Betty Jean Finamore, age 69 of Fairmont, WV, passed away on August 9, 2025. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth touched everyone that she knew. She was born on June 9, 1956, the daughter of the late Clarence Harding and Locie Arlene (Morris) Robinson. She was known for her deep love of nature and animals. She also had a passion for gardening and loved to tend to her vegetable and flower gardens. Her compassion extended to every creature she encountered, espec...

Robert R. Jones (Bob), born January 12, 1941 in Madison, WV (Boon County) departed this life during the morning hours of Friday, August 8, 2025. Bob and his parents, Ray and Pauline Jones, moved to Gilmer County where he grew up and attended school. During these early school years Bob would help with the upkeep of Jones' General Store. He would frequently visit his grandpa, Zola Jones on Little Ellis, while growing up with his cousin (Jack Jones, Huntington WV). After graduating from Sand For...

Edna May Kropp, 84, of Worthington, WV, passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 1st, 1941, in Fairmont, WV, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ina Della (Day) and the late Clarence Edward Wilson, Sr. She was a devoted wife to the late William J. Kropp of 41 years, and a loving mother to three, Donnetta & husband Dennis Blair, Teresa & husband Warren McIntire, and William & wife Cheryl Kropp. Her greatest joy was her ...

Katherine Marie Brown, 56, of Weston passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at her home. She was born in Weston, WV on January 24, 1969, daughter of the late Ernest Lynn Brown and Alberta Ann (Dennison) Brown. Cherishing their memories of Katherine are her daughter, Randi Radcliff and husband, Tim of Weston, sisters, Johnna Dennison of Jane Lew and Hope Bates and husband, Jared of North Olmsted, OH, brother, Bill Brown and wife, Susan of Newport News, VA, and several nieces and nephews....

Mary Anna McKinney Walker, 86, of Flemington, WV, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025 at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg. She was born in Grafton on April 24, 1939, a daughter of the late Lemuel McKinney Sr. and Matilda (Lang) McKinney. In addition to her parents Mary was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Walker; eight siblings: infant Nellie McKinney, Lemuel McKinney Jr., Lloyd McKinney, Earl McKinney, Fred McKinney, Opal Reed, Brenda Crow, and Delori...

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 ...

Christopher Glen Bissett, 45, of Clarksburg, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, August 7, 2025. He was born in Fairmont, January 11, 1980, a son of Donald Lee Bissett, Sr. and Mary Lucille Scott Bissett, of Clarksburg. Surviving are two brothers: Donald Lee Bissett, Jr. and his wife Olinda, Pierceton, IN, and Lawrence Jackson Bissett and his wife Sherrie Smith, Centerville, MD; his nieces and nephews: Virginia Bissett, Donald Bissett, III, Aron Bissett, Lawrence Jackson Bissett, Jr., Pris...

Alice Luella Sypolt, 48, of Thornton, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at United Hospital Center. She was born on March 9, 1977 in Kingwood, WV, a daughter of the late Carl Gay Sypolt and Lettie Belle Jones Sypolt. Alice is survived by her children: Brady Lott and companion Hannah Mayle of Clarksburg, Cheyenne Lott and companion Julian Phillips of Thornton, Kathryn Lott and companion Zachary Mayle of Thornton, and McKenzie Lott of Thornton; grandchildren: Waylon Lott and Anthony Ray...

Randy L. Blake, 58, of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in Morgantown. He was born on January 8, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late Jackie Sears and his stepfather, Ed McGlaughlin. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Barbara Anderson Blake whom he married on February 13, 1999. He is also survived by his stepson, Josh Anderson of Clarksburg; siblings, James Blake, Michael Blake and Andria McCollough. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in dea...

Patricia McCauley Burns, age 57, of Buckhannon, WV, died August 7, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born September 5, 1967, in Buckhannon, a daughter of Charlotte Steele McCauley and the late Marvin Dale McCauley. On June 23, 2007, she married Barry Burns who survives. In addition to her mother and husband, she is survived by one brother, Gary McCauley of Seoul, South Korea; niece, Erin Moore and husband Roman of Rochester, MN; four cousins, Amanda King and husba...