FSHS NEWSLETTER FROM CAROL J. AMOS  FALL, 2025

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We share the joy of the genesis. Save The Stone of Fairmont Senior High School begins today, October 13, 2025, with the iconic front engraving! LOM and I are euphoric that the restoration of the entabulature protected by the listing on the National Register of Historic Places is finally underway. Principal James Green, who recognizes the value of historic preservation, assured us that he would make it happen. He is a man of his word. With a much earlier vision, the actual project started in 2018 with writing, publishing, and selling 1000 copies of Voices of Fairmont Senior High School supplemented with donations from benevolent graduates, under the aegis of the FSHS Foundation. Like a phoenix rising from the deteriorating limestone of the 1929 structure, we shall preserve and protect the magnificent stone, at no cost to but the support of the Marion County Board of Education. We acknowledge Principal Green's pursuit of demonstrating a commitment to acquiring knowledge as the tradition of excellence continues.

KNOWLEDGE IS THE GREAT SUN IN THE FIRMAMENT~LIFE AND POWER ARE SCATTERED WITH ALL ITS BEAMS ~ Daniel Webster

According to James Green, Principal of Fairmont Senior High School, work will begin by the restoration company on the engraving and stonework at the front of the school on Monday, October 13. The investment made by 1,000 supporters who purchased a copy of Voices of Fairmont Senior High School is about to materialize. LOM and I are extremely grateful to all those who helped us realize our vision. FYI: she and I bought the remaining 50 copies so that the project could move forward. We have some for sale at $50.00 for those who would like to purchase one. Contact me at cjamos64@gmail to make arrangements or to donate. We’re visionaries, but didn’t anticipate a Covid delay. We hope you can join us for a ribbon-cutting when this phase of our mission becomes reality. “What we do shall be remembered.” Camelot

OBITUARIES

"No man is an island, entire of itself...any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."  John Donne

“We are but a moment's sunlight.”

CAPT James L. Law, U.S. Navy (Retl) James “Jim” Law, age 86, formerly of 1216 Bell Run Road, Fairmont West Virginia, died peacefully in his sleep on 19 September 2025. He was born 26 November 1938 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the eldest son of the late Ruth F. and James P. Law. He moved, with his family, from Clarksburg to Fairmont in 1949. He attended public schools, and graduated from Fairmont Senior High School in 1956, and Fairmont State College in 1960. He married Martha Ann Shriver, also of Fairmont, on 14 May 1960, and they had two sons, Jeff and John. In recent years, he has been residing in Manassas, Virginia.

In September 1960, he entered Navy flight training at Pensacola, Florida. He was commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in February 1961. Thus began, what was to be an exciting and rewarding 30-year odyssey in the United States Navy with a wonderful wife, and two really great kids. 

Their duty stations were many and varied,and they moved 19 times in those 30 years. The places they lived ranged from Hawaii to Rota, Spain. Jim's sea­ duty involved several long aircraft carrier deployments, in-country combat action in Vietnam, and Persian Gulf security patrols. Naval intelligence was his designated specialty; and that work provided him with some interesting, and often exciting, assignments to unusual places. His career progressed well, with documented success in a variety of increasingly complex assignments leading to command of Naval Shore Activities on two occasions. He retired 1 October 1990 with the rank of Captain, U.S. Navy. Among his several decorations, he was a recipient of the Legion of Merit, and two Bronze Stars with "Combat V".

After his retirement from the Navy, He worked as a defense consultant in San Diego until his return to "roots" in Fairmont in 1991. Thereafter, he worked as a Program Manager for D. N. American and Azimuth, Inc., in the (then embryonic) local high-tech arena working NASA software contracts. He contributed back to the community by participating in "Leadership Marion", "Action Marion", and serving 10 years on the Fairmont Building Commission (3 years as Chairman). He enjoyed Rotary, and served as President of the Fairmont Rotary Club (1998-99). He was later called upon to serve as Assistant Governor for Rotary District 7530 (2001-02). He also served a period of time on the Church Financial Committee, and was an "occasional" member of Methodist Men.

