Richard Arthur Spotts, 92, of Idamay passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 25, 1932 son of the late Victor and Mildred Spotts. Richard retired from AT&T. He served in the United States Navy for four years. He also served and was president of the Idamay Improvement Association. He was also chairperson of Idamay and the greater Marion PSD. He was a member of the Fairmont Elks B.P.O. 294. He was an av...

Madeline J. Heater, age 87 of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday February 26, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born April 27, 1937, in Lewis Co., WV, a daughter of the late William and Minnie Butcher. On July 24, 1960, she married Rev. Jerry D. Heater, who preceded her in death on July 18, 2015. She is survived by three daughters and their spouses, Connie Heater LaFontaine, Alicia & Kenny Willett, and Glenda & Herb Eckes. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Patricia Heater, he...

Joseph William Hudgins, 81, of Grafton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Taylor County Healthcare Center. He was born in Rochester, New York on April 08, 1943, a son of the late John and Helen Sheilds Hudgins. Joey will always be remembered in the Quiet Dell Community for mowing everyone’s grass and for serving his neighbors. He is survived by his sister Martha Delligatti of Grafton; two brothers Lonnie Henderson and his wife Denna of Pinch, West Virginia and Lest...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wilma Jean Morgan, who was called home to Jesus on February 25, 2025, at the age of 91. She was a beloved mother, wife, and grandmother and will be so dearly missed. Wilma was born to William and Ina McCartney on December 6, 1933, in Fairmont, WV. She married Raymond Morgan and worked as a cashier/office manager for GC Murphy until the birth of her only son, Brian. Throughout her life, Wilma regularly attended church and was a proud Methodis...

Betty Lou Jett, 84, of Odells Knob Worthington went to be with the lord on February 25, 2025. She was born to the late Paul and Louise Witt on November 23, 1940, in Owings, West Virginia. Betty grew up in Philippi WV and graduated from Philippi High School in 1958 where she was in the band and played clarinet, trumpet, and the trombone. Later teaching herself to play the piano and guitar. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She was preced...

Toni Marie Pulice Pill, 69, of Fairmont passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She was born on April 4, 1955 in Fairmont daughter of the late Anthony Pulice and Phyllis Masters Pulice. She is survived by her step-mother Barbara Pulice of Fairmont. Toni retired from the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals as a probation officer. She graduated from Fairmont State College with a degree in Criminal Justice. She was an avid reader and enjoyed bo...

Mary E. Thomas, age 97, formerly of Pennsboro, WV, departed this life on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Tygart Center, Fairmont, WV. Mary was born January 29, 1928, at Sand Gap, Ritchie County, the daughter of the late Delbert Mossor. During her working years, Mrs. Thomas was employed by the garment industries of Ritchie County, WV. While living in Arizona, she was employed manufacturing tents for the United States military. One of Mary’s favorite past times included working puzzles and...

Mary Jean Gray, 71, of Fairmont, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 in Fairmont. She was born on September 14, 1953 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Arthur Carl Gray and Elsie Adella Richards Gray. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Isaacs and her husband Jack of Dayton, OH; two grandchildren, Elena and Arianna Isaacs; two siblings, Barb Hanlon and Patricia Hanlon. In keeping with his wishes, she will be cremated. Online condolences may be sent to www.DavisFuneralHom...

Michelle N. Shackelford, 79, of Fairmont passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, after a short unexpected illness. Michelle was born May 8, 1945 in Fairmont, the daughter of the late Nick and Frances Fazio. Michelle graduated from East Fairmont High School. She retired from Belk Department Store (previously Proffitt’s) where she worked as a top sales associate for many years. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and volunteered in the kitchen shortly after retirement. S...

Ray Keith Wilson, 97, of Fairmont, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born February 5, 1928 in Monumental, son of the late Stephen Ross Wilson and Ida Shriver Wilson. Ray was an avid farmer and meat cutter. He enjoyed horse pulling, and was a member of the Monumental Methodist Church. Ray is survived by his daughter, Deborah Wilson of Monumental; granddaughter, Crystal Lynn “Sissy” Wilson; great grandson, Jayden “Fuzz” Wilson; a son Robert Lynn Wilson and wife Judy of Rivesvi...