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Donald Reese Ayersman
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...
Glenn Albert Staddon
Apr 30, 2023
Glenn Albert Staddon, of the Cheat Lake community, passed peacefully following a brief illness on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the Mon Health Medical Center. Glenn would have celebrated his 94th birthday on May 28. He was born in Morgantown, one of six children to William James & Wanda Opal Fleming Staddon.
Glenn...
Steve Duffer, Jr.
Apr 28, 2023
Steve Duffer, Jr. 81, of Shriver, passed away at his home on Friday, April 28,2023 following a brave struggle with pulmonary arterial hypertension. He was born December 16, 1941, in Morgantown, son of the late Steve Duffer, Sr. and Gallie Takovich Duffer.
Steve is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 17 years Teresa Commodore...
Penny Sue Harwood
Apr 25, 2023
Penny Sue Conner Harwood, age 68, of Morgantown passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Grover and Rosemarie Clark Conner.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Tammy Conner and Mary Hunt; brothers, Clifford Corob and Edward Conner.
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Delroy Richard 'Dickie' Davis, Jr.
Apr 20, 2023
DelRoy Richard Davis Jr. (though he would be quick to tell you to call him "Dick"), 78, of Kingwood, passed away suddenly on April 20, 2023. He was the only son of the late Dr. D.R. Davis and Marie Davis.
After finishing high school, Dick served as a member of the National Guard and started...
Judith Ann Gibbs
Apr 11, 2023
On April 11, 2023, Judith Ann Gibbs (Stanko) was freed from her beleaguered body and made gloriously whole. Judy was 79 years of age.
Judy is survived by her husband, Richard; her children, Amy (Brad), Shelley (David), Cheryl, and Richie (Jessica); her sister Linda; and her grandchildren Camon, Caleb, Ethan, Lucas, Alayna, Elizabeth, Kai, Molly,...
Beverly Ann Shaffer
Mar 31, 2023
Beverly Ann Shaffer, age 87, passed peacefully at home with her family by her side on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Harry Beckwith, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann O’Brien Beckwith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harry A. Beckwith, Jr.
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Gary Allen Smith
Mar 29, 2023
Gary (Sonny) Allen Smith 78 of Morgantown passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. He was born August 17, 1944, to the late Willis Gay Smith and Virginia Lucille Stevens Smith.
Sonny worked as a Roof Bolter and held other various positions for Eastern Associated Coal LLC for over 30 years. Sonny enjoyed fishing,...
Harry Lee Livengood
Mar 29, 2023
Harry Lee Livengood, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. He was the son of the late Junior “Fuzzy” and Shirley Jean Livengood.
He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Diana Weese Livengood; two sons, Charles (Angie) Livengood and Sam (Alison) Livengood; daughter, Misty (Dewayne) Getridge;...
Dottie Rue Boswell
Mar 27, 2023
Dottie Rue Boswell, 90, of New Martinsville, WV died Monday March 27, 2023 at Stonerise Skilled Nursing Facility in Morgantown, WV after a brief illness. She was born in Harrison Township, OH but was raised in Roanoke, VA.
Dottie was a homemaker and raised a family of four in New Martinsville,WV, moving to...
Robert Glen Jenkins
Mar 25, 2023
Robert Glen Jenkins, 74, of the Valley Point Community, went to glory on the morning of March 25, 2023, following a complicated battle with vascular dementia. His victory was won, by the finished work of the Lord Jesus and His sufficient grace. May God be praised for HIS goodness!
Robert was...
Dorothy Mae Hill
Mar 23, 2023
Dorothy Mae Hill, 97, a lifelong resident of Star City, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born in Morgantown on August 23, 1925, the daughter of the late James and Irene Cooley.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband...
Martha Lou Thompson
Mar 17, 2023
Martha Lou Thompson, 84, of Laurel Point, passed away on Friday March 17, 2023 at Mon General Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was the daughter of the late Philip and Florence Harner. Martha was born on the family farm in Morgantown on January 2, 1939.
Martha was proceeded in...
Clara Jane Dewitt
Mar 14, 2023
Clara Jane DeWitt, 81, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, surrounded by family at WVU Medicine Hospital in Morgantown. She was born in Clarksburg, WV on August 29, 1941, daughter of the late Otis and Jettie Yeater.
In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by her brother, Donald Joe Yeater. Clara...

James Elster Polley
Mar 9, 2023
James Elster Polley, 74, of Elkhorn City, KY, and Glen Dale, WV, passed unexpectedly at the JW Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV, on Thursday, March 9, 2023, as a result of a stroke. Known as Jim to family and friends, he was born September 18, 1948, in Pikeville, KY, the son of James Thomas Polley and Helen Fern...
Dorellis Keigh Earisman
Mar 8, 2023
Dorellis Keigh Earisman, 87, of Morgantown passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023. She was born March 19, 1935 in Bainbridge, NY a daughter of the late Ellis Cronauer and Dorothea Brinkman Cronauer.
She is survived by her son Ned Strauser (Kristen Blake) of Morgantown, WV; daughter Heidi Strauser Greishaw (Allen Greishaw) of Seabrook, South Carolina;...
Mary Margaret Barill
Mar 5, 2023
Mary Margaret Barill, 81, of Morgantown, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown. Mary was born on August 22, 1941, a daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Lucas.
Mary is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Ron Barill; daughters Kim (Charles) Miller, Melissa Barill,...
Barbara Ellen Henderson
Feb 26, 2023
Barbara Ellen Henderson, 81, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Barbara was born on April 18, 1941, a daughter of the late Stanley and Dorothy Kuzniar.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Yeager & Ginny Mae Cook; brother...
Joshua Patrick Patterson
Feb 25, 2023
Joshua Patrick Patterson of Morgantown, born August 11, 1978, out-throttled the wings of his Guardian Angel on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at the age of 44 on his Harley-Davidson.
Josh was a former GM-authorized technician who obtained the highest of education and certifications available for his line of work....
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