Danny Ray O’Dell, 73, of Mannington, passed away on December 25, 2025 at his residence. He was born on January 24, 1952 in Shinnston to the late James Earl O’Dell and Evelyn Ruth (Garrett) O’Dell. Danny was a self-employed truck driver. He played bass guitar, enjoyed fishing, riding his side by side and spending time with his dogs, “Rose” and “Buddy” and his cat, “Mia.” He is survived by two daughters: Melissa Dawn Coffman and companion Ricky Stevens of Wyatt; and Renee Stark and hus...

Harry Jack Ledsome, 61, of Mannington, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at his home. He was born July 22, 1964 in Youngstown, OH, a son of the late Robert Lee and Georgie Bowman Ledsome. Harry is survived by his loving wife, Toinetta Slater Ledsome, whom he married on June 24, 2017. Also surviving are his brother, Robert Lee Ledsome Jr. of Princeton; his nephew, Earl Schell of Huntington; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Connie and Larry Sayre; Linda Lowe; John Slater Jr. and hi...

Jerry S. Taylor, 80, of Hundred, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at his home. He was born March 26, 1945 in Hundred, a son of the late John F. and Pauline Gable Taylor. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years and high school sweetheart, Barbara Dawson Taylor, whom he married January 2, 1965. Also surviving are his children, Daphne Hardesty and husband Shawn of Fairmont; Colby Taylor and wife Heather of Cannonsburg, PA; and Cameron Taylor and his girlfriend Al...

Terry Blaine Lemley, 75, of Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was born October 16, 1950, in Metz, a son of the late Gerald D. and Lucille Kerns Lemley. He is survived by his loving wife, Trudy Ice Lemley, whom he married on July 30, 1971. Also surviving are his daughters, Trina Kay Lemley and her husband Billy Joe Wilson; Lori Ann Menas and her husband Andrew; and Teri Beth Gower and her husband Matt, all of Carolina; his grandchi...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joyce Ellen Crandall, who left us on December 5, 2025 at the age of 62. Born on October 1, 1963 in Fairmont, WV, Joyce was the daughter of Joseph C and Rebecca J Gump Crandall. Joyce was a Christian and attended Fairview Bethel Church throughout her childhood. She was a lifelong learner and pursued academics throughout her adult life. She had a passion for books and could often be found with a book in hand. She was known for her kin...

Luther Roderick Scritchfield was called home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2025, at 6:44 a.m., surrounded by the loving presence of his niece Rebecca Talbott and her family. Born on April 10, 1954, in Mannington, West Virginia, he was the cherished son of the late Hazel Irene Jones Scritchfield and James William Scritchfield Sr. He was lovingly joined in life and in death by his beloved wife of 22 years, Connie Lynn Greathouse Scritchfield. Luther's journey was made all the more p...

Essie Earlene Tomasi, 76, of Mannington, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Bridgeport. She was born on July 23, 1949 in Belington, a daughter of the late James Allen and Marjorie Emma Hess Allen. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Michael Tomasi. She is also survived by her daughter, Michelle Tomasi; one grandson, Cameron Hardesty; siblings James M Allen, Mannington, Mary E Steerman (Charlie), Belington, Carl K Allen (Betty), PA, several nieces and nephews, and speci...

Terry Louise Simons, age 63, went to be with the Lord at U.H.C. on Monday, October 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 10, 1961, a daughter of the late John W. Slater and Olive B. Cross (Shaffer). Terry was a 1981 graduate of North Marion High School. She married her late husband, Lewis Herman Simons, in November of 1980. Terry worked at Sally’s Hot Spot in Farmington for over fifteen years. She loved crocheting, crafting, and sewing and she used her tal...

Terry Louise Simons, age 63, went to be with the Lord at U.H.C. on Monday, October 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 10, 1961, a daughter of the late John W. Slater and Olive B. Cross (Shaffer). Terry was a 1981 graduate of North Marion High School. She married her late husband, Lewis Herman Simons, in November of 1980. Terry worked at Sally’s Hot Spot in Farmington for over fifteen years. She loved crocheting, crafting, and sewing and she used her tal...

Carol Ann Fletcher Parker Jones, 72 from Mannington WV, passed away Friday Oct. 3rd, 2025 at her home in Fairmont WV, surrounded by family. She was born on November 15th, 1952. Daughter of George Henry Fletcher and Anna Pauline Jolliffe Fletcher. Carol graduated from Mannington High School in 1970. She attended West Virginia Career College. She worked 30+ years at Fairmont General Hospital and retired from the materials management/accounting department in 2010. As a child, Carol lov...