Past hobbies and persuasions have included, motor-boating, sport-flying, skiing, and home re-modeling. In more recent years he has stayed closer to home, and simply enjoyed spending time with his family, his four grand-children, and seven great grandchildren. He also made frequent trips to Colfax to spend time at his camp on the Tygart River, which was a place of so much joy in his more care-free youth and early adulthood.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his brother David, and his first wife of almost 55 years, and the love of his life, Martha. He was also preceded in death by his second wife, the former Sharon Julian, also of Fairmont. He leaves behind his youngest brother Charlie, and a very loving family... Jeff and Barbara Law, and their children, Stephanie and Seth Boyd and James P. and Jenna Law; and John and Cheryl Law, and their sons, John and Madison Law and James G. and Katelyn Law, and the seven great grands, Addeline, Keegan, Harper, Konrad, Camille, Isla and Isabelle, along with several nieces and nephews. This family was his absolute pride and joy; and he found great strength and comfort in their love and support. 

A Celebration of life Service is scheduled for Saturday, 8 November at 1 pm at the Fleming Memorial Church on Locust Ave in Fairmont, WV. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Fairmont Union Mission or the Fairmont Rotary Club, both were favorites of his.

Katherine Louise “Kitty” Dooley CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life well lived, the family of renowned attorney and community leader Katherine Louise “Kitty” Dooley, 67, of Charleston, West Virginia, announces her passing on Friday, October 3, 2025.

She departed this life peacefully, surrounded by her husband, Chuck Green, family members and the comforting presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born July 9, 1958, in Fairmont, WV, Kitty was the beloved daughter of the late Fred Douglas and Juanita Ruth Dooley.

From an early age, she demonstrated a keen sense of justice, compassion and purpose, qualities that would guide her throughout her remarkable life.

Attorney Kitty Dooley is a 1980 graduate of Marshall University and a 1990 graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law.

She received her Officer Commission through ROTC and, following her undergraduate work, served in the United States Army as a Military Intelligence Officer, attaining the rank of Captain. While at Marshall University, Kitty made history by becoming the first female cadet to be awarded the Army Airborne Parachute Badge.

A distinguished attorney, public servant and community activist, Kitty dedicated her career to advocating for fairness, equality, and the protection of others. She served with integrity and courage, always striving to be a voice for the voiceless. Her commitment to justice was matched only by her unwavering faith and deep love for people.

Kitty was a member and deaconess at Morning Star Baptist Church in Fairmont, WV. As a devoted Christian, Attorney Dooley lived her faith through action, offering encouragement and wisdom to family members, colleagues, and many who crossed her path. She was a cherished friend to many and known for her kind heart, radiant smile, and ability to make everyone feel valued and heard.

Above all, Kitty dearly loved her family. She found joy in gathering loved ones, upholding family traditions, and ensuring every celebration reflected warmth, laughter, and togetherness. Her legacy of love, faith, and service will continue to inspire all blessed to know her.

Kitty was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Juanita Dooley, brother, Fredrica Mark Douglas Dooley and his wife, Karen Yvonne Dooley.

Kitty leaves to cherish her memory, devoted husband, Charles Green, sisters, Freda A. Dooley, Deborah A. Dooley, Jacqueline A. Dooley, Dr. Elizabeth Arlene Dooley, and Teresa Shepherd, brother, Stephen Burks, nieces, Memori J. Dobbs (Deon), Channel Joseph (Cecil), Delorean Dooley White, Fredrica Dooley Brown, Briahnna Dooley Newbill, Marcia Brannon (Derrick), and Andrea Shepherd, nephews, Zyon Dobbs, Zycheus Dobbs, and countless family members and friends whose lives she touched throughout her lifetime.

The family of Kitty Dooley extends heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has offered prayers, love, and support.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to YWCA Charleston Katherine “Kitty” Dooley Center for Community Enrichment, 2025M Street, NW, Suite 550, Washington, DC, 20036.

A visitation will be Thursday, October 9, 2025, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 432 Shrewsbury St., Charleston, WV. A visitation will be Friday, October 10, 2025. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Morning Star Baptist Church, 100 McKinney St., Fairmont, WV. Celebration of Life Services will be Saturday, October 11, 2025, noon, at Morning Star Baptist Church, Pastor Anthony “Tony” Jones. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Interment at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery, 335 Maple Ave., Fairmont, WV.

Robert Henderson passed away Monday, September 29, 2025. He was born August 12, 1940, in Morgantown, a son of the late Ray and Edna Opal Park Henderson.

In Henderson’s early years, he attended schools in and around Monongalia County and southwest Pennsylvania graduating from Clay- Battelle High School in Blackville in 1958. He was an avid athlete and participated in football, basketball and baseball.

Henderson attended West Virginia University graduating in 1962 with a degree in journalism. While attending WVU, he worked on both the WVU student newspaper, Daily Athenaeum, and the Morgantown Dominion Post and pledged Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. After WVU he worked in the insurance industry in Hartford, Conn., before returning to WVU to earn a master’s and begin law school.

