Leo Kullman III, a simple man with a storied life, passed away on Thursday August 14, 2025 at his home. He was born in Fairmont, WV, on November 28, 1953, to Leo Kullman Jr. and Martha Louise Haines Kullman. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, he was a skilled carpenter and spent his life working on his craft. From small jobs to tiling to renovations and building houses from the ground up, carpentry was his passion. He could envision what the end product would look like befo...

Melba Jo (Ellis) Lough of Meadowdale community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She was born February 5, 1929, the daughter of the late Robert Dale Ellis and Lemma Ann (Layman) Ellis. Melba graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1947 and was always involved in her class reunions and get –togethers. Following her graduation, she worked in the purchasing department of Owens-Illinois for eleven years. (This is where she met and married her future husband, Joe). ...

Sheila Linell Rowe, 72, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday August 11, 2025. She was born on December 29, 1952, in Fairmont, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Harold Edward and Peggy (Hawkins) Dennison. Sheila was a graduate of East Fairmont High School. After high school she worked for Westinghouse. She enjoyed quilting, tending her flower garden and collecting coins. But she enjoyed spending time with her family the most. ...

Surrounded by her loving family, Freda Elizabeth Matson Courtney, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 11, 2025. She was born on May 15, 1929, in Clarksburg, WV, to the late Virgil E. and Greta Poe Matson, and was raised and educated in Clarksburg. Freda was the last surviving member of her family, as she was an only child. She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Courtney, a great-grandson, Ryan Hutchinson, and a great-granddaughter, Courtney Hi...

Brent Cameon, 47, of Morgantown, West Virginia, died at home unexpectedly on Monday, August 11, 2025. He was born in Fairmont, November 3, 1977, the son of Connie Cameon of Fairmont and the late Pete Cameon. He is survived by two brothers, Stanley Cameon and wife Cheri of Fairmont; Peter Cameon and wife Beth of Morgantown; nephews, Andrew and Evan, and niece Simone. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Louis and Mary Koldres of Four States and Clyde and Maggie Cameon of Carolina. ...

Lydia Ann Sweeney, 72 of Vienna, WV, passed away on August 10, 2025 in her home after a 10-month battle with cancer. She was born on October 14, 1952 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School in 1971, then continued her education at Fairmont State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree. She remained in Fairmont for several years, and returned to Vienna where she worked for Pickering & Associates and then Walmart in Vienna. She was an employee the...

Richard J. Webb, age 83, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025 with his family by his side. Born on March 4, 1942 to Raymond and Pearl Webb, Richard spent most of his life in Monongah with his devoted wife of 57 years, Paula. Richard was an army veteran during the Vietnam era serving in Fort Ord, California. He worked at many companies throughout his life and retired from Cooper Automotive as Director of Material and Logistics. Known for his optimism and love for the simple pleasures i...

Betty Jean Finamore, age 69 of Fairmont, WV, passed away on August 9, 2025. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth touched everyone that she knew. She was born on June 9, 1956, the daughter of the late Clarence Harding and Locie Arlene (Morris) Robinson. She was known for her deep love of nature and animals. She also had a passion for gardening and loved to tend to her vegetable and flower gardens. Her compassion extended to every creature she encountered, espec...

Donna Copen, 67, of Fairmont, left this earth on Saturday, August 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Donna was born on April 19, 1958 to the late Richard and Janet Green of Grant Town. Donna was loved by all and would give you the shirt off her back if she was able. She worked from home a good bit of her life as a private home daycare provider and her latest career was with Family Services of Marion and Harrison Counties as a ...

Kelly Jo Koch Vaughan, 60, of Fairmont, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at the Fairmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 21, 1965 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late John and Frances Koch. Kelly is survived by her husband of 13 years, Charles J. Vaughan, whom she married on November 11, 2013. In addition to her husband, Kelly is survived by her brothers: Brian Koch and Kevin Koch, both of AZ. Kelly had a love for the outdoors and it was clear in ...