Josephus Edward Coburn, 34, of Fairmont, West Virginia, was shot and killed on March 14, 2018. The shooting occurred off a private roadway near 291 Kisner Hill Road in Fairmont. A 20-year-old from Fairmont, Deshawn David Glover, was arrested and charged in connection with the shooting.
Born November 24, 1983, in Morgantown, Coburn worked in several roles including distributing manager at the Times West Virginian, at Burger King, in the meat department at Shop N' Save, and providing home elder care. He was remembered by family and friends as kind and helpful, enjoyed fishing and working on cars, and often gave rides to others. He is survived by his son Anthony Lee Coburn, his fiancè Samantha Leonard, siblings Jon R. Coburn, Jacob Adam Coburn, Heather M. (and her husband Matthew Jordan), Emily J. Coburn, and his maternal grandfather Josephus Satterfield.
Memorial services were held at Ford Funeral Home, DeGarmo Chapel, in Rivesville, with private interment of cremated remains to follow. Is there anyone who knew Josephus or who has information about the events near Kisner Hill Road on March 14, 2018?