Obituaries

Aug 23, 2018

Bobby Joe ‘BJ’ Wolfe, 83, of Pounds Hollow Rd., passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Morgantown on September 10, 1934, son to the late Duard A. and Effie Cunningham Wolfe.

Bob Wolfe also known to many as The Bee Man, was well known to gather...

Aug 20, 2018

Larry Allen Keller, 59, of Morgantown died on Monday, August 20, 2018. He was born in Morgantown on January 21, 1959, son to Clyde and Mary Rosier Keller. Larry was a quiet man who chose the life of solitude. He had become a known figure in the Morgantown community, where many knew him, although maybe not by name. Larry...

Aug 19, 2018

Patrick Allen Harvey, 52, of Cassville, passed away Sunday August 19, 2018 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born March 17, 1966 in Morgantown a son of Barbara Stanley Harvey of Osage and the late Oliver P. Harvey who preceded him in death on September 24, 2013. Patrick enjoyed anything outdoors but he truly enjoyed hunting and fishing....

Aug 17, 2018

Margaret “Margie” Austin Flowers, 72, of Morgantown, WV was reunited with her husband, Max in the presence of the heavenly father on August 17th, 2018. She was born July 22, 1946 to the late John and Violet (Nuce) Austin.

Margie was passionate about the Lord and enjoyed teaching Sunday school and singing in the church choir. She...

Aug 15, 2018

Ruth Cooley Stabene,91, of Star City, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the Mapleshire Nursing and Rehab Center.

The daughter of the late James and Irene Simpson Cooley, Ruth was born in Morgantown on July 17, 1927. Ruth worked at the General Hospital, Star City Glass made a home for her own family and watched...

Aug 12, 2018

Bobbie Eugene ‘Gene’ Holmes, 84, of Opekiska Ridge Road, Morgantown, passed away Sunday August 12, 2018 at the JW Ruby Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Gene was born September 2, 1933 in Richwood, WV, son to the late Jacob and Bessie Hollinsworth Holmes.

Gene grew up in Nicholas County where he attended a one room school...

Aug 9, 2018

Catherine “Cathie” Irene Corder, nèe Alekna, passed away at home August 9th, 2018. She was born in August 4, 1943 in Export, PA, a daughter of the late Alex and Catherine Alekna.

Cathie earned a Master’s Degree in nursing and was a Registered Nurse at Ruby Memorial Hospital for 35 years. Cathie attended St. Mary Catholic Church...

Aug 6, 2018

Marvin Bud Sypolt, 91, of Valley Point WV, went to his eternal home to be with the Lord on August 6th, 2018. Bud was born in the small community of Beech Run, WV, on June 20th, 1927, to the late Gratt and Ida Sypolt.

In Bud's early years, while helping on the family farm, he worked in...

Aug 4, 2018

Brieanne Nicole Dietz, mother, wife, daughter, sister, passed away unexpectedly at age of 28 years old on Saturday, August 4, 2018,

Brieanne was born March 14, 1990, in Morgantown, West Virginia, daughter of Gregory Rose and Mariea Hamm. She attended University High School and worked as a dental assistant at MMS Endodontic Specialists.

On June...

Aug 3, 2018

Darral N. Bennett, Sr., 70, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018. The son of the late Benjamin and Lillian Bennett he was born August 18, 1947 in Morgantown. Darral was a United States Navy veteran and a member of the Mormon Church. He retired after 23 years from the WV Department of Highway. He was an avid...

Jul 24, 2018

John Paul Pollak died peacefully on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. John was born on Monday, July 19, 1926, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to Clara (nee Pollak) Layhue and Albert Layhue. The oldest of three children, he was a natural born athlete and world-class fighter who was fiercely protective of his family. At the age of 17, John enlisted in the...

Jul 18, 2018

Richard Kelly ‘Rich’ Holbert, 50, of Maidsville, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Rich fought a hard battle against Pancreatic cancer and is now at peace.

Rich was born December 26, 1967 son to Jerry L. and Nancy Kelly Holbert of Maidsville. Rich worked as a professional welder for...

Jul 15, 2018

Michael Dee Martin, 58 of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at the Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Kingwood, WV. He was born in Spraggs, PA on November 3, 1959, son to the late James I. and Carolyne Harvey Martin.Michael worked as a self employed construction worker and contractor.Michael will be laid to rest on Wednesday...

Jul 8, 2018

Doris Louise Sickles, 81, of Aarons Creek Rd passed away at home on July 8 2018 surrounded by her family. Doris was born June 1, 1937 in Core; daughter to the late Lonnie and Frances Malott. Doris’s life revolved around her family. She was a wonderful mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. She devoted her life to raising...

Jul 7, 2018

Betty L. Hershman, 75, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. The daughter of the late George and Alice Bircher, she was born June 2, 1943 in Morgantown. Betty attended Riverside Apostolic Church for many years. She was a certified nursing assistant and worked for Mon General Hospital from 1990 to 1997...

Jul 7, 2018

David Garrett, known to friends as “Bones”, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the age of 59.

David will be forever remembered by his mother, Jane Garrett, his two brothers Danny Garrett and Darren Heston and his sister Debra Garrett. David will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews...

Jul 7, 2018

Divante Rashaan Coles, 20, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 as a result of injuries sustained in an accident. He was born July 28, 1997 in Morgantown the son of Tamara L Clark and Robert L. Coles both of Morgantown.

Divantè was a graduate of Morgantown High School and was working as a cook at...

Jul 3, 2018

Tyler Wayne Murray, 13, of Smithfield, PA, passed away July 3, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Family and friends will be received at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 from 11am until the 2pm funeral service. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Donations...

Jun 29, 2018

James Franklin Croaston, 88, of Jere, WV passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at the Brighton Nursing Home in Beaver, PA. He was born August 14, 1929 in Fairmont, WV son to Ellis and Stella Emrick Meaner Croaston.

James worked for O.J. White, Davis & Lynch Glass, WVU Hospital, Monongalia County Board of Education and retired...

Jun 29, 2018

Bonita "Bonnie" Nile Corley, 83 of Morgantown passed away on June 29, 2018. She was born November 9, 1934 to the late Clint and Olive (Wright) Cairney. Bonnie married the love of her life, Franklin (Pap) Corley on July 4th 1954. They celebrated 64 wonderful and loving years together. They were married on Pap's birthday, so he wouldn"t forget...