Christine Lynn Arnett, 58, of Mannington, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 18, 2025, at her residence. She was born, March 25, 1967, a daughter of the late Earlen Bates and Edna Pearl Newbrough Drain. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Scott Dale Arnett, whom she married April 12, 1985. Also surviving are three children, Joshua Arnett, Shinnston, Jessica Wright and her husband David, Mannington, Jamie Arnett and his wife Liz, Saltwell; five grandchildren: Chandiah, Jarret...

Carol Sue Gooden, 74, of Mannington passed away on April 16, 2025 at her residence. She was born on August 29, 1950 to the late Sanford and Genevieve Scritchfield Thomas. Carol is survived by her children: Robert "Steve" Gooden and wife Lori of Mannington, William "Bud" Gooden and wife Elizabeth of Mannington, and Thomas Overton and wife Ann of Ohio; grandchildren: Heather Gooden O'Dell and husband Tyler, Kiersten Gooden, Braxten Gooden, Jordan Overton and wife Brie, Colton Overton and...

Susie Jo Ice Riggs, 90, formerly of Mannington, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at her residence in Carolina. She was born July 19, 1934 at Warriors Fork near Mannington, a daughter of the late Everett Ross Ice and Sylvia P. Parrish Ice. Susie retired from Fairmont General Hospital and spent her life caring for her husband and children. She was a member of the Mannington Church of Christ. She enjoyed quilting, reading, and playing with her grandchildren. She was a great mother and g...

Bertha Jane Barth, 85, of Hundred passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Waynesburg Health and Rehab Center. She was born February 23, 1940 in Lumberport, WV a daughter of the late Okey and Maudie Bragg Crim. Bertha was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Barth. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Sancho. For many years, Bertha was a beautician and operated at a beauty shop in Hundred and later, her home. Bertha is survived by her children, Teresa (J...

Melissa Kay Higgins, 56, of Mannington passed away at her residence on April 03, 2025. She was born on November 14, 1968, a daughter of the late Robert McCaulley and Brenda Myers. Melissa is survived by her husband William "Bill" Higgins; son Cody Wayne McCaulley; brother David Allen McCaulley and wife Brenda; step-mother Virginia Kay McCaulley; granddaughters Jaden and Keyria Higgins; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Melissa was preceded in death by her ...

Emma Jean Michael Wetzel, 94, of Mannington died April 3rd. Mrs. Wetzel was the fifth of eight children of the late Leo Forest Michael and Lutie Marie Arnett Michael. She was a graduate of Mannington High School, Class of ’49. She and Herbert “Jerry” Wetzel were married May 16, 1950. She was always involved in activities of the town of Mannington; a member of the First Baptist Church of Mannington where she was active in various roles for many years, 50 years’ honoree of the West Virginia Wom...

Randy Lee Hinerman, 79, of Mannington, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born in Fairmont, March 22, 1946, a son of the late Henry Ford and Helen Kelley Hinerman. Twice married, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ivy Jackson Hinerman and his second wife, Mary Mays Hinerman. Surviving are one step son, Hershel Jackson and wife Connie, of Farmington; grandchildren, Keith (Jessica) Boone, Bonnie (David) Schwartz, Anna Jackson and Chase (Dusty) Jackson; nine great grandc...

Steve Sobolewski, of Rachel, died on February 21, 2025, surrounded by his family, in the same house in which he was born, 94 years ago. He was the youngest of five children, born June 19, 1930, to the late Ignatz and Adelia Sokolosky Sobolewski who immigrated to the United States from Poland. Steve retired from Joanne Mine in Rachel after 35 years of service. He was an excellent auto mechanic and could be found on the weekends drag racing with his son at the Eldora Raceway in Fairmont. He ...

Louise Iser, 89, formerly of Worthington, passed away at the home of her daughter on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born July 1, 1935 in Pine Bluff, a daughter of the late George Owens and Virginia Murphy Robinson. On August 31, 1953, Louise married Homer Leroy “Bud” Iser, who preceded her in death in 2017. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Jackie Lanham of Mannington; Cheryl Thorpe and her husband Jeff of Summerville, SC; and Terri Atha of Worthi...

Timothy Linn “Timmy” Thomas, 59, of Mannington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born December 7, 1965 in Fairmont, a son of Mary L. Thomas of Mannington and the late Gary L. Thomas. Timmy was a graduate of North Marion High School. He went on to work in construction and plumbing. In recent years, he was employed at Swanson Industries as a polisher. Timmy enjoyed hanging out with his family and friends. He had ...