Johnny Carl Jenkins

September 21, 2016

Johnny Carl Jenkins, 43, of Alum Bridge, passed away September 21, 2016 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport. He was born July 9, 1973 at Gassaway, WV. He worked in building construction and was an equipment operator. He loved to hunt and fish

Freda Wray Jett

September 12, 2016

Freda Wray Jett “Granna”, 77, of Sutton, went to be with her Lord Monday, September 12, 2016 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport. She was born February 16, 1939 at Earle, Arkansas a daughter of the late Amos Floyd and Beaulah Inez Robertson

Eddie Rohrbough

September 2, 2016

Eddie Rohrbough, 71, of Riffle, passed away September 2, 2016 at Glenville Center Nursing Home. He was born January 31, 1945 in Braxton County, a son of the late Oscar James and Virginia Helen Perrine Rohrbough. Eddie loved to hunt and be outdo

Zella Reeder

August 29, 2016

Zella Reeder, 101, of Frametown, passed away August 29, 2016 at Braxton Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 30, 1914 at Rosedale, a daughter of the late Charles and Lucy Putnam Bourn. Zella was a homemaker. She enjoyed h

Savina R. Allen

August 18, 2016

Savina R. Allen, 91, of Frametown, WV, passed away peacefully August 18, 2016. She was born in South Charleston, WV on August 31, 1924 to the late John Corbett and Mattie B. Samples. Savina was married to her beloved husband Forrest “Foss” E.

Dennis Lee Cottrill Jr.

August 13, 2016

Dennis “Denny” Lee Cottrill, Jr, 33, of Braxton County, passed away August 13, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born April 7, 1983 in Beckley. Denny was a directional driller for Nomac Drilling. He was a 2001 g

Frances Neal

July 27, 2016

Frances “Cricket” Neal, 60, of Elmira, passed away July 27, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital, Charleston. She was born March 3, 1956 a daughter of the late Arden Brooks and Texie Peyatt. She was a homemaker. Cricket is survived by husba

Charles Elmo Wells Jr.

July 27, 2016

Charles Elmo Wells, Jr., 52 of Sutton, WV passed away July 27, 2016. He was born September 21, 1963 in Lorain, Ohio a son of the late Charles Elmo Wells, Jr and Patty Sue Collins Wells. He was a construction worker and a truck driver. He ran ma

John Wayne Cantrell

July 10, 2016

John Wayne Cantrell, 59, of Sabraton, passed away July 10, 2016 at home, in his sleep. He was born September 7, 1956 at Gassaway. John had a great sense of humor. He was a natural artist and an avid outdoorsman. He loved running the hills of We

Johnny Dale Drake

July 10, 2016

Johnny Dale Drake, 69, of O’Brion Creek, Duck, died July 10, 2016 at Clay Health Care Center, Big Otter. He was born May 14, 1947 in Clay County a son of the late Dora Boggs Morris and Lloyd Johnny Drake. He was a lifelong resident of Clay Co

Walter Glen "Doc" Schoolcraft

July 3, 2016

Walter Glen “Doc” Schoolcraft, age 88, slipped quietly from this life on Sunday, July 3, at his home at Tague with his devoted wife of 63 years by his side. Doc was born May 17, 1928 in Rosedale, the son of Alex and Lydia Jenkins Schoolcraft.

John Dale Sawyers

July 2, 2016

John Dale Sawyers, 65, of Gassaway, went to be with the Lord July 2, 2016 at Genesis Nursing Home, Glenville. John was born January 23, 1951 a son of the late Denzil and Alice Sawyers. He was a retired coal miner and also worked for the WV Depa

Alpha Coberly Gerwig

June 30, 2016

Alpha Coberly Gerwig, 80, of Clendenin, passed away, June 30, 2016 following a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dane K. Gerwig; sons, Dane Larry Gerwig (Judy) of Charleston and Alan L. Gerwig (Anne) of Wellington, FL; gran

Harely D. Adkins

June 26, 2016

Harley D. “Budgie” Adkins, 81, of Harrison, passed away June 26, 2016 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. He was born February 1, 1935 at Harrison a son of the late Oscar and Vannie Elswick Adkins. In addition to his parents he was also

Helen L. Traugh

June 26, 2016

Helen L. Traugh, 89, of Gassaway, WV, passed away June 26, 2016 at home. She was born June 24, 1927 at Exchange, WV, a daughter of the late Melvin and Ada Gerwig Cutlip. She was married to the late Robert L. Traugh. Helen was retired from the B

Clara Barker

June 21, 2016

Clara Barker of Exchange passed this life on June 21, 2016 at the Glenville Center Nursing Home at the age of 92 years. Clara was born August 31, 1923 to the late Lewis and Elsie Stonestreet Barker at Leather Bark, Gilmer County. She leaves thr

Leann Marie Lucas

June 20, 2016

Leann Marie Lucas, 51, of Little Birch, passed away June 20, 2016. She was born October 7, 1964 in Germany. Leann worked for Rite Aid in Sutton for 13 years. She loved the beach and being with her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobb

Bobby Franklin Long

June 19, 2016

Bobby “Bob” Franklin Long, 76, of Gassaway, passed away June 19, 2016 at home. He was born September 10, 1939 at Little Birch a son of the late Bailey Commodor and Erma Virginia Jackson Long. Bob worked for Kenton Meadows Company for many y

James Phillip Morris

June 17, 2016

James Phillip “J.P.” Morris, 36, of Sutton, died June 17, 2016. He was born September 18, 1979 a son of William Armstrong and Linda Morris. J.P. was a tree trimmer and also did paving work. He loved to fish. In addition to his parents he

Linda Sue Crider

June 16, 2016

Linda Sue Crider, 59, of Weston, formerly of Gassaway, passed away June 16, 2016 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport. She was born July 3, 1956 in Virginia. Linda was a waitress for Vae’s Diner, Gassaway and she loved spending time with her

Acel Iona Ramsey Meadows

June 12, 2016

Acel Iona Ramsey Meadows, 93, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, of Gassaway, passed away peacefully, at home, on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Born July 3, 1922, she was the daughter of William and Manda Dobbins Ramsey, both of whom p

Matthew Josiah Jarrett

June 7, 2016

Matthew Josiah Jarrett, 38, of Strange Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Tues., June 7, 2016. Matt was born was born July 30, 1977 in Summersville. He loved working outdoors with his hands. He was a very gifted musician. His favorite instrum