Paul James Riffle, 89, of Smithers, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Montgomery General Hospital of Montgomery. Paul was born in Weston on October 3, 1935, a son of the late Edward Hoy Riffle and Ada L. Malone Riffle. On July 27, 1990, Paul married the love of his life, Betty June Beckner Riffle who preceded him in death on December 2, 2007. In addition to his parents and wife, Paul was preceded in death by two sons: Charles Timothy Beckner and James Edward Riffle; one ...

Mary Alice Norman, born on March 31, 1941, in Fairmont, WV, was called home on March 20, 2025, in Morgantown, WV. Embodying the true essence of a loving and friendly soul, she spent her life brightening the world around her. A dedicated nurse, Mary served her community with unwavering compassion at Westinghouse and Fairmont General Hospital. Her nurturing spirit not only touched her patients but also her colleagues, creating an enduring legacy of kindness. Mary's joy was most ev...

Edward H. Ault, 69, of Fairmont, West Virginia, formerly of Vienna, West Virginia, passed away at Fairmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, March 20, 2025. He was born on September 10, 1955, a son of the late Edward "Junior" and Mary Virginia Scritchfield Ault. There will be no public visitation or service. He will be laid to rest in the Ault family section of Evergreen North Cemetery, Parkersburg, West Virginia. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Edward H. ...

James “Jimmy” Lacaria, 67, of Bridgeport, WV, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at United Hospital Center following a brief illness. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, on July 7, 1957, a son of the late Salvatore “Sam” Lacaria and Mary (Scarcelli) Lacaria. His wife, Maureen (Maseda) Lacaria survives. They were united in marriage October 15, 1994. Jimmy was a 1975 graduate of WI High School and worked as a self-employed businessman. His life was his family and work. He was a member of Imm...

Charles Roscoe Henning, Jr., 80, of West Union, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Clarksburg at the Louis A. Johnson VA Hospital. He was born on March 10, 1945 in Lost Creek, a son of the late Charles Roscoe Henning, Sr. and Minnie Ada Kendall Henning. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zelda “Delores” Jones Henning, who passed away on January 23, 2021. They were married on January 25, 1969. He is survived by two children, Deanna Smith and husband Jay of West Union and Cha...

Gloria “Faye” Pitts Wilson Pratt, age 79, of Nutter Fort, WV, passed away on March 20, 2025, at River Oaks Nursing Home, Clarksburg, WV. Born on January 30, 1949, in Wetzel County, WV, to the late Elden V. and Elsie A. Pitts. She is survived by one son, Tige S. Pratt (Monica) of Manassas, Va; one step-son, Richard E. Pratt II (Janet) of Clarksburg, WV; one step-daughter, Crystal A. Pratt Peters Stephens (Gerald) of Fairmont, WV; four granddaughters, Jennifer L. Pratt Neely Szendre ( And...

Jerry Joseph LeDonne, 76, passed away on March 20, 2025 with his family by his side. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Fairmont, WV and while residing in Bradenton, Florida attended the St. Peter and Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. He was born in Fairmont General Hospital on February 19, 1949, a son of the late Emilio and Julie Smigle LeDonne. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 44 years, Phoebe Robinson LeDonne and his sister, Sandy LeD...

Sandra “Becky” Cogar McAtee, 70, of Fairmont, WV passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Gassaway, WV on March 4, 1955, the daughter of the late Denver Cogar. She is survived by her husband, Randy McAtee whom she married on March 4, 1994 and resides at their home in Fairmont. Also surviving are three children; Pauletta Cogar, Zachary Harper, Caitlin McDonald and husband Russ and three grandchildren; Logan Summers, Isabella Arnett and Ireland McDonald. ...

Phyllis Jean Hunt Ross, 92, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Brookdale Salem in Virginia, after a few years of Dementia and declining health. Phyllis was born in Clendenin on August 20, 1932, the only child of the late Herbert and Maysel Huffman Hunt. Phyllis grew up on the west end of Charleston, graduating from Stonewall Jackson High School with the class of 1950. She attended business school in Charleston, then graduated from Glenville State College in 1981. Phy...

Donald Fry, 63, of Gypsy, passed away on March 20, 2025. He was born on August 1, 1961, in Clarksburg, a son to the late Burnie Fry and Helen Buckhannon. He is survived by his siblings, David Harden (Debra) of Fairmont, Sharyl Thompson (Chet) of Ohio, Jeffrey Fry of Gypsy, Tracie Harbarger of Ohio, Burnie Fry of Gypsy, and Michael Harden (Stephanie) of Shinnston; children Donald James Fry of Glenn Falls, Matthew Duncan of Arkansas, and Madilyn Brunett (Jacob) of Idamay; and grandchildren B...