James "Jim" Paul Riggleman
05/12/1945 - 09/27/2025
James Paul "Jim" Riggleman, 80, of Bobtown, PA, passed away Friday evening, September 27th, 2025 at WVU Medicine - JW Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Arrangements are incomplete at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover (304-292-9494), and condolences may be offered to the family at www.smithfcc.com. Please click "View Details" for more information.
Mary Beth Oldaker
03/03/1959 - 09/26/2025
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 "Joy" Lillian Ross
06/01/1944 - 09/26/2025
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
10/16/1956 - 09/25/2025
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
05/20/1939 - 09/25/2025
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...
Donald Eugene Heaster
02/01/1966 - 09/25/2025
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 "Joey" Wayne Wilson
12/02/1976 - 09/25/2025
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
07/18/1952 - 09/25/2025
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...
Elizabeth "Liz" Jane Hicks
04/13/1941 - 09/24/2025
Elizabeth Jane (Bleigh) “Liz” Hicks, 84, of Volga, WV, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 26, 2025 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Roanoke, WV on April 13, 1941: daughter of the late Thomas P. Bleigh and Susan E. (McQuain) Bleigh. On November 22, 1958, she married Franklin Eugene Hicks, who preceded her on December 15, 2007. Cherishing the life of Liz are her two daughters, Terry M. Clingerman and fiance Charles Westfall of Vol...
Janet Kathryn Isner
04/27/1934 - 09/24/2025
Janet Kathryn Isner, 91, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on April 27, 1934, in Morgantown, the cherished daughter of the late Charles Kepler and Marie Shillingburg Brown. Janet lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her students, and her community. A proud graduate of Morgantown High School, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from Fairmont State Co...