Obituaries

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...

Mar 14, 2021

Gary Lynn Cozort, 54 of Morgantown, WV passed away at home on March 14, 2021. He was born on August 27, 1966.

He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Sodomick, his father Stanley Cozort (Phyllis) of Richmond, IN., two brothers, Michael Cozort (Teresa), Kevin Cozort (Charolett), and a very special nephew, Lucas Cozort (Bree) and five additional...

Mar 14, 2021

Carl Keith Pase, 68, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at the JW Ruby Memorial Hospital, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Carl was born January 7, 1953, in Morgantown, the son of Virgil Oscar and Helen Logan Pase. Carl retired from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office with nearly 30 years as a Deputy Sheriff....

Mar 10, 2021

We are celebrating the vibrant life of Troy Harold Forman, 84, of Morgantown, who died on March 10, 2021, from heart complications at Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones holding his hands while holding each other. His wings were ready this day, but our hearts were not.

His story began on November 19, 1936, in...

Mar 10, 2021

Bernard Austin ‘BJ’ Hart, 51, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2021 at his home. He was born April 15, 1969 in Arlington, VA, a son of Sandra Hart and the late Bernard Hart.

BJ enjoyed collecting and working on CB radios as well as working on antique cars.

He is survived by...

Mar 8, 2021

Charles Angelo “Charlie” Castelli, 78, of Maidsville, WV, passed peacefully on Monday March 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born on October 19, 1942, son of the late Orlando and Sarah O’Brad Castelli. He retired from Consolidation Coal Company after 40 years of service as a safety coordinator and was a veteran of...

Mar 6, 2021

Mary Grace Brewer, 81, of Independence, WV passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Mon Health Medical Center. She was born May 12, 1939, in Morgantown the daughter of Orval and Pauline England Hunt. Mary Grace worked tirelessly to keep a home for her husband and five children. She delighted in having family near and was always...

Mar 4, 2021

Karl Allen Kyle, 44, of Morgantown, died on Thursday, March 04, 2021, at the JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. He passed peacefully with family at his side. Karl was born December 17, 1976, one of three children to Wayne Allen and Pauline Ann Murray Kyle. Karl, or "Kyle" as he was best known, was a graduate of Morgantown High School...

Mar 4, 2021

Hugh Frederick ‘Pat’ Jones, 81, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home. He was born February 27, 1940 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Hugh and Mildred Wolfe Jones.

Pat honorably served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. After his discharge from the Army, Pat worked...

Mar 3, 2021

Emmaleigh Grace Grimes, infant daughter of Parker and Carrie Grimes of Morgantown, passed away at Mon Health Medical Center, Wednesday March 3, 2021. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her two sisters Gabriella and Mackenzie Grimes. Honoring the family's wishes, cremation is being provided by Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home.

Feb 28, 2021

Charles D. ‘Charlie’ Shields, 76, of Granville, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home. He was born June 22, 1944, in Morgantown, a son of the late Charles Shields and Betty Maxwell Shields Shumiloff.

Charlie honorably served his country as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps for six years. After his service to our...

Feb 26, 2021

Baby Liam Everett Lawson, full-term infant son of Beth Anne Javins-Lawson and Tadd Allen Lawson, was stillborn on February 26, 2021, at the Mon Health Medical Center. Liam was the answer to their prayers, and they waited for his birth with joyful expectation.

Liam will be remembered by his parents, Beth and Tadd; half-sister, Payton; maternal grandparents;...