Carl Alan Payne, 64, of Hilltop Community, Mannington, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Fairmont, April 22, 1960, a son of Edna Rose Deavers Payne of Mannington, and the late Earnest Carl Payne. Carl is also survived by his sisters; Kimberly “Kim” Legette and her husband Tim of Charleston, SC; and Kathy “Kat” Headrick of Bridgeport; nieces and nephews, Trista Haynes and her husband John; Krista Driggers and her husband Darren, all of Charleston, SC...

Marilyn Virginia Skipper, born January 11, 1940, in Elkins, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia, at the age of 84. She was a devoted homemaker, dedicating her life to her family with unwavering love and care. Marilyn was a very kind and caring woman, known for her gentle spirit and warm heart. She found immense joy in spending time with her family and her beloved dog, Rascal. Her days were often spent doing yardwork and tending to her beauti...

Violet "Darlene" Hinzman, 79, of Jane Lew, passed away surrounded by loving family at Country Living Personal Care Home in Jane Lew on Monday, December 16, 2024. Darlene was born in Weston on September 20, 1945, the youngest child of the late James "Peck" Howard Marsh Sr. and Kathleen Wanda Crowl Marsh. In addition to her parents, Darlene was preceded in death by seven siblings: James Marsh Jr., Bob Marsh, June Marsh, and Bill Marsh, Ruby Riffle, Evelyn Mitchell, and Madelene Kincaid. ...

Sheila Marie Butler, 68, of Arnoldsburg, WV, passed away at her home on Monday, December 16, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1956, in Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late John and Lona Falls. She was a homemaker and her boys were the joy of her life. She loved fishing and mushroom hunting. She is survived by four sons, Dustin Shelley, David Dodd, Jacob Dodd, and John Dodd; grandkids Brittney Shelley, Gabriel Dodd, Derrick Dodd, Maverick Dodd, Devon Wyman, Anthony Gutierrez, and Rene Gut...

HUBBARD Russel D. Humphrey, 79, died Monday evening December 16, 2024 at Burton Health Care. He was born February 15, 1945 in Philippi, WV, a son of Dorsey and Norma Haddix Humphrey. Mr. Humphrey served with the United States Army as a combat medic. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Vietnam War Veterans and the Vietnam Memorial Wall Fund. He was a die setter for Howell Industries for over 35 years. He leaves his wife of 38 years, the former Nancy L. Edwards, whom he mar...

Elliot E.B. Sokari, 38, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was born in Morgantown on February 27, 1986, a son of Ibiyekaribo Benebo Sokari and Joann Copney Sokari. Elliot was an LPN at John Manchin Clinic in Fairmont. He enjoyed watching his children’s sporting events and was a devoted father. Elliot is survived by children, Jamila Sokari, Elon Sokari, Maoni Sokari; mother, Joann Copney Sokari and Huey Glass; father, Ibiyekaribo Benebo Sokari and his wife Mariame Sok...

Kenneth Robert Stevens, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, into the hands of God. He was born on March 17, 1946, in Morgantown, a son of the late Kenneth A. Stevens and Helen Settles Stevens. A long-time employee of WVU postal service and an assistant manager at Gabriel’s Department Store, Kenneth was a hard worker. In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, fishing, card games, photography, football, basketball, and just about any sport. Being with the guys wa...

Jarvis Denzil Fluharty, 50, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, December 15th, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Fairmont on January 1st, 1974, a son of the late Brenda Fluharty Thompson and Jarvis Fluharty of Katy. Jarvis was formerly employed at Welder Fabricator Industrial Resources. In addition to his father and step mother, Regina, he is survived by his brothers, Daniel Fluharty and Ray Thompson of Fairmont; sisters, Tonya Thompson of Fairmont; his former wife Cassie McC...

Michael Wayne McCourt, 58, of Clarksburg, passed away at River Oaks Healthcare Center on Sunday, December 15, 2024, following an extended battle with lung cancer. Michael was born on November 28, 1966 in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Edith Mayer McCourt Russell. He is survived by his son, Brandon Stanley; five siblings, Linda Luchuck and husband Fred of Wallace, Dorothy “Dottie” Layton and husband David of East View, Joeann Matko and husband Danny of Mt Clare, Dorn McCourt and compa...

Ronnie L. Robinson, 72, of Pine Grove, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born November 4, 1952, the son of the late Lee Harper “Bus” and Genova Pearl Huggins Robinson. He was a 37 year retiree of Ormet Corporation and an active member of the Pine Grove Christian Church. Surviving is his wife, Debbie Robinson, a son, Trevor (Nicole) Robinson, a daughter, Adriene (Mike) Ware, a sister, Connie Myer, grandsons, Jaren and ...