Joye Dawn Reesman Keener, 83, of Mannington, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Fairmont Medical Center. She was born April 19, 1941, in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Charles Reesman and Helen Louise Hennen Michael. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandchildren. Survivors include her sons: David (Kimberly) Keener of Morgantown and Martin (Melissa) Keener of Mannington; sisters: Sally Price and Helen Harper; a half brother: Dale Denver Mi...

Margie Louise Lilly, 61, of Monongah, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born in Fairmont on April 14, 1963, a daughter of the late Robert L. Scritchfield and Lydia Lee Cremeens Scritchfield. Margie enjoyed shopping, reading, arts and crafts, and spending time with her children, nieces, and nephews. Margie is survived by her husband, Robert Lilly; her children, Joseph Lee McIntire of Fairmont, and Robert Ryan Lilly of Monongah; brothers, Robert L. Scritchfield and his wife M...

Donald Lee Hawkins, 69, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, at his residence. He was born on July 1, 1955, the son of the late Lawrence A. and Betty J. (Swiger) Hawkins. In his younger years, Donald worked as a foreman at Pacemaker Plastics. He loved being outdoors and would spend his time fishing and hiking in local parks. He was a handyman who was very good with making repairs, especially to homes and cars. Donald was a person who enjoyed doing acts of se...

Ronald Wayne Knisely, Sr., 80 of Fairmont, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the Fairmont Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1943 in Marion County, a son of the late Wilbert Wayne Knisely and Gertrude E. Hensley Knisely. He was employed as a coal miner by Consol Robinson Run Mine for many years. He served our country in the U.S. Army, enjoyed hunting, was a member and lay speaker at Standing at the Altar Mission Church, and loved spending time with his family. Survivo...

Charles “Chuck” Norris, age 75, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024. Chuck left a lasting impression on everyone he met - not only because he shared a name with the famous actor but also because of his personality and generosity. Chuck was married to his wife Valerie Norris for 50 years, and together they built a life centered around their children. He is survived by his three children: Kelly Urso (Chad) of Pittsburgh, PA, and their three children, Elizabeth, Lillian, ...

Lainey Jo Deitzel, infant daughter of Zack and Abby (Bennett) Deitzel of Shinnston, passed away at United Hospital Center on November 19, 2024. In addition to her parents, Lainey is survived by her brother, Slade Deitzel and her sister, Reese Deitzel; paternal grandmother, Georganne Deitzel of Fairmont; maternal grandparents, Dave and Patty Bennett of Lumberport; maternal great grandfather, Sam Perry of Haywood; maternal great grandmother, Doretha “Busy” Mayle of Shinnston; two aunts: Kel...

Richard Warren Huffman, 65, of Monongah, passed away November 18, 2024. He was born June 18, 1965, a son of the late Richard Watt Huffman and Dorothy Opal Guthrie Huffman. Richard was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Monongah. He retired as a custodian from the Marion County Board of Education. Richard is survived by his children, Rachel Hardesty and Rickie Rose Huffman; siblings, Roger Huffman and his wife Kim, Thomas Huffman and his wife Toni, Diane Prunty and her husband Mi...

Betty L. Watkins, 82, of Fairmont passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Morgantown Healthcare Center. She was born in Fairmont on August 25, 1942 the daughter of the late Joseph and Martha E. Summers Church. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Dwain B. Watkins. She worked for 10 years at Westinghouse/North American Philips lamp plant in Fairmont. She loved to dance, cook, tend to her garden, and do yard work. She enjoyed going to Big Boys Toys Hotrod Club with her husb...

Paul Franklin Blosser, age 79, born on Tuesday, July 24, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Taylorsville House in Alexander County, North Carolina. He was a beloved father and grandfather. He was a dedicated music teacher who started serving the Alexander County Schools as a band director at East Alexander Middle School in 1989 and served in many other positions until his retirement. A proud graduate of Fairmont State University, Paul wa...

Geneva “Genia” (Rosinski) Shaver, 95, of Hutchinson, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Hutchinson on April 21, 1929 to the late Joe Rosinski and Margaret (Rakowski) Rosinski. In addition to her parents, Genia is preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Eugene Shaver; one sister, Irene Gregory and four brothers: Joe, Stanley, Mitchell and Charles Rosinski. Genia graduated from Monongah High School then worked for Westinghouse. She loved cooking,...