John Randall “Randy” Metz, 73, of Fairmont passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. John was born on January 16, 1952, the son of the late John G and Helen (Wolfe) Metz. Randy was a graduate of Farmington High School class of 1969. He was a coal miner by trade but an outdoorsman by heart. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, working on cars and hanging out with his nephews. He enjoyed watching the PBS channel and hanging out with his beloved dog Burt who preceded him in deat...

Eugene Kenneth Claypole, 86, of Morgantown, WV passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on Monday, March 24, 2025. He was born on August 20, 1938 in Pursglove, WV, the beloved son of the late James and Martha Claypole, who were also long term residents of Pursglove, WV. Eugene Always found joy in his work and was very proud of his professional accomplishments, starting out at a young age as an underground coalminer, he knew his work wouldn’t stop there. He became the co...

James Gregory “Greg” Neel, 67, of Fairmont passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at his home. He was born in Fairmont on April 11, 1957 a son of the late James Albert Neel and Beverly Reeves Neel Pastorial. He retired with over 30 years’ service in the coal mines. He was a proud member of the United Mine Workers Association and enjoyed fishing and golfing. He most loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Becky McDougal Neel; his son Travis Neel and ...

Chesna Annette Menear, 65, of Greenwood graduated to the Big Reunion in Heaven on Monday, March 24, 2025 at United Hospital Center with family by her side. She was born September 26, 1959 in Clarksburg, daughter of the late Clyde “Junior” Maxwell and Beatrice Lee Cottrill Ford. Chesna is survived by her husband of 42 years, James “Jim” Martin Menear whom she married on Sept 4, 1982; two sons, Dr. Michael Menear and wife Dr. Whitney, Winchester, VA, James Menear and wife Sarah, Greenwood; t...

Jon Christopher Gladwell, 56, of Fairmont went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Alexandria, Virginia on February 24, 1969, a son of James Allen and Linda Joyce Summers Gladwell of Easley, South Carolina. He graduated from Williamstown High School in Williamstown, West Virginia in 1987. Jon worked for Middletown Tractor Sales as a Inventory Control Specialist. He was an active member of Victory Baptist Church, serving in the choir, as ...

Evalene Blanche DeBerry, 95 of Kingwood, WV, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. She was born on February 8, 1930, in Kingwood, daughter of the late Vernon E. Uphold and Cora B (Shrout) Uphold. Evalene loved Jesus with her whole heart and dedicated her life to serving him. She was a devoted mother that loved caring for her family. She was an amazing cook that enjoyed serving everyone that visited with her buckwheat cakes, homemade bread and apple butter. She loved to play the guitar & p...

William Hull Davis “Bill”, 83, of Salem, WV passed away on Monday, Mar 24, 2025 after a brief illness. Born April 29, 1941, in Walkersville WV, he was the youngest son of the late Roy Paul Davis and Oda Virginia “Hull” Davis. He is survived by his wife, Jane Davis (Tucker); two sons, Nathan and wife, Sharry Davis of Payson, AZ and Tim and wife, Susan of Purcellville, VA; four grandchildren, Alyssa Ohan and husband Shant, great-grandson, Emmitt, Rayna Robb and husband Joseph, Matt Davis,...

Aretta “Rita” Grace McHenry, 81, of Weston, was called to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 24, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home. Rita was born in Glenville on April 22, 1943, a daughter of the late Claudius Ray Brown and Rebecca Ellen Angeline Brown. On June 8, 1991, Rita married Hoy Lester McHenry. Together they shared 21 wonderful years before his passing in October of 2012. In addition to her parents and husband, Rita was prec...

William Hull Davis “Bill”, 83, of Salem, WV passed away on Monday, Mar 24, 2025 after a brief illness. Born April 29, 1941, in Walkersville WV, he was the youngest son of the late Roy Paul Davis and Oda Virginia “Hull” Davis. He is survived by his wife, Jane Davis (Tucker); two sons, Nathan and wife, Sharry Davis of Payson, AZ and Tim and wife, Susan of Purcellville, VA; four grandchildren, Alyssa Ohan and husband Shant, great-grandson, Emmitt, Rayna Robb and husband Joseph, Matt Davis,...

Cathy Ann Miller, age 63, entered her heavenly home on March 24, 2025. Cathy remained active and lived life to its fullest, just as she would have wanted. She passed comfortably and peacefully with the caring help of Amedisys Hospice and surrounded by her loving family in her home in Kingwood, WV. Cathy was born on April 10, 1961, to the late Frank Snodgrass and Corettia (Tuemler) Snodgrass, in Norfolk, VA. Cathy worked for 20 years as an Administrative Assistant for the Mountaineer Ch...