Donald Kemper “Don” Bailey, 85 of Normantown, WV; departed this earthly life for her eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 11, 2025 at the Glenville Center Nursing Facility in Glenville, WV; following an extended illness. He was born February 15, 1940 in Cox’s Mills, WV; son of the late Milton and Mildred (Kemper) Bailey. Don is a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1958. He is also a graduate of Glenville State College where he obtained a degree in teach...

Brent Cameon, 47, of Morgantown, West Virginia, died at home unexpectedly on Monday, August 11, 2025. He was born in Fairmont, November 3, 1977, the son of Connie Cameon of Fairmont and the late Pete Cameon. He is survived by two brothers, Stanley Cameon and wife Cheri of Fairmont; Peter Cameon and wife Beth of Morgantown; nephews, Andrew and Evan, and niece Simone. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Louis and Mary Koldres of Four States and Clyde and Maggie Cameon of Carolina. ...

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...

David Duaine VanHorn, 63, of Jane Lew and formerly of Lost Creek, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 in Jane Lew. He was born on August 24, 1961 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Bernard VanHorn and Mildred Runyon VanHorn. He is survived by two siblings, Robert “Bob” VanHorn and wife Sandy of Lost Creek and Sharon Willie and husband Mike of Lost Creek; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Bradford VanHorn. David...

Hoy S. Keith Jr., 81, of Lost Creek, WV; departed this earthly life on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at the WVU United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV; following an extended illness. He was born February 1, 1944 in Sand Fork, WV; son of the late Hoy Sr., and Audry (Rogers) Keith. Hoy is a graduate of Sand Fork High School, class of 1962. He spent most of his working life as a well tender and coal miner having retired from the coal mines in 2008. In his spare time, Hoy enjoyed hunting, fishing, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...