Helen Jacques Simmons, 85, of Grafton passed away Thursday March 13, 2025 at the Pierpont Center in Fairmont. She was born on September 12, 1939 in Fairmont daughter of the late Sesario and Flora Martinez Jacques. Helen retired from Westinghouse/North American Phillips and worked in Seal Beam and was a member of IUE Local 627. She previously worked at Standard Furniture, Sauro’s Dry Cleaning, and Sears. She is survived by her daughter Ramona Anderson Warner of Grafton and son Delbert ...

Sherry Lee Sanford, 72 of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 28, 1953, a daughter of the late Walter and Harriett Morris Craft. She enjoyed her Bingo and most enjoyed her time spent with her family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband David Sanford; one son David Lee Sanford and his wife Regina; and one daughter Angel Sanford; one sister Debbie; five grandchildren Rayden, Briana, Alyssa, Silvia and Masein; and several ni...

Franklin Ray Chickerell, 65, of Fairmont passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born in Fairmont on March 15, 1959, a son of the late Richard Lloyd and Bernice Gay Cottrell Chickerell. Frank enjoyed hunting in his younger years. He enjoyed his neighbors and was always keeping an eye on the neighborhood. He most loved his time with family and friends. He is survived by his son James Chickerell and his wife Samantha of Fairmont; a stepson Barton Hudkins; two brothers...

Steven Donald Stansberry, 57, of Fairmont, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born in Fairmont on April 02, 1967, a son of the late Hugh Donald Stansberry and Darlena Mealo Stansberry of Fairmont. He was an avid Hot Wheels collector and enjoyed his time with his Hot Wheels Club. In addition to his mother, he is survived by brother Kevin Stansberry of Fairmont; his companion Regina Brzuzy of Fairmont; and his good friends and neighbors Ste...

Larry Ronald Yanero, Sr., 74, of Four States, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025. He was born in Fairmont on November 19, 1950, a son of the late Frank Yanero and Blanche Hartley Yanero. Larry was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was employed as an electrician and a coal miner. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. Larry is survived by his son, Larry Yanero, Jr. (Misty Sendling); his granddaughter, Triniti Hashman; his brothers, Frankie Yanero (Etheldean), Alfred Yanero (Janie)...

James Ernest Zerega, 83, of Fairmont passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at United Hospital Center. He was born in Washington D.C. on September 3, 1941, a son of the late Domenic and Maria Rosa Zerega. After graduating high school, Jim went on to serve his country in the United States Army, while obtaining his master’s degree. He later worked at NASA as a Project Analyst where he retired. Jim loved to be outdoors and enjoyed guns. He was a Roman Catholic by faith. Jim will be remembered...

Lavota Linear, blessed this earth on December 23, 1941, and quietly went on to be with our Beloved Lord and Savior on the peaceful morning of March 10, 2025 at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA. Lavota was born in Mount Union, PA to the late Willie Mae Merrell and Henry Marshall. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Priscilla White and Rose Mary Carter, both of Pittsburgh and her beloved husband of 43 years, Austin Linear. At the age of four, Lavota moved with her mother to Fair...

Amaryllis Nancy Fortney, 83, of Fairmont passed away on Sunday, March 09, 2025, at her home. She was born in Stotesbury in Raleigh County, West Virginia on June 12, 1941, the daughter of the late Roy Alfred and Alma Virginia Stump Abels. Her parents moved to Cleveland, Ohio when she was only 8 months old and later moved to Lakewood, Ohio. In Lakewood she attended Garfield Elementary from 1946 to 1952, Emerson Jr. till 1955, and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1960. After graduation sh...

Alta DeEtta Lemasters, 96, of Fairmont passed away on Sunday, March 09, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born in Fairmont on December 02, 1928, the daughter of the late Pearley and Tillie Basnett Lemasters. She retired from Westinghouse/Phillps Lighting with 40 years of service. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and loved her crossword puzzles. She most enjoyed the time spent with her family. She was a member of Valley Chapel United Methodist Church. She is survived...

Charles Fred Crowe, Sr., 75 of Fairmont, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Morgantown. He was born on September 21, 1949 in St. Louis, MO, a son of the late Melvin James Crowe and Ann Barbara Gundlach Crowe. He is survived by his long-time girlfriend, Marsha Jenkins; three children, Brian Crowe, Tyler Crowe and Charles “Fred” Crowe, Jr.; siblings, Richard Crowe, Robert Crowe and Kathy H He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a machinist for the Rail Road un...