Rodney Joseph Anselene, 61, died at his home in Fairmont WV before noon Monday, Jan. 27 2025. While he knew he was no match for cancer, he stayed on his feet and fought until his last breath. He was born April 19, 1963, the youngest of five children born to Arthur and Esther Teresa (Prozzillo) Anselene. He lived his entire life in Fairmont and never had a desire to leave the city or the state of West Virginia. Rodney helped his parents, now deceased, from an early age in both of their b...

David Allen Clark, 35 of Mt. Clare, WV passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1989 in Toledo, OH, son of Ivan “Buddy” Whaley and spouse Candy of Mt. Clare and the late Lori Greene. In addition to his father and step mother, David is survived by his siblings: Harley Whaley of Mt. Clare, Randy Clark of Mt. Clare, Jeffrey Clark of Mt. Clare, Travis Whitt and spouse Randy Griffith of Mt. Clare, Blaine Stickle of Parkersburg, and Jason “Chandler” Maxson of Wilsonbur...

Thomas Earl Shingleton, 88, of Spelter, passed away on January 26, 2025. He was born on September 24, 1936, in Enterprise, a son to the late Okey Shingleton and Myrtle Elizabeth Hartzell Shingleton. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Helen Lavone Saporita and Barbara Helms, and brother Delbert Lee (Joe Bill) Shingleton. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Sue (Patterson) Shingleton, whom he married on November 25, 1957; son Thomas Earl (TJ) Shingleton Jr. ...

Karen Sue Carder, 60, of Clarksburg, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 in her home and surrounded by her family. She was born on April 26, 1964 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Edward Stormick. She is survived by her mother Vivian “Bubbles” Zebley Stormick with whom she made her home and provided excellent care for her; She is survived by her daughter, Lindsay Carder and her fiancée James Bolton of Pittsburgh, PA; two sisters, Rebecca “Becky” Spitler and husband Steve and Debra...

Janet Faye Edwards, 69 of Grafton passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Mon General Hospital, Morgantown with her loving family by her side. She was born August 6, 1955 in Grafton, daughter of the late James V. and Alice Hose Newlon. Janet is survived by her husband Stephen Michael Edwards, they were married for fifty- one plus years. Janet was a graduate of Grafton High School, Class of 1975. She was a great sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She was always taking care of those ar...

Roger Lynn Tolliver, age 69, passed away at his home on January 26, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Roger was born on January 28, 1955, to the late Irvon and Elma (Gregory) Tolliver. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years Ruth Campbell Tolliver; daughter, Lori (Tolliver) Cooke and husband Brian; son, Bradley Tolliver and wife Elizabeth; three granddaughters, who he adored, Kaylee Cooke and Hannah and Abigail Tolliver; father-in-law, Clyde Campbell; one brother, Terry (Pam) Tolliver; t...

Lennie Minard Sr., age 71, a resident of Grafton, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital of Morgantown with his family by his side. Following a brief illness. He was born on May 5, 1953, in Philippi a son to the late Thomas C. Minard Sr., and the late Geraldine (Collins) Minard. Lennie joined hands in marriage in 1974 to the former Victoria D. Norris who passed away in 1998. He was a dedicated family man whose relationships with his...

Robert Wayne Davis, 74, of Bridgeport passed away following an extended illness on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Bristol, VA on September 28, 1950, a son of the late Paul and Bella Gendreau Davis. Hs is survived by his wife, Diane R. Crites Davis, whom he married on September 27, 1985. Also surviving are two daughters, Lisa Davisson and her husband Chuck of Bridgeport and Carri Conley and her husband Chris (C.P.) of Clarksburg; ...

Dewey “Butch” Allen Nestor of Fairmont (Mt. Harmony Community) passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born July 16, 1943, in Fairmont, Marion County to the late Clarence Nestor and Lucille C. Nestor. He was employed at Owens Illinois and Consolidation Coal Company (Loveridge Mine) as a coal miner. A devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. He attended Mount Harmony Community Church. He loved traveling to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and ...

Raymond L. Mercer, II, 56, passed away on January 25, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1968 to Raymond and Karen Prowant Mercer of Metz. He was a 1986 graduate of North Marion High School. At 16 years old, Ray followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and joined the Mannington Volunteer Fire Department. He was proud to carry on the family tradition as the third generation. He was also was a member of the Mannington Moose Lodge #1344 and a previous member of the Mannington ...