Obituaries

Charles Michael "Mike" Tatterson, 75 of Bridgeport WV, formerly of Sebring, FL, passed away on September 16, 2025 at the home of his son, in Hilliard, OH. He was born on January 3, 1950 in Fairmont, WV the son of the late Charles Raymond Tatterson and Julia Mae (Stevens) Tatterson. He is survived by his loving wife...

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Patricia "Pat" Irene (Lindsay) Piercy was greeted at heaven's gate by her beloved husband, Charles "Charlie" S. Piercy Jr, her youngest son, Gary W. Piercy, and her daughter-in-law, Cathy M. Piercy.

Patricia was born on April 17, 1941. She was the youngest, and last surviving, of...

John Adrian Balch III of Fairmont passed away at United Hospital Center on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born in Annapolis, Maryland in 1947, a son of the late John Bernard and Eleanor Clise Draemel Balch.

John grew up in a Navy family, so he lived in many places in his childhood, including Maryland,...

Albert L "Bud" Sanford, 79, of Fairmont passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He was born in Jane Lew on June 2, 1946, a son of the late Albert L and Estella Verniadean Sanford-Paugh.

He was a 1964 graduate of Fairmont Senior High School.

Bud served with the United States Navy from 1966-1972 during the...

Joseph Michael "Joe" Muto 89, died on August 23, 2025 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, WV.
He was born in Fairmont, WV on March 19, 1936, the second child of the late Frank Pasquale Muto and Louise Mainella Muto. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Domenick...

Stepheney Susanne Collins Higdon passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. She was born in Greenville, North Carolina on December 19, 1995, a daughter of the late Michael D. Collins and Constance Smith Amos of Fairmont.

She is survived by her husband, Alec Higdon; one son Leighton Collins; two...

Steven James Conrad, 52, of Pleasant Valley, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born in Fairmont, WV, on June 6, 1973, a son of William Hoy Conrad and Althea Boggess Conrad. He was a 1991 graduate of East Fairmont High School and a 2000 graduate of Fairmont State College. He was employed as...

Richard J. Webb, age 83, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025 with his family by his side. Born on March 4, 1942 to Raymond and Pearl Webb, Richard spent most of his life in Monongah with his devoted wife of 57 years, Paula.
Richard was an army veteran during the Vietnam era serving in Fort Ord, California. He...

Betty Jean Finamore, age 69 of Fairmont, WV, passed away on August 9, 2025. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth touched everyone that she knew. She was born on June 9, 1956, the daughter of the late Clarence Harding and Locie Arlene (Morris) Robinson.
She was known for her deep love of...

Sheila Linell Rowe, 72, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday August 11, 2025. She was born on December 29, 1952, in Fairmont, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Harold Edward and Peggy (Hawkins) Dennison.

Sheila was a graduate of East Fairmont High School. ...

Bobbi Jean Dunnington, 60 of Fairmont, WV, passed away Tuesday, August 5, at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV, following a brief illness.

Bobbi was born in Fairmont, WV, on September 27, 1964, to the late Robert Joseph "Bob" and Emma Jean (Welch) Dunnington. She is lovingly remembered by her companion,...

Carolyn Sue Nuzum, 82, of Fairmont West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at her residence. She was born on November 23, 1942, a daughter of the late James and Rose (Butler) Sindledecker.
Carolyn operated a chocolate business with her husband called The Chocolate Temptations. She also was a part of...

Hollis Carroll Morgan, 74, of Smithfield, VA passed Saturday, August 2, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, David Earl Morgan, four children Craig D Morgan of Windsor, VA, Danielle C and Scott Miller, Chad E and Lee Morgan, and Melynda S Morgan of Smithfield, VA, six grandchildren, Helaina and Emily...

Rossie B. Wilson, Jr., 68, of Fairmont went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 1, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 24, 1956 in Bridgeport, WV, son of Rossie B. and Dorothy L. Wilson. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Elaine Wilson. Rossie graduated from Fairmont Senior...

Joseph Frank Lomicka, Jr., 95, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Genesis Nursing Home in Fairmont. He was born on July 11, 1930 in Universal, PA, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Zarna Lomicka Sr. Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Linda L. Palmer Lomicka.
Joseph was a 1948...

Murvyn Morgan McDowell of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on July 20, 2025. He was 91 years old.

Murv was born in Rachel, West Virginia on March 24, 1934. He was the youngest of Samuel and Gwenvyl McDowell's six children. He grew up on Plum Run near Farmington. Murv graduated from...

Mollie Matilda Davis, 94, of the Hopewell Community in Fairmont, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday July 21, 2025. Tillie was born in Metz, WV on May 10, 1931, which was Mother's Day that year. She was the daughter of the late John William and Martha Genevieve (Tennant) Davis.

Tillie was a graduate of...

Joyce Ann Freeland Sawyer, 85, of Shinnston passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at
Fazio's Assisted Living, Monongah after an extended stay. She was born June 1,
1940 at Metz, Marion Co., a daughter of the late Harry B. and Mabel Ann Yost
Freeland. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Sawyer who
died...

Saundra Rae Majic, 76 of Fairmont, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born on March 30, 1949, the daughter of the late Ronald Elwood and Geraldine Shazer Addis. She is survived by her loving husband Jack Joseph Majic.
In addition to her husband, she is...

The Fairmont community sadly lost a significant member, Charles W Nallen, Jr. gained his wings on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, after spending many years in the WV Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg, WV.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents Charles W Nallen, Sr and Hazel Bowers Nallen respectively, his...

Margaret Joan Post, 85, of Catonsville, MD, passed away on Wednesday, July 9,
2025. She was born on August 22, 1939, in Crawford, WV.
Margaret graduated from Walkersville High School and attended Glenville
College. Her greatest joys were spending time with her grandchildren and cooking
(Travis loved her pepperoni...

Richard Lynn Eddy, born on April 14, 1943, in the heart of McCurdysville, WV, lived a life rich in love, music, and the joy of craftsmanship. He passed away on July 13, 2025, in the comfort of Morgantown, WV, leaving behind a legacy of melody, enduring workmanship, and family devotion.

Richard's early life was...