John William Whitlatch, Jr. 94, of Fairmont passed away from this life on Friday November 14, 2025. John was born on Easter Sunday April 5, 1931 at home on Parrish Run, the oldest son of the late John William Whitlatch, Sr. and Edna Roseland Conaway Whitlatch. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Baransky in 1997 and his brother Max Eugene Whitlatch. John grew up during the great depression and it taught him resourcefulness and gave him a strong work ethic. At the age of 17 John ...

Jesse “Bing” Firman Tucker, 92, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2025, at the VA Nursing Home in Clarksburg, WV. He was born in Fairmont, WV on June 11, 1933, the son of the late Samuel Glenn and Mary Anna (Wyer) Tucker, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Martha Dee (Hurley) Tucker. He was a 1952 graduate of East Fairmont High School. Jesse served and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He retired from Owens Illinois after 30 years of service...

Betty Ann Satterfield, 94, of Fairmont, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1931, a daughter of the late Hafford Rogers and Nellie Suiter Rogers. Betty worked for the Marion County Board of Education as a secretary for over 30 years. She was Methodist by faith. Betty enjoyed bowling on her bowling league with her husband, gardening and planting flowers, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Betty is survived by her son, Jerry Satterfield;...

Ruth Louise Steele Smedley, 81, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, surrounded by love. She was born on April 18, 1944, in Fairmont, WV, the cherished daughter of the late Royce and Mildred (Parsons) Steele. Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gary Junior Smedley, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and devotion. She is lovingly survived by her daughter, Rhonda Satterfield and husband John Jr. of Fairmont; her br...

Ruth L. Snyder, 87, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her residence. She was born on September 13, 1938, in Weston, WV, Ruth, the beloved daughter of the late Adam J. Linger and Reta Peterson Linger. She spent her early childhood years in Weston, WV, moving to Glen Falls, just outside of Clarksburg when she was 5. She is survived by her son, John C. Snyder II (Mandy) of Grafton; grandchildren, John C. Snyder III (Brittany) of Fairmont and great-grand...

Cody Lantz Dye, 30, of Grafton, passed away far too soon on Monday, November 10, 2025. He was born on March 12, 1995, in Fairmont, WV, the beloved son of Jamie Richard Dye and Vonda Marie Lantz, and stepson of Greg Weaver. Cody proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving oversees in Jordan, a time in his life that filled him with honor and purpose. After his service, he continued working hard as a flagger for Stone Paving. Cody was a young man with a ...

Ancil L. Frazee, 73, passed away at St. Barbara's Memorial Nursing Home on November 9, 2025. He was born in Fairmont on January 25, 1952, a son to the late Ancil G. Frazee, Zelda Marie Brown, and step-father Robert "Bob" Brown. Ancil loved football, and he was Nick Saban's greatest fan. He also enjoyed fishing, baseball, shooting pool, playing basketball, and mowing the yard. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Interment will be held at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Enterprise. ...

George Leroy Thompson, Jr., 78, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born on November 16, 1946, in Annabelle, West Virginia, the son of the late George Thompson, Sr. and Margaret Grega Thompson. George proudly served his country as a combat veteran in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded commendation medals for his bravery and sacrifice. Following his honorable discharge, he began a long and dedicated career...

Hansel Ray “Hank” Means, 77, of Clarksburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at United Hospital Center. Born on January 21, 1948, in Fairmont and grew up in the Northview area of Clarksburg. Hank was the son of the late Chester “Chet” Ray and Juanita Lee Shuman Means. Hank graduated from Victory High School, Class of 1967, and went on to earn his Associate’s Degree from Fairmont State College. He proudly served six years in the A...

John Edward Fimple, 93, of Fairmont went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 07, 2025, at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown. He was born in Elkins on March 24, 1932, a son of the late Edward Caleb and Mabel Jane Luzier Fimple. John proudly served his country in the United States Army, then later retired from the Owens-Illinois Factory. He later became a Bible Methodist and Wesleyan Methodist Minister in Savannah, Tennessee; Wickes, Arkansas; Buchannon, West Virginia; and Woolen...