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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kenneth Joseph Mazure, 76, of Grant Town, passed away Sunday night, January 12 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport after valiantly battling cancer for two years. He was born in Fairmont General Hospital on May 1, 1948, a son of the late Mike Mazure and Anne Smiljanic Mazure and was a lifelong resident of Grant Town. He was also preceded in death by his older brother, Stephen Michael Mazure, his father-in-law George Salina and his mother-in-law Juanita Cummings Salina. Kenny is survived...

Andrea Yvonne Morgan Wade, 71, of Reader, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, WV. She was born November 11, 1953, the daughter of the late John Jr. and Estella Simmons Morgan. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wade, a daughter, Anna Amos, two sons, Dougie Wade and Justin Wade, three brothers, Ed, Delbert and Gary, a grandchild, Ray. Surviving are two sons, Larry (A.C.) Wade Jr. of Ne...

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...

Willa Juel Stalnaker, 92, of Clarksburg, passed away on January 12, 2025. She was born on January 28, 1932 in Freeport, WV, a daughter to the late Juel Hartman and Pearl Collums Hartman. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Joseph Stalnaker; and siblings Betty Lou Shreve, Marga Lee Stalnaker, Patty Jean Shreve, Noma Hartman, George Hartman, and Russell Hartman. Willa is survived by several nieces and nephews. She worked at Clarksburg Drug Co. in the 19...