Obituaries

Nov 23, 2018

Thomas Arthur (Mick) Drake, 89, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday November 23, 2018 at his home. Tom was born in Morgantown on August 5, 1929, a son of the late William Joseph and Edna Mae Drake.

Tom was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and neighbor, who loved his family more...

Nov 22, 2018

Bobby Nelson Dunn, Sr., 81, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday November 22, 2018 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital’s Hospice Unit. He was born March 20, 1937 in Morgantown, a son of Sylvia Hussing Dunn of Morgantown and the late Amos Dunn.

Bobby was a member of the UMWA and worked for nearly 30 years with CONSOL and...

Nov 21, 2018

Nancy Marie Buffalo, 62, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly at her residence Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018.

She is survived by her husband, Reno Buffalo Jr.; daughter, Heather Burch and spouse, Bryan; two grandsons, Casey and Logan Merrill; five sisters, Karen Leach, Donna McDonald, Pam Burns, Delores May and Linda McDonald and their spouses; one brother, Charles Johnson...

Nov 21, 2018

Sonja Ruth Cress Stimmell, 79, of Morgantown, departed this life on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at the Sundale Nursing Home. Sonja was born on August 23, 1939 in Morgantown, WV to Denzil Allen Cress and Virginia Harriet Johnson Cress.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Denzil B. Cress,...

Nov 19, 2018

Ruth Josephine "Jo" Kisner Barger,88, passed away peacefully in her home on November 19, 2018 surrounded by her family. She fought a long and courageous battle with an extended illness. She was born in Terra Alta, WV on the fourth of July, 1930 and enjoyed many Independence Day parades in her home town with family and friends. She was...

Nov 18, 2018

Leota Blanche ‘Susie’ Bosley, 69, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born November 29, 1948 in Morgantown, a daughter to the late Odis Johnson and Hester Gibson Johnson Goodwin.

Susie cleaned houses and loved listening to country music. More than anything, she loved her family and...

Nov 18, 2018

Leota Blanche 'susie" Bosley, 69, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born November 29, 1948 in Morgantown, a daughter to the late Odis Johnson and Hester Gibson Johnson Goodwin. Susie cleaned houses and loved listening to country music. More than anything, she loved her family and animals. She...

Nov 13, 2018

Irene Canada, 94, of Morgantown, formerly of Pierpont, Wyoming County, WV, passed away at home, peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Irene was born January 17, 1924, in Maben, WV, the daughter of the late Rev. Robert Lee Clay and Molly Pendry Clay. Irene is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Cozort Sodomick of Morgantown; three grandchildren,...

Nov 11, 2018

George Molnar Sr., 93, of Morgantown went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 11, 2018. He was born July 26, 1925 to the late John and Mary (Copar) Molnar in National, WV.

He is survived by a son, Keith Molnar and spouse Nancy of Farmington, MN; grandchildren, Than and spouse Betsy Buda of...

Nov 8, 2018

Arnold James "Jim" Rowan, 82, of Kingwood, formerly of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the home of his daughter. The son of the late Charles H. and Virgie Kelley Rowan he was born September 8, 1936 in Booth, WV. Jim was a United States Air Force veteran and a veteran of Army National Guard. He was...

Nov 8, 2018

Arnold James ‘Jim’ Rowan, 82, of Kingwood, formerly of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the home of his daughter.

The son of the late Charles H. and Virgie Kelley Rowan he was born September 8, 1936 in Booth, WV.

Jim was a United States Air Force veteran and a veteran of Army...

Nov 6, 2018

Billie Jo Taylor, 51, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday November 6, 2018 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born I Butler, PA a daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin Franklin Walton, Jr. and Carol Jean Garman. Billie Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and was known as a kind hearted person. Billie Jo loved to...

Nov 6, 2018

Billie Jo Taylor, 51, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday November 6, 2018 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born I Butler, PA a daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin Franklin Walton, Jr. and Carol Jean Garman.

Billie Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and was known as a kind hearted person. Billie Jo...

Nov 4, 2018

John B. “Jack” Richards Sr., 78, of Morgantown, WV died Sunday, November 4, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. He was born January 28, 1940 in Carmichaels, PA. The son of the late Russell and Margaret Richards.

John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He is survived by...

Nov 4, 2018

Iona Lee Arbogast, 84, of Star City, passed away on Sunday November 4, 2018 at the Grandview Estates, Elizabeth, PA. Iona was born in Gilmer County, WV on May 29, 1934 daughter to the late Leslie and Jessie Swiger Stout.

Iona had a zest for life and was always on the move. While making her home in...

Oct 29, 2018

Shawn Michael McCabe,

44, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 29, 2018.

The son of the late John Henry McCabe and Peggy Reeder he was born January 17, 1974 in Morgantown.

Shawn was an avid angler and hunter and enjoyed spending time looking around Sportsman’s Emporium. Shawn also enjoyed...

Oct 20, 2018

JoAnn Charlotte Davis, 79, of Morgantown, went to meet her maker on her own terms as an amazing, feisty, strong willed, god-loving woman. She was born March 22, 1939 in Star City, a daughter of the late Charles and Fannie McCann Kohler. She was employed for many years at WVU Towers, retiring from the housekeeping department. In her final...

Oct 20, 2018

Brandon Everett Armstrong passed away in October at his home in Lakewood, Ohio. He was born August 25, 1978 in Elkins, WV and later moved with his family to Morgantown, WV where he attended University High School.

Brandon had numerous interests including a love of music of all kinds, especially old-school hip-hop and punk rock. This interest...

Oct 17, 2018

Jack John Smerdell, 78, of Morgantown, died Wednesday October 17, 2018 at the Morgantown Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 29, 1940 in Morgantown son to the late Frank and Katherine Barill Smerdell. Jack worked as an ironworker for many years and later retired from WVU. He is survived by his son, Todd Smerdell and wife Leslie of Chester,...

Oct 12, 2018

On Friday, October 12, 2018, Mrs. Velma Jean Slavensky, age, 70, went to Heaven on the wings of angels, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her family at her home in Maidsville.

She was born June 29, 1948 in Morgantown a daughter to Charles F. and Georgia Williams Parker. She was a...