Ernest Carl Hawkinberry, Sr., 83, of Grafton, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025 in Morgantown. He was born on December 23, 1941 in Fairmont, WV, a son of the late John Hawkinberry and Dollie Pauline Walker Hawkinberry. He was preceded in death by his wife Nina D. Pyles Hawkinberry who passed away on November 21, 2015. Ernest is survived by four children, Eric Hawkinberry of Grafton, Lydia Hawkinberry of Lagrange, OH, Joseph Hawkinberry and Ernest ‘Buddy” Hawkinberry; four grandc...

Deborah C. Gattian January 13, 1948 - October 2, 2025 *Full Obituary to be updated... To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Deborah, please visit our floral store .

Mistie Martin, 46, of Fairmont, went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2025, after a long journey through illness. She was born in Fairmont on March 28, 1979, a daughter of Loretta Manning and the late Jeffrey Manning. Mistie had a heart that made everyone feel at home. She leaves behind memories and laughter. Mistie enjoyed quilting, the outdoors, scrapbooking, flowers, gardening, and animals. She was employed by Fairmont State University. She was a member of Willow Tree Baptist Church. ...

Gary Lee Ordiway, 78, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at his second home, the Clarksburg Healthcare Center, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born on April 29, 1947, in Hornell, New York, Gary was the son of the late Kenneth Ordiway and the late Audrey & George Dennison. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Milon Ordiway. A proud patriot, Gary faithfully served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was also a member of the F...

Pamela Kaye Markley, 62, of Rivesville passed on Wednesday, October 01, 2025, at Fairmont Regional Hospital. She was born in Fairmont on August 23, 1963, the daughter of the late James Lee and Clara Hovatter Parker. She was a loving homemaker and wife. She loved children and was always stepping up to help with a child in need. She is survived by her loving husband Gary L. Markley of Rivesville; one son James Inman; two daughters Jamie Pulice and Jessica Overholts and her husband...

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Carol Jean (Parrish) Pierce, 86, of Fairmont, on October 1, 2025. She was born in Clarksburg on September 7, 1939 to the late Charles Fredrick Parrish and Ada (Gurley) Parrish. Carol worked for Stone & Thomas as a custodian as well as the Enterprise UMC Church. She enjoyed cleaning homes and yard sales. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and treasured friend. Carol was the kindest soul, she didn’t know a stranger and had friends ...

Betty Lee (Gordon) Metheny, 87, of Tunnelton, West Virginia, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Grafton, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born on November 3, 1937, in the small community of Birdscreek, she was the daughter of the late Willie Rucker and Vesta Lynette (Pyles) Gordon. Betty lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others — a life that touched everyone she met. A proud graduate of Newburg High ...

Barbara Jo Bolton, 76, of Flemington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born on June 2, 1949, in Clarksburg, the beloved daughter of the late Denver and Betty Spencer Wilfong. Barb was a proud graduate of Flemington High School, Class of 1967. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as a Certified Dietary Manager for over twenty years, and earlier as a Certified Activity Director ...

Robert “Charlie” Smith, 64, of Grafton, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at home after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Grafton on June 2, 1961, a son of Patricia A. (Hovatter) Smith who survives of Grafton and the late Robert “Bob” Smith. Charlie spent his life rooted in the community he loved. Charlie was a devoted husband to the love of his life, wife Bobbie. They spent 34 short years together in marriage and building their life toget...

John Ralph Phillips, Jr., (MOHAWK), 76, of Morgantown, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. He died at the WVU Hospital after a long battle of illness from exposure of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. He was born July 2, 1949, at Fort Dix, New Jersey. He was the eldest son of the late John Ralph Phillips of Apple Creek, Ohio, and the late Frances Balaban Phillips of Morgantown, West Virginia. John served in the U.S. Navy as a “Seabee,” specializing in und...