Bernadette Marie Dragich, 74, of Princeton formerly of Fairmont passed away Tuesday morning June 24, 2025 in Morgantown. She was born on October 30, 1950 in Uniontown daughter of the late George J. Sr. and Theresa Susa Dragich. Bernadette retired from Bluefield State University as a professor of nursing with over 30 years of teaching. She was passionate about helping her students succeed. She graduated from Uniontown School of Nursing, master’s degree in nursing from West Virginia Un...

Sally Pearl Campbell, 85 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at The Springs at Wyandot Trail with her family by her side. She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on January 15, 1940 to the late Edwin and Wanda Ashcraft, Sr. Sally was a retired interior decorator. She was attended Freedom Memorial Church and was a member of Olivedale Senior Citizens Center. Sally loved to walk and talk to neighbors and did not know a stranger. She enjoyed playing the guitar a...

Luella Maude Robe, 86, of Fairmont, WV passed away peacefully at the home of her son Ray Robe on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Luella was born on June 28, 1938, in Fairmont, WV and was the daughter of the late Raymond H. and Helena V. Bunner. Luella grew up in Fairmont, graduating from East Fairmont High School in 1956. After graduating from high school Luella served as a nanny for a family friend as well as her aunt before going to work at the Marion Co. Health department, where she retired ...

Joanne Louise Rakowsky, 90, of Ladson, SC passed away on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025. She was born on October 30th, 1934, in Morgantown, WV to the late Helen Guido and Samuel Guido. Joanne graduated from high school in Fairmont, WV, and later married the love of her life, Richard Charles Rakowsky. They spent 39 plus years together until his passing. She had many enjoyments in life including reading, shopping, visiting restaurants, spending time with her dog, and most of all, spending time ...

Fairmont, WV - Charles Michael "Mike" Lee Sidwell, 75, passed away on June 21, 2025, at his home in Fairmont, West Virginia. He was born on December 5, 1949, a son of the late Charles "Toby" and Ruth (Hawkins) Sidwell. Mike never met a stranger. He loved to talk and connect with people and always with a smile, joke and laugh. He had a deep appreciation for the simple things in life. Long drives in the country, relaxing on the deck with his favorite beverage, and the comfort of enjoying...

Donovan Douglas Talkington Born June 20, 2025, at 8:05 am at United Hospital Center Passed June 20, 2025, at 10:57 pm at The Ruby Children’s Hospital Our perfect little angel While your time on this world was brief, the impact on your family was great, as much as we wanted and needed you here with us, God had other plans. You are loved and cherished so big by so many. Although we say goodbye, for now, you will forever be in our hearts each day until we meet again. Donov...

Lasondra Louise Patrick, 26, of Farmington, West Virginia passed away on June 20, 2025, at the Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 28, 1999, a daughter of Charles and Elise (Glover) Patrick. Some of her favorite pastimes included listening to music and watching scary movies. Left to cherish her memory are her parents, Charles and Elise Patrick; two brothers, Bradley Patrick and Gregory Patrick; and many aunts and uncles. She is preceded in death ...

Athena Rose Weekley passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital on June 20, 2025. She was born on June 20, 2025, a daughter of James and Allen (Abella) Weekley. She is survived by her parents, James and Allen Weekley; three grandparents, Virginia Weekley and Feliciano and Rosalina Abella; two brothers, Nathan Weekley and Dustin Weekley; and one sister Sabrina Weekley. She is preceded in death by one grandparent, Rodrick Weekley; two great grandparents, Rosario and Celistino Lopez; and...

Linda L. Batton, 86, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on August 21, 1938 in Fairmont, WV, to the late R. Gerald Teets and Mary Christine Shackelford Teets Cleavenger. Linda enjoyed spending time with her daughter, as well as, sewing, making quilts for her family, doing home renovations, and camping and fishing alongside her husband. Surviving Linda is her daughter, Shelly Batton of Parkersburg...

In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, "It is not length of life, but depth of life." This statement resonates profoundly when we remember the vibrant life of Elizabeth “Beth” Diane Griffith, 57, of Jane Lew, who passed unexpectedly on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Born in Fairmont on December 12, 1967, Beth was a daughter of the late Martha Jane Garton Postlethwait. In addition to her mother, Beth was greeted at Heaven’s Gate by her step-father, ...