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Charlie Joe Crabtree, Sr.

Charlie Joe Crabtree, Sr.

Dec 23, 2020

Charlie Joe Crabtree, Sr. (Paw Paw) of Morgantown, WV. Formerly of Logan, WV loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend went to join the Lord on Wednesday, December 23. 2020. Charlie was born in Logan (a little town called Blair), West Virginia. He was the son of Frank Crabtree and Esta Crabtree.

Charlie is survived by a wife,...

Darrel Lee Lefevers, Jr.

Darrel Lee Lefevers, Jr.

Dec 21, 2020

Darrel Lee Lefevers, Jr., 58, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 04, 1962, in Morgantown, son to Darrel Lee Lefevers, Sr., of Morgantown and the late Donna Pauline Duley Lefevers.

Darrel retired from Eat N Park after 22 years of service. Darrel was...

Brenda Joyce Trautman

Brenda Joyce Trautman

Dec 17, 2020

Brenda Joyce Trautman, 75 of Morgantown, passed away, Thursday, December 17, 2020, at her home. The daughter of the late Thomas "Homer" and Minnie "Tootsie" Harvey, she was born September 11, 1945, in Morgantown. Brenda is survived by two grandchildren, Kyle Trautman and Kayla Trautman; one brother, Gary "Bud" Harvey; and a loving niece and her husband, Wendy and...

Michael 'Mac' Joseph Mcclurg

Michael 'Mac' Joseph Mcclurg

Dec 8, 2020

Michael Joseph ‘Mac’ McClurg, 64, of Morgantown, passed away at the home of his former wife, now friend, Kathy Huffman in Bridgeport, WV. Mac was born in Morgantown, a son to Betty Taylor McClurg of Morgantown and the late Wendell Gene ‘Mac’ McClurg, Sr. Mac graduated from University High School and later retired from WVU in 2018 with nearly...

Albert Hazen

Albert Hazen

Dec 7, 2020

Albert (Al) Hazen passed away at Sundale Nursing Home, December 7, 2020. He was born in 1932 in Starke, FL, the seventh of nine children.

He grew up in subsistence-level poverty on a farm his family took over as squatters during the Great Depression. Raised primarily by his single mother and his sisters, Al’s independence was evident...

David 'Jiggs' Summers

David 'Jiggs' Summers

Dec 5, 2020

David (Jiggs) Summers, 56, of Mountainview Road, Morgantown passed away at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, December 5, 2020 after a three year battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Dave was born in Morgantown on December 9, 1963, a son of the late Howard and Beulah Summers.

He worked at Hilling Lumber Company...

Carl Edward Wyke

Carl Edward Wyke

Dec 5, 2020

Mr. Carl Edward Wyke of Union Grove, Alabama; passed away in the early hours of Saturday - December 5, 2020, at the age of 81 years.Mr. Wyke was born on May 10, 1939, in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late Albert Everett Wyke and Waneita Baker Wyke. Mr. Wyke proudly served his county with the United States Navy in...

Mary Jane Little

Mary Jane Little

Dec 4, 2020

Mary Jane Little, 92, of Morgantown passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. The daughter of the late Thomas and Hazel Robinson, she was born February 15, 1928, in Morgantown. Jane worked as a waitress for many years at the Hotel Morgan. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and the best mother-in-law anyone could ask for. Jane loved...

Norma Jean Cottingham

Norma Jean Cottingham

Dec 2, 2020

Norma Jean Jackson Cottingham, 77, of Osage, WV, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, following long term Alzheimer's. Norma was born January 16, 1943, in Morgantown, a daughter to the late John Wesley Jackson, Sr., and Velma Dale Jackson.

Norma attended high school in Morgantown and was the first black cheerleader. After...

George 'Russell' Haines

George 'Russell' Haines

Dec 2, 2020

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George “Russell” Haines, 93, of Mt. Morris, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 3, 1927, on Haines Ridge Road, Mt. Morris, Pa. He...

