Richard "Snuffy" Gail Smith, 76, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at his residence. He was born on December 15, 1948, in Fairmont, a son of the late Charles “Bud” Smith and Jeannetta Ford Smith. Richard served in The West Virginia National Guard, where he then became a factory worker at Ruskin Manufacturing. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed tending to his lawn and his home. Richard enjoyed spending time with those who were dear to him. Left t...

James Archie Willis Powell Jr., 81, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Tygart Center in Fairmont. He was born on August 31, 1944, in Morgantown, West Virginia, a son of the late James Archie and Dora Alice Powell. Archie was a machinist for Westinghouse / American Phillips for 35 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairmont. Archie enjoyed hunting, riding his four-wheeler side by side, and spending time with family...

Connie Ann Bennett, age 88, of Philippi, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Celebration Villa of Martinsburg in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was born on September 30, 1937, in Century, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Louis Boni and Ida (Pokas) Boni. On January 7, 1956, she was united in marriage to Jackson Olen Bennett, who preceded her in death on September 10, 2019. Connie is survived by her children Ann Stoey and husband Kevin, and Brad Bennet...

John “Jack” Grandchamp, Jr., 87, of Fairmont, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025. He was born in Morgantown on May 8, 1938, the son of John Joseph Grandchamp, Sr. and Eleanor Coburn Debolt. Jack worked was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving for 15 years. He was a business owner in Florida, worked as a clerk for the Marion County Library, and volunteered for the Marion County Senior Center. Jack was an avid bowler and pool shooter. Jack is survived by his siblings, Mary ...

Darlena Samples, 85, of Strange Creek, WV, passed away on October 27, 2025. She was born on February 16, 1940, to parents, Mallard Price and Dolly Mae (Guthrie) Price. Darlena was a Christian by faith and a member of the Eureka Church. She was a very talented singer and guitar player. She considered her talent a calling from God and was a member of the Carl Young Trio, playing at revivals and churches. Darlena enjoyed cooking and was a master biscuit maker. She loved her children and grand...

Patricia Lee Smith, 91, of Burnsville went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, October 26, 2025 in Crestview Nursing Home and Rehab of Jane Lew, WV. She was born in Weston on July 29, 1934: daughter of the late Harry S. Bee and Lorraine (Hughes) Bee. On June 11, 1953, she married Reid Smith, who preceded her in death on September 20, 2016. Cherishing Patricia’s memory is one daughter: Robin Smith of Burnsville, three sons: Reid Smith, Jr. and wife Vicki of Lost Creek, Robert Smith and Davi...

James Edward Zickefoose, known as Ed to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, in Ohio, at the age of 87. Born on January 12, 1938 in Alton, West Virginia, Ed was the son of the late Hartzel and Velma Zickefoose (nee Bosley). His early years in the rolling hills of West Virginia instilled in him a lifelong love for the outdoors and the simple pleasures of life. Ed's journey led him to the love of his life, Betty Gayle, to whom he was a devoted husband for 66 years...

Melissa Elaine Connolly Mick, 56, of Clarksburg, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025. She was born on June 4, 1969, in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Elaine Faith Murphy Ginier. She was preceded in death by her husband of 11 years Timothy “Tim” Jay Mick, whom she married on August 30, 2014; three children, April Fullwood and companion Tom Jackson, Christina Delaney and husband Daniel, Shawn Siders; eleven grandchildren; Cage McIe, Kavaya Delaney, Gabriel Cozad, Julian Swiger, ...

Patricia Anne Moore, born June 30, 1952 in Richwood, WV, peacefully passed away at the age of 73 in her home in Fairmont, WV on October 26, 2025. She was a retired WVU employee where she worked for nearly 20 years as a Customer Education Representative. She was also a WVU student, pursuing her WVU Regents Bachelor of Arts degree with a GPA of 4.0. Patricia loved spending time with her sisters and her Boston Terrier, Maggie. Patricia attended church for many years at St. Peter the Fisher...

Robert Dale Toth, 89, of Shinnston, passed away on October 26, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 1, 1935, a son of the late Joseph Toth and Lucille Shook Toth. Also deceased is his sister, Nancy Hissen and her husband, Walter. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Glenda Mae Toth, whom he married on October 14, 1958. He was blessed by a wonderful family; his daughter Tammy Karmie and her husband, Jim; his son Chris Toth and his wife, Debra. His grandchildren are...