Vernon Robert "Bob" Whitehair, 76, of Pennsboro, WV, departed this life on Sunday, April 16, 2017, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. Bob was born December 30, 1940 in Terra Alta, WV, a son of the late William D. and Mary Ellen (Boylan) Whitehair. Bob was retired after dedicating 35 plus years of service to AT&T communications where he worked out of the Clarksburg, WV office and in the Pennsboro, WV main station. He greatly enjoyed travelling with his family and loved being outdoor...

James D. “Jimmy” Torjak, 53, of Summit Park, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following an extended illness. He was born on March 16, 1964 to Edward and Phyllis Torjak of Summit Park. In addition to his parents Jimmy is survived by a brother, William “Billy” Torjak and wife Barbara of Summit Park; a sister, Emma Pennington and husband Scott of Clarksburg; daughter, Ashley Feather and husband Andrew of Oakland, MD; son, Lucas Ford and wife Sava...

Evangeline Lucinda Watson, 86, of Galloway, died Saturday, April 15, 2017 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, following an extended illness. She was born January 1, 1931, at Queens, Upshur County, a daughter of the late Cecil Guy and Ivy Belle (Welch) Collins. On May 16, 1950, she was married to Richard Watson, who preceded her in death on May 4, 1997. Surviving include one sister, Verdinia Lawson and husband, Robert, Galloway; two brothers, Ronald Collins and wife, Judy, Gall...

Mary Louise Stephens Simons, 83, of Vienna passed away April 15, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 7, 1933 in West Union, WV to the late Harry Albert and Delma Armazenda Griffin Stephens. She was a member of the 36th Street church of Christ and was a homemaker. The two most important things in her life was God and Family. She volunteered many years at Camden Clark Hospital where she was a Teen Team Leader, was active at church and had tremendous respect for our Service Members and wa...

Russell H. Miller, 81, Parkersburg, WV went to be with the Lord April 15, 2017. He was born February 25, 1936 in Clarksburg, WV, the son of the late Howard R. and Opal V. Miller. Russ was a US Navy veteran. He retired from the West Virginia State Police October 17, 1988 after 29 years of service and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was appointed Chief of Police in Parkersburg, WV, from 1990-1993. He loved being a lawman and was very proud to have served. He was a 32nd degree Maso...

Orie Clifton Bennett, 90 of Clarksburg passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Morganton Health & Rehab in Morgantown, WV, surrounded by his family. He was born April 6, 1927 in Mount Clare; the son of the late Silas Opha and Nancy May Reed Bennett. Orie is survived by his one son, Ron Bennett & his wife, Arlene of Morgantown; a grandson, Aaron Bennett of Morgantown; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Orie was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean (Louk) Benne...

Jody Edward Watson, age 56 of Clarksburg WV, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born February 9, 1961 in Clarksburg, WV; the son of the late Robert M. Watson, Sr. and Lois J. (Pyles) Watson. Jody is survived by his nine children that include two daughters, Britney Watson and Ericka Watson at home; two sons, Brandon Watson at home and Eric Watson at home; four brothers, Tim Watson & his wife, Kim of Clarksburg, WV, Bruce Watson & his fia...

Denzil Ray Skidmore, Sr., age 86 of Nutter Fort WV, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017 at his residence. He was born April 18, 1930 in Barbour Co., WV; the son of the late Floyd Samuel Skidmore and Delphia (Loar) Skidmore. Denzil is survived by his daughter, Connie E. Bocco of Nutter Fort, WV; two sons, Richard Skidmore & his wife, Yvonne of Clarksburg, WV and Denzil Skidmore, Jr. of Nutter Fort, WV; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a great great grandson; several nieces and...

Ara Lee Kelley, 88 of Wood St. West Union departed this life on April 14, 2017 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport. She was born on December 19, 1928 in Smithburg, a daughter of the late Lester B. and Conda Ware Sutton. She is survived by two sons, Michael Kelley and his wife Jerri, Milton, FL, Bernard Kelley and his wife Debra, Salem , grandchildren, Jami Renee Maulupe, Michael Chad Kelley, Shasta S. Kelley, Misti Kinney and husband Joe, Tina Allen and husband Patrick, Tara Getter and hus...

Daniel K. Morrison, 68, of Clarksburg passed away on Friday April 14,2017 at his home. He was born on November 30,1948 in Montgomery, WV, a son of the late Arden Lawrence Morrison and Ressie Siers Morrison. Daniel is survived by his son, Dr. Kristian Morrison and his wife Dr. Ruthanne Watkins, of Bridgeport, and their children, Christopher, Abby, Isabella, Lydia, and Daphne Morrison, his three brothers, David Morrison and his wife Kathy, Douglas Morrison and his wife Winda, Dewey Morrison a...