John K. Plutro 95, of Fairmont passed away Tuesday evening October 7, 2025 at Fairmont Medical Center. He was born on December 1, 1928 in Belington, WV son of the late Eva Coontz Plutro and Michelo Pollutro “Mike Plutro” who had immigrated from Frozolone Italy and settled in Fairmont, then moved to Belington and eventually back to Fairmont with his wife Eva. John was a jack of all trades and he had mastered many to perfection. John worked at his father’s auto body paint shop and at a youn...

Virgil Lee Rogers, 91, passed away on October 7, 2025, in Clarksburg, WV. A native of Grafton, WV, he was born on July 8, 1934 to Charles and Dulcie Rogers and lived a life marked by service, creativity, and generosity. Virgil graduated from Grafton High School, Class of 1952 and went on to enlist in the United States Navy, where he proudly served for 22 years before retiring. During his distinguished military career, Virgil served aboard ship in Japan, Phillipines, and various Mediterra...

Loretta Lynn Pritt, 50, of Clarksburg, passed away at her home on Monday, October 6, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1975 in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of Harold Beavers and Barbara Settles Beavers of Clarksburg. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Earl Pritt, whom she married on May 22, 2003 She is also survived by two daughters, Mercedez Hood and husband Ryan of Clarksburg and Sierra Stanley and husband Tucker of Clarksburg; seven grandchildren, Malachi Hood, Avery Hood, Breah...

Stephen P. Coyle, 74, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, passed away in his home on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born on May 25, 1951 in Worcester, MA, the son of the late William F. Coyle and Shirley (Young) Hanson. He is survived by his 3 children: Stacey Coyle Namiotka and her husband Jeffrey of Hudson, OH, Susan Coyle of Kent, OH, Stephen Coyle of Rohnert Park, CA, and by his former wife Eileen Coyle of Kent, OH. He leaves behind his brothers, Dennis and William Coyle, 6 grandchildren: M...

Susan Jean Blankenship, 77, of Mt. Nebo, WV passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 in the WVU-Medicine Summersville Regional Medical Center. Born September 30, 1948 at Clarksburg, WV, she was a daughter of the late James Earl and Jean E. Lowe Bates. She was also preceded in death by a brother, John Bates and by two sisters, Martha Bellinger and Connie Humphrey. She was a Christian, attended Reynolds Street Freewill Baptist Church in Summersville, was a former waitress at the Stonewal...

Mildred Mae Marteney, 97, of Audra Park Rd. Buckhannon, WV (Barbour County) passed away on Sunday October 5, 2025 at Broaddus Hospital, Philippi, WV. She had been in declining health for three months. She was born December 3, 1927 in Barbour County, WV, a daughter of the late Alonzo and Maude Winans. Mildred met her future husband, Paul Marteney at Campbell School Cake Walk social and they were married on September 9, 1946. Paul preceded Mildred in death on July 9, 2006 after 60 years...

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...

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...

Mary Lou Webb, 86, of Quiet Dell, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 in Bridgeport. She was born on July 14, 1939 in Bristol, a daughter of the late Jesse Clifford Day and Blanche Edgell Day. She was preceded in death by her husband Arlis Webb who passed away on November 19, 2020. She is survived by three children, Terri Boyer and husband Ronald “Bub” of Stonewood, Steven Webb and wife Sharree of Quiet Dell, and Lisa Ables and husband Steven of Stonewood; six grandchildren, Craig B...