John Michael Howell, Jr., 51, of Fairmont, WV, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025. He was born in Painesville, OH on March 31, 1974, a son of the late John Michael Howell, Sr. and Cynthia Diane Sherman Howell. John was a volunteer fireman, loved being outdoors and playing games. He was always willing to help anyone he could and always put a smile on your face. John is survived by his wife, Misty Howell; his daughter, Lacie Howell and partner David Higgins; a grandson, Mateo Higgins; sibl...

Vernon Carl Swisher, of Kingmont Community, passed away on Monday, April 07, 2025, at his home. He was born in Fairmont on October 05, 1955, a son of the late Vernon Gerald and Geraldine Elizabeth Garland Swisher. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda Ann Sturm Swisher on January 11, 2017. She was the love of his life, and they were married 40 years. He was also preceded in death by two brothers James and Albert Swisher. He is survived by one brother Wilford Swisher and his wife Ru...

Nellie Barbara Kirby passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. She was 94 years old. Nellie was born in Fairmont, WV, Marion County on January 18, 1931, to James Edwin Deveny and Alice Cornelia Thompson. While she was born in Fairmont, she grew up in Huntington, attended Huntington High School and graduated from Barboursville High School. She was a student at Marshall University for 2 years and remained a huge Thundering Herd fan her whole life. As ...

Nancy Virginia Wells, 62, of Fairmont passed away on Sunday April 6, 2025. She was born on April 5, 1963, the daughter of the late Granville and Iva (Moore) Long. Nancy was a homemaker who enjoyed making crafts, crocheting and spending time with her dog William. Being with her family, especially her grandchildren, was what she loved most. Left to cherish her memory are children: Josh Copatch, Raymond Wells, II, John Wells, and Tonya Copatch, her brother Bill Long, sisters: Annie White, ...

Janice Suzanne "Suzie" Whetzel, a cherished former school teacher, and beacon of love and friendship, departed from our world peacefully on April 5, 2025, at Pierpont Center at Fairmont Center, WV. Born on June 17, 1949, in Fairmont, WV, Suzie was a woman who enriched the lives of all who knew her. The daughter of the late David Whetzel, Jr. and Norma Yost Whetzel, and sister to the late Kimberly Whetzel Keenan, Suzie carried the legacy of her family's kindness and generosity throughou...

Jessica “Jess” Marie McDonald, 49, of Fairmont, formerly of Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 23, 1975 in Brockton, MA a daughter of Craig Robillard and wife Karen of Fairmont and Penelope “Penny” Kelley Hammond of TN. Jess graduated from Mansfield High School. She was very creative and loved doing hands-on detail-oriented crafts like diamond art. In addition to her parents, Jess is also survived by her companion ...

Rita Ann Shanahan, 68, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on April 5, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1956, in Arlington, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Ella (McCarthy) Shanahan. Rita was known for always treating others with kindness. She also loved different kinds of animals. Rita is survived by her daughter, Darlene Abel and her spouse Jose Boscan; three grandchildren, Gavin, Gianna, and Joseph; one soon to be grandchild, Jacob; two sisters, Joan Gebhar...

Bobby Joe Hamilton, 75, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born on March 23, 1950, in Fairmont, WV the son of the late Denzil and Wilmadean (Price) Hamilton. Bobby was a graduate of Fairview Highschool. He owned and operated Hamilton House of Color and Hamilton Sanitation Route both in Fairview, WV. Bobby loved being with his family. He enjoyed watching sports, fishing and he loved to golf. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 56 years, Judith Ellen (Fortne...

Barbara J. Simmons Schwartz Wood, 82, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She was born on June 5, 1942 in Rowlesburg, WV, the daughter of the late Calvin A. and Mary C. Bennett Simmons. Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alfred, in July of 2024. Barbara was a faithful member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville, MD, and attended Rowlesburg High School. After high school, she worked as...

Sandra Rae (Devores) Mills, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 31, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 2, 1953, in Fairmont, WV. Sandra was a 1971 graduate of Farmington High School. She married the love of her life, James Brian Mills, on August 3, 1973. Sandra was a loving and devoted wife, mother, Memaw, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Eugene and Betty Lou (Prahl) Devores. Sandra is survived by he...