Bernice Elaine Hardway, 98, of Fairmont passed away peacefully on Thursday October 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 5, 1927, the daughter of the late Cecil and Edna (Martin) Carroll. Her life was a shining example of love, strength, and intelligence, as she consistently sought out new ways to stay active and engaged. Whether tackling household projects or tending to her yard, her determination and enthusiasm were inspiring. According to her, it was this ...

Janice Kay (Templeton) Hawkins 70 of Weston slipped away gently from this life on Thursday, October 16th at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Janice was born on June 16th 1955 in Ravenswood, WV and was the daughter of the late William Templeton and Patricia (Teasdale) Templeton. On Aug 31st 1974 Janice wed the love of her life, James Hawkins who survives and will miss her tremendously. Cherishing her life is her beloved husband of 51 years, James, leaving b...

Owen “Keith” Whiteman, age 64 years, a resident of Fairmont, WV departed this life Thursday morning, October 16, 2025, at the WV Caring Hospice Center in Elkins, WV. He had his loving family at his side. He had been in declining health for the past year. Keith was born December 3, 1960, in Elkins, WV, a son of the late Robert Neil Whiteman, Sr. and Margaret Ida Erickson Whiteman. He is survived by one brother, Robert "Neil" Whiteman, Jr. and wife Linda of Middletown, PA; three sisters, Lin...

Nolan Hobert Freeman, 39, of Sutton, WV, was called home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 4, 1986, to parents Jeffery Freeman and Lisa (Frame) Freeman. Nolan was a lifelong resident of Braxton County, a Christian by faith, and loved attending Heaters Community Church until his health would no longer allow him to. He graduated from Braxton County High School and attended WV Jr. College. Nolan’s hobbies were playing video g...

Donna Rae Prickett, 73, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1952, a daughter of the late Howard Sypolt and Helen Cain. Donna was an in-home care giver. She was very compassionate in being able to help others. Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, John Hall and Robert (Rebecca) Hall; one daughter, Virginia Hall; one brother, Don Loudin; and one sister, Ellen Lansbury. She is preceded in death by her hus...

Perry Lee Collins, age 54, a resident of Philippi, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the Broaddus Hospital Emergency Room. Perry was born on May 7, 1971, in Barbour County, a son of Kenneth and Sarah Jo (Mayle) Collins. On July 12, 1997, he was united in marriage to his best friend and the love of his life, Melea (Adams) Collins, who survives. Together, they built a beautiful life and family, raising two daughters, Mercedes Lynn Collins and MacKenzie Leigh Bran...

Ashley Ann Bennett Mitchell, 44, of Bridgeport, departed this Earth to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. A beloved mother, friend, and member of the community, leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, care, and faith. Born in Morgantown on May 23, 1981, Ashley is the daughter of Dr. James Robert Bennett and the late Judith Ann George Bennett. On January 10, 2014, Ashley married Dr. Bradley David Mitchell. Togeth...

Michael James Lawrence, 54, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday October 15, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1971, the son of the late Harry and Ann Lawrence. Mike was a maintenance laborer for T.M. Enterprise. He enjoyed cutting glass and working on cars. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 10 years, Karen Cunningham Lawrence, the father that raised him Charels Hager, his children Holly Sloan, Amy Griffey, Dominic and Jacob, his grandchildren Angel Sloan, Christian Sloan, ...

Lillian Marie Sipe Lillian was born on October 19, 1949, in Lumberport WV the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Mitchell. On November 13, 1965, she married her one true love, Roy Edward Sipe Sr who proceeded her in death on June 3, 2021. She was also preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law Loretta and Harley Harris and her in-laws Orval Delbert and Icy Bell Tenney Sipe. She is survived by two daughters, Becky Boley and husband Larry of Parkersburg WV and Cathy Johnston and h...

Avandelene M. “Van” Cornell, age 96, of Buckhannon, the Lick Run Community, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Mountain Memories Assisted Living in Elkins, WV. She was born on March 16, 1929, at Alton, WV, a daughter of the late Ira and Madge Jane Lewis Harman. On June 21, 1947, she was united in marriage to Oliver George Cornell who preceded her in death on March 11, 1973. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by three sisters: Augusta “Gussie” Allender, Cons...