The beautiful and loving soul of Matthew Rogers Pickens left this world August 31, 2025 to be with Our Heavenly Father. Matthew’s Momma prayed that God would give her another baby; and Momma’s prayers were answered. Matthew was welcomed into this world by his loving parents Regina Louise (Rogers) Pickens and Joshua Oren Pickens, his brother William and a joyful family on the snowy morning of January 21, 2007. Matthew was a joyful boy, the adopter of many baby animals, who spent his days shir...

Roberta Paulette Chapple, 79, of Barrackville passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Grafton on October 22, 1945, a daughter of the late Joe and Nettie Rosalie Moyer Bragg. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed bowling, dancing, camping and family time at the beach. Her joy came from her time with her family. She is survived by her loving husband Carl Chapple; one daughter Jennifer Huey ...

John Adrian Balch II of Fairmont passed away at United Hospital Center on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born in Annapolis, Maryland in 1947, a son of the late John Bernard and Eleanor Clise Draemel Balch. John grew up in a Navy family, so he lived in many places in his childhood, including Maryland, California, Hawaii, Virginia, and others. John had a love for golf and crossword puzzles, he also enjoyed all sports including football, and baseball. His favorite shows were Jeopa...

Mary Lynn Paushel, 68, of Fairmont, passed away on August 30, 2025 at Mon General Hospital. She was born in Wooster, OH on January 10, 1957 to the late John Paul Anderson and Joann (Fenner) Anderson. Mary was a housewife. She enjoyed gardening, reading, whitewater rafting, the ocean and had a love for all dogs. She is survived by her husband, John Timothy Paushel of Fairmont; one daughter, Megan Marie Paushel of Shinnston; one sister, Joyce Anderson and husband Larry of Morgantown; o...

Robert Edwin Stevens, 87, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on August 29, 2025, at the Tygart Center. He was born on March 28,1938, a son of the late Junior and Rebecca (Wilson) Stevens. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserves. After the military, he worked for A&P Grocery, then he became a coal miner until he retired. Robert enjoyed gardening, hunting, and fishing. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 63 years, Ellen (Moran) Steve...

Robert Joseph Beafore, 85, of Fairmont, WV, passed away on August 28, 2025 at home. He was born on October 3rd 1939, in Fairmont, the son of the late John Beafore & Mary (Nicoletti) Beafore. He is survived by his wife Molly (Delapas) Beafore; daughter Sara & husband Tim Bosley; grandson Matthew Bosley & wife Georgeanne Bosley; granddaughter Emily (Bosley) Reasnover & husband Pepper Reasnover Jr; great-grandchildren Nico & Mariella Reasnover and Rhett & Rainy Heston; several nieces and neph...

Albert L “Bud” Sanford, 79, of Fairmont passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born in Jane Lew on June 2, 1946, a son of the late Albert L and Estella Verniadean Sanford-Paugh. He was a 1964 graduate of Fairmont Senior High School. Bud served with the United States Navy from 1966-1972 during the Vietnam Era. He served 2 tours of duty to the Mid-East aboard the USS Greene DD711 and the USS Rich DD820. Bud served on 2 stand-by Apollo recovery missions and search and rec...

Judith (Judy) C. Woychic, 79, of Fairmont, passed away August 24, 2025 at Morgantown Healthcare Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born March 1, 1946 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Dan and Dorothea Stone. She is survived by her daughter Kelly (Rob) Anderson of Vienna, WV; son JD Woychic of Fairmont; granddaughters Shelby and Abby Anderson also of Vienna, WV; brother Randy (Trish) Stone of Wittmann, AZ; several nieces and nephews; and her two best friends ...

Andy R. Haught, 93, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Fairview on May 6, 1932, a son of the late Arzie and Grace Haught. Andy is survived by his wife for 39 years, Antoinette DeCarlo Carpenter Haught; children, Mark Haught and his late wife Cindy of Las Vegas, NV, Andy Lee Haught and Lisa of Green River, WY, and Joni and Jim Vugrinec of Rathdrum ID; step children, Louetta Harris and Edwin of Rivesville, Evert Carpenter and Linda of M...

Joseph Michael "Joe" Muto 89, died on August 23, 2025 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, WV. He was born in Fairmont, WV on March 19, 1936, the second child of the late Frank Pasquale Muto and Louise Mainella Muto. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Domenick Muto. He lived in Fairmont until 2008, when he and his wife moved to Scott Depot, WV to be near their sons and some of their grandchildren. He completed his public school educa...