Ruth Dunaway
May 18, 2026
Ruth Marie Atkins Dunaway, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Born on June 25, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Earl Curtis Atkins, Sr., & Anna L. Jaynes Atkins.
Ruth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy was her family. She will be remembered for her...
Robert F. Cozad Jr.
May 14, 2026
Robert Franklin Cozad, Jr., 65, of Granville, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 14, 2026. He was born on January 8, 1961, in Philippi, WV.
Robert proudly served his country as a member of the Army National Guard. He worked for 20 years as a security officer at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting...
Joseph Jerome Martin, III
May 11, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Joseph Jerome Martin, III, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who departed this life on May 11, 2026, at the age of 54. Born on August 4, 1971, in Albany, NY, Joe lived a life characterized by love, service, and unwavering dedication to his family and country.Joe proudly...
Donald Smith
May 9, 2026
Donald Barrett Smith, lovingly known to family and friends as "Smitty," "Duck," and "Sweet William," peacefully departed this life on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 6:09 p.m. at Mercy Health St. Joseph Warren Hospital, following complications from an extended illness. He was 79 years old.
He was born May 29, 1946, in Omar, West Virginia, Logan County, the son of Joseph...
Yolanda Lea Turner
May 5, 2026
Yolanda Lea Turner, 76, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 27, 1950, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Foster and Ruth Shaver.
Yolanda worked for the City of Morgantown in the Code Enforcement Department and later spent over ten years with Walmart before retiring. In her spare time, she...
Thelma Ann Nestor Allum
May 4, 2026
Thelma Ann Allum, age 75, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on May 4, 2026, at the Morgantown Heights Nursing Facility. Born on December 29, 1950, she was the beloved daughter of Delbert Nestor and Lucinda 'Lue' Miller Nestor.Thelma was a proud graduate of Morgantown High School and dedicated her career as a clinical associate at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital....
Virgil Melton Davis
May 2, 2026
Virgil Melton Davis, 93, of Morgantown, formerly of North Grosvenordale, CT, went home to be with his Lord on May 2, 2026. He was born October 2, 1932 in Wendle, WV, a son of Loran and Juanita Davis. He was a graduate of University High School, class of 1951. On July 11, 1953, he married his childhood sweetheart, Norma 'Maxine'...
Harold James Sanders Carpenter
May 1, 2026
Harold James Sanders Carpenter was born still at WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital on May 1, 2026. Though his time was brief, his meaningful impact will be felt forever. Harold James carried the beloved name of his great-grandfather and is remembered with love by his mother, Holly Eddy, and father, Christopher Carpenter.Harold James is survived by his cherished brother, Jack Eddy; his...
Kenneth William O'Neal, Jr.
Apr 23, 2026
Kenneth O'Neal Jr, was freed from this world on April 23rd, 2026. Born June 23, 1943 to Kenneth O'Neal and Annamae O'Neal in Morgantown, West Virginia, he is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Nancy O'Neal; his siblings Deborah Childers, Patricia Hauser, and Terrance O'Neal; his daughter, Annette Imbody; and his two grandchildren, Kelsey and Jesse Glanz.
Ken was...
Roxanne Boyce
Apr 23, 2026
Roxanne Dione Boyce, age 57, sadly passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born on August 14, 1968, in Leesburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of Mary Linda Butler Martin of Morgantown and the late Jack Martin.Roxanne had a heart full of love for crafts, whether she was making them, selling...
Leo Wilber McMillen
Apr 20, 2026
Leo W. McMillen, 96, of Morgantown, WV passed away April 20, 2026. He was born in Morgantown, WV June 27,1929, the son of the late Charles R. McMillen and May E. Martin McMillen. He was a retired member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Union 152. He is survived by his son, W. Leo McMillen (Betsy), two grandsons, Scott and Aaron, and...
Edgar Scott Henkins
Apr 19, 2026
Edgar Scott Henkins, 81, of Pentress, WV, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born on July 21, 1944, in Pentress a son of the late Edgar Core and Mabel Margaret Henkins.
Scott was a graduate of Clay Battelle High School and attended West Virginia University. He served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army,...
Geraldine Mae 'Jerry' Neville
Apr 17, 2026
Geraldine Mae 'Jerry' Neville, 95, of Rock Forge passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, April 17, 2026, at her #1 daughter's house, Judith Ann, where she had lived for the last 15 months. She was born June 28, 1930, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Viola Casteel. She graduated from Morgantown High School in 1948,
Jerry...
John Clarion Robinson
Apr 14, 2026
John Clarion Robinson, 77, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Born on February 23, 1949, in Kingwood, John was the son of the late Richard "Dick" and Doris (Field) Robinson.
John was a graduate of Kingwood High School and went on to attend Fairmont State College, where he studied art.
He proudly...
Rita Ann Morris
Apr 13, 2026
Rita Ann Morris (Hartley), a beloved 64-year-old from Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on December 29, 1961, in Morgantown, she was the cherished daughter of the late Rex and Frances Hartley.
Rita was raised with a strong sense of faith, which remained a guiding force throughout her life. She dedicated...
Mikel K. Lutman
Apr 10, 2026
Mikel Karl Lutman, aged 73, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Mike was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis more than a year ago, which was likely initiated by the COVID-19 vaccine.
Born on May 29, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland, Mike was the son of William R. and Kathleen Lutman. At the...
Teresa Sue Rice
Apr 9, 2026
Teresa Sue 'Terri' Rice, 62 years of age of Bretz, WV, passed peacefully on April 9, 2026 surrounded by family at the JW Ruby Memorial Hospital.
She was born February 16, 1964, at the Wright Patterson AFB in Ohio, the daughter of David Lee Lowther of Morgantown and the late Judith Ann George and John M. George of Morgantown.
She is survived...
Pamella Kay Watkins
Apr 7, 2026
Pamella Kay Watkins, born on May 14, 1958, in Painesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at her home in West Virginia. A devoted homemaker, Pam lived a simple, private life marked by quiet strength and resilience.She will be remembered for her kind and generous spirit, always opening her home and heart to others. Pam had a special...
Rodney Allen Pyles
Apr 7, 2026
Rodney Allen Pyles (80) passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2026. Rodney was born June 21st, 1945, the fourth and youngest child of Melford J. and Lucy Scarcella Pyles. He grew up in Wiles Hill in Morgantown, WV, nurturing a love of the city in which he would live all his life.
Rodney graduated from Morgantown High School in 1963, and...
Joe Bender
Apr 6, 2026
Joe Bender, 71, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born August 19, 1954, in Bridgeton, NJ, a son of Joan Bender and the late Edward Bender.
He served his country as a member if the United States Army.
Joe worked in a variety of roles throughout his life, but he especially found...
