Obituaries

Jun 29, 2023

Doris Lucille Sands Hawker, 84, of Morgantown, went home to be with Jesus on June 29, 2023. She was born September 1, 1938, in Confluence, PA, a daughter of the late Robert & Alma (Ream) Sands of Confluence, PA.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Michael J Hawker...

Jun 28, 2023

Dorothy D. Rowan, known lovingly as Dorothy, passed away on June 28, 2023, in Morgantown, WV, after a brave battle with cancer. Born on March 31, 1938, in Scott's Run, WV, she was the daughter of Steve and Anna Yanchus Duski. Dorothy was a beacon of faith, generosity, and humor, leaving an indelible mark on all who were fortunate...

Jun 27, 2023

James Lewis Wolfe Jr., 92, of Cheat Lake, WV, died Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in the same house in which he was born to James and Edna Wolfe on July 4, 1930.

He attended University High School and graduated in 1949. He served four years in the US Air Force 90th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing as...

Jun 24, 2023

James R. ‘Jimmy’ Jackson II, unexpectedly passed away on June 24th, 2023.

He was born September 12th, 1979 to Fern Sue Jackson and the late Elbert Vaughn Jackson Sr.

Jimmy was a man of many things; A Father, Son, Brother, and Friend to many. Jimmy was a wildcard with a heart of gold,...

Jun 24, 2023

B. Kent Parker, 85, passed away in Morgantown on June 24, after a brief illness. Kent was born November 12, 1937 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to J. Bartle and Tirza B. Parker, and had, all told, a pleasant childhood in a kind and supportive family. The summer of 1967 was life changing—he graduated from the University of Utah...

Jun 17, 2023

Fonda Sue Glover, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, in Morgantown, West Virginia, after a long illness. Born on November 1, 1947, in Kingwood, West Virginia, Fonda was the daughter of the late Gorman and Georgia Ross Glover.

Fonda was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Debra Miller, and her brothers William Glover,...

Jun 16, 2023

Bessie Pearl Murray, a beloved member of the Morgantown community, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023, at the age of 100. She was surrounded by loved ones at the Windy Hill Village in Kingwood, WV, where she had been residing. Bessie's life was filled with cherished memories and a deep love for her family.

Born on...

Jun 15, 2023

Enos Jack Brummage, 83, passed away on Thursday, June 15, at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born on July 25, 1939, in Jakes Run, WV, to Enos E and Lillian Pearl Brummage. Jack led a fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication to family, and a genuine heart.

Jun 9, 2023

Lanny F. Boyce (1942-2023): A Dedicated Serviceman, Beloved Family Man, and Respected Community Member

Lanny F. Boyce, a devoted family man, exemplary serviceman, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2023. He was 80 years old. Lanny leaves behind a legacy of service, commitment, and love that will forever be etched in...

Jun 7, 2023

John Shoemaker, Sr., 76, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Morgantown Healthcare Center. He was born June 22, 1946, in Fairmont, WV, a son of the late Loyal Amos and Gertrude Furman Shoemaker.

John was a talented machinist by trade and in his spare time a gifted carpenter. He enjoyed tending to...

Jun 2, 2023

On Friday June 2nd at 11:15 PM, Doris Elaine Austin of Kingwood, WV passed away at Mon General Hospital. Doris had been surrounded by friends and family throughout her final days, and her son Nick remained by her side until the end. Doris is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, daughter Carrie-Ann, mother and father Phyllis and Morgan...

May 31, 2023

Roy Franklin Jones, son of the late George Curtis & Freda Horn Jones, passed peacefully at Fitzwater Personal Care Home, Morgantown Ave. Fairmont on May 31, 2023.

Roy lived in the Smithtown, White Day area of Monongalia County. He was born October 9, 1928, in the Mt. Zion Area of Marion County, where he enjoyed caring for...

May 26, 2023

Donna Jean Brown,77, of Morgantown, WV passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, with her loved ones by her side. The daughter of the late Vincent Anthony Bracciale and Jeanette Louise Prolago, she was born October 9, 1945, in Steubenville, Ohio.

After graduating from Charles Town High School, class of 1963, Donna continued her education by...

May 24, 2023

Danny L. Glover, 30, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, May 24,2023 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born August 13, 1992, in Morgantown, a son of Mabel Wilson Glover and the late William Glover.

In addition to his mother, Danny is survived by his son Anthony Ashcraft; brother Jeremy Glover; sister Kayla Glover; brother-in-law Tommy...

May 21, 2023

In Loving Memory of George Russell Kitzmiller II, formerly of RD1 Elk Garden, WV, died Sunday, May 21, 2023, with his family by his side, at the Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Miami, Florida.

Born at Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, WV, on September 3, 1949, he was the son of G....

May 21, 2023

David Blaine Richards, 65, of Masontown, WV, formerly of Morgantown, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023, following a long battle with dementia. David was born March 18, 1958, in Parkersburg, son of Othel Paul and Flora V. Daily Richards.

David worked as a machinist for Morgantown Machine and Hydraulics before his health would no...

May 12, 2023

Glenn “Buck” Ray Tennant, 84, of Morgantown, slipped off to Heaven on his birthday May 12, 2023, at Stonerise Nursing Home. Buck was born in Everettville, WV, on May 12, 1939, the only child of Claude Ray Tennant and Estee Gay Self Tennant.

Buck worked hard from a young...

May 11, 2023

Douglas LeRoy Raymond, age 66, of Morgantown, WV passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, May 11, 2023. He was the son of the late Elmer Raymond and Mary Uphold Raymond.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Norval, Clifford, Eugene, and James Raymond; five sisters, Mary Etta...

May 4, 2023

Edna Jewell Galford, 89, of the Brookhaven Community, Morgantown, passed peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the Mon Health Medical Center. Jewell was born in Slatyfork, WV, on August 27, 1933, the daughter of John & Martha Sage Tumblin. Jewell graduated from Tygarts Valley High School in 1951, with special...

May 1, 2023

Donald Reese Ayersman, 78, of Morgantown passed away at his home on Monday, May 1, 2023. Family and friends from across the world mourn his passing and celebrate his amazing life.

Donald was born in Morgantown on April 3, 1945, the son of the late Donald R and Ethel (Stump) Ayersman. Everyone who interacted with...