Lora Kay Blevins, 65, of Pullman, WV, departed this life on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at her sister’s residence, surrounded by her loving family. Lora was born March 7, 1960, in Tanner, WV (Gilmer County) a daughter to the late Milton Edward and Sadie Maxine (Bailey) Blevins. For 31 years, Lora worked as an LPN. She also worked as a cake decorator for more than 10 years and she greatly enjoyed cooking, baking, and her gardens. Lora loved the Lord. She attended church at the Bible Baptis...

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Keith Lewis Holt of Fairmont, WV, passed away peacefully in his home. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Arlene Recktenwald Holt, his daughter, Mary Jane Hall (Wayne), 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Also surviving family are stepson Gary Recktenwald (Wendy), Beverly Recktenwald, and Mike Martin (Debbi). Keith was born on May 19, 1933, in Fairmont, WV. He was predeceased by his parents, William Adrian Holt and Lucille Hull Holt, brother Will...

Zelma Lee Fisher, 75 of Hacker Valley, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. Zelma lived a life full of love and adventure alongside her husband, Terry Fisher, for 55 years. Together they welcomed children, traveled, explored nature, and built a life they loved. Zelma will be remembered as the best wife, mother, and grandmother anyone could have ever asked for. She taught us kindness, compassion, and how to find the magic in the most mundane. She had a love for the outdoors, animal...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Kay Bunting, 77, of West Union, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on July 13, 1948, in Sistersville, West Virginia, Shirley was the cherished daughter of the late Oakey Robert Peters Sr. and Betty Jane Leasure Peters. A devoted homemaker, Shirley dedicated her life to her family, creating a home filled with love, warmth, and quiet strength. Whether she was curled up with a good b...

Naomi J. Crislip Williams, 91, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at her home in Salem surrounded by her family. She was born on November 26, 1933 in New Milton a daughter of the late Elmer Crislip and Roxie Morgan Crislip. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Paul Williams who passed away on February 6, 2021. She is survived by two children Eunice Taylor and husband Robert of New Milton and Mark Cade of Salem; four grandchildren, Robert C. “Bobby” Taylor and ...

Terry Grant Ward, 77, of Fairmont, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Fairmont Medical Center. He was born on January 2, 1948, son of the late Noah and Thelma Ward. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his siblings Danny Ward and Mary Gregg.— Also by his beloved dog Turbo. He is survived by his loving wife, Joene, of 30 years, sons Jeff (Raquel) Ward, Allen Cutlip, Greg Cutlip; and daughter Julie (Paul) Bragg; along with 4 grandchildr...

Sheila Paulette Romeo, 69 of Gypsy went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at United Hospital Center. She was born June 8, 1956 in Clarksburg, daughter of the late Frank and Gladys (Moore) Morrison. Sheila is survived by her husband of 26 years, Gary Lee Romeo; her two sons; David O’Dell and wife Crystal of Wakefield, KS, and Louis O’Dell of Fairmont, WV; grandchildren: Kirstein Davis and husband Gerald of Shinnston, WV, Dillon O’Dell and wife Sarah of Clarksburg, WV, Caitlin...

Brent Wade Brafford, age 29, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, October 4, 2025. He was born June 28, 1996, in Cumberland, MD., a son of Joseph and Joann Taylor Ware of Camden, WV. He is survived by his fiancé Joyce Marie Bassford of Buckhannon; one daughter Zoey Marie Brafford; one stepdaughter Shannon Darlene Bassford; two stepsons: Shane Michael Bassford and Shaun Ryan Matthew Bassford; three brothers: Christopher Michael Brafford and Deena Cutright, Joseph Michael Ware, Jr., and Christopher Le...

Carol Ann Fletcher Parker Jones, 72 from Mannington WV, passed away Friday Oct. 3rd, 2025 at her home in Fairmont WV, surrounded by family. She was born on November 15th, 1952. Daughter of George Henry Fletcher and Anna Pauline Jolliffe Fletcher. Carol graduated from Mannington High School in 1970. She attended West Virginia Career College. She worked 30+ years at Fairmont General Hospital and retired from the materials management/accounting department in 2010. As a child, Carol lov...

Paula Jean McKinney, age 65, of Mount Clare, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at her residence. Born on September 2, 1960, in Clarksburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Harper) McDonald. Paula is survived by her husband of 45 wonderful years, Allen McKinney, whom she married on August 22, 1980. Paula had a lifelong love for reading, often escaping into the pages of a good book where she found both comfort and joy. Her hands were rarely still, as she poured he...