Nancy Josephine “Jo” Stewart, 89, of Montana Mines, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019, at St. Barbara’s Memorial Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 17, 1929 in Wetzel County a daughter of the late James M. Williams and Dorothy (Haught) Williams. Jo retired after 21 years of service in the Kitchen at Fairmont State College. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Jo is survived by her three sons, Thomas Stewart and his wife C...

John 'Bud' Wilt, 80, of Morgantown, died Monday, November 4, 2019, at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born December 5, 1938, in Cumberland, Maryland, a son of the late Melvin and Odessa Maude Sollars Wilt. Bud was a loving father and was adored by his daughters. He was called 'Paw Paw' by many and was known for his great sense of humor and always had a joke to share. He enjoyed his daily coffee conversations at Panera that developed into a circle of wonderful frie...

Richard A. “Coach” Thurnes, 91, of St. Clairsville passed away peacefully at his home on Monday November 4, 2019. He was surrounded by his family and faithful companion, Buckeye. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Hannah Thurnes, son, Dean Thurnes, and sister, Betty Wetzel. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Dorothy (Lewandowski), his children, Leslie Gloin of St. Augustine, Fl; Troy, of St. Clairsville; and Kerry Formick (Scott) of Rootstown...

Shelley Lou Shaw Williams, 68, of Fairmont, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on October 13, 1951, the daughter of the late George Bernard and Mary Alice Bolyard Shaw. Shelley loved flowers, plants, and nature. She enjoyed going to Morris Park in Pleasant Valley and she donated to several Human Societies. In addition to her parents Shelley was preceded in death by several of her beloved animal companio...

Paul Allen Watson, 52, of Lumberport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 4, 2019 at United Hospital Center. He was born October 19, 1967 in Clarksburg a son of Paul Junior Watson who survives in Lumberport and the late Elizabeth “Bettie” Boggess Watson. He is survived by the love of his life, Dr. Greg Moore of Clarksburg; his sister, Shandra N. Muscar of Clarksburg; his nieces, Felicia Posey and her husband Shane N. of Jane Lew; Farrah Hedrick; and Reannah Muscar; nephews, Brandon ...

C. Richard Harrison, age 73, of North Ridgeville, OH passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at his home. He was born in Wheeling, WV and grew up in Clarksburg. He had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1978, moving from Columbia, TN. He received his BA in Political Science from Salem College and a BS in Business Administration from West Virginia University in 1972, where he also studied Labor Relations. Richard served as a Pilot in the US Navy from 1969-1972. He worked as Human Resour...

On November 4, 2019 a house fire claimed the life of Carl Edward “Sonny” McIntire. He was born in Akron, OH on April 23, 1946, a son of the late Carl A. and Virgie Violet Cook McIntire. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Margaret Jane “Janie” Mick McIntire, whom he married in February, 1968; three children, Stephen Edward McIntire of Stonewood, Jeffery Paul McIntire of Stonewood, and Amy-Jo Young and her husband Chris of Philippi; nine grandchildren, Riley Young, Gavin Yo...

Mary Louise McCoy 74, of Fairmont, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 19, 1945 in Fairmont; a daughter of the late William Stewart and Gertrude (Nestor) Stewart. Mary was Christian by faith; she was a member of the Fairmont Moose. She loved cooking, and spending time with family. Mary was an avid bowler with the Marion County mixed league. Mary also enjoyed playing bingo. Mary is survived by five daughters, Janet Lea...

Dolores “Doie” Jean Shay Rodeheaver, 91, of Pleasant Valley, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019. She was born on March 12, 1928, a daughter of the late John and Mildred Cale Shay. Doie is survived by three children, Dana Rodeheaver Shay and his wife Kim of Fairmont, Dean Rodeheaver of Green Bay, WI; and Drema Ford and her husband Jay of Fairmont; six grandchildren, Spencer Ford and his wife Jessica, Jessica Ford, Bridget Riley and her husband Michael, Auri Anna Shay, Eliada Rodeheaver...

Lucy Elizabeth O’Dell Matics, 92 of Fairmont, formerly of Handley passed away on November 3, 2019. She was born on July 22, 1927 in Cannelton to the late Orion and Mary Lanham O’Dell. She was also preceded by her husband Billy Matics, Sr.; son James Matics; granddaughter Andrea; and great-granddaughter Lauren. She was a nurse at Montgomery General Hospital for 20 years and a lifetime member of Handley Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons; Billy Matics (Debbie), David Matics (L...