Jesse Davis Garrett, 80, of Lost Creek, WV, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, due to an extended illness, at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV. Jesse was born on October 26, 1944, in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Jesse Theodore and Mary Evelyn Jones Garrett. Jesse was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Elizabeth Wade of Shinnston, WV; and one brother, Russell Stephen Garrett of Fairmont, WV. He is survived by two children, Charles R. Garr...

Larry J. Policano, 75, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on January 10th. 2025. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, on March 20th, 1949, a son of the late Dominick Policano and the late Mary Frances “Fluffy” Cowgill Policano. Larry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Angela Paletta Policano and two sons Dr. Brian C. Policano and wife Whitney and Matthew V. Policano and wife Heather. His grandchildren, who were his pride and joy, are William Policano, Dominick Bomb...

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-...

Susan Caroline Conley, 75, of Lumberport, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at United Hospital Center. She was born July 30, 1949 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late James Everett and Elizabeth Lenore Boord Conley. Susan is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Gary Ray Conley, whom she married on June 27, 1971. She is also survived by her son, James Conley of Lumberport; her grandchildren, Zachary, Blake, and Cecelia Conley; her sisters, Patty Cunningham and her husband Danny ...

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...

Christina Ann Shepherd, 46, of Piney, WV took the next step on her journey on Friday, January 10, 2025 at her home. Chrissy was born September 28, 1978, in Wheeling, WV daughter of David L. Shepherd and the late Charlotte (Headley) Shepherd. She was a graduate of Magnolia High School Class of 2000, enjoyed watching tv, coloring and listening to her Bible tapes. Chrissy attended both the Middlebourne Church of Christ and the Pine Grove Church of Christ. In addition to her father, she ...

Beverly “Bubbles” Vespoint, 89, of Fairmont (Bellview Community), passed away on January 10, 2025, at University Hospital in Ohio. She was born December 25, 1935. She’s the daughter of the late Richard and Louise Allawatt of Bellview. Beverly was a graduate of Fairmont Senior High School and worked for Dr. R. DeTosti. She retired from Fairmont General Hospital as a receptionist in the Orthopedic Department. She was a member of the Highland Avenue Methodist Church. Beverly is survived ...

Rosemary Lee (Stone) Winters, 81 of Fellowsville, (Stone Hollow Community) passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at her residence with family by her side. She was born on November 9, 1943 in Newburg, daughter of the late Kenneth and Berley Caroline (Bolyard) Stone. Rosemary enjoyed cooking, dancing, working in her flowers, talking to family and friends. She loved Elvis and spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rosemary is survived by four chil...

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 ...

Anna Louise Vincent, 86, of Fairmont passed away on Thursday, January 09, 2025, at Rosewood Center in Grafton. She was born in Diana on April 11, 1938, a daughter of the late Herschel Ralph and Hazel Dolly Clevenger Coakley. She was a retired kindergarten aid for the Marion County Board of Education. She had been an active member of Viola Union Mission Church for man years. She enjoyed painting, art, and taking care of children. He was known for cooking especially her homemade bread. She mos...