Linda Watson Smith, 82, of Fairmont, formerly of Wallace, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at the Tygart Center in Fairmont. She was born August 24, 1942 in Worthington, a daughter of the late Henry James and Anna Pearl Jackson Watson. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lee Smith, who died on February 6, 1993. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Linda was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by her sister, Eva ...

Sheila Marie Butler, 68, of Arnoldsburg, WV, passed away at her home on Monday, December 16, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1956, in Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late John and Lona Falls. She was a homemaker and her boys were the joy of her life. She loved fishing and mushroom hunting. She is survived by four sons, Dustin Shelley, David Dodd, Jacob Dodd, and John Dodd; grandkids Brittney Shelley, Gabriel Dodd, Derrick Dodd, Maverick Dodd, Devon Wyman, Anthony Gutierrez, and Rene Gut...

Carl Alan Payne, 64, of Hilltop Community, Mannington, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Fairmont, April 22, 1960, a son of Edna Rose Deavers Payne of Mannington, and the late Earnest Carl Payne. Carl is also survived by his sisters; Kimberly “Kim” Legette and her husband Tim of Charleston, SC; and Kathy “Kat” Headrick of Bridgeport; nieces and nephews, Trista Haynes and her husband John; Krista Driggers and her husband Darren, all of Charleston, SC...

Tamberly Jo Dennison, 53, of Fairmont passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1971, in Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of Howard Lee and Teddy Lee Davis Dennison of Salem. Tamberly graduated from Liberty High Class of 1989. She received her bachelor’s degree in education at Fairmont State University. Tamberly was employed for the Department of Justice as a facial recognition technologist and a finger print examiner for 27 years. She loved animals (especially her ...

Geneva Gay Cassella, age 84, of Buckhannon, WV, died Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home. She was born October 23, 1940, in Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late Clyde and Ruby Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death one son, Robert Lee Fortney. She is survived by her husband, Tony Casella; two daughters, Barbara Nine and Mary Lou Gump both of Buckhannon; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Jackson of Fairmont and Sue Ann Beere and hu...

Elliot E.B. Sokari, 38, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was born in Morgantown on February 27, 1986, a son of Ibiyekaribo Benebo Sokari and Joann Copney Sokari. Elliot was an LPN at John Manchin Clinic in Fairmont. He enjoyed watching his children’s sporting events and was a devoted father. Elliot is survived by children, Jamila Sokari, Elon Sokari, Maoni Sokari; mother, Joann Copney Sokari and Huey Glass; father, Ibiyekaribo Benebo Sokari and his wife Mariame Sok...

Jarvis Denzil Fluharty, 50, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, December 15th, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Fairmont on January 1st, 1974, a son of the late Brenda Fluharty Thompson and Jarvis Fluharty of Katy. Jarvis was formerly employed at Welder Fabricator Industrial Resources. In addition to his father and step mother, Regina, he is survived by his brothers, Daniel Fluharty and Ray Thompson of Fairmont; sisters, Tonya Thompson of Fairmont; his former wife Cassie McC...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Louie “Lou” Belcastro, 94, of Lumberport. He left this Earth on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from the West Virginia Veteran’s Nursing Facility in Clarksburg. He was born on September 19, 1930 in Bethlehem, WV to the late Frank and Anita (Bartolo) Belcastro. If you knew Lou, you know he was a true gentleman known for his love of a good joke and sports. He demonstrated a compassion for others and for animals, especially his cats. Lou, the s...

John Clayton “Clay” Miller, 43, of Fairmont passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on December 18, 1980, a son of John M. and Judith Diann Black Miller. John worked as a correctional officer at United States Penitentiary, Hazelton. He was known as a workaholic. He was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He most loved the time spent with his family and adored his children. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife of 15 years ...

Kenneth Robert Gooden, 42, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. He was born in Fairmont on August 8, 1982, a son of Donna Symenski and the late Lester Gooden. Kenneth was employed by WVU Medicine Linen Services and was previously employed by Walmart. He enjoyed gaming, guns, and hunting. In addition to his mother, Kenneth is survived by his daughters, Kenna Gooden of Farmington and Shyla Gooden and her partner Hunter Tennant of Fairview; a grandson, Oakley Tennant; a bro...