Norma Jean Hamilton, 84, of Fairmont, formerly of New Smyrna Beach, Florida passed away February 17, 2017 at Monongalia General Hospital. She was born July 12, 1932 in Glen Falls, WV, daughter of the late Sydney and Ellen (Drummond) Myers. She was a graduate of East Fairmont High School and was formerly employed at K-mart and Bealls Outlet in Florida. Norma resided in Michigan for 30 years prior to relocating to Florida. She is survived by four children, Sherry Smith and husband Steph...

Daniella Evelyn Jones, 32, of Carolina, WV, went to be with the Lord and to join her mother in Heaven on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at the Genesis Fairmont Campus Tygart Center in Fairmont. She was born December 29, 1984 in Fairmont a daughter of Ronald W. Jones, Sr. the late Lori Ann Hawkinberry Jones. Daniella was a Christian by faith. She attended North Marion High School until her illness required her to stay home. She fought a brave fight against Huntingtons Disease over the past tw...

Delma Lee Abel, 95 of Grafton, Valley Falls Community, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born July 17, 1921 at Valley Falls, son of the late Frances Marion and Lizzy Shriver Abel. He joined his wife Ethel M. Abel, who preceded him death February 5, 2017. Delma was born and raised in the same house where he grew up and where he went to join his beloved Ethel. The timber that built the house was cut from their farm. He worked at Mon...

Joyce Elaine Richards, 75, of Monongah, WV passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born December 10, 1941 in Hendersonville, NC, daughter of the late Woodrow and Lottie (Mintz) Thurston. Joyce was Baptist by faith and worked as a cashier at Sam’s Club, Foodland and Walmart for most of her life. She is survived by her husband, Vernon Joseph Richards; four children, John David Thurston and wife Connie of Virginia, Frankie Brogdon of Florida, Vicki Lynn...

Charles "Chuck" Richard Williams, 84, of Fairmont, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. He was born on August 30, 1932 to the late Elhannon and Lucy (Cornwell) Williams. He had a life-long interest in law enforcement, serving in the United States Army from 1952-54. He was retired from Fairmont State College where he worked as a security officer for 28 years and served with the Harrison County Sheriff's Department. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Mount...

Randy Loyd Helms 56 of Bunner Ridge Community, passed away on February 15, 2017 at his home. He was born January 28, 1961 the son of the late Frank William and Patricia Ann (Prickett) Helms. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patty Carpenter Helms, his step children, Jody & Kim Neel, Connie & Steve Rush and John Allen Neel, step grandchildren, Steven Rush II, Cameron Rush, Sarah Neel and Joshua Triantifilou. Brothers and their spouses, Frank Helms of Fairmont, Richard and Linda Helms ...

Frederick Carl Young, 82, of Fairmont passed away early Wednesday morning, February 15, 2017 from advanced stage of COPD and emphysema. He was born on August 15, 1934 in Fairmont, son of the late William A. Young and Martha (Milbrad) Young. He was a faithful member of the Benton's Ferry United Methodist Church until the advanced stages of his illness. He served as an usher and was a member of the Board of Trustees. Fred attended Morgantown High School and received his diploma while serv...

Thomas Andrew Purnell, 69, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at United Hospital Center after a long and courageous battle with arteriosclerosis. Tom was born November 21, 1947 to Wilbur (Bill) Purnell and Alice Cunningham. He was raised by his LuLu Silvis. Tom was married to the late Brenda Shearer. He has four children, Melissa and husband, Jimmy Satterfield, Tammy Purnell, Tom Purnell, John Stout and wife, Erin. He has five grandchildren, Dylan, Riki and Franky Satterfield, Tyler ...

Pastor Gregory Mark Lanham, age 53 years, a former resident of Mabie for many years, and a current resident of Harper, WV, passed away February 14, 2017 in the Raleigh General Hospital at Beckley, WV. He was born February 25, 1963 at Pinehurst, NC. The son of Cecil Lanham of Montrose, WV and the late Dorothy Cornell Lanham. On June 16, 1984 at Mt. Clare, WV he was married to Deborah "Debi" Hayhurst who survives. Also surviving are one son, Benjamin Lanham and wife Stephanie of Aiken, SC, a ...

Sylvia Lee Johnson, 77, of Roanoke, VA, formerly of Fairmont, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017. She was born on March 23, 1939 in Follansbee, WV, daughter of the late William and Edna Hart. Sylvia was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, Sylvia is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, William “Tony” Johnson; a daughter, Catherine “Cathy” Chafin Belcher; a brother, William “Buc...