Joyce "Eileen" Van Fosson, 73, of Fairmont, formerly of No. 9, Farmington, died Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Fairmont Regional Medical Center.  She was born May 9, 1943 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Lee and Nola Toothman Metz. Eileen was a homemaker who enjoyed playing BINGO, reading and loved Elvis. Survivors include her 6 children: Marvin Lee Van Fosson, Fairmont, Harvey Van Fosson, Fairmont, Renee (Ronald) Carpenter, Fairmont, Mark Van Fosson, Farmington, Tonya (Mark) Osb...

Patricia Joan Harper, 81 , of Rivesville, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Select Medical Hospital in Latrobe, PA. She was born August 27, 1935 in Millersville a daughter of the late Thomas M. and Hazel E. Kirby Hickman. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Roy W. Harper. Mrs. Harper was a 1953 graduate of East Fairmont High School. She was a Methodist by faith and a homemaker in her own home. Patricia was a devoted wife and mother to her family. She was an excellent ...

Stephen "Stevie" Bazy Jr, 72, passed away December 27, 2016 at his home in Rivesville. He was born June 28, 1944 a son of the late Rose Foreste Bazy and Steven Bazy. He lived his entire life in Rivesville where he worked for the Marion County Board of Education before retiring. Stephen was known by many in the area for his outstanding balancing skills. He routinely wowed audiences by balancing pens, pencils, and even broom straw on the edge of his finger. Stephen is survived by his niece Glo...

Betty Naomi Gorbey, 78, of Monongah Passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Fairmont Regional Medical Center.  Betty was born April 14, 1938 in Fairmont, daughter of the late Chester and Letha Wright Morris. Betty is survived by a daughter, Letha Thompson and husband Danny of Monongah; a son, Frederick Gorbey Jr. and wife Jackie of Monongah; a brother, Carl Morris and wife Barbara of Monongah; a sister, Josphine Herndon of Baltimore; four grandchildren, Rocky Gorbey and wife Kelly, Sarah ...

Michael Andrew Ballou, 54, of Fairmont, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at the Genesis Tygart Center at Fairmont. He was born June 25, 1962 in New Brunswick, NJ a son of Robert F. and Marilyn Ball Ballou. Michael was graduate of Rivesville High School. He was a veteran with the United States Navy. Michael was a former employee with the Times West Virginia Newspaper having worked in the sorting department. He loved railroading and reading about trains, as well as walking and being ar...

Rebecca Reed, 73, of Elkins passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Nella?s Nursing Home in Elkins.  She was born October 03, 1943 in Fairmont, daughter of the late John and Agnes Gregory Reed. Rebecca is survived by two brothers, Charles Reed and wife Deborah of Boothsville and John Robert Reed II and wife Lynda of Louisville, KY; a sister, Janet Curry of Roanoke Rapids, NC; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Domico F...

Joseph Allen Stottlemire, 36, of Fairmont, WV passed away suddenly on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2016. St. Peter needed a fishing buddy, so Joe was called home. He is survived his parents, mother Wanda Davis-Foster Stottlmire; fathers Clifford Allen Stottlemire and Larry Kriston; his children Alesia and Jaden Stottlemire; life partner April Smith and daughter Aiyana Bellamy; brothers Jason Kriston and Harold Newbrough; sisters Jessica Kriston Thomas and Stacy Emmons; and a host ...

Lewis G. "Bud"Arthur, 80, of Monumental, died Saturday, December 24, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born December 9, 1936 in Wadestown, a son of the late Alva and Opal Mayfield Arthur. Bud was a machinist, having retired from Phillips Lighting in Fairmont with many years of service.  He loved watching his birds and loved his 2 special dogs, Missy and Sadie.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.  He had also served his nation in the United States...

After an extended illness Betty June Davis Compton, 87, of Bridgeport, WV, went to be with her maker on December 21, 2016. Betty was born on December 21, 1929 in Fairmont to Carly Glenn Davis & Catherine Margaretta Wetzel Davis Jarvis. Betty was preceded in death by one brother, Carl H. Davis, her stepfather, James Curtis Jarvis, a husband, Andrew Joseph Stopiak and a brother- in- law, Victor Moccia. Betty recently celebrated 51 loving years with her husband, Otha Compton, Jr. Betty is surviv...

Carma Lee Childers, age 59, of Clarksburg, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 20, 2016 at the Salem Genesis Healthcare Center. Carma was born on March 9, 1957 in Clarksburg, WV; a daughter of the late William C. and Martha L. (Pritchard) Childers. Carma was a homemaker and devoted her entire life to taking care of her family. Carma is survived by two sons, Robert Wolfe and companion Amy Adams of Clarksburg and William Wolfe of Fairmont; three sisters, Kay Martin and husband Steve,...