Betty Lou Brooks Narog Hepler, 97, of Pierpont Center in Fairmont, died on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1928, to Grant Brooks and Stella Wolfe Brooks. Mrs. Hepler was a graduate of Farmington High School and Fairmont State College. She taught classes at Miller School and Fairmont Business College. She was a born again Christian and attended church until her age and illness prevented it. Betty is survived by two daughters and one son: Sheila and Gary Sloa...

Steve Pasquariello, 94, of Farmington, passed away at his residence on January 17, 2026. He was born on March 26, 1931, a son of the late Joseph and Sophia Trevenski Pasquariello. Steve is survived by his son, Steve “Stevie” Pasquariello Jr. of Farmington; grandchildren: Steve “Stephen” Pasquariello III of Farmington and Daniel Lee Pasquariello of Fairmont; brothers: Paul Pasquariello and Louie Pasquariello; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Cassie Leigh Kesner, age 32, of Clarksburg, WV and formerly of Moorefield, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at her home. She was born on January 2, 1994, the daughter of the late Jeffrey Lee Kesner and Dawn VanMeter of Moorefield, WV. She was engaged to Rich Fogle who survives in Clarksburg. Ms. Kesner attended school in Moorefield and previously worked at Chat N Chew in Keyser, WV. After moving to Clarksburg, she found a job working as a hostess for Denny’s. Cassie had an...

Cassie Leigh Kesner, lovingly known as Cass, was born on January 2, 1994, and passed away unexpectedly at her home in Clarksburg, West Virginia, on January 17, 2026. Though her life was far too short, the love she gave and the light she brought into the lives of others will echo far beyond her years. Cassie grew up in Moorefield, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Jeffrey Lee Kesner and Dawn VanMeter. In recent years, she made her home in Clarksburg, where she was building a life she ...

Reverend Thomas Edward Gensel, age 96, of Melrose passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Gainesville. He was born on October 12, 1929, in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, to Henry and Martha (Cummings) Gensel and had served in the United States Army. Mr. Gensel grew up in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and dedicated his life to serving others through his faith and music. Mr. Gensel was a true man of God and made a lasting impact as a pastor in various churches throughout North Carolina, West Vir...

Tommy Lee French, Jr., 66, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. Born on March 21, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tommy was the beloved son of the late Tommy Lee French, Sr. and Diana Frances Delvecchia French. A proud high school graduate, Tommy honorably served his country in the United States Navy, a chapter of his life that reflected his sense of duty and quiet strength. In his personal time, he found joy and...

Raymond Curtis Mitchell, Jr., age 81, of Jane Lew, WV, formerly of Franklin, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Lavender Fields Assisted Living in Beverly, WV. He was born on April 30, 1944, in Matador, TX, the son of the late Sammie Letha (Hawley) and Raymond Curtis Mitchell, Sr. Curtis married Susan Jane (Pitsenbarger) Mitchell, who survives in Franklin. Curtis attended Montivideo High School and he was a Christian by faith. He loved hunting, fishing, and playing softball...

Danny Franklin Freeze, 71, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at United Hospital Center, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Danny was born on January 22, 1954, in Grafton, a beloved son of the late James Edward Freeze and Mary Viola Myers Freeze. On May of 1990, Danny married the love of his life, Sandy Boyd Freeze. Their marriage was one built on devotion, partnership, and enduring love. Danny dedicated thirty-nine years of faithful service t...

Opal Arlene Robinson, 95, of Arden, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Mansfield Place of Broaddus Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 24, 1930, in Pleasant Creek, Opal was the daughter of the late Floyd and Hallie (Newman) Bolner. In July of 1950, she married the love of her life, Clinton Robinson, with whom she shared many devoted years of marriage until his passing on December 23, 1996. To many in the community, Opal was fondly known ...

Mr. William Keith Cooper age 81, a resident of Belington departed this life Friday evening, January 16, 2026 in the emergency department of the Broaddus Hospital at Philippi, WV. Although he had been in declining health, death was unexpected. Mr. Cooper was born November 20, 1944, at McWhorter, WV in Harrison County a son of the late Hunter and Luella “Sis” Gaston Cooper. On November 2, 1972 at Philippi, WV he was united in marriage to the former Opal Virginia Moats who survives at their h...