Gerald Willard Kuhns, 87, of Fairmont passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Fairmont Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Ridgeley, West Virginia on May 28, 1929 a son of the late Merrill Willard Kuhns and Flossie (Martin) Kuhns. Mr. Kuhns was a self-employed truck driver, driving for WS Thomas. He was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church. He so much enjoyed his family, good friends and neighbors and his church family. He is survived by two sons, Gregory Mark Kuhns a...

Charles Eugene Kniceley, I, age 64 of Lost Creek, WV passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at UHC after an extended illness. He was a devoted husband, dad, papaw and brother. Charles was born in Braxton County, WV on July 19, 1952, the son of Freda Williams Kniceley and the late Robert Kniceley of Fairmont, WV. He was also preceded in death by three sons, Charles E. ?Charlie? Kniceley, II, Gregory Scott Kniceley and Robert Rufus Kniceley. Mr. Kniceley is survived by his wife of 44 years...

Albert Donald Ice, 74 of Fairmont passed away, January 1, 2017 at United Hospital Center. He was born April 4, 1942 in Bridgeport, WV the son of the late Roy Donald and Freda May Rector Ice. Albert is survived by his daughter Pamela Wilson; four sons, Steve Ice of Lumberport, Brian and Daniel Ice both of Buckhannon; William Ice of Fairmont. He has eight grandchildren; one great grandson; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; two brothers, Clyde Ice, and James Ice of Bridgeport. He is precede...

Betty Y. Anderson, 85, of Pike St., Barrackville, WV, passed away late Saturday evening in The Madison of Morgantown, WV. She was born March 15, 1931 in Marion County, WV, daughter of the late Nelson C. and Marzella M. Cook Satterfield. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd J. Anderson, who died in 2008. Betty was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ in Barrackville, WV. She was a graduate of East Fairmont High School. Betty retired from Owens Illinois, with 10 years of service ...

Mary Elizabeth Writt Frazier, 80, of Fairmont, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at her residence. She was born June 20, 1936 in Shepherdstown, WV a daughter of the late Charles Curtis and Myrtle Costella Writt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Allen Frazier in 2010. Mary was a Methodist by faith. She was a graduate of Shepherdstown High School, as well as a 1958 graduate of Shepherd College with a degree in elementary education. She taught for three years in Shepherd...

Darrell Charles Freeman, 84, of Fairmont, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016, at the Fairmont Health and Rehabilitation Center. Darrell was born on May 30, 1932, a son of the late Herman and Nina Hayhurst Freeman. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris Ruth Stevens Freeman. In addition to his wife, Darrell is survived by a son, David Freeman and his wife Veronica "Rocky" of Cutler, OH; a step-son, David Kittle and his wife Cathy of Fairmont; two grandchildren, Gage and Jacob Freeman;...

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 ...

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...

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 ...