Kelly Marie Hayhurst Amos of Auburn, WV, departed this life on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 surrounded by loved ones at the residence of her parents in Pennsboro, WV. Kelly was born in Parkersburg, WV on April 27, 1972 the daughter of Evelyn Ann (Kelly) and Nelson B. Hayhurst. A proud graduate of Ritchie County High School with the class of 1990, Kelly was a member of the Rebel volleyball and softball teams. She was also a member of the Rebel band where she served as majorette. She was ...

Joyce Ann Simmons, 71, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at her residence. She was born on July 2, 1954, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late Glen Winemiller and Barbara Cartwright. She now reunites with the love of her life, her husband, Lawrence “Butch” Herbert Simmons, who preceded her in death. Joyce lived a life defined by compassion, strength, and a heart that never stopped giving. For more than 27 years, she devoted herself to caring for other...

Carl Eugene Pyles, 90, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born in Farmington, WV on January 2, 1935, a son of the late Fred Pyles and Dorothy Brookover Pyles. Carl was a truck driver for Westinghouse Electric. He attended Viola Church and enjoyed fishing, working outside, and watching football and wrestling. Carl is survived by his wife, Sharon Pyles; children, Joseph W. Pyles, Jackie Mounts (John), and Mark Pyles; step children, B.J. Murray (Marlena), Scott Murr...

Margaret Suzanne Martin, born March 14, 1949 to Robert "Lefty" and Alvenia "Venie" Hutchinson in Shinnston, West Virginia. She was Ms. Spartan and graduate of Shinnston High School, Class of '67. She went on to attend Alderson Broadus Baptist College from '67-'69. She married Melvin "Mel" Martin, son of Charles "Buck" and Blanche Martin of Terra Alta, WV, on August 23, 1969. She graduated in '71 with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Louisville, Kentucky. Upon gr...

Alma Jean (Rudy) Fisher of Levels Community, Fairmont, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. Born on June 20, 1937, West Virginia Day, at her family home on East Grafton Road in Fairmont, she was the oldest daughter of the late Morgan L. and Leora J. (Haddix) Rudy. Alma Jean was a 1956 graduate of East Fairmont High School and continued her involvement by assisting and planning many EFHS reunions throughout the years. She married the lov...

Aleta Marie Hess, 67, of Worthington, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born June 8, 1958 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Carl and Annalee Monroe Harris. She is survived by her husband, Robert Hess, whom she married August 6, 1977. She is also survived by her daughter, Melissa “Mitzie” and Scotty Williams and their children, Hunter and Alexis; and her son, Jeremy and Ashley Hess and their children, Brayden and Vivian; as well as her beloved fur babies, Coco and...

Peter Paul Oliver, 76, of the Oak Grove Community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Charleston, WV, on October 29, 1949, son of the late Paul Peter and Esta Virginia Bunnell Oliver Toothman. Pete is survived by his devoted wife, Cynthia Sue Baker Oliver, whom he married on March 26, 1988. Together they shared thirty-seven years of marriage filled with laughter, partnership, and a deep, abiding love. Pete ...

Richard Lee Morgan, 94, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Clarksburg Healthcare Center in Clarksburg. He was born on June 10, 1931, a son of the late Frank and Mae Bland Morgan. Richard proudly served in the United States Army. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Richard also enjoyed bowling and playing cards with his friends. Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Richard Morgan II and Matthew (Theresa) Morgan; three daughter...

Loretta Rose “Rosie” Smithson, 91, of Glenville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Born March 15, 1934, in Fairdale, WV, Rosie was the daughter of Ildon and Bertha McMillion, who preceded her in death. Rosie grew up with a gentle spirit and a quiet strength that stayed with her throughout her life. Though she often called herself “shy,” anyone who truly knew her would smile at that—because Rosie had a warmth and sweet...

Martha L. Griffith, 80, of Clarksburg, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1945 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Cleophus “Boots” Grimes and Mary Frush Grimes. She is survived by two sons, James Griffith and wife Lisa of Clarksburg and Robert Griffith and wife Dawn of Clarksburg; three grandchildren, Jonathan R. Griffith, Rachel Elizabeth Griffith, Cheyla Breaun Pitts and fiancée John Leftwich; two siblings, Gary Allen Grimes and wife Joan...