Bennie Lee Horton Sr., 88, of Fairmont, WV peacefully transitioned at home from this life to be with the Lord on the morning of June 21, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1935, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late Timothy Sr. and Mattie Moore Horton. Bennie was a 1955 graduate of Dunbar High School and immediately traveled to New York to work for General Motors. In 1959, he returned home and became employed as a coal miner in Grant Town for 27 years. He was a member of Local Union 4047. He ...

Kevin Eugene Rogers, 65, of Monongah passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born in Glenville on March 31, 1959, a son of Dixie Slimmer Rogers Edmond and her husband Bruce of Monongah and the late Darrell Rogers. He graduated from Monongah High School, then worked 20 years as a supply clerk for Consol Energy. He then worked as a Fabricator for D & E Machine and Throw’n Dirt Chassis with his brother. He loved working on race cars and auto raci...

Robert Young of Middlesex, NJ passed away at his temporary residence in Woodbridge, VA on June 20, 2024. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, on December 27th, 1927. Mr. Young resided in Middlesex, NJ since 1968 and was a former resident of Pottersville, NJ. Mr. Young served in the Army as a Technician Fifth Grade during 1946-1947. Mr. Young worked as an assistant warehouse manager with Schwinn Bicycle Company in Edison and Cranbury, NJ, from 1968 until 1992 and was a long time employee of Somerset Grai...

Mary Margaret Jane Lewis, 87, of Monongah, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024. She was born in Idamay, WV, on August 28, 1936, a daughter of the late Paul Sayre and Roxanna Ruth (McKinney) Sayre. Mary Margaret was a member of Monongah Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Birthday Club and Red Hat Society. She was devoted to raising her family, and she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Mary Margaret is survived by her children Kathy (Mark) Noble, Jennifer (Gary...

Alma Gay Gower, 94, of Bidwell, Ohio formerly of Fairmont passed away on June 17, 2024 in the Holzer Senior Care. She was born on May 20, 1930, a daughter of the late Earl and Goldie Carpenter Boyce. She attended East Fairmont Hight School and worked at Westinghouse Lamp Plant. She most enjoyed her rewarding career as a loving Christian mother. Alma attended Mount Harmony Church, singing in the choir and reading her Bible. She enjoyed the homemakers club, swimming at the Fairmont spa. She mo...

James Frederick VanGilder, age 75, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away on June 17, 2024, at his residence. He was born on April 27, 1949, to the late James W. and Virginia VanGilder (Cowger). He was self-employed in the lawn care business. He enjoyed going to the Sage Brush Roundup to listen to live music. James is survived by his wife, Bonnie Kay VanGilder. He is also survived by two daughters: Coleen Mitchell and Zana Schneider, both of Clearwater, Florida; two brothers: Paul and James...

Alma Gay Gower, 94, of Bidwell, Ohio formerly of Fairmont passed away on June 17, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1930, a daughter of the late Earl and Goldie Carpenter Boyce. She attended East Fairmont Hight School and worked at Westinghouse Lamp Plant. She most enjoyed her rewarding career as a loving Christian mother. Alma attended Mount Harmony Church, singing in the choir and reading her Bible. She enjoyed the homemakers club, swimming at the Fairmont spa. She most loved time with her fa...

Josephine Lenore Phillips, 95, of Fairmont passed away at her home on Sunday, June 16, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 31, 1929, a daughter of the late Arley and Audra Poling Stalnaker. She was a graduate of Belington High School and employed by Westinghouse Electrical Corporation until she was married. Josephine was a dedicated and faithful wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid bowler and was a longtime member of the MidCity Wednesday housewives bowing league. She was a ...

Emma Jean Heck, 75, of Fairmont passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Guardian Health Care in Fairmont. She was born in Fairmont on November 01, 1948, a daughter of the late Charles Francis and Juanita Leeson Hendershot. Jean was known for her love of Dogs and Horses. She was a well-known breeder of Chihuahua Dogs and was a true animal lover. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Dale Heck on August 19, 2022. She is survived by several nieces and nephews including caregivers Sh...

Walter “Jim” James Tate, 73, of Meadowbrook, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024 at his home. He was born on February 12, 1951, in Fairmont, WV, son of the late Charles and Grace Owens Tate. Jim served his country in the United States Navy. He was a truck driver for fifty years and was the president of Tate Escort (Pilot Car). In addition to driving truck, Jim was a Preacher at the Lord Jesus Christ Church in Shinnston. He loved riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, attending Bible Week ...