Ford Funeral Homes is a fourth generation, family owned and operated collection of funeral homes.
01/20/2026
Celebrating the life of Tara Nadine Stevens
Tara Nadine Stevens was born Tara Nadine Taylor on March 11th, 1955 in Buckhannon, West Virginia, first child to Charles N. “Bud” and Dora B. Taylor. On January 19th, 2026 she left this life to be with her Heavenly Father and our Lord, Jesus Christ. Tara spent her early years in Pruntytown, alon...
01/20/2026
Remembering Mary Jacqueline Nussear
Mary Jacqueline Nussear, 92, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at her residence. Mary was born to Elizabeth "Betty" Johnson Gerken and Paul Edgar Gerken. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Joanne Gerken, Paul "Sonny" Gerken, and James Gerken. She is survived by her chi...
01/19/2026
We are honored to serve the family of Gregory Lynn Watkins
Gregory Lynn Watkins, 74, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. He was born on May 10, 1951 in Fairmont, the son of the late Frank and Ann C. (Paton) Watkins. Gregory is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Brenda Jo (Dami...
01/16/2026
Celebrating the life of Michael Peter Bobic.
Michael Peter Bobic, 62, of Fairmont, passed away on January 15, 2026 at West Virginia University Hospital. He was born March 22, 1963 in Binghamton, NY a son of the late Robert Joseph and Jane Blackmore Perry Bobic. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Jennifer L. Knotts Bobic. Michael wa...
01/16/2026
Remembering Charles "Chuck Richard Prenatt, Jr.
Charles “Chuck” Richard Prenatt, Jr., 76, of Fairmont, passed away at home on January 14, 2026. He was born on September 11, 1949 in North Apollo, PA, the son of the late Charles R. and Marion R. Basinger Prenatt. Chuck was preceded in death by his beloved wife in 2016, Rev. Cheryl “Cheri” L...
01/15/2026
We are honored to serve the family of Rick Wint.
Rick Allen Wint, 67, of Fairmont, formally of Taylor, Michigan, sadly passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at his residence after battling COPD. He was born on June 29, 1958 in Garden City, Michigan to the late Morris Donald Wint and Carolyn Jean “Hartley” Wint. Rick is survived by his dau...
01/15/2026
We are honored to serve the family of Margaret (Peggy) Hinerman
Margaret (Peggy) Hinerman, 96, of Bridgeport, WV passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, leaving behind many fond and blessed memories, as well as the sound of her laughter. She was born on April 9, 1929 in Midland, PA, raised in Glen Dale, WV she spent her adult life in Morgantown and Bridgepor...
01/13/2026
Remembering Etta Lynn Kisner Slack:
Etta Lynn Kisner Slack, 81, of Fairmont, went home to be with the Lord on the early morning hours of Friday, January 9, 2026 at the Morgantown Healthcare Center. She was born on September 2, 1944 in Fairmont, the daughter of the late Richard D. and Virginia M. Lee Kisner. Etta was preceded in death....
01/13/2026
We are honored to serve the family of Paul Edward Prunty
Paul Edward Prunty, a beloved and respected husband, father, brother, and public servant, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 11, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Paul was born on October 9, 1943, in Fairmont, son of the late Edward W. and Pauline Meredith Prunty. He is surviv...
01/06/2026
Celebrating the Life of Brenda Gail Merashoff:
Brenda Gail Merashoff, 84, of Fairmont, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 27, 1941, a daughter to the late Victor Emanuel and Lora Belle Foster Seccuro. She is survived by her loving husband, Nicholas (Dutch) Merashoff. Brenda was....
01/05/2026
Celebrating the life of Elizabeth (Betty) Jane (Rider) Waddell
Elizabeth (Betty) Jane (Rider) Waddell, wife, mother, and educator, has gone to be with the Lord Sunday (4 January 2026) at 95; the only wife of one man, mother of five children, grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 6. Elizabeth was born 16 April 1930, in Rivesville, daughter of the late Ethel...
01/05/2026
We are honored to serve the family of Jeffrey Cam Henderson
Jeffrey Cam Henderson, 66, of White Hall, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born January 15, 1959, in Fairmont, West Virginia, a son of the late Guy and Wanda Pitman Henderson. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years,...
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Ford Funeral Homes is a fourth generation, family owned and operated collection of funeral homes serving the Fairmont, Rivesville, and Bridgeport areas of West Virginia. Our firm’s personnel are dedicated to providing the families we serve and their guests with the utmost amount of service, specific to their needs. We believe in creating a personal service to best memorialize your loved one’s legacy. Our chapels include:
Ford Chapel, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont, WV 26554. (304)363-3130
R.C. Jones Chapel, 1410 Country Club Road, Fairmont, WV 26554. (304) 366-0810
DeGarmo Chapel, 207 Second Street, PO Box 488, Rivesville, WV 26588. (304) 278-5354
Allen Chapel, 215 East Main Street, Bridgeport, WV 26330. (304) 842-2511
Our firm consists of seven funeral directors and embalmers licensed in the state of West Virginia: Joseph F. “Bud” Ford III, William H. Ford II, L.I.C., R. Jay Ford, Bradley A. Ford, Lauren L. Ford, W. Ryan Ford and J. Spencer Ford.