Timothy Paul Efaw, 63, of Fairmont and formerly of Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 16, 1960 in Fairmont, a son of the late Lloyd Neil Efaw and Sally Hatfield Efaw. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Regenia Hustead Efaw, whom he married on August 17, 1991. He is also survived by six children, Alicia Waggamon and husband Mark of Clarksburg, Derek Efaw and companion, Jennifer Gump of Clarksburg, Michael...

Joye Dawn Reesman Keener, 83, of Mannington, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Fairmont Medical Center. She was born April 19, 1941, in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Charles Reesman and Helen Louise Hennen Michael. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandchildren. Survivors include her sons: David (Kimberly) Keener of Morgantown and Martin (Melissa) Keener of Mannington; sisters: Sally Price and Helen Harper; a half brother: Dale Denver Mi...

Roger A. Fluharty, 74, of Mannington, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. he was born February 23, 1950 in Mannington a son of the late Dawes Fluharty and Marquitta Longstreth Banick Fluharty. Roger was employed in Construction as an equipment operator. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife of 42 years Barbara Harvey Fluharty; a brother: Rick Fluharty; daughters: Ch...

Ronald Wayne Knisely, Sr., 80 of Fairmont, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the Fairmont Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1943 in Marion County, a son of the late Wilbert Wayne Knisely and Gertrude E. Hensley Knisely. He was employed as a coal miner by Consol Robinson Run Mine for many years. He served our country in the U.S. Army, enjoyed hunting, was a member and lay speaker at Standing at the Altar Mission Church, and loved spending time with his family. Survivo...

Simon Earl Smith, 77, of Metz, passed away Saturday, November 17 at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown after a short battle with cancer. He was born March 6, 1947, in Metz, a son of the late Virginia Pearl Jones and Gilbert Earl Smith Sr. Mr. Smith retired from the Federal No. 2 coal mine after almost 35 years, with his last position as an afternoon dispatcher. He also served as a member of the company’s mine rescue team for many years. He was a fireman for the Mannington Fire Dep...

Darrell Francis Griffin, 82, of Rymer, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Pierpont Center in Fairmont. He was born July 9, 1942, a son of the late Paul Francis Griffin and the late Idella Estilina Helmick Griffin. He was also preceded in death by his grandmother. He is survived by his children; his neighbor and best friend, Pete Goodrich; his caregivers, Helen Goodrich and Icey Goodrich; Marilyn Griffin and his friends at the Marion County Senior Citizens; and all his good ne...

Judith “Annie” Ann Waddell, 63, of Clarksburg, passed away on November 5, 2024 at River Oaks Healthcare Center. She was born in Rochester, PA on August 12, 1961 to the late Sidney Bock and Audrey Levell (Craig) Higginbotham. Annie loved cooking, fishing, watching Pittsburgh Steelers and WVU Football and services at Jewell City Church. She is survived by her companion, Tim Maxwell of Clarksburg; two daughters: Rachael Levell Heck of Clarksburg and Rebecca Waddell of Hepzibah; one son, ...

Linda Marie Elder, 79, Mannington, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Everett, MA, June 15, 1945, a daughter of the late Robert Lohnes and the late Hilda Winsor Rackley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lorin James “Skip” Elder, Jr.; a granddaughter, Shawna Hardman; and a nephew Jon Guirgus. Surviving are two children, Aimee (Michael) Cummings, Mannington, Tim (Wendy) Elder, Clarksburg; grandchildren: Miranda (Matthew Gump), Roger Cummings...

Lois Arlene Hart Sprouse, 80, of Mannington, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at her home in Mannington. She was born on October 6, 1944 in West Union, a daughter of the late Herman Junior Hart and Audra Delores Leggett Hart. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years James Jackson Sprouse, whom she married on July 27, 1973. She is survived by two children, James A. Sprouse and his fiancée Leann Hostuttler and Kimberly Sprouse, all of Mannington; siblings, Jean Hart o...

Andrew Mitchell “Drew” Evans, 29, of Fairmont, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born in Fairmont, February 26, 1995, a son of the Shawn Evans and Candy Beeles Hamrick. Also, surviving is an aunt who was like a grandmother, Eugenia Cost and her husband Robert. Drew enjoyed the outdoors, rapping, and researching everything. He was a wonderful artist who loved his children and family. He was a loving son, brother, and father. Drew never knew a stranger and was good to everyone ...