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...

John Joseph "Joey" Ball, age 16 of Lost Creek passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. He was born March 4, 2000, the son of John Stacy Ball and Renae Kallel Davidson of Romines Mill. In addition to his parents, Joey is survived by one brother and three sisters, Harley Ball of West Union, Lorinda Gould of West Milford, Lacey Ball of Elkins, and Winter Ball of Clarksburg. Also surviving are paternal grandmother, Rebecca Knight of Elkins; paternal grandfather, Fred Ball of North Carolina; ...

William "Bill" Freeland, 56, of Shinnston, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2017, at the United Hospital Center. Bill was born in Clarksburg, on February 5, 1960, a son of the late Delbert and Mary Shreves Freeland. He is survived by his wife, Lorenna Freeland and his stepdaughter Niketta Wilmoth both of Bridgeport; four sisters, Betty and Lee Bowman of Fairmont, Phyllis and Paul Mills of Weston, Sandra and Richard Rush of Clarksburg, Kimberly and Frank Beatty of Clarksburg, an...

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...

Janan Dayle Hamilton, age 61, of Buckhannon, WV died Friday, February 03, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born May 24, 1955 in Lexington, VA. She was preceded in death by her biological parents are Willie and Betty Parker Hamilton. Her adopted parents are Ludie Queen of Buckhannon and the late Robert Queen. Also surviving is one daughter, Janna Rice and boyfriend Josh Hinchman of Buckhannon; one son, Wayne Conner and wife Tiffany of Millboro, VA; step daughter, Carri...

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...

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...

Winona Faye "Nonie" Parrack Wilson, 75, a resident of Huttonsville, passed from this life February 3, 2017 at Select Specialty Care Hospital in Charleston, WV surrounded by her children and nieces. Nonie was born Monday, June 9, 1941, the daughter of the late Karl Kimble "Toe" Parrack and the late Lela Garlow Parrack. On February 2, 1961, she was married to Sgt. William Monroe Wilson (USMC) who preceded her in death on January 5, 1992. Left to cherish Nonie's memory are three children, ...

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 ...

Brenda June Ferguson, 53 of Orient IL passed on February 2, 2017 at her residence. She was born on February 15, 1963 in Clarksburg, the daughter of Larry Williams of Ohio, and Carol Stout of Shinnston. Brenda is also survived by her husband David Leland Ferguson of 13 years; two daughters; Lisa Ridenour of Alabama, Patience Cox of Orient IL; one son Robert "Bobby" Sendling of Shinnston; one granddaughter Cadence Lemley; one grandson Matthew Lemley; four brothers Danny Williams; Donnie "...