Herbert “Herb” Alexander Martin, Jr. 46 of Fairmont passed away after a 5-year battle with cancer. He was born in Fairmont on May 14, 1979, a son of the late Herbert and Rebecca Ledsome Martin, Sr. He inspired those around him with his strength and resilience despite many challenges, he remained devoted to his loved ones and cherished the time spent with them. He enjoyed fishing, kayaking and camping. He found peace in the beauty of nature. His great joy came from spending time ...

Frieda Marie Bowling Michael, 101 years old, passed away Monday morning (November 3, 2025) at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Cass, WV on January 28, 1924, daughter of the late Lasey and Monna (Johnston) Bowling. She is preceded in death by her husband, James William “Bill” Michael and son, Clyde Jonathan Michael. Frieda’s gentle spirit and unwavering faith left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her. She touched countless lives through h...

Lee Ann Jones, 62, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2025. She was born on November 5, 1962, in Fairmont to Linda Summers and Woody Garrett, Lee Ann grew up surrounded by family, friends, and the strong community she cherished throughout her life. She graduated from Fairmont Senior High School and went on to earn her Master’s degree in Social Work, dedicating her career to helping others with compassion and care. Lee Ann shared 24 wonderful years of ma...

Ronald Edward Turner departed this earthly life November 1, 2025. He was born February 4, 1941 in Shinnston, WV to the late John Wesley Turner and Rosie Lee Barksdale Turner. He was a graduate of Kelly Miller High School, and enlisted in the US Army where he served his country. When he returned from the military, he was employed at Fairmont Hotel and went on to work at Consol Coal Mine Grant Town until the shut down and worked for the Marion County Transit Authority, until he retired. Ronn...

Kevin Graham Sumbler, 72, of Fairmont passed away on Saturday, November 01, 2025, at his home in Fairmont. He was born in NYC on December 07, 1952, a son of the late Grace Sumbler and Charles Sumbler. He joined the US Navy to proudly serve in the Navy band. Kevin was musical by nature and could play nearly any instrument. He played bass for Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Clarksburg and played in many local bands. Following his military services Kevin moved to Fairmont and...

Heaven gained another angel with the passing of Josephine “Joey” May Jones, 91, on Oct. 31, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Joey was born in Wheeling on March 28, 1934, daughter of the late Albert and Beatrice (Barbaric) Popovich. Joey married her husband, Sherwood Jones on July 31, 1955. A lifelong resident of the Hutchinson community, Joey was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Joey is preceded in death by her husband Sherwood Jones, to whom she was married ...

Dolores Jean Austin, of Fairmont, WV went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday October 31, 2025. She was born in Fairmont, WV, the daughter of the late W. Denzil and Vergie M (Merrill) Hayhurst. Dolores was a graduate of East Fairmont High School. She was a faithful member of The Bible Baptist Temple in Stonewood, WV. Dolores retired after 38 years of service from Westinghouse and Phillips Lighting (W/P). She was also a member of the W/P Veterans Association and The Mario...

Alena Kay (Kelley) Ashby, 53, of Fairmont, WV passed away October 30, 2025. She was born July 10, 1972 in Wiloughby, OH; the daughter of the late Norma Jane Jarrett and Stepfather, Maynard Lee Jarrett. Alena is survived by Robert by Price (father of her children); stepfather, Maynard Jarrett; brother, Norman Kelley and sister, Diana Foley and fiancé, Clif Tennant. She is also survived by her children, Ryan A. Rush, Zachary L. Kelley, Alexius J. Price, Robert A. Price, and Sierra N. Varner ...

Leonard D. West, 92, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Fairmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Fairmont. He was born in Monongalia County on April 17, 1933, the son of the late Agnes West. He attended Morgantown High School. He first drove a coal truck for CD Mining at the age of 16. He then worked in the maintenance department at Sterling Faucett for 11 years and then retired with 30 years of service as a coal miner at Loveridge Coal Mine. He was a proud mem...

Doris Sue (Campbell) Saffer of Fairmont, an 88-year-old lung cancer survivor, passed on the morning of October 28, 2025, after succumbing to other illnesses. She joined many predeceased family members and her Heavenly Father. She was a secretary for the US Army, in Northern Virginia and in Frankfurt Germany. She transitioned to driving a school bus in Prince William County Virginia, while raising her four children. She loved and missed her church family at Eldora United Methodist Church ...