It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thelma Louise Stanley, who passed away peacefully at her home on July 20, 2025. She was born on Jan. 3, 1941, in Marion County. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and a cherished long-time member of the Swisher Hill Community. She attended Bethesda Baptist Church in Barrackville, WV. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Dale; her parents Charles and Viriginia ...

Murvyn Morgan McDowell of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on July 20, 2025. He was 91 years old. Murv was born in Rachel, West Virginia on March 24, 1934. He was the youngest of Samuel and Gwenvyl McDowell’s six children. He grew up on Plum Run near Farmington. Murv graduated from Farmington High School in 1952 and graduated from West Virginia University in 1956 with a bachelor’s degree in physics. Shortly after graduating from WVU, Murv married the love of h...

David Allen Joseph Jones, 82, of Morgantown, Wv passed away on Sunday July 20, 2025, at his residence. David was born on January 26, 1943, in Charleston, WV, the son of the late Orlan Jobe and Sue Frances (Chico) Jones. Dave was a CDL truck driver by trade but enjoyed telling stories, watching sports, reading westerns and listening to music. He was a “people person”, always had a positive attitude and liked to make people laugh. He was preceded in death by his parents, partner R...

Betty Jo Tippner, 81, of Fairmont, WV, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, at United Hospital Center with her loving husband by her side. Born on July 14, 1944, in Fairmont, WV Betty Jo was the daughter of the late Joe and Mary Gregor. She was a 1962 graduate of Farmington High School and a lifelong member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Farmington, where she faithfully served as President of the St. Peter’s Women’s Society for many years. Fondly known as “The Aunt,” Betty Jo was b...

Beth Ann Alasky, 61, of Farmington, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Pierpont Center in Fairmont. She was born in Fairmont, June 4, 1964, a daughter of the late Pete J. Alasky, Jr. and the late Violet V. Sherry Alasky. She was also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Peter and Julia Alasky, and maternal grandparents, John and Rose Sherry. Surviving are her sister, Diane Aloi and her husband Donnie, her brother, Pete J. Alasky, III and his wife Susan, both of Farmi...

Thomas Lewis Cook died unexpectedly on July 17, 2025, at his residence. His family and friends are deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Tom, also affectionately known as Uncle Butch, was born on September 5, 1940. Tom is survived and greatly missed by his daughter Tonja Jean Brown. Forever cherished and remembered by his two grandsons Catlin Wesley Garrett and Treston Hunter Brown. His memory lives on with his nieces and nephews and their families; Patty Hermosilla, Robin (...

Roberta Lee Andrews, 76, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born on April 11, 1949, the daughter of the late Otis Anderson Jr. and Mary Lee Merrifield. Roberta was a faithful member of the Barrackville Church of Christ. She was a homemaker, where she enjoyed crocheting and baking. She also cherished making different things for others. Left to cherish her memory are one daughter, Regina (Michael) Hayes; four brothers, Raymond (Debbie) And...

Charles Willard Nallen, Jr. March 4, 1939 - July 15, 2025 The Fairmont community sadly lost a significant member, Charle W Nallen, Jr. gained his wings on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, after spending many years in the WV Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg, WV. Charles was preceded in death by his parents Charles W Nallen, Sr and Hazel Bowers Nallen respectively, his sister Carol M Nallen, two aunts Lillian Dixon and Mildred Stribling and his uncle Harry Bowers. Born to educat...

Andrew Rudolph “Andy” Sivak, passed away with family by his side, in his home, on July 15, 2025. The eldest son of the late Andrew and Grace Sivak of Smithtown, Andy is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Connie Moran Sivak, whom he married on November 16, 1963; and by their three children and 7 grandchildren: Michelle Lea Faulkenberry of Gastonia, NC (daughter – Alison); Michael Andrew Sivak of Fishers, IN (wife Jennifer, sons Tyler and Luke, daughters Lauren and Bailey); and Philip And...

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Clara “Ninnie” Caputo Hendricks, of Greentown Community in Rivesville, who brought light, warmth, and togetherness to everyone around her. A pillar of strength and heart of the family, she passed away peacefully leaving behind a legacy of love, tradition, and cherished memories. Clara passed away Tuesday morning (July 15, 2025) at her residence, surrounded by loved ones. She was born June 21, 1931, in ...