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 ...

Charles Junior Bolyard 84, of Newburg, WV, passed away on January 10, 2025 at Mon General Hospital with family by his side. He was born on September 15, 1940 in Philippi, son of the late Arzie Smith and Susie Evelyn (Bell) Bolyard. Chad retired from CONSOL Mines with forty plus years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Chad was an all-around handyman who everyone could always count on. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and his beloved dog, Molly. Chad is survived by hi...

Michael “Mike” Exline, 78, of Lumberport went home to be with the Lord at his home on Friday, January 10, 2025. He was born on December 5, 1946 in Lumberport, a son of the late Owen E. and Waneda Exline. He had worked in Ohio at Sas Rubber Company before moving back to WV, where he worked some mine shaft work and warehouse work. He loved his family and God with a great love. He never knew a stranger. His love to sing was also great. He sang and played his guitar for the Lord at chur...

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 ...

Margaret Ann “Margie (Casteel) Wolfe, 61 of Gladesville, WV, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 10th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, David Lee “Wolfie” Wolfe in 2015. She was born in Morgantown, daughter of Karen Freeland. Granddaughter of the late Les and Mary Turner, who raised her. She is survived by her daughters: Kristin Wolfe and Sara Hess (Brad); grandchildren: Riley Taytum Wolfe and Olen Levi Hess; many nieces and nephews who she thought of as her ...

Betty Ruth McTheny (Betty and/or Becky), age 81, of Lost Creek, died peacefully in her home on Friday, January 10, 2025. She was born in Pottsville, PA, on February 13, 1943, a daughter of the late Gladys Irene (Kiefer) Schoffstall. In addition to her mother, Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William B. McTheny; one sister, Dorothy J. Smith; one brother Robert D. Schoffstall; and one son-in-law, Joseph F. DeLillio. Betty is survived by two daughters: Pamela...

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...

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 ...

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-...

Peter B. Moran, 87, of Fairmont passed away on Thursday, January 09, 2025. Peter Bayne Moran was born on October 13, 1937, the eldest son of the late Walter P. Moran and Madge Vincent Moran. Peter graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1956; and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served honorably and spent most of his deployment in Japan and Korea. Upon his return to civilian life, he worked in sales and management for local companies before joining Phillips Lighting/Westi...