Julia (Lasobek) Olesh, of Fairmont, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 at Pierpont Nursing Facility. After a lengthy stay, she passed away peacefully with her sister, Betty Carpenter who was also her caregiver, and her niece by her side. Julia was born on July 25, 1930 in Washington County, PA and was the daughter of late John and Mildred Lasobek of Fairmont. She is survived by one daughter, Cyrstal J. (Olesh) Bushnell and son-in-law, Jeremy Bushnell, who resides in Chicago. In a...

Dennis Scott Powell, 74 of Big Flint Community, West Union, WV passed away at home on January 15, 2025. He was born on December 25, 1950 at St. Mary's Hospital, Clarksburg WV, son of the late Kermit D. “Johnny” Powell and Geraldine Idell Douglas Powell. Denny retired from the Tyler Co. Board of Education after 35 years of teaching Technology Education. He enjoyed spending time working on his family home place and farm. He also loved spending time with his family, and will be greatly missed. H...

James W. (Jim) Goodwin, of Fairmont, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Jim was born on November 18, 1929, a son of the late Walter A. and Mary C. Goodwin. Jim was a graduate of East Fairmont High School. He was a long-time employee of Owens-Illinois, with a two-year break in his employment when he was stationed first at Fort Riley, Kansas then at Fort Bliss in El Paso Texas with the U.S. Army in 1951 to 1953. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Lee Moore G...

Everett Darrell Everly, 89 of Reedsville, WV passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Kingwood Healthcare Center. He was born on November 3, 1935 in Terra Alta, son of the late Troy and Myrtle Mae (Powell) Everly. Everett owned and operated Everly Logging his entire life. He enjoyed hunting and being outdoors. Everett is survived by two daughters and spouses, Kim Curtis (Bob), Arthurdale, Melissa Gillespie (Tim), Reedsville; one son and spouse, Rob Everly (Tammy), Morgantown; son-in-law,...

Carole “Gretchen” Wegman Guire Cleavenger, age 91 years, a native of Randolph County, WV and a resident of ERCC for the past seven years, and a former resident of Volga, WV, departed this life early Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025, at the Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center in Elkins, WV. She was born Wednesday, September 20, 1933, at Adolph, WV, a daughter of the late Adolph Richard and Martha Elsie Fincham Wegman. She was twice married. First, on June 23, 1950 to Thomas Joseph Guire,...

Stephanie Shimer Montgomery, 71 of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Glenville Health and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. She was born July 4, 1953 in Charleston, WV; daughter of the late Herbert and Eva (Wilson) Shimer. Stephanie is a graduate of Clay County High School, class of 1971. She is also a graduate of Glenville State College with a degree in education and received her Master’s degree fro...

Alicia Maria Barker, 91, of Clarksburg passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 5, 1933 in Costa Rica, a daughter of the late Adilio Fonseca and Rosario Rojas Richmond; and her stepfather, Jose Santiago. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Franklin Delano Barker, Sr. whom she married on April 6, 1954 at the Rodman Naval Station Chapel in Panama CZ. She is also survived by two children, Franklin D. Barker, Jr. of Murrieta, CA and Steven L. Ba...

Cheryl Christine Groves, 73, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at her home. She was born on October 19, 1951 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Orval Wayne Groves and Pauline Yeater Groves. She is survived by her sister, Schicketha Smith and husband Byron of Warren, OH; one nephew, Robert Smith of GA; one niece, Miranda Smith of OH: and one great nephew, Wesley. Cheryl was a 1969 graduate of Doddridge High School and she was employed as a glass maker at Anchor Hoc...

Mark Allen Williamson, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on January 15, 2025, at his home in Bruceton Mills, WV. Born in Morgantown, WV, on October 2, 1964, Mark's genuine spirit and joyous heart touched countless lives throughout his sixty years. Friends and family will gather at the Fred Jenkins Funeral Home from 12 to 5 PM on Monday January 20, 2025. Following the gathering, Marks wishes for cremation will be honored by his family. A private inurnment will be held at a la...

Jeffrey Roy Nicholson, 63, of Weston, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on October 10, 1961, son of the late Roy K. and Wilma Jean (Bonnell) Nicholson. At the age of 2 years old, Jeff gained a loving adopted mom, Creola Marie Nicholson of New Milton, WV, who survives. Jeff was united in marriage on October 13, 1985 to his loving wife of 39 years, Pamela Jean (Butcher) Nicholson, who ...