Elmer George Fitchett, 79, of Terra Alta, WV, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV.

Born on March 31, 1946, in Terra Alta, WV a son of the late George Balwin Fitchett and Kathleen Josephine (Holley) Fitchett.

Elmer was a jack of all trades. Throughout his life he mainly farmed in Loudin County, Virginia, but also drove truck and worked on golf courses. He loved to travel and never liked to stay in one place for very long. He also loved watching westerns.

He is survived by a daughter, Lorretta Trussell and husband "Shorty" of Rocky Ridge, MD; three brothers, Wayne Fichett and wife Deborah, Chester Fitchett and wife Jessica, Grover Fitchett and wife Sandy; one sister, Betty Fitzgerald; five grandchildren, Jennifer Haynes, Katie Haynes, Chris Haynes, Cody Trussell and Megan Trussell and one great grandchild, Trey Haynes.

In addition to his parents, Elmer is preceded in death by a daughter, Victoria Marie Haynes; five sisters, Jane Nice, Margaret Holzclaw, Barbara Cole, Linda DeWitt and Wilma "Skeeter" Tasker.

To honor his wishes, Elmer will be cremated. Professional and compassionate cremation services will be provided by the Field Funeral Home in Masontown, WV.

Condolences may be extended online to the family at www.fieldfuneralhome.com.