Hilda Cora Gum Wheeler, age 93 years, a resident of Elkins, WV, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, January 18, 2017 at Colonial Place at Elkins, WV with her family at her side and under the care of Mountain Hospice. She had been in declining health and death was attributed to Alzheimer's disease. She was born Monday, May 7, 1923 at Elkins, WV, a daughter of the late Ralph Leon and Xanna Elizabeth Curtis Gum. On December 9, 1942 she was married to James Ralph Thomas Wheeler, who survives...

Mary L. Winans, age 85 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Wednesday morning, January 18, 2017 at her home. She was born January 28, 1931 in Elkins, a daughter of the late Fred Shreve and Bessie Vanpelt Shreve. She was married to John E. Winans who preceded her in death June 29, 1999. Surviving are three sons, Edward ?Peanut? Winans and Rick Winans, both of Elkins and Robert Winans of Huttonsville. One sister, Francis Mosser of Elkins, seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also...

Debra Lynn Cantrell, 57, of Weston, formerly of Clendenin, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday January 18, 2017 at United Hospital Center Bidgeport, WV after a short Illness. She was the daughter of the late Mayford ?Pake? Francis Cantrell and Katie Delores Salisbury Cantrell. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Cantrell. Debra is survived by: daughter, Shannon Kile; brothers, Steve Cantrell and Kevin Cantrell; grandson, Hunter. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday ...

Sharon Sue (Hunt) Weekley, 73, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully January 17, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 2, 1943 in Philippi, WV, a daughter of the late Buddy Hunt and Martha Margaret (Sandy) Hunt. Sharon retired from Guard Cleaning Co. and she worked for Ren Dor Bowling Lanes and The WV Credit Union League. She enjoyed her flowers and rock garden, Interior Design, and most of all Sharon enjoyed her back porch. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, No...

Gail Lynn "LA" Conrad, 59, of Fairmont, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the United Hospital Center in Clarksburg following an extended illness. She was born March 15, 1957, a daughter of Betty Price and the late Donald "Mick" Price. Gail was a homemaker who enjoyed playing Bingo and slot machines. Survivors include 2 sons: Michael Karl Conrad, Bellview, and Alan Wayne (Amber) Fluharty, Fairmont; a daughter: Meegan (Mike) Fortney, Montana Mines; 2 grandsons: Landon Alan Fluharty and E...

Evelyn Irene Adams, age 88, of Crooked Creek left this life on January 17, 2017 at Logan Regional Medical Center. She was born May 2, 1928 in Logan, WV. She was the daughter of the late James Henry Gleason and Marie Gleason. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Anderson Hulett Adams, son Gregory Anderson Adams, grandson Davian Adams, and daughter-in law, Sharon (Bailey) Adams. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Ralph and Alvin Gleason and one sister Betty Stapleto...

ELSON, ETHEL M., 86, OF CLARKSBURG, WV, FORMERLY OF PINE GROVE, WV, PASSED AWAY ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017 AT THE SOUTH FAYETTE NURSING CENTER IN MARKLEYSBURG, PA. SHE WAS BORN JULY 18, 1931 IN NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV, THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE JAMES AND LILLIE (STALEY) WRIGHT. ALONG WITH HER PARENTS SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, HARRY GLENN ELSON AND A BROTHER, RAYMOND WRIGHT. SURVIVING IS A DAUGHTER, GLENDA MAE COTTRILL OF CLARKSBURG, WV, A GRANDDAUGHTER, AMANDA (ERIC) BROWN? O...

Helen (Bush) Smith Macklin, 92 years young, departed this earth on January 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents (Alton and Naomi Bush), husband of 47 years, Police Captain James Smith, and her middle daughter, Cynthia Beale. Helen was the matriarch of a loving and devoted family, and leaves behind her daughter, Karen Altic (Bob) and son Michael Smith (Ann), ten grandchildren (Erin Morgan (Brian), Will Pennell (Mary), Bonnie Sachs (Frank), James Pennell (Dan), Kate Sachs (Michell...

Jack L. Walker, 87, of Clarksburg, WV, departed this life on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 10:15 pm at River Oaks with his son by his side. He was born on April 1, 1929 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Willis D. and Beatrice (McFadden) Walker. Jack is survived by his son Scott D. Walker and wife Bonnie of Fairmont, his granddaughter Mackenzee Walker of Fairmont who was his pride and joy, one brother Charles Brockman of Willoughyby, OH, several nieces and nephews, and his former wife Helen F...

Dorothy Florence Poling, 93 of Grafton, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at United Hospital Center with her family her side. She was born in Barbour County, March 15, 1923, a daughter of the late Harry O. and Cora Jane Shahan Hovatter and her step-mother, Flossie Hovatter. She will join her husband Delton Poling, who preceded her in death on September 21, 1993. Dorothy was a member of the Blueville Church of Christ. She enjoyed quilting for her family and friends and loved working in ...