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...

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 ...

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 ...

John Anthony Savonarola, 78, of Fairmont Anthony Savonarola, 78, of Fairmont passed away peacefully Monday morning January 27, 2025 at the Tygart Center after an extended illness. He was born on February 6, 1946 in Fairmont son of the late John and Mary Marchesani Savonarola. John retired from Consolidated Coal Company as a lab technician. He previously worked at Owens Illinois Glass plant and also worked at Prudential Insurance Company. He was a member of several organizations inclu...

Raymond L. Mercer, II, 56, passed away on January 25, 2025. He was born on January 31, 1968 to Raymond and Karen Prowant Mercer of Metz. He was a 1986 graduate of North Marion High School. At 16 years old, Ray followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and joined the Mannington Volunteer Fire Department. He was proud to carry on the family tradition as the third generation. He was also was a member of the Mannington Moose Lodge #1344 and a previous member of the Mannington ...

Frances Marie Robinson, 100, of Shinnston, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 13, 1924 in Lincoln, NE a daughter of the late Howard Landerking Pulse and Anna Marie Shilhan Pulse. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenford C. Robinson who passed away in 1998. She is survived by six children, Ondelea Smith of Shinnston, LaRayne Lafferty of Mannington, Diane Ashcraft of Fairview, Bertha Holcomb of Ashbury, VA, Leslie Robinson of TX and Ch...

Thomas Joseph Cappiello, 76, of Mannington, formerly of Lumberport, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 6, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Lumberport on June 14, 1948 to the late John and Rosa (Nicollette) Cappiello. Thomas dedicated his life to the military, enlisting in the USMC. He proudly served for approximately ten years, completing two tours in Vietnam. A true patriot, his courage and devotion to his country were unparalleled. Beyond his military service, Thom...