Nicholas “Nick” Fonte, 75, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, after a short but valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. Nick was born May 13, 1949, to Nick and Susan Fonte of Fairmont. An avid fisherman who loved the outdoors, Nick was a man of many interests and talents, including dancing, winemaking, gardening, canning peppers, and refereeing football and basketball. In 1994, he ran the Chicago Marathon. He especially enjoyed dancing and listening to...

It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved father, Donald F. Reed, on January 13, 2025. Surrounded by his loving family in his final moments. He was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones. Donald was born on March 18, 1963 in Clarksburg, WV, to the late Roy and Mildred Reed. He grew up in Center Point, WV where he also attended school. In his teen years, he proudly served in the National Guard. After hi...

Beloved Mother, Nana, Cousin, and Friend, Vonda Carol McCray Dye, passed away surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of WV Hospice, especially Randi, on Monday, January 13, 2025. Born September 10, 19 something (She would say that she is 21 years old), she was the daughter of the late Donzel R. and Valla Merle McCray. Born in Wildcat, WV, she spent time in Webster County before settling in the community of Westfield. After graduating Jane Lew High School in 19...

Margaret Ann Wiant, 74, of Weston passed away on Monday, January 13th, 2025 in Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital of Weston, WV. She was born in Weston on August 9th, 1950: daughter of the late Dana Lough and Laura (Pearson) Lough. Cherishing Margaret’s memory is her son: Michael Lough of Weston, adopted daughter: Alexis Wiant of Weston, four grandchildren, Autumn Nichole Garcia and Brittany Leigh Lough both of Florida, Austin Williams of Florida, and Andrew (Pookie) Wiant of W...

Joyce Kay Norris, 75, of Clarksburg, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at her home. She was born on February 18, 1949 in Weston, a daughter of the late James Alpheus Bennett and Gladys Virginia Wamsley Bennett. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald Norris, whom she married on January 8, 1972. She is also survived by two children, Matthew Norris and wife Wilma Marie of Anmoore and Brenda Maki and her husband Gary of Weston; grandchildren, Abigail Fox, Betthany Hurst, ...

Terry Dean Johnson, 81, of Reedsville, WV, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 13, 2025. He was born in Tunnelton on October 4, 1943, son of the late Jesse Andrew and Ruby Helen (Casteel) Johnson. Terry was a roof bolter at Big Joe’s and Big John’s. He enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, and working on cars. Terry loved exploring the outdoors, especially spending time at Smoke Hole. He was a family man and a proud grandfather. Terry is survived by a son, Robert...

Franklin “Frank” C. Smith, Jr. was a man who lived his life with honor, pride, and an unwavering love for his family and country. He was born on March 5, 1949, in Morgantown, WV, to Franklin Smith, Sr., and his loving mother, Elsie Widner. He was called to eternal rest unexpectedly on January 13, 2025. Frank graduated from Butte Montana High School in 1967. After graduation, he spent the summer working in the local copper mines before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. He was...

James Linwood Reaser, 92, of Glenville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 13, 2025. James was born in Tanner on March 11, 1932, a son of the late Dorsey Lee Reaser and Mamie Alice Langford Reaser. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Joe Morris; and five siblings: Bessie, Bonnie, Leon, Okey, and Donald Reaser. On November 23, 1963, James married the love of his life, Mildred Evelyn Little. They shared 38 wonderful years together an...

Frances Marie Robinson, 100, of Shinnston, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 13, 1924 in Lincoln, NE a daughter of the late Howard Landerking Pulse and Anna Marie Shilhan Pulse. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenford C. Robinson who passed away in 1998. She is survived by six children, Ondelea Smith of Shinnston, LaRayne Lafferty of Mannington, Diane Ashcraft of Fairview, Bertha Holcomb of Ashbury, VA, Leslie Robinson of TX and Ch...

Jerry Michael “Mike” Wolfe, age 74, of Tunnelton, WV, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Preston Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born in Preston County, WV, June 28, 1950, a son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Wolfe and Mary Isabella (Brailer) Wolfe. Mike was a 1968 graduate of Fellowsville High School. He graduated from Fairmont State College and West Virginia University, where he earned three Masters degrees in Education and OSHA safety. He received an Honorar...