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Gary Lynn Cozort

Gary Lynn Cozort

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...

Carl Keith Pase

Carl Keith Pase

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....

Troy Harold Forman

Troy Harold Forman

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...

Bernard Austin Hart, Jr.

Bernard Austin Hart, Jr.

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...

Charles Angelo Castelli

Charles Angelo Castelli

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...

Mary Grace Brewer

Mary Grace Brewer

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...

Karl Allen Kyle

Karl Allen Kyle

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...

Hugh Frederick Jones

Hugh Frederick Jones

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...

Emmaleigh Grace Grimes

Emmaleigh Grace Grimes

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.

Charles D. Shields

Charles D. Shields

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...

Liam Everett Lawson

Liam Everett Lawson

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;...

Patricia Ann Bussey

Patricia Ann Bussey

Feb 23, 2021

Patricia Ann Powell Bussey, 85, of Morgantown passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at her home with loving family. Daughter of the late Lester Powell and Carrie Adams Powell. She was born on September 09, 1935, in Gilmer County.

In Patricia’s free time she liked to hunt, read, and watch murder mysteries. She had a love...

Nida Louise Shaffer

Nida Louise Shaffer

Feb 23, 2021

Nida Louise Shaffer, 81 of Morgantown died Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at the Pierpont Center in Fairmont. Nida was born in Morgantown on March 29, 1939. She was the loving daughter to Anna and Cecil P. ‘Paul’ Lewis who preceded her in death.

Nida was a 1957 graduate of Morgantown High School. She worked in several places...

John Allen Britton

John Allen Britton

Feb 21, 2021

John Allen Britton, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at his home. The son of the late Howard J. and Josephine Zinn Britton, he was born on August 9, 1942, in Morgantown. John graduated from Morgantown High School, Class of 1960, and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served 4 years. After his...

Dorothy Gwendoline Cosner

Dorothy Gwendoline Cosner

Feb 18, 2021

Dorothy Gwendoline Cosner, 83, of Cassville, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, February 18, 2021. She was born January 24, 1938, in Maidsville daughter to Lonnie and Tessie Floyd Spicer.

Dorothy worked as a bartender at the Shriver Club, at Mon Pointe Nursing Home in dietary, Towers at WVU, and...

Helen Louise Wise

Helen Louise Wise

Feb 9, 2021

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Helen Louise Helmick Wise, 86 of the Canyon Community passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 13, 1934, in Cumberland, MD daughter to Obed Helmick...

James A. Cress

James A. Cress

Feb 9, 2021

James A. ‘Jake’ Cress, 77, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday February 9, 2021 at his home. He was born September 10, 1943, in Dellslow, a son of the late Clarence and Maggie Louise Everson Cress.

James was most recently employed as a bus driver for Mountain Line Transit until his retirement in 2009. In his spare time,...

Sharonlee Huffman

Sharonlee Huffman

Feb 5, 2021

Sharonlee Huffman, 71, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born October 26, 1949 in Morgantown, daughter to Dr. James Blaine ‘Doc’ Huffman, Jr. and Dorothy Ann Scott Huffman, RN.

Sharonlee was a graduate of St. Francis High School and later graduated from WVU.

She...

David Arthur Reese

David Arthur Reese

Feb 4, 2021

REESE, David Arthur, age 76, passed away peacefully in his home in Morgantown, WV on February 4, 2021, with his loving wife, Donna, by his side.

David was born in Maidsville, WV on May 22, 1944. He was a 1962 graduate of University High School where he excelled in sports and drama. He went on to earn...

Ida Brown

Ida Brown

Feb 4, 2021

Ida L. Brown, 84, of Morgantown, WV passed away peacefully on February 4, 2021. Ida was born October 11, 1936, in Morgantown to the late Otto and Gay Given. Ida enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ida will always be known by her family and friends as being sweet and ornery. Ida Is survived...

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