Kelly Jo Koch Vaughan, 60, of Fairmont, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at the Fairmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on January 21, 1965 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late John and Frances Koch. Kelly is survived by her husband of 13 years, Charles J. Vaughan, whom she married on November 11, 2013. In addition to her husband, Kelly is survived by her brothers: Brian Koch and Kevin Koch, both of AZ. Kelly had a love for the outdoors and it was clear in ...

Rita Josephine Galford, 68, of Weston passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Holbrooks Health Care Center in Buckhannon. She was born In Upshur County on September 7, 1956, a daughter of the late Fleming Hayes Perkins and Vonda Lou Barnhart Perkins Russell. On August 16, 1980 Rita married Glen Ray Galford who preceded her in death on August 13, 2002. She was also preceded by one brother, Jason Perkins. Forever cherishing their memories of Rita are her sister, Linda Darlene...

After a long fulfilling life Joseph Leroy Langford passed away on August 6, 2025 at the age of 82, in Glenville WV on Bee Tree Hollow WV. Surrounded by his loving family, and faithful cat Paws. He was born on June 8, 1943, the son of the late Harry and Erma (White) Langford. He served with great honor in the US Army from 1964-1967 serving in the Vietnam War from 1966-1967. After serving his country he worked at several locations in Glenville, WV, before moving to Ohio. Residing in Lagran...

Gary L. Jones, 73, of Flemington, WV, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at home surrounded by his wife and sons. He was born in Clarksburg on September 10, 1951, a son of the late James Birdell and Edna (Lipscomb) Jones. Gary is survived by his wife of 43 years, Glenda M. (Hawkins) Jones; four sons: Gary “Butch” Jones of Grafton, Sam Jones (Alicia) of Grafton, Joseph Jones of Flemington, and Doug Jones (Kelly) of Morgantown; brother Mike Jones (Lynn) of Nutter Fort; four grandch...

Robert Franklin “Frank” Loar, 78 of Grafton, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by side on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was born on October 7, 1946 in Grafton, WV, son of the late Robert Charles Loar, Sr. and Lula Geraldine Hendrikson Loar Harding. Frank was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving as an Engineman aboard the USS Investigator (AGR-9) and the USS Essex (CVS-9), a Submarine Attack Carrier during the Cuban Era. A hardworking man throughout hi...

Bobby “The Lost Ninja” Johnson, Jr., age 35, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his home. He was born March 5, 1990, in Charlottesville, VA, a son of Bobby Ray Johnson, Sr., of Buckhannon and Teri Mackey and companion, Justin Norman of Buckhannon. In addition to his parents, he is survived by several cousins and his cats, Ebony, Ivory and Ember. He was preceded in death by his sister, Amanda Paige Johnson; grandmother, Mary Sue Hanifan and uncle, Roy Mackey. Bobby was a ba...

Shelby Yeager, 82, of Lumberport, WV, passed away on August 6, 2025, at Pierpont Center in Fairmont. He was born on July 18, 1943, to parents, Theopplus and Mary (Cogar) Yeager. Shelby worked many odd jobs in his lifetime and considered himself a mountain man. His hobbies included: fishing, hunting, and tinkering with old cars. Shelby is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Oscar “Buck” Yeager; and his sisters, Shirley Large and Naomi Frum. He is survived by his twin brothe...

Lori Ann Trullinger, 49, of Folsom, WV passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV. A graveside service will be held 12 noon Monday, August 11, 2025, at Crown City Cemetery, Crown City, Ohio. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com

John Marvin Summers III, 78, of Ireland, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born in Washington D.C. on July 4, 1947, John was the son of the late John Marvin Summers II and Dorothy Ann Stephan Summers. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Ann Summers. Forever cherishing their memories of John’s truly kind nature is one nephew, Daniel Smith; and four cousins: Kathy Portch Roland, Charles "Buddy" Portch, Carl Michael Portch, and Kar...

Peter John Grinnan 60 of Grafton, passed away at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport on Tuesday August 5, 2025. He was born on December 9, 1964 in Grafton, son of the Helen P. Johnson Grinnan and the late Lawrence Edward Grinnan. Peter enjoyed the outdoors throughout his life. He worked many years in construction and as a heavy equipment operator. Proud to be part of a large family, he cherished the time spent with loved ones. Above all, his greatest joy was his son. In addition to his...