James Larry Keener (Jim), age 84, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at his residence. He was born on July 19, 1939, in Fairmont to the late Jonathan Bailey Keener and Helen Keener (Nandressy). Jim graduated from East Fairmont High School. He went on to earn a BS in Theology with a minor in religion from Columbia Union College in Takoma Park, Maryland. There he met the woman he said he knew he was going to marry the first time he saw her. They married before the ...

Mary Lia Harrington Hardebeck, 69, of Fairmont, WV, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 at the Fairmont Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born in Butte, Montana on July 12, 1954 a daughter of the late Don and Ruth (Schoonen) Harrington. The second of eight girls, she was affectionately called “Mimi” by her siblings. She went to St Ann’s Catholic grade school and graduated from Butte High School. She served her country honorably in the United States Air Force and t...

Jean Ann Kelley, 64, of Salem passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at United Hospital Center. Jean was born August 25, 1959 in Fairmont, daughter of Billy Joe and Janet Ruth Clark Wyckoff of Salem. Jean graduated from Mannington High School, Class of 1977 and Fairmont State College. She was a medical lab tech at United Hospital Center for thirty-nine years. She enjoyed reading and crafting. Her love was her family and spending time with them, especially the grandchildren. In additio...

Peggy Lee Riffle, age 71, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at her residence. She was born on September 8, 1952, to the late John David and Nancy Baker (White) in Metz, West Virginia. Peggy was a 1970 graduate of East Fairmont High School. She was previously employed with Calvary Christian School, where she was a cook for 18 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandchildren, photography, and riding her scooter around town. In addition to h...

James Allen “Jim” Fulton, 81, of Fairmont, WV received his wings and final orders to march on to our Heavenly Father on Monday, May 27, 2024. He was born September 20, 1942, in Whiteley Township, Greene County, PA, a son of the late Earl W. and Helen M. Fulton. He leaves behind his cherished wife of 53 years, Carolyn Jean Fulton. His two adored daughters, Jaime Leigh Fulton and her fiancé James Padgett of Brandywine, MD, Julie Lynn Klenk and her husband Bob of Bridgeport, WV. Surviving are...

Charles Kenneth Laster, 64, of Monongah passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Fairmont Regional Medical Center in Fairmont. He was born in New York on December 26, 1959, a son of the late O.H. and Marie Blakely Laster. He was a self-employed painter who enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and four wheelers. He was a motorcycle enthusiast who especially enjoyed Harley Davidsons. He most enjoyed the times spent with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Dianne Lucille Crosby L...

Katrina Sue Blackburn, 48 of Grafton passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. She was born in Fairmont, WV on July 31, 1975 daughter of Frank Junior Dadisman and was preceded in death by her mother, Susan Elaine Brown Dadisman. Katrina was a one of a kind who loved to be with her family and friends. She enjoyed going on long scenic motorcycle rides. Katrina liked going camping, cooking out, going swimming and just being in the outdoors. She liked liste...

Varena Anne Hollingshead, 76, of Grafton passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Morgantown. She was born in Moundsville, WV, on August 20, 1947, daughter the late William Meighan and Grace Naomi Jones Daugherty. Varena was a graduate of St. Augustine Catholic School, Class of 1965 and graduated in 1969 from Fairmont State College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She later earned her Master’s Degree from Fairmont State College. She retired as a teacher at Taylo...

Georgia L. Harris Spurling, 74 of Fairmont passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She was born in Fairmont on April 11, 1950, a daughter of the late William and Alberta Harold Edgell. In her younger days she enjoyed playing softball. She was avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steeler, WVU Mountaineer, and Nascar. Her favorites were Terry Bradshaw, Ben Roethlisberger, and Jeff Gordon. She most enjoyed the time spent with her family. She is survived by her...

Ernest "Clyde" Friend, 87, of Morgantown went home on May 25, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late Clarence F. and Thelma Cline Friend. He was born in Tunnelton on January 6, 1937. Clyde graduated from Tunnelton High School. He retired from working in the Coal Mines. He was a member of the Covenant Church in Fairmont. He is survived by four children, Ray (Kim) Friend, Deanna (Dean) Lowdermilk, Cindy (Ray) Hall, Renee (Pete) Birurakis; six grandchildren, Robert (Michelle...