John Edward Fimple, 93, of Fairmont went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 07, 2025, at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown. He was born in Elkins on March 24, 1932, a son of the late Edward Caleb and Mabel Jane Luzier Fimple. John proudly served his country in the United States Army, then later retired from the Owens-Illinois Factory. He later became a Bible Methodist and Wesleyan Methodist Minister in Savannah, Tennessee; Wickes, Arkansas; Buchannon, West Virginia; and Woolen...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Lee Mayfield (1952 – 2025) who passed away unexpectedly while enjoying a last breakfast with his brother, Terry. Jim had a long, rewarding career driving for FedEx. He was an excellent mechanic with a passion for rebuilding classic cars, which he would enter successfully into car shows. He was an avid fisherman and loved spending time outdoors working on his property. He was happiest in his garage or sitting beside his love,...

Delouris Joan Vandergrift passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, in Bridgeport, WV, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Granville, WV, on April 16, 1934, to Everett Roy Sigley and Rita Maxine Ennis Sigley, both of whom preceded her in death. Joan was a cherished member of her family, which mourns her passing but also celebrates her rich and fruitful life. Growing up in West Virginia, Joan was fortunate to be embraced by a loving family. Her journey took her from the nurt...

Donald Dale Hershman, 77, of Thornton, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 13, 1948, in Grafton, the son of the late William “Bill” Jennings and Ruth Estella Hall Hershman. Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda Elaine Shumaker Hershman who passed on June 27, 2025. Donald lived a life filled with simple joys, hard work, and love for those around him. Right after graduating from high school, h...

David “Lane” Smith, 84, of Cedarville, West Virginia, passed away on November 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 16, 1941, in Cedarville, West Virginia to Clavel and Myrtle (Creasy) Smith. He graduated in 1959, from Normantown. On December 19, 1959, he married the love of his life Mary Lou Kuhl; his bride of sixty-five years. He was a life-long member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Lane was a Circuit Clerk from 1975 through 2009. Additionally, he served seven ...

Cheryl Lynn Trusler, 68, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at United Hospital Center. She was born on November 12, 1956, in Clarksburg, the daughter of the late William Eugene and Sharon Shroyer Trusler. Cheryl graduated from Liberty High School, Class of 1975 and worked in the maintenance department at Hope Gas for many years. Cheryl spent more than twenty-four wonderful years surrounded by the care and companionship of her devoted caregivers, Regina and Arty...

Hansel Ray “Hank” Means, 77, of Clarksburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at United Hospital Center. Born on January 21, 1948, in Fairmont and grew up in the Northview area of Clarksburg. Hank was the son of the late Chester “Chet” Ray and Juanita Lee Shuman Means. Hank graduated from Victory High School, Class of 1967, and went on to earn his Associate’s Degree from Fairmont State College. He proudly served six years in the A...

Patty Sue Bragg, 78, of Orlando, WV, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 2, 1947, to parents Henry and Pauline Conrad. Patty was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jerry Bragg, and daughter Wanda Bender. Patty worked in the Braxton County Clerk's Office as a Deputy Clerk for over 40 years. She found enjoyment in gardening and her flowers. She liked any occasion that allowed her to host and care for her family and...

Marie Pearl Hornick, 96, of Fairmont, WV, passed away on Thursday November 6, 2025. Marie was born on May 2, 1929, in Webster County, WV the daughter of late Clyde and Lena (Moats) Riffle. Marie was a cook at Stauds’s Restaurant and was later the owner/operator of Frosty’s Cream. She was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church and loved the Lord, tending her flowers and watching birds. Her favorite bird was her parakeet Brody. Left to cherish her memory are her children: ...

Mary “Bert” Dean, age 83, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. She was born December 3, 1941, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Alpha and Elsie Moats Zickefoose. Surviving are four daughters Darlene Turner and husband Joe of Buckhannon, Debra Tenney and husband Edd of French Creek, WV, Twila Wight and husband Steve of Ozark, AL, and Robin Tenney and husband Randy of Buckhannon; one brother, Leon Zickefoose of Hacker...