Ralph Junior Serian, 73, of Fairmont, passed away on January 16, 2025. He was born in Fairmont on January 5, 1952, a son to the late John Serian and Mary Jane (Glover) Serian. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his mother-in-law Lulu McCandless-Grubb, and his best friend and beloved pet Zoey DeChanel Serian. He is survived by his wife of almost fifty years, Linda Christine Serian, who he called Wissy; daughter Jennifer Desiree Moreland of Fairmont; brothers Dennis Seri...

Samuel Whitesell Waid, 84, of Philippi, WV passed away on January 16, 2025, in Punta Gorda, FL after an extended illness. Sam was born on September 21, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA to Samuel T. and Ethel (Whitesell) Waid. After graduating from Hinton High School in Hinton, WV in 1958, he attended Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, WV earning a business degree in 1962. Sam met his life partner and wife Patricia Ann Bailey while at A-B College and after graduation they were married and settled...

Thomas Glen “Tom” Johnson, 66, of Albright, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born on October 30, 1958, in Kingwood, WV, to the late Bobby Lee Johnson and Nancy Rebecca Childers. Tom was a dedicated mechanic who worked tirelessly in the coal mines for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting deer, fishing at Smoke Hole, cutting grass, and playing golf. Above all, he treasured spending time with his family, and his love for them was unwavering. He is survived ...

Deborah “Debbie” Moyers, age 71 of Harrisville, WV, departed this life on Monday, January 16, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV. Debbie was born on December 8, 1953, in Parkersburg, WV the daughter of the late Leon “Burl” and Nora Maxwell Wyer. Debbie had been employed by the Ritchie County Humane Society; she loved animals and tending to her flowers. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She is survived by her husband, Richard “Dale” Moyers; tw...

Richard Duane Knight, 71, of North View, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his residence of Kathy and Rusty Stewart in Salem, following an extended illness. Richard was born in Clarksburg, WV, on January 8, 1954, son of the late M. Dee and Kathleen Reeder Knight. He is survived by one sister, Barbara Kay Cooper of Clarksburg; several nieces and nephews including special nephew, Bill Swiger. He also leaves behind his niece, Kathy Stewart and her husband Rusty, who were hi...

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,...

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...

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...

Annette Minardi Swiger, 59, of Lumberport, passed from this earth on January 15th, 2025, while surrounded by everyone who loved her the most. She walked through the gates of Heaven and into the arms of Jesus after a difficult battle with cancer that she faced the same way she faced everything else in life: with grace. While in heaven, Annette will be waiting to reunite with her husband of 41 years, Greg; her daughter Holly (Erik) Hustead of Lumberport and their children Sophia, Amelia,...

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...