Lanie Rechell Hofer, 38, of Bridgeport, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 in Morgantown. She was born on May 2, 1987 in Clarksburg, a daughter of Tammie Hofer Knox of Shinnston. She is survived by her brother Jevon Hofer of Clarksburg. Lanie was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, class of 2005, where she was a cheerleader and was also on the swim team. When she was younger, she participated in gymnastics, tumbling and dancing. Lanie will be remembered for her generous heart, ...

Elsie C. Lezu, 93, formerly of Flatwoods, Kentucky, passed away on August 10, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1932, in Hunnewell, KY, a daughter to the late Johnie Cameron and Polly Conley Cameron. Along with her parents, Elsie is preceded in death by her husband, Alex Lezu; sisters Wanda Lee Spears, Leota McDowell, Faye Dingess, Gay Sparks; and brother Lloyd Cameron. She is survived by her children, daughter Brenda Hritz (Greg) of Grove City, OH; son Mike Farris (Kim) of Lumberport, ...

Lydia Ann Sweeney, 72 of Vienna, WV, passed away on August 10, 2025 in her home after a 10-month battle with cancer. She was born on October 14, 1952 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School in 1971, then continued her education at Fairmont State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree. She remained in Fairmont for several years, and returned to Vienna where she worked for Pickering & Associates and then Walmart in Vienna. She was an employee the...

Sherri Lynne Romans, 61, of Weston, was called Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Sherri was born in Weston on August 24, 1963, a daughter of the late Albert Ray Paugh and Betty Mae Skinner Paugh. In addition to her parents, Sherri was preceded in death by one brother, Kevin Ray Paugh; and two nephews: Quinton Bodkin and Lincoln McGraw. On August 13, 1983, Sherri married the love of her life, Kenneth Scott Romans. She and her beloved husband shared ...

Betty Jean Finamore, age 69 of Fairmont, WV, passed away on August 9, 2025. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth touched everyone that she knew. She was born on June 9, 1956, the daughter of the late Clarence Harding and Locie Arlene (Morris) Robinson. She was known for her deep love of nature and animals. She also had a passion for gardening and loved to tend to her vegetable and flower gardens. Her compassion extended to every creature she encountered, espec...

Donna Copen, 67, of Fairmont, left this earth on Saturday, August 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Donna was born on April 19, 1958 to the late Richard and Janet Green of Grant Town. Donna was loved by all and would give you the shirt off her back if she was able. She worked from home a good bit of her life as a private home daycare provider and her latest career was with Family Services of Marion and Harrison Counties as a ...

Katherine Marie Brown, 56, of Weston passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at her home. She was born in Weston, WV on January 24, 1969, daughter of the late Ernest Lynn Brown and Alberta Ann (Dennison) Brown. Cherishing their memories of Katherine are her daughter, Randi Radcliff and husband, Tim of Weston, sisters, Johnna Dennison of Jane Lew and Hope Bates and husband, Jared of North Olmsted, OH, brother, Bill Brown and wife, Susan of Newport News, VA, and several nieces and nephews....

Robert R. Jones (Bob), born January 12, 1941 in Madison, WV (Boon County) departed this life during the morning hours of Friday, August 8, 2025. Bob and his parents, Ray and Pauline Jones, moved to Gilmer County where he grew up and attended school. During these early school years Bob would help with the upkeep of Jones' General Store. He would frequently visit his grandpa, Zola Jones on Little Ellis, while growing up with his cousin (Jack Jones, Huntington WV). After graduating from Sand For...

Mary Anna McKinney Walker, 86, of Flemington, WV, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg. She was born in Grafton on April 24, 1939, a daughter of the late Lemuel McKinney Sr. and Matilda (Lang) McKinney. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Walker; eight siblings: infant Nellie McKinney, Lemuel McKinney Jr., Lloyd McKinney, Earl McKinney, Fred McKinney, Opal Reed, Brenda Crow, and Delori...

Kelly Jo Koch Vaughan, 60, of Fairmont, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at the Fairmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 21, 1965 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late John and Frances Koch. Kelly is survived by her husband of 13 years, Charles J. Vaughan, whom she married on November 11, 2013. In addition to her husband, Kelly is survived by her brothers: Brian Koch and Kevin Koch, both of AZ. Kelly had a love for the outdoors and it was clear in ...