Obituaries

Nov 16, 2023

James Russell ‘Jim’ Costello, 69, of Summer School Road, Morgantown, WV, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born June 15, 1954, a son of the late Mary Costello Woody.

In addition to his mother, Jim was preceded in death by his step-father Lonny...

Nov 16, 2023

Daniel Allen Lynch, age 67, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Born on April 4, 1956, in Morgantown, WV. Daniel was a man who lived life on his own terms, always with a smile on his face and a song in his heart.

He was preceded in death by his father, Landis E. Lynch,...

Nov 14, 2023

Travis David Stimeling of Buckhannon, WV, born April 7th, 1980, passed away in their home in Morgantown, WV, on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023. From the beginning, Travis had music in them. They grew up singing and playing guitar in church and found a path to West Virginia Wesleyan College with their trombone, graduating with a BA in Music in...

Nov 8, 2023

Barbara Sue Harvey, age 79, passed away on November 8, 2023, in her hometown of Morgantown, WV. Born on September 25, 1944, to Lucille Clawson Stanley and Emory Stanley.

Barbara's greatest joy was found in the company of her family. She was preceded in death by her adoring husband, Oliver Harvey Sr., their loving son,...

Nov 5, 2023

Laura Dalton Lewis, 88, a beacon of love passed away on November 5, 2023, at the Mon Health Medical Center, Morgantown. She was born on February 10, 1935, in Morgantown WV, daughter of Bob and Edith Dalton.

She worked at Sterling Faucet, Morgan Shirt Factory and retired after many...

Nov 2, 2023

Thomas William McCormick, known affectionately as Tom, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023, at Evergreen of Morgantown. Born on February 28, 1938, in McCormick Hollow, Tom was a beloved figure in his community for many years.

Tom, the only child of the late John and Helen Mae Braddock McCormick, was preceded in death by...

Oct 31, 2023

Stuart Edward Root Jr., affectionately known as JR, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023, in Morgantown, WV, at the age of 71. Born on August 20, 1952, in Kingwood, WV, JR was a man of many talents and interests, known for his handy, thoughtful, and loving nature.

JR...

Oct 30, 2023

Bev Soccorsi, 65, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully, at her sister's home, on October 30, 2023. She was born Beverley Annette Soccorsi on March 20, 1958, in Morgantown, WV, to the late Wavelene Agnes (Gregory) Soccorsi and the late Alfred Smith Soccorsi. Beverley’s brother, Roger “Big Cat” Soccorsi, also preceded her in death. Bev was a beloved daughter,...

Oct 26, 2023

Linda Ann Martin, 70, of Morgantown, WV passed away peacefully with family at her side on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at home.

She was born in Morgantown on May 31, 1953, a daughter of the late George and Ruth (Fisher) Spring.

Linda is survived by her spouse of 51 years, Lawrence...

Oct 19, 2023

Bessie "Nadine" Orchard, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 19, 2023, at the age of 92 in Tampa, Florida. Born on November 30, 1930, in Morgantown, West Virginia, Nadine lived an exemplary life defined by her generosity, adventurous spirit, and courage.

Nadine had a passion for reading and exploring the world around...

Oct 19, 2023

William "Billy Jack" Luther Jefferson, Jr., 71, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at the Shenandoah Center in Charles Town, WV.

Billy Jack was born on June 7, 1952 in Morgantown, WV, son to the late William "Snookie" L. Jefferson Sr. and...

Oct 17, 2023

Larry Wilbur Henderson Sr., a lifelong resident of Core, WV, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones at his home on October 17, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born on February 9, 1957 to Wilbur and Virginia Henderson.

Larry enjoyed his job as an equipment operator at Greer Limestone...

Oct 15, 2023

Paul Richard Ashburn, 75, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife and in the presence of his children and eldest grandson in Kingwood, WV on October 15, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1947 in Morgantown, WV, the only son of the late Frank and Pauline (Funk) Ashburn. He was a...

Oct 14, 2023

One of the most tenderhearted, yet toughest men passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023. David Lee Allen was born in Morgantown, WV on July 24, 1947 to the late Kenneth G. Allen and Virginia I. Yost Allen.

David graduated from Carlsbad Senior High School, New Mexico in 1966 and enlisted in the Army immediately...

Oct 12, 2023

Nancy Jean Snyder, 74, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on December 22, 1948, a daughter of the late Otha and Imogene Brotherton.

She worked as a teacher’s aide at Cheat Lake Elementary. Her radiant love was felt by...

Sep 22, 2023

Clyde Monroe Boggs, 75, of Morgantown, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Clyde was born Mar. 11, 1948, the son of Leora Maxwell Boggs and the late Clyde C. Boggs.

Clyde was a US Army Veteran. He worked at various Morgantown car dealerships in the late 60s and 70s...

Sep 20, 2023

Malissa Louise "Lou" Howell, a loving, faith-filled, and courageous woman, passed away peacefully in Morgantown, WV on September 20, 2023. Born on June 3, 1950, in Lovely, KY, Lou was a beacon of positivity and strength to all who were fortunate enough to know her.

As a dedicated Nurse Assistant at the Heinzerling Nursing Facility,...

Sep 12, 2023

Donald Ray Savage, Jr., a passionate and faith-filled man, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023, in his hometown of Morgantown, WV, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Donald was a proud and dedicated serviceman, serving in the Army Reserves for 20 years before retiring as a Command Sergeant Major. Later in life, Donald found...

Sep 9, 2023

Terry Wayne Lake, Jr., departed from this world unexpectedly on September 9, 2023, at the young age of 40, leaving a void that can never be filled. Born on June 5, 1983, to the late Tonja Michelle and Terry Wayne Lake, Sr., he was the youngest child, the baby of the family and without a doubt the most cherished....

Sep 8, 2023

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Jesús Arreola Marlier, on September 8, 2023, in Morgantown, WV. He was the beloved son of Juliet Marlier and the late José Arreola Contreras and dear brother of Ana Cristina Arreola Marlier.

Jesús was born in Mexico City and was raised there and in Cholula, Mexico until the family...