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...

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...

Terry E. Gould, age 82, of Buckhannon, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Mansfield Place in Philippi following a brief illness. He was born October 16, 1942, a son of the late Wilson Curtis and Delcie Chewning Gould. He was the last and youngest of six children. He is survived by his devoted wife Susan Gould; two daughters: Lori Gould and Terry Szolis; two sons: Samuel Mark Gould and Richard Gould; four grandsons: Mark, Scott and Sean Gould and Henry Paas; one granddau...

Maxine Helen Kearns, 95, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Lumberport, passed away at her residence on January 14, 2025. She was born on April 3, 1929 in Oakland, MD to the late Howard Ross Pigott and Bertha Ann (Kitzmiller) Pigott. She is survived by one daughter, Susan Smith and husband Robert of Charlotte, NC; one granddaughter, Kimberly Sue Letourneau and husband Darrell; one great grandson, Sloane Robert Letourneau of Charlotte, NC and one brother, Robert Pigott and wife Bernadine of Fai...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...