Ruby Pearl Murray Dunn Austin

Ruby Pearl Murray Dunn Austin

Nov 30, 2020

Ruby Pearl Murray Dunn Austin, 87, of Point Marion, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020, at the JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born and raised in West Virginia, daughter to Preston and Allie Lewis Murray.

Ruby was a quiet reserved homemaker who was content to stay close to home. She loved to cross...

John David 'Dave' Heft, Sr.

John David 'Dave' Heft, Sr.

Nov 30, 2020

John David ‘Dave’ Heft, Sr., 81 of Morgantown, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020.

The son of the late Robert and Mary Heft, he was born November 22, 1939, in Morgantown.

Dave owned and operated Dave’s Body Shop for more than 50 years. He enjoyed drag racing and was a member of the NHRA. Dave...

Ruby Pearl Murray Dunn Austin

Ruby Pearl Murray Dunn Austin

Nov 30, 2020

Ruby Pearl Murray Dunn Austin, 87, of Point Marion, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020, at the JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born and raised in West Virginia, daughter to Preston and Allie Lewis Murray. Ruby was a quiet reserved homemaker who was content to stay close to home. She loved to cross stitch and...

John David 'Dave' Heft, Sr.

John David 'Dave' Heft, Sr.

Nov 30, 2020

John David "Dave" Heft, Sr., 81 of Morgantown, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. The son of the late Robert and Mary Heft, he was born November 22, 1939, in Morgantown. Dave owned and operated Dave's Body Shop for more than 50 years. He enjoyed drag racing and was a member of the NHRA. Dave named his car, Copperhead...

Rita Gaye Mercer

Rita Gaye Mercer

Nov 28, 2020

Rita Mercer, 65 of Hurricane, WV was called home to be with the Lord early Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Born June 13, 1955 in Welch, WV she was the youngest daughter of the late James Samuel Clark and Gladys Eve Clark.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 33 years,...

Aldena Elizabeth Efaw

Aldena Elizabeth Efaw

Nov 27, 2020

Aldena Elizabeth Efaw, 61, of Morgantown, died Friday, November 27, 2020, at the JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born March 27, 1959, in Morgantown, daughter to Wayne and Shirley Sanders of Morgantown. Aldena began working at Hills Department Store and other jobs in Morgantown until being hired at Mylan, where she worked for 24 years. She left there...

Julia Grace Hall

Julia Grace Hall

Nov 25, 2020

Julia Grace Hall, 87, of Morgantown, West Virginia was promoted to glory on November 25, 2020. She was born to Harry and Ura McCrobie in Jere, West Virginia on February 7, 1933. Grace is survived by her loving family: Sandy (Chris) Flanagan, St. Petersburg, Florida and Karen Hall, Morgantown; five grandchildren, Sandy (Wayne) Scott, Nicholas Rhodes of Granville, Douglas...

James Robert 'Jim' Heft

James Robert 'Jim' Heft

Nov 24, 2020

James Robert "Jim" Heft, 58 of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020. The son of late John D. Heft, Sr. and Esther Heft, he was born March 11, 1962, in Morgantown. He is survived by two daughters, three siblings: Debi Taylor and her husband, Jim, John David Heft, Jr., and Patty Royce and her husband, Ken; and one...

John Ivan Merrill Sr.

John Ivan Merrill Sr.

Nov 22, 2020

John Ivan Merrill, Sr., devoted spouse, father and friend, died on November 22, 2020 at the age of 84.

John is survived by his spouse of 22 years, Shirley Overfield, his children of Morgantown WV, Jay Merrill (Janet), Eric Merrill, Mike Merrill (Marcie), Tamyra Merrill and Nikki Spradley (Dale), and stepchildren of Pfafftown, NC, Kimberly Autrey (Randy)...

Chadwick Chapman

Chadwick Chapman

Nov 20, 2020

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Chadwick “Chad” Chapman, 54, of Morgantown, passed away in his home on Friday, November 20, 2020, following a long illness. Chad was born August 18, 1966 in Pontiac, Michigan to Rose (Schifano) Chapman and Ralph N. “Tony” Chapman. Soon after, he moved with his family to Kingwood, WV where he went to school....

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