Bob had a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force as a security police officer, retiring as a colonel. In his 25 years of service, he was stationed in Vietnam, Spain, Turkey, Germany, England, and the United States. He attended and graduated from Squadron Officers’ School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College. As his career progressed, he also commanded Security Police squadrons ultimately retiring as a senior officer at the European Air Force Headquarters in Germany.

Bob was a consummate professional, leader and role model, who was highly regarded by those with whom he served.

In retirement, he pursued his desire to raise beef cattle on the family farm near Blacksville. He also taught languages at West Virginia University and Alderson and Broaddus College. He then began teaching Spanish at Fairmont Senior High School and East Fairmont High School finishing his career by establishing a Spanish program at Clay-Battelle. He was also active with Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity‘s student programs.

Robert Henderson is survived by his wife, Rebecca Poe Henderson of Morgantown; his sister, Roberta Henderson Sprowls of Claysville, Pa.; his nieces and their spouses, Terry and Mark Bostich, and Linda Lee and Lou Emeterio.

Visitation will be held at Greater Love Family Outreach Ministries (GLFOM), 200 Frederick Lane, Morgantown, Saturday, October 4, from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Junius Lewis and the Rev. Ken Ramsey officiating. The service will be streamed by GLFOM.

A committal service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, October 6, at Miracle Run/Park Cemetery in Morgantown.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests gifts to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306; Greater Love Family Outreach Ministries, 200 Frederick Lane, Morgantown, WV 26508; or Scott’s Run Settlement House, 750 Fairchance Road, Morgantown, WV 26508.

Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Send condolences at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com

Ms. Brenda Sue Dalton, age 69, of Jefferson, GA passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at her residence.  Ms. Dalton was born on October 16, 1946 in Fairmont, WV to the late, Raymond P. and Maxine L. Steele.  She graduated from West Fairmont Senior High School and Monongalia County Vo-Tech Center.  She pursued a career in nursing until retirement.  In addition to her parents, Ms. Dalton was preceded in death by her Aunt Josephine (Jo) and Uncle Charles Brown, Aunt Barbara (Bobbie) Little, Uncle Berle Little and Cousins Jerry and Dixie Brown Copley.

Ms. Dalton is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Michael Harold of Maysville; daughter and friend, Stephanie Dalton and Joe Gouzd of Maysville and Kingmont, WV; granddaughters, Abby and Ashley Harold, both of whom currently attend West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV; special friends, John and JoAnn Cosco of Hurricane, WV; aunt and uncle, Ralph and Jackie Steele of Bridgeport, WV, several cousins including Todd Copley (wife Seth and son Bayden) of Deep Creek Lake, MD and Chris Copley (wife Sherry and children Chase and Emma) of Fairmont, WV.

Memorial service will be held Monday, Sept. 19th at 6:30 PM from the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Williams officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 4:30-6:30 PM.  There will be a private memorial service to bury her cremains at a later date at Rest Haven Cemetery in West Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brenda’s memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation www.jdrf.org or to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org.

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 Vietnam Era. He served 2 tours of duty to the Mid-East aboard the USS Greene DD711 and the USS Rich DD820. Bud served on 2 stand-by Apollo recovery missions and search and recovery for the nuclear submarine USS Scorpion.

Bud was a self-employed roofer and service station operator. He also worked in construction, machine shops and fabrication work.

Left to cherish his memory are his son, Adam L. Sanford and his companion, Melanie Taylor; his grandchildren, Aaron L. Sanford and his wife Lindsey, Zachary and his wife Noel Taylor and their sons, Jackson, Emmett, and Wyatt, Danny and Anna (Taylor) Emery and their daughter, River and son Ridge, sisters Carolyn L (Wilbur C) Shaffer of Georgia and Patricia A Carpenter of Grafton, brothers David A Sanford and Lonnie E (Gwen) Sanford all of Fairmont.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years Shirley Hewitt Sanford, his parents and a brother Aaron S “Stan” Sanford, brother-in-law Ernest “Tub” Carpenter and sister-in- law Sherry Sanford.

Family and friends can gather to celebrate Bud at Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant Street on Saturday August 30, 2025, from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Cremation will follow the visitation. An inurnment will take place at Mt. Zion Cemetery at a later date with full military honors officiated by the United States Navy and the Marion County Honor Guard.

Carol J. Amos, FSHS instructor, retired

"What we do shall be remembered." Camelot

“No day shall erase you from the memory of time.”  Virgil

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