyce Ann Bowen (July 8, 1932 - March 29, 2017) Joyce Ann Bowen, 84, of Sistersville, WV, passed away March 29, 2017, at Sistersville Center. She was born July 8, 1932, in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Eugene Earl Bowen and Irene "Dot" Shepard Bowen. Joyce worked as a Secretary for Wiser Oil Company and she was a member of the Canasta Club. She is survived by her niece, Sue Ann Parichuk and great-niece and nephew, Diana and Joseph Parichuk, of Lake Hiawatha, NJ; nephew, R...

Joyce Ann Bowen, 84, of Sistersville, WV, passed away March 29, 2017, at Sistersville Center. She was born July 8, 1932, in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Eugene Earl Bowen and Irene "Dot" Shepard Bowen. Joyce worked as a Secretary for Wiser Oil Company and she was a member of the Canasta Club. She is survived by her niece, Sue Ann Parichuk and great-niece and nephew, Diana and Joseph Parichuk, of Lake Hiawatha, NJ; nephew, Robert Hogan and niece, Lisa Hogan, also of Lake Hiaw...