Steven Leonard Menendez, 54, of Fairmont passed away suddenly Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his residence. He was born March 24, 1970 at Clarksburg, a son of the late Joseph M. and Brenda Lee Phillips Menendez. Steven was preceded in death by his brother Aaron B. Menendez He is survived by his wife, Joye K. Menendez, whom he married August 13, 2001; his sons, Jason Thomas Ferrell and partner Tina, Fairmont, Justin Lee Ferrell and partner Kaneesha, Jane Lew; granddaughter, Bianca Payge Fe...

Charlotte was born on January 12, 1942, the daughter of the late Marner E. and Opal L. King (Moran) and the youngest of seven. She died on March 3, 2025. She enjoyed a simple life. She retired from Westinghouse and spent as much time as possible with her horses. Charlotte is survived by her three children, Mike (Debbie) King, Stephen ( Vanessa) Harker, and Penny Harker (Mike Rosier) and bonus sons Brian (Brenda Heflin) and James Vincent; eight grandchildren, Jared King, Josh (Lee Ann...

Irene Ermina Libonati, 86, of Fairmont, passed away Monday, March 3, 2 She was born in Napoli, Italy on March 3, 1939, the daughter of the late Dennis Vitelli and Gelsomina Masmana Vitelli. Irene worked for Westinghouse and helped her husband at Mario’s Mensware. She enjoyed cooking, eating sweets, and being around her family – especially her grandchildren, who were her love. Irene is survived by her husband, Mario Libonati; her children, Vincent (Kathy) Libonati, Rosella (Doug) Amos, a...

James Gilbert Gower, Jr, 76, of Markleysburg, Pa passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Jimmy was born on November 20, 1948, in Fairmont, WV the son of the late James Gilbert Gower, Sr. “Doe” and Alma Gay Boyce Gower. Jimmy attended Barrackville High School and received training in heavy equipment operations from the Job Corp. Jimmy was an outdoorsman. He loved walking in the woods looking for ginseng and yellow root. Nothing could put a smile on his face or brighten his day more than his...

James Steven Hill, 78, of Weston, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1946, in Union, WV, a son of the late Jimmy Joy Hill and Hazel Fern Hatcher. Jim was raised on a dairy farm in Monroe County, WV. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1969 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture and commissioned as 2LT in the Army. While attending WVU, Jim began working for the USDA Soil Conservation Service. He was a soil conservationist in Keyser, Hamlin, Elk...

Sherilyn Lee Bunner, 78, of Fairmont passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 28, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on November 23, 1946, the daughter of the late Harry and Dorothy (VanGilder) Pigott. Sherilyn was a program coordinator for the WVU Department of Special Education. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and loved spending time with her family, friends and her granddogs Denali and Finn. Left to cherish her memory her husband of 55...

Jerry Allen Radcliff, 88, of Fairmont passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at his home. He was born in Fairmont on September 02, 1936, a son of the late Harry and Grace Reynolds Radcliff. He proudly served his country in the United State Air Force. Following his military service, he worked at Alexander Scrap as a machinist among other places. He enjoyed western movies and books and was an avid fisherman. He was always up for a good Board Game and was known as a craftsman and was ta...

Emanuel Lee Belton, 61, of Fairmont passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Emanuel was born on February 11, 1964, in Dayton, Ohio. He was a son of the late Alfred and Betty (McLemore) Belton. Emanuel enjoyed listening to music and spending time with his family at family gatherings. He also enjoyed going to concerts. Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Emanuel Belton Jr. and Antonio Belton, four daughters, Tyisha Belton, Melissa Belton, Michelle Belton, and Priscilla Belton. He...

Richard Arthur Spotts, 92, of Idamay passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 25, 1932 son of the late Victor and Mildred Spotts. Richard retired from AT&T. He served in the United States Navy for four years. He also served and was president of the Idamay Improvement Association. He was also chairperson of Idamay and the greater Marion PSD. He was a member of the Fairmont Elks B.P.O. 294. He was an av...

Madeline J. Heater, age 87 of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday February 26, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born April 27, 1937, in Lewis Co., WV, a daughter of the late William and Minnie Butcher. On July 24, 1960, she married Rev. Jerry D. Heater, who preceded her in death on July 18, 2015. She is survived by three daughters and their spouses, Connie Heater LaFontaine, Alicia & Kenny Willett, and Glenda & Herb Eckes. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Patricia Heater, he...