Obituaries

May 6, 2021

Lorna Yvonne Phillips, 68, of Morgantown, was declared deceased on May 6, 2021. She was born in Morgantown, the daughter of Leonard and Clara Harris Phillips, on January 13, 1953. She graduated from University High School in 1971 and later retired from WVU Hospital after 33 years of service. Lorna was the last surviving member of her family. She...

May 5, 2021

In loving memory, Marjorie Jo Barill passed on May 5, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of WV, where she grew up in Booth and has spend the last 50 years in Star City. She is survived by her three children: Karla, Michael, Brooke. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Carl...

May 4, 2021

Robert Anthony Votta, 80, of Morgantown, and formerly of North Providence, RI, won his almost five year battle against cancer; he passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday May 4, 2021. Now he is healed and with his creator in the Kingdom of heaven. Robert, or “Bob,” was 80 years old and born on April 2, 1941 in...

Apr 29, 2021

Brian David Adams, 28, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on April 29, 2021, at his home in Morgantown, WV. Brian was born in Doylestown, PA to Richard Adams and Shari Adams on Jan 12, 1993. He went to high school at Calvert High School in Prince Frederick, MD, and graduated in 2011. He went on to earn degrees...

Apr 24, 2021

Katherine B. Aaslestad, 59, died on April 24, 2021, at home in Morgantown, WV surrounded by friends and family after a fierce struggle with ovarian cancer. Born May 30, 1961, in Belfonte PA, Katherine was the daughter of Halvor and the late Barbara Aaslestad.

She was a professional modern dancer, internationally respected historian, award-winning teacher, environmental activist,...

Apr 20, 2021

David Earl Thompson Sr., 70, of Maidsville WV passed away at home on Tuesday April 20, 2021 surrounded by his family. Son of the late Ernest Sr. and Juanita Thompson of Maidsville WV. He was born on November 10, 1950.

David was a retired coal miner and Vietnam veteran. He loved riding his motorcycle and hanging out...

Apr 19, 2021

Anna Pearl ‘Mary’ Nicholson McMillen, 88, of Summer School Road, Morgantown, passed unexpectedly on Monday, April 19, 2021, at her home. She was born July 30, 1932, in Morgantown, a daughter to Timothy and Anna McDonald Nicholson.

Aunt Mary, as she was known to so many, was the constant caregiver of the family. She provided so much...

Apr 18, 2021

Franklin Andrew Cochran, 80, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Stonerise Morgantown. He was born at home in Granville on November 12, 1940, son of the late Thomas and Ruth Cochran. As a young man, he served the Volunteer Fire Department in Granville. Frank was a graduate of University High School Class of 1959. On August...

Apr 17, 2021

Clara June Pounds, 56, of Morgantown, WV passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 17, 2021, following a brief illness. She was born in Baltimore, MD the daughter of Shirley Bise Pounds of Hazelton, WV, and the late Dewey E. Pounds.

In addition to her mother, Clara is survived by two sons, Derrick and Aaron Pounds both of...

Apr 15, 2021

Joan Frances Nabors, age 85, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2021. She was born February 19, 1936, in Star City, WV.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Nabors, her parents, Joseph John Baniak and Mary (Kalmar), five brothers, Eddie, Johnny, Edmund, Henry, and Andrew Baniak, five sisters, Margie Deem,...

Apr 10, 2021

Emma Mae Hyer Sansone, 92, of Morgantown, WV passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Virgil T and Lois Hyer of Mannington, WV. Emma Mae was born on Bertha Hill, September 2, 1928. She was a lifelong resident of Monongalia County a 1946 graduate of University High School. She...

Apr 7, 2021

Anna Belle Tennant, 90, of Westover WV passed away on April 7, 2021. She was born in Independence WV to the late Virgil and Frances Grimm.

Anna's life revolved around her family, she was the matriarch of the Grimm family after her mother passed. She really enjoyed spending quality time with her family. In her free time,...

Apr 6, 2021

Ann Mary Chico, 96, of Morgantown, died peacefully at the JW Ruby Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She was born October 13, 1924, on a farm north of Point Marion, PA. She was the daughter of the late Anthony ‘Tony’ Wallace and Frances Belovec Wallace, who were immigrants from Slovenia in 1910.

The family moved...

Apr 4, 2021

Martha Talman Thorn, 83, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at her home. Martha was born in Richmond, Virginia to Hunter Summerfield Talman and Mildred Pullen Talman on September 2, 1937. Martha is survived by her husband, Gordon R. Thorn of Morgantown, and her three children, Sarah Thorn Staley, John Hunter Thorn, and Susan Thorn...

Mar 25, 2021

Tobias was born on July 7, 2014, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. Tobi had many challenges in his short life, but with the dedicated help of his family, teachers, aides, bus driver, therapists, doctors, and nurses he grew and learned. Tobi shared his happiness with his beautiful smile that touched the people around him. He loved...

Mar 20, 2021

Terry Dean Watson, 60, of Morgantown, WV passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021. Terry was born in Grafton, WV to the late Cecil and Naomi Watson.

Terry was a very special brother, uncle and friend to everyone. He was always happy and joking around. He loved to make people laugh. He would do anything for anyone. He...

Mar 19, 2021

James Herbert Hamrick Sr, age 80, formerly of Preston County, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at his home in Wilmington, Delaware with his family by his side. Mr. Hamrick graduated from Kingwood High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served as a Boatswain Mate Petty Officer Third Class from 1959-1963 onboard the USS William R. Rush...

Mar 18, 2021

Marion F. ‘Mary Ann’ Dove passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the Mon Health Medical Center. She was born March 31, 1930, in Morgantown a daughter to the late Thomas and Bessie Blankenship Dove.

Mary Ann was a graduate of Morgantown High School class of 1948 and quickly joined the workforce. She spent 35 years...

Mar 17, 2021

Pearl Shumiloff, 85, of Booth, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Pearl was born April 26, 1935, at home, one of six children to Charles and Mildred Casper Shumiloff.

Pearl retired from American Dry Cleaners with more than 45 years of service. Although Pearl didn’t have any children of her own, she...

Mar 17, 2021

Clifford Ray “Hippy” Marks, 73, of Cassville WV, passed away on March 17, 2021. He was born on March 2, 1948 to the late William and Gladys Lawler Marks.

Hippy worked in the coal mine for many years at Humphry number seven. In his free time, Hippy loved playing music, especially his guitar. His passion was riding...