Mary Beth Oldaker, 66, of Jane Lew, passed away surrounded by loving family on Friday, September 26, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. Mary was born in Elyria, OH, on March 3, 1959, a daughter of the late Charles Leslie Dillon and Beatrice Schworer. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by one sister, Amy Dillon. On October 6, 1979, Mary married the love of her life, James Michael Oldaker. Their union, spanning over 45 years, was one marked by love,...

Joyce Lillian Ross, lovingly known as Joy, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 1, 1944, she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” Tibbetts and Dixie Harden Tibbetts. She is survived by her two sons, Charlie (Carolyn) Ross and Mark Ross; her cherished grandchildren, Brad (Britney) Ross of Fairmont, WV and Eric (Brandi) Ross of Farmington, WV. She was extremely proud of and loved spending time with her great-grandchildren, Br...

Robin Lee Hutchinson, 68, of Thornton (Taylor County), passed away Thursday, September 25th, 2025 at WVU Medicine - JW Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date, and her full obituary will be announced when completed by her family. Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover (304-292-9494) is providing compassionate professional services to the family, and condolences may be offered at www.smithfcc.com. Please click "View Details" for m...

Betty Geraldine Sawyer, 86, formerly of Aliquippa, passed away on September 25, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1939, in Meadowbrook, a daughter to the late William Cox and Grace (Evans) Cox. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Jack Sawyer; son David Sawyer; sisters Marie Morrison, Thelma Ancell, and Ella Mae Cox; and brothers Gene, Dale, and Richard Cox. Betty is survived by her brother-in-law Thomas W. (Francine) Sawyer, and their daughter Lynnell (Pa...

Mary Evelyn ( Eve) LaFon, 69, of Enterprise, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2025. She was born September 3, 1956, in Prince George's county, Maryland to Regina Castle and Clifford Barkman. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 35 years, William ( Bill ) Howard LaFon, with whom she shared a life of deep love and devotion. She is survived by her three sons, Jeremy May, J.C. May, Jesse LaFon and fiance Kelly Blinkmann; four grandc...

Donald Eugene Heaster, 59, of Clarksburg, departed from this life on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Donald was born in Buckhannon on February 1, 1966, a son of William E. Heaster and the late Opal L. Smallridge Heaster. In addition to his mother, Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Heaster; and one brother, Mark Heaster. Donald is survived by his father, William Heaster of Weston; one daughter, Cassie Heaster of Jane Lew; ...

Joseph Wayne “Joey” Wilson, 48, of Fairmont, WV, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 25, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. He was born on December 2, 1976, the son of John and the late Helen (Hinkle) Stuyvesant. Joey was a truck driver by trade, but his true calling in life was being a family man. He had a big laugh, a big heart, and never met a project car he didn’t want to tinker with. He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, tattooing, drawing, and teasing...

Ronald Fred Kelly, 73, of Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away at his home on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1952, in Morgantown, a son of the late Fred Harold Kelly and Thelma Virginia (Ringer) Kelly. A proud graduate of the Bruceton High School Class of 1970, Ronald went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from West Virginia University in December of 1974. He began his career with Kentucky Power Big Sandy Power Plant and then the Beechurs...

Tammy Kay Watson, 62, of Clarksburg, passed away at her home in Clarksburg on Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1962 in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of the late Edward Lee Randall and Virginia Ellen Broadstone. She was preceded in death by her husband David Watson who passed away on December 20, 2002. She is survived by two children, Stephanie Campbell and husband Kristofer of Morgantown and Edward Lee Randall and wife Susan of Elberta, AL; grandchildren, Chayse Ca...

Shandra M. Muscar, 64, of Hepzibah, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a battle with declining health on Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was born April 16, 1961 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Paul J. and Elizabeth J. Boggess Watson. She is survived by her children, Felicia Posey and her husband Shane of Jane Lew; Christian David Hedrick and his fiancé Makenzie Hardy of Lumberport; Farrah Hedrick of Lumberport; and Reannah Muscar also of Lumberport; her grandchildren, Camero...