Norma Madeline Simmons, 78, of Rowlesburg, WV, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Kingwood Healthcare Center. She was born on October 27, 1946 in Kingwood, daughter of the late Jesse Herbert and Lucy Jane Summerfield Burke. Norma graduated from Masontown High School. She was the Librarian at Rowlesburg for 30 plus years. She was also a teacher’s aide and Tudor over the years. Norma was a devoted member of the Rowlesburg Southern Baptist Church where she was always active and e...

Felix “Jim” James Mealo, 78, of Rachel, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Mon General Hospital. He was born in Fairmont, WV on September 11, 1946 to the late Felix Mealo and Ammie “Jean” May (Tucker) Mealo. Jim was a proud Veteran having served in the United States Army. He was a 1964 graduate of East Fairmont High School. Jim worked for CONSOL (Robinson Run / Oakdale Portal) as a coal miner and was a firm member of UMWA. He was a talented woodworker, a true “Mr. Fix-It”, loved...

Angela “Angie” Dee Anderson, 53, of Clarksburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 15, 2025, at United Hospital Center. Born on August 9, 1972, in Clarksburg, WV, she was the beloved daughter of Diana (Southall) Wheeler of Clarksburg and the late George Wheeler. For 35 beautiful years, Angie shared her life and heart with her devoted husband, Robert Anderson. Together, they built a home filled with love, laughter, and faith. She leaves behind her cherished daughter,...

Gary Ronald Colbert, 82, of Clarksburg, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at his home in Clarksburg. He was born on July 18, 1943 in Nyack, NY, a son of the late Seymore Colbert and Irene Lawrence Colbert. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley Miller Colbert, whom he married on January 28, 1967. In addition, he is also survived by eight children, Vicki Wingfield, Margaret Franey, Pamela Sue Britton, William Goldberg, Conni Beatty, Wayne Colbert, Gary Colbert, Jr., and Mi...

Helen Louise (Hardy) Gear, 90, of Clarksburg, WV passed away peacefully at the Maplewood Healthcare Center in Bridgeport, WV at 2:10 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025 after a lengthy battle with dementia. Helen was born on September 11, 1934 in Clarksburg, and was the daughter of the late Harvey Hardy and Sarah (Sutton) Harvey. Helen is survived by her husband of 70 wonderful years, Verl W. Gear. They were married on October 24, 1954, in Oakland, Maryland. Also surviving are their f...

Patricia Lynn “Patty” (Cearns) Heitman left this world on August 13, 2025, in the arms of her Heavenly Father. We are certain that after thanking God for all His blessings, she ran into the arms of the love of her life, George, who passed away on November 22, 2022. George and Patty were married on August 6, 1983. She was born in Jeannette, Pennsylvania on November 16, 1963, to the late Curtis and Virginia Cearns (Schrader). Patty is survived by her sisters: Carol Shouse and husband Lew,...

William Ernest Lockhart, 88, of Weston went home to meet his Lord on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 at his home. He was born in Dusk Camp in Gilmer County on September 14th, 1936: son of the late William Harrison Lockhart and Effie (Grady) Lockhart. On April 16th, 1960, he married Mary (Clevenger) Lockhart, who preceded him in death on May 27th, 2020. Cherishing William are three children: Kim Lockhart of Weston, Gene Lockhart of Horner and Sheila Lockhart of Weston, 7 grandchildren: Kri...

Susan Jane Hilton, 76, of Salem, WV, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 23, 1948, in Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of the late James Mason Hilton and Marjorie Mae Ashcraft Hilton. A proud graduate of Victory High School, Susan continued her education at Fairmont State College, where she earned her Bachelor's degree. She spent many years dedicated to the field of education, retiring as a teacher and coach with the Harrison Cou...

Melba Jo (Ellis) Lough of Meadowdale community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She was born February 5, 1929, the daughter of the late Robert Dale Ellis and Lemma Ann (Layman) Ellis. Melba graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1947 and was always involved in her class reunions and get –togethers. Following her graduation, she worked in the purchasing department of Owens-Illinois for eleven years. (This is where she met and married her future husband, Joe). ...

Donald Keith Lusk, 44, of West Union, WV, departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 21, 1981, in Mann, WV, a son of Steven Tony Lusk Sr. and the late Kathryn Lynn (Stobart) Lusk. Donald graduated with the Ritchie County High School Class of 1999. Following high school, he bravely served our country in the United States Navy. He went on to work as a truck driver for Central Trucking before taking a position as a tree tri...