Barbara J. Simmons Schwartz Wood, 82, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She was born on June 5, 1942 in Rowlesburg, WV, the daughter of the late Calvin A. and Mary C. Bennett Simmons. Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alfred, in July of 2024. Barbara was a faithful member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville, MD, and attended Rowlesburg High School. After high school, she worked as...

Timothy “Tim” Wayne Palmer, 75, of Salem passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. He was born September 8, 1949 in Glen Dale, WV, son of the late Wayne Rufus and Beverly Ann West Palmer. Tim graduated from John Marshall High School Class of 1969. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After returning home, he went to work at Harglo Glass in Salem. Tim then was employed by the National Machinery in Clarksburg for 11 years ...

Patricia Joan Lozano, 85 of West Union, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at Tygart Center, Fairmont, WV. She was born on October 27, 1939 in West Union, daughter of the late James Donzel and Bernice Leon Cumpston Gum. Patricia graduated from Doddridge County High School. She had worked in Alexandria, VA for the Department of the Navy. She loved everything related to Gone with the Wind, white tulips and rice. She attended Rock Run Wesleyan Methodist Church. Patricia is survived by h...

Sandra Rae (Devores) Mills, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 31, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 2, 1953, in Fairmont, WV. Sandra was a 1971 graduate of Farmington High School. She married the love of her life, James Brian Mills, on August 3, 1973. Sandra was a loving and devoted wife, mother, Memaw, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Eugene and Betty Lou (Prahl) Devores. Sandra is survived by he...

Patricia (Patty)VanGilder, 90, of Piney Run, was called home to Jesus on March 29th, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Patty was born on Jun 22, 1934, in Fairmont WV, to the late Herman and Audra (Moore)Wilson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Harry L VanGilder. She worked at Westinghouse for 9 years until the birth of her children. She is survived by her daughter Diane Wray of Fairmont; her sons Wesley VanGilder and his wife S...

Charles Earl Jones III, 41, of Farmington, passed away on March 28, 2025. He was born on March 13, 1984 in Fairmont, a son of Charles Earl Jones, Jr. and stepmother, Barb Jones, and the late Kathy Ann Jones. Charles enjoyed fishing, hunting, ginseng and morel mushroom picking, and spending time with his family. In addition to his father and stepmother, Charles is survived by his children, Alyssa and Charles Earl (CJ) Rico Jones IV; siblings, Alicia Sutton and her husband DJ, Tiffany Hew...

Betty Lou Dillinger, 83, of Fairmont, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was born in Fairview on July 27, 1941, a daughter of the late Charles Freeland, Sr. and Virginia Ellen Tennant Freeland. Betty owned and operated a cleaning business with her husband, Jack, and graduated from Fairview High School. Betty is survived by her sister, Diana Freeland; nieces Andrea Zaleski and Lisa Holland; great nephew, Seth Racer; a brother, Jimmy Freeland; and a son, David Dillinger. In addit...

John Randall “Randy” Metz, 73, of Fairmont passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. John was born on January 16, 1952, the son of the late John G and Helen (Wolfe) Metz. Randy was a graduate of Farmington High School class of 1969. He was a coal miner by trade but an outdoorsman by heart. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, working on cars and hanging out with his nephews. He enjoyed watching the PBS channel and hanging out with his beloved dog Burt who preceded him in deat...

Patricia Ann Parsons Robinette, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, March 25th 2025. Our beautiful mother and our beautiful grandmother is now in heaven, surrounded by peace, beauty, and the love of those who went before her. Though we miss her deeply, we find comfort knowing she is reunited with her Parents, husband Bud, son Dana, daughter Teresa, and sisters Zelma, Thelma and Lillian; and her beloved dog Remi. Heaven is a place that truly suits her, full of li...

James Gregory “Greg” Neel, 67, of Fairmont passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at his home. He was born in Fairmont on April 11, 1957 a son of the late James Albert Neel and Beverly Reeves Neel Pastorial. He retired with over 30 years’ service in the coal mines. He was a proud member of the United Mine Workers Association and enjoyed fishing and golfing. He most loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Becky McDougal Neel; his son Travis Neel and ...