Joseph Michael "Joe" Muto 89, died on August 23, 2025 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, WV. He was born in Fairmont, WV on March 19, 1936, the second child of the late Frank Pasquale Muto and Louise Mainella Muto. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Domenick Muto. He lived in Fairmont until 2008, when he and his wife moved to Scott Depot, WV to be near their sons and some of their grandchildren. He completed his public school educa...

Patricia Ellen Himes age 84 a resident of Coalton, WV departed this life Friday afternoon at the residence of her daughter, Teresa Bradley. She was born October 19, 1940 at Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late Marie Heier Kearchner. On July 2, 1960, at Belington, WV she was united in marriage to the late Porter Goff Himes Jr. who preceded June 22, 2004. She is survived by: Five children, Martin Courtney of Coalton, Paul Himes and wife Judy of Mabie, WV, Walter Himes of Junior, WV, Jes...

Bessie “Betty” E. Smith, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2025. She was born December 9, 1929, in Weston, West Virginia. Bessie was a member of Passion Church in Hartville and frequently attended Higher Praise Ministries in Munroe Falls. Preceded in death by her husband, Morris Smith; son, Nicholas Smith; three brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by children, Carla (Bob) Walkerow, Lonnie (Tina) Smith, Joyce (Gary) Williams, Bobby Smith, Mark (Dawn) Smith, Sonya (Joe...

John Groves, 62, of Lost Creek, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at his home. Born September 17, 1962 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, he was the son of the late Charles Aaron and Mabel Wanda (Bankhead) Groves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Bobby, Raymond, Donald, and Jerry Groves; sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and David Bruso; and his dog, Pippa. John enjoyed the outdoors, and liked to hunt in his younger years. As time pressed on, he turned ...

Bradford D. Davis “Brad”, 68, of Salem, WV, departed this life on Friday, August 22, 2025, at his residence, following an extended illness. Brad was born September 4, 1956 in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Howard and Shirley Shaffer Davis. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years. Brad loved riding his Harley Davidson and side by side. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, family, and friends. Brad loved hunting and fishing, tinkering outside, and babys...

Keaton Paul Chipps, 27, of Walkersville, passed away due to a tragic car accident on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Summersville. Keaton was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend. Keaton was born in Weston on July 31, 1998, a son of David “Davey” Lester Chipps and the late Samantha Jane Skinner Chidester. Keaton is now walking on streets of gold with Jesus and his daughter, Iris Chipps; mother, Samantha Chidester; uncle, Harold Friend; and maternal grandparents: Janet and Bill...

Margaret Ann Rexroad, 64, of Flatwoods, WV, passed away on August 22, 2025. She was born on July 29, 1961 to parents, Kenny and Nancy Rexroad. No services are planned at this time. No funeral details available.

Rosa Lee Wilmoth, 83, of Blackville, SC, passed away on August 22, 2025 in SC. She was born on March 28, 1942 in WV, a daughter of the late Mabel and Stanford Lott. She is survived by two grandchildren Cody Wilmoth and spouse Kayla of Leesville SC, Jessica Wilmoth and spouse Brandon Sanchez of Clearwater FL; three sisters, Kimberly Lott, Linda Lott, and Brenda Lott; one daughter-in-law, Michelle E. Wilmoth. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by her son, Thomas “J...

Charles William “Ernie” Cienawski, 41, passed away on August 22, 2025. He was born on September 19, 1983 in Fairmont, a son to Charles Cienawski and his companion Sharron Ball of Fairmont, and the late Patricia Marie Cienawski. Along with his mother, he is preceded in death by his life partner, Mariah Paushel; paternal grandparents John and Rosemary Cienawski; maternal grandparents James Thomas Broadrick and Norma Louise Daft Johnson; uncle Frankie Allen Cienawski; and aunts Pamela Jay...

Keaton Paul Chipps, 27, of Walkersville, passed away due to a tragic car accident on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Summersville. Keaton was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend. Keaton was born in Weston on July 31, 1998, a son of David “Davey” Lester Chipps and the late Samantha Jane Skinner Chidester. Keaton is now walking on streets of gold with Jesus and his daughter, Iris Chipps; mother, Samantha Chidester; uncle, Harold Friend; and maternal grandparents: Janet and Bill...