James “Jimmy” Franklin Heflin, II, 41 of Haywood, passed away suddenly on January 10, 2025 at United Hospital Center. He was born in Fairmont on June 23, 1983 to Paula Rose (Minniti) Heflin and the late James Franklin Heflin. Jimmy worked for Walter Lewis & Sons as a lathe operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved his dogs. He is survived by his mother, Paula Heflin of Haywood; companion, April Feathers of Worthington; one son, James Franklin Heflin, III; one brother, CJ Carmine...

Michael “Mike” Exline, 78, of Lumberport went home to be with the Lord at his home on Friday, January 10, 2025. He was born on December 5, 1946 in Lumberport, a son of the late Owen E. and Waneda Exline. He had worked in Ohio at Sas Rubber Company before moving back to WV, where he worked some mine shaft work and warehouse work. He loved his family and God with a great love. He never knew a stranger. His love to sing was also great. He sang and played his guitar for the Lord at chur...

Susan Eileen Decker Brown Kinney, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2025, at Fairmont Regional Medical Center, with her children at her side. She was born on July 30, 1960, the only daughter to Arlene Marteney Decker (Edgell) and the late Eugene Earl Decker. Susan was preceded in death by her father Eugene Decker, her brother Jack Decker, her niece Kayla Decker, her maternal grandparents James and Rosie Marteney, her paternal grandparents Benjamin and Thelma Decker, her step-...

Betty Ruth McTheny (Betty and/or Becky), age 81, of Lost Creek, died peacefully in her home on Friday, January 10, 2025. She was born in Pottsville, PA, on February 13, 1943, a daughter of the late Gladys Irene (Kiefer) Schoffstall. In addition to her mother, Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William B. McTheny; one sister, Dorothy J. Smith; one brother Robert D. Schoffstall; and one son-in-law, Joseph F. DeLillio. Betty is survived by two daughters: Pamela...

Peter B. Moran, 87, of Fairmont passed away on Thursday, January 09, 2025. Peter Bayne Moran was born on October 13, 1937, the eldest son of the late Walter P. Moran and Madge Vincent Moran. Peter graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1956; and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served honorably and spent most of his deployment in Japan and Korea. Upon his return to civilian life, he worked in sales and management for local companies before joining Phillips Lighting/Westi...

William Ray “Bill” Vanscoy, 93 years, a resident of Morgantown, WV, passed away Thursday evening, January 9, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of West Virginia University Hospice. He was born September 23, 1931 in Elkins, WV, a son of the late Ray Vanscoy and Eleanor Bosley Vanscoy. On February 4, 1956, he married Betty Jean Newlon, who survives. They were together as a married couple for 68 years. Also surviving are their children, Kathy Rae Smith and husband Mark ...

Richard Lee Blair, 69 of Grafton passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Rosewood Center. He was born September 26, 1955 in Clarksburg, son of the late Elisha Beryl and Daisy May Ables Blair. Richard is survived by several siblings, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by several siblings. A graveside service will be held on Friday January 17, 2025 at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens at 1:00PM with Rev. Jeff Ramsey officiating. Online condole...

Timothy Carl Flesher, 74, of Weston, passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Timothy was born in Weston on November 21, 1950, a son of the late Carl Arthur Flesher and Rosemary Butcher. In addition to his parents, Timothy was preceded in death by one son, Timothy Carl Flesher, II; and one nephew, James Michael Flesher. Timothy is survived by one brother, Terry Flesher and wife, Susanna, of Weston; one nephew, Gary Flesher and wife, Kelly, of Weston; ...

Janet Darlene Slaughter, 73, of Weston, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Janet was born in Rochester, PA, on April 12, 1951, a daughter of the late Charles Irvin Ohler and Lois Madeline Moore Ohler. Janet was married to the love of her life, Larry Slaughter, on February 23, 1973. They shared many wonderful years together until Larry's passing. In addition to her parents and husband, Janet was also preceded in death by five brothers: Gerald Lane, Will Lane, Donnie...

Joretta Belle (Patterson) Starkey, affectionately known as “Meme,” passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at the age of 88 at home in Weston, WV surrounded by family. Meme succumbed to a short-term illness. Born on August 19, 1936 in Clarksburg, WV, she was the beloved daughter of the late John Eldridge Patterson Sr. and the late Mayola J. (Fox) Patterson. On December 12, 1953, Meme married the love of her life, Allison Arol “Blondie” Starkey Sr., and they shared 68 beautiful years of ...