Franklin Clarence Kent, 69, of Fairmont, WV, peacefully transitioned at home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2025. He was born on November 30, 1956, in Fairmont, WV, to the late Rudolph Kent and Viola York Horton. Frank graduated from Fairmont Senior High School in 1974, where he proudly played for the school's football and basketball teams as a member of the Fairmont Polar Bears. Seeking independence after graduating, he traveled to Atlanta and North Carolina for work. In 1980,...

Charles Ronald Coburn, 86, of Fairmont, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 in Fairmont. He was born on April 2, 1939 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Paul Coburn and Annabelle Ayers, Coburn. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Brenda Coberly Coburn, whom he married on August 20, 2005. He is survived by three children Cheryl Mazany and husband John, Kelly Coburn of Clarksburg and Ronnie Coburn of Clarksburg; step children, Terri Pethtel and Joyce Williams and husband Roy; sev...

Doreen Cecilia Branham, 82, of Fairmont WV, died on January 23, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 28th, 1943 in Fairmont, WV to the late Guy and Mary Ann Pacifico Martelli. In addition to her strong faith, Doreen dedicated many years of her professional life working for Jones Department Store, Westinghouse, Stone & Thomas, and O’Mara Enterprises. Yet it was in founding her own business, Doreen’s Unique Boutique, that she truly found her passion. Throu...

Terrance “Terry” Alan Karpac, 71, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born on October 31, 1954, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the son of the late George and Ann (Rukavina) Karpac. After high school Terrance attended West Virginia University for Education. He taught Agricultural Farming and in later years worked retail at Home Depot. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Emily Karpac; grandchildren Kaylee Bruns and Brody Bruns; brothe...

Shirley Louise Conrad Boord, 88, of Fairmont, passed away on January 22, 2026. She was born on March 1, 1937, a daughter of the late Benjamin V. and Wriller Williams Conrad. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Bonnie J. Summers; grandchildren: Christopher Lee Birdsell, Jeremy A. Boord, and Travis L. Boord; twelve great grandchildren; one brother: Billy Conrad of Mogador, Ohio; many nieces and nephews; and close friends: Bonnie Brown, Jane Miller, and Judy McDonald. In addition ...

David Dale Wilfong, 47, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 19, 2026. Born on August 15, 1978, in Cleveland, Ohio, David was the beloved son of Roland Dale Wilfong, Sr. and Mary Irene (Mann) Wilfong of Fairmont. David leaves behind a family who loved him deeply and will forever carry his memory in their hearts. He is survived by his daughter, Lexie Wilfong of Ohio; brothers, Joseph Wilfong and Roland Dale Wilfong, Jr., both of Fairmont; his sisters, Tracy Wil...

Richard Forest Ridenour, 85, of Whitehall passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026,in New Cumberland, WV, in the care and home of his loving daughter Lora and her family.He was born in Fairmont on July 21, 1940, a son of the late Forest Harold and Mary Alice (Hostuller) Ridenour. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was also a proud retired member of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry. He was a member...

Tommy Lee French, Jr., 66, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. Born on March 21, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tommy was the beloved son of the late Tommy Lee French, Sr. and Diana Frances Delvecchia French. A proud high school graduate, Tommy honorably served his country in the United States Navy, a chapter of his life that reflected his sense of duty and quiet strength. In his personal time, he found joy and...

Betty Lou Brooks Narog Hepler, 97, of Pierpont Center in Fairmont, died on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1928, to Grant Brooks and Stella Wolfe Brooks. Mrs. Hepler was a graduate of Farmington High School and Fairmont State College. She taught classes at Miller School and Fairmont Business College. She was a born again Christian and attended church until her age and illness prevented it. Betty is survived by two daughters and one son: Sheila and Gary Sloa...

Betty "Peggy" Pearl Taddeo Betty P. (Michael) Taddeo, 82, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Tygart Center at Fairmont Campus. She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on June 7, 1943, a daughter to the late Allen Michael and Betty Nuzum Michael. She is survived by her loving daughter Michele D. Taddeo; Sister-in-Law Barbara Burkhammer; Myron Vincent family; cousins; and grand dog JoJo. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by he...