Gloria Ruby “Slaughter” McCarty, 81, of Clarksburg, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Bridgeport. She was born on December 8, 1942 in Gillingham Kent England a daughter of the late Raymond Slaughter and Ruby Amelia Mary “Rams” Slaughter. She is survived by four children, Donna Hileman and husband Hershel of Fairmont, Dawn “Michelle” Miller and fiancé Steven DeMeester of Quiet Dell, Danyel McCarty of Clarksburg and Dennis McCarty and wife Darla of North Carolina; twelve grandchildre...

Loretta Darlene Samples, age 75, of Buckhannon, WV, died Saturday, May 25, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. She was born June 28, 1948, in Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late Dixie and Betty Lou West Plymale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Jeff Marfield; one grandson, Jason Marfield; one brother, Clyde Plymale; one sister, Bonnie Plymale; one brother-in-law, Richard Scott and one sister-in-law, Patricia Plymale. She is survived by two sons...

Aaron Lee Dodd, age 45, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Aaron was born on February 7, 1979, to Larry Dodd and the late Marion Dodd (Neel). Aaron attended East Fairmont High School. He was an employee of the Times West Virginian and worked as a pressman. He enjoyed card collecting, watching various sporting events, listening to music, and visiting the beach. In addition to his father, Aaron is survived by his sister, Lori Fancher of Fairmont: Nephews Jonatha...

Mary “Susan” Bennett, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday May 24, 2024. Susan would have celebrated her 101th birthday in 16 days. Susan resided in North Philippi until she moved to Mansfield Place in December 2021. Susan was born June 9, 1923 in Parsons, WV to Bliss Skidmore and Ruth (Comp) Skidmore. Susan was united in marriage to Clyde E. Bennett in December 23, 1939. Susan is survived by three daughters Sandra Kay Kerns, Janice Fay Bartlett, and Nancy Jo Marsh; grandchildren Mar...

On May 24, 2024, James William Eakle, 75, left this world to suffer no more surrounded by those who loved him after a brave battle with cancer. Some knew him as "Billy Jack" but he was "Jim" to most, and "Billy" to those nearest and dearest to his heart. He was born on June 23rd, 1948 in Wilsonburg, WV. He was preceded in death by the extended family who raised him: great-grandparents Nevada "Dodo" & Creed Demastus, and great-aunt & great-uncle Ella and Griffin T. Daily. He was also prec...

James “Jamie” Paul Moran, 53 of Grafton passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 in Grafton, He was born in Fairmont, WV on April 11, 1971 son of Carolyn James Moran, and was preceded in death by his dad, James “Jake” Thomas Moran. Jamie graduated from Grafton High School, Class of 1989 and attended Glenville State College. He was a CDL driver and worked at Dyna-Mix as a laborer. He was an avid sports fan, always following the Miami Hurricane football team. Jamie enjoyed playing golf and going on ...

William “Bill” Wiles, age 87, of Bridgeport, WV, died Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Fairmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Fairmont, WV. He was born September 4, 1936, in Parsons, WV, a son of the late William McKinley and Hazel James Wiles. On August 20, 1961, he married Mary Linda Baker Wiles who preceded him in death on September 1, 2021. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Allan and Elmo Wiles and three sisters, Joyce Ratliff, Carol Leude...

Pamela Sue Levine, 78, of 6334 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD, passed away at the Gilchrist Hospice Center in Columbia, Maryland on the morning of Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Born in Fairmont, West Virginia, she was the daughter and only child of Oliver “Bruzo” Parrish and Janet Parrish of Farmington. She was a teacher for many years, first teaching middle school English, Speech and Drama in Martinsburg, West Virginia, then later English and Speech at Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, West Virg...

Richard Guy Barker passed suddenly on May 22, 2024. He was born September 18, 1951, to Melvin Sr and Martha Victor Barker, and he was a lifelong resident of Fairmont. Richard served the City of Fairmont as a Firefighter for 25 years prior to retiring in 2001 and was honored to be Vice President of the Union. He also worked at the Owens Illinois Glass plant in Fairmont. Richard is survived by his four children; daughter Julie Niessner and her husband Andy of Fairmont, son John Barker and...

With gratitude and admiration, we announce that our beloved mom, Rebecca June Shankster Clayton, passed peacefully and joyfully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on 21st of May, 2024, following a devastating fall in April. Becky was born the 4th of February, 1934, in Alvordton, OH, to Owen and Mildred Shankster, the baby of four. Becky was advanced scholastically being an avid reader; she passed over 5th grade and graduated valedictorian. She married Daniel Clayton. T...