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David Blaine Richards

David Blaine Richards

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...

Glenn 'Buck' Ray Tennant

Glenn 'Buck' Ray Tennant

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...

Douglas Raymond

Douglas Raymond

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...

Edna Jewell Galford

Edna Jewell Galford

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...

Donald Reese Ayersman

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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