Thomas Edward “Tom” Linger, 85, of Romney, WV, died on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his home. Tom was born on January 16, 1940, in Buckhannon, WV, the son of the late Robert H. Linger and Lilly Mable Hoffman. Tom was a veteran in the United States Army for 24 years working in the Medical Corps with duties related to Behavioral Sciences. During his years on active-duty Tom dedicated much of his off-duty time completing his bachelor’s degree in psychology, to then attending local univer...

Adam McCord, age, 48, a resident of Flemington, WV., passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his residence he had been in declining health however his passing was unexpected. He was born into this life in Philippi on September 20, 1977, the youngest child of Frances Marie (Cain) McCord of Galloway, and the late Walter Roscoe McCord. A loving husband to his wife, the former Charlene Alice Criss, they were married on June 19, 2010, he was a steadfast partner, supporting her through l...

Martha L. Griffith, 80, of Clarksburg, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1945 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Cleophus “Boots” Grimes and Mary Frush Grimes. She is survived by two sons, James Griffith and wife Lisa of Clarksburg and Robert Griffith and wife Dawn of Clarksburg; three grandchildren, Jonathan R. Griffith, Rachel Elizabeth Griffith, Cheyla Breaun Pitts and fiancée John Leftwich; two siblings, Gary Allen Grimes and wife Joan...

Loretta Rose “Rosie” Smithson, 91, of Glenville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Born March 15, 1934, in Fairdale, WV, Rosie was the daughter of Ildon and Bertha McMillion, who preceded her in death. Rosie grew up with a gentle spirit and a quiet strength that stayed with her throughout her life. Though she often called herself “shy,” anyone who truly knew her would smile at that—because Rosie had a warmth and sweet...

Richard Lee Morgan, 94, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Clarksburg Healthcare Center in Clarksburg. He was born on June 10, 1931, a son of the late Frank and Mae Bland Morgan. Richard proudly served in the United States Army. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Richard also enjoyed bowling and playing cards with his friends. Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Richard Morgan II and Matthew (Theresa) Morgan; three daughter...

Richard “Rick” Lee Evans, 73, of Bridgeport passed away on Saturday November 15, 2025. He was born in Wheeling son of the late Heyward and Eleanor (Herbert) Evans. Rick was a machinist at the former Blaw Knox and then retired from Washington Tool & Machine. He was a “super” WV fan, enjoyed playing poker with his friends and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa (Chuck) Och; sister, Cynthia (Hoddy) Brautigan; grandchildren, Che...

Thomas (Tommy) “Hero” Leonard Haun, age 52, of Weston, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Mon General Hospital. He was born on April 15, 1973, in Maryland, the son of George and Linda (Snider) Haun. On February 4, 2006, he married the love of his life, Shelley Darlene (Bragg) Haun, with whom he shared many years of devotion and partnership. Tommy was a proud and loving father to his children: John Haun, Thomas Leonard Haun II, Zyler Haun, Zariah Haun, Zenna Haun, a...

John William Whitlatch, Jr. 94, of Fairmont passed away from this life on Friday November 14, 2025. John was born on Easter Sunday April 5, 1931 at home on Parrish Run, the oldest son of the late John William Whitlatch, Sr. and Edna Roseland Conaway Whitlatch. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Baransky in 1997 and his brother Max Eugene Whitlatch. John grew up during the great depression and it taught him resourcefulness and gave him a strong work ethic. At the age of 17 John ...

Gloria Muriel Short, 74, of Weston, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Taylor Healthcare Center in Grafton. Gloria was born in Weston on April 11, 1951, a daughter of the late Emory Hugh Corbitt and Reva Gay Slaughter Corbitt. On December 6, 1975, Gloria married the love of her life, Kenneth “Dee” Francis Short Sr. Together they shared the joys of marriage for over 47 years and she missed him dearly after his passing on April 4, 2023. In ad...

Paul Franklin Sheets, 80 of Carolina passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Pierpont Center at Fairmont Campus. He was born on October 31, 1945, a son of the late Robert Maxwell Sheets and Madeline Megna Sheets Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Judy Ann Smith Sheets; one brother Robert M. Sheets III, one sister Cynthia Miller and one granddaughter Sydnei Sheets. He is survived by one son Paul Michel Sheet and his wife Shelly; two dau...