Jesse “Bing” Firman Tucker, 92, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2025, at the VA Nursing Home in Clarksburg, WV. He was born in Fairmont, WV on June 11, 1933, the son of the late Samuel Glenn and Mary Anna (Wyer) Tucker, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Martha Dee (Hurley) Tucker. He was a 1952 graduate of East Fairmont High School. Jesse served and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He retired from Owens Illinois after 30 years of service...

Ruth L. Snyder, 87, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her residence. She was born on September 13, 1938, in Weston, WV, Ruth, the beloved daughter of the late Adam J. Linger and Reta Peterson Linger. She spent her early childhood years in Weston, WV, moving to Glen Falls, just outside of Clarksburg when she was 5. She is survived by her son, John C. Snyder II (Mandy) of Grafton; grandchildren, John C. Snyder III (Brittany) of Fairmont and great-grand...

William “Bill” Russell Forinash, 76, of Weston, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Bill was born in Weston on November 15, 1948, a son of the late Russell Denver Forinash and Velva Marie Brown Forinash. In addition to his parents, Bill was greeted at Heaven’s Gate by his daughter, Michelle Lee Maxwell; two siblings: Richard Forinash and Patricia Johnson; and one sister-in-law: Mary Ann Forinash. On August 14, 1971, ...

Carol Sue Carpenter, 75, of Turnertown, formerly of Roanoke, WV passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She was born in Weston, WV on November 6, 1950 daughter of the late Hattie E. Metz and Albert R. Wiant, Jr. Sue was united in marriage on February 12, 1977 to her loving husband of 48 years, Danny T. (Tom) Carpenter, who survives. Cherishing their memories of Sue are her husband, Tom, sister, Beverly Ann Conrad and husband, Jerry of Weston, WV, brother, Richard Lee Wiant and wife,...

Betty L. Salvino, 90, of Weston, WV; departed this earthly life in the late evening hours of Monday, November 10, 2025 at the WVU Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV; following an extended illness. She was born March 8, 1935 in Linn, WV; daughter of the late Wellington and Hazel (Messenger) McHenry. Betty is a graduate of Sand Fork High School, class of 1953. She worked as a nursing aid for the Weston State Hospital, having retired with 28 years’ experience. Betty is a Methodist by faith and ...

Gary Lynn Eddy, 74, of Salem, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 in Bridgeport. He was born on November 6, 1951 in Salem, a son of the late James Arthur Eddy and Sylvia Dotson Eddy. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joyce Billiter Eddy, whom he married on July 3, 1981. He is also survived by one son, Brandon Michael Eddy of Guyton, GA; four grandchildren; twin brothers, Wade Eddy and wife Debra and Wayne Eddy and wife Nina; and numerous nieces and nephews, and his beloved c...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Wanda Irene Mapes, 94, of Nutter Fort, WV, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Maplewood Healthcare in Bridgeport. She was born in Vienna, WV, on December 7, 1930, a daughter of the late William and Ruth (Taylor) Williams. In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Mapes, in 1997; a daughter in infancy, Ruellen Mapes; and a son-in-law, Eugene “Gene” Hawk. Mrs. Mapes is survived by her three children: Charles W. “Chu...

Cody Lantz Dye, 30, of Grafton, passed away far too soon on Monday, November 10, 2025. He was born on March 12, 1995, in Fairmont, WV, the beloved son of Jamie Richard Dye and Vonda Marie Lantz, and stepson of Greg Weaver. Cody proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving oversees in Jordan, a time in his life that filled him with honor and purpose. After his service, he continued working hard as a flagger for Stone Paving. Cody was a young man with a ...

John Edward Nay Jr., 89, of ODells Knob, passed away on November 10, 2025. He was born on November 14, 1935, a son to the late John Edward Nay Sr. and Virginia Ruth Martin. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Sue Nay. He is survived by his brother, Richard Nay; sisters Judy Long and Linda Kutsher; son John Thomas Nay (Jennifer); daughters LaDonna Ash (Jimmie), Trudy Acord, Leanne Nay (partner Patty Cavin), Kelly Beale, Linda Myers, and Sheri Reel. He’s al...

Ancil L. Frazee, 73, passed away at St. Barbara's Memorial Nursing Home on November 9, 2025. He was born in Fairmont on January 25, 1952, a son to the late Ancil G. Frazee, Zelda Marie Brown, and step-father Robert "Bob" Brown. Ancil loved football, and he was Nick Saban's greatest fan. He also enjoyed fishing, baseball, shooting pool, playing basketball, and mowing the yard. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Interment will be held at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Enterprise. ...