Doris Sue (Campbell) Saffer of Fairmont, an 88-year-old lung cancer survivor, passed on the morning of October 28, 2025, after succumbing to other illnesses. She joined many predeceased family members and her Heavenly Father. She was a secretary for the US Army, in Northern Virginia and in Frankfurt Germany. She transitioned to driving a school bus in Prince William County Virginia, while raising her four children. She loved and missed her church family at Eldora United Methodist Church ...

John “Jack” Grandchamp, Jr., 87, of Fairmont, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025. He was born in Morgantown on May 8, 1938, the son of John Joseph Grandchamp, Sr. and Eleanor Coburn Debolt. Jack worked was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving for 15 years. He was a business owner in Florida, worked as a clerk for the Marion County Library, and volunteered for the Marion County Senior Center. Jack was an avid bowler and pool shooter. Jack is survived by his siblings, Mary ...

Richard "Snuffy" Gail Smith, 76, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at his residence. He was born on December 15, 1948, in Fairmont, a son of the late Charles “Bud” Smith and Jeannetta Ford Smith. Richard served in The West Virginia National Guard, where he then became a factory worker at Ruskin Manufacturing. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed tending to his lawn and his home. Richard enjoyed spending time with those who were dear to him. Left t...

James Archie Willis Powell Jr., 81, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Tygart Center in Fairmont. He was born on August 31, 1944, in Morgantown, West Virginia, a son of the late James Archie and Dora Alice Powell. Archie was a machinist for Westinghouse / American Phillips for 35 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairmont. Archie enjoyed hunting, riding his four-wheeler side by side, and spending time with family...

Patricia Anne Moore, born June 30, 1952 in Richwood, WV, peacefully passed away at the age of 73 in her home in Fairmont, WV on October 26, 2025. She was a retired WVU employee where she worked for nearly 20 years as a Customer Education Representative. She was also a WVU student, pursuing her WVU Regents Bachelor of Arts degree with a GPA of 4.0. Patricia loved spending time with her sisters and her Boston Terrier, Maggie. Patricia attended church for many years at St. Peter the Fisher...

Victor Lee McCaulley, 85, of Fairmont passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 27, 1940, the son of the late Martin and Bertha (Schitland) McCaulley. Victor retired from the City of Fairmont and enjoyed fishing, softball, coloring, painting, and craft. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Carol Pownell McCaulley, his children Donald (Micha) McCaulley, Vicki (Roger) Walker, stepchildren John Nestor, Rose Nestor, Christine Jackson...

Ruth Marie Tackett Howard, 96, of Fairmont and formally of Wallace, passed away on October 25, 2025. She was born in Mill Creek, WV on December 7, 1928, a daughter of the late Charles James and Hazel Mae (Currence) Tackett. Ruth is survived by her daughter Eileen Hayhurst of Wallace and her son Michael Howard of Fairmont; grandchildren: Brian Winans (Paula) of Shinnston and David Hayhurst of Wallace; grandson-in-law: Billy Wright; great grandchildren: Ryan Howard, Anthony Winans, Billy Wri...

James Richard Miller, 70, of Rivesville, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born on March 10, 1955, in Westover, West Virginia, a son of the late John and Wanda Tansill Miller. Left to cherish his memory is one son, Matthew Miller; one brother, John Miller II; one sister Rebecca (Donald) Long; and two grandchildren, Isabella Miller and Connor Miller. James is preceded in death by his parents; one son, James Miller II; and a stepson, Gary Bennett. ...

John David Grossklaus, 62, of Rivesville, passed away suddenly Thursday, October 23, 2025 at his residence. He was born on October 5, 1963 in Long Island, New York. He is survived by his wife Sheila Grossklaus. Arrangements are under the care of Ross Funeral Home 801 Fairmont, Fairmont. Condolences may be sent to www.rossfh.com. Please click "View Details" for more information.

Richard James Cook, 77, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday October 22, 2025, at WVU Medicine JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 4, 1947, the son of the late Elmer and Grace (Sawyer) Cook. Richard was a graduate of Fairmont Senior High School and served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He worked in the oil and gas industry and was an outdoorsman at heart. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but spending time with his kids, grandkids and great gr...