Obituaries

Oct 1, 2018

Louise M. Vickers, 99, of Jersey Ave., Morgantown, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the home of her granddaughter Beth Ann Shay-Stidom in Frankford, WV. She was born July 19, 1919 in Westernport, MD, daughter to Walter and Anna Blotneck Shank. Louise was a member Highland Park United Methodist Church for many years. She enjoyed traveling when...

Sep 24, 2018

Patricia Jane Shay Mayle, 86, entered into rest September 24, 2018, a lifelong resident of Congress Avenue and Stafford Street, Star City. She was born April 21, 1932 to the late John H. Shay Sr and Nora A. (Clark) Shay.

Patty enjoyed sitting on her front porch, enjoying her neighborhood. She lovingly raised six children and one...

Sep 24, 2018

Patricia Jane Shay Mayle, 86, entered into rest September 24, 2018, a lifelong resident of Congress Avenue and Stafford Street, Star City. She was born April 21, 1932 to the late John H. Shay Sr and Nora A. (Clark) Shay. Patty enjoyed sitting on her front porch, enjoying her neighborhood. She lovingly raised six children and one grandchild and...

Sep 20, 2018

Barbara Jean Klingensmith, 67, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 with her loving family by her side.

The daughter of the late Earl and Vernie Sandy she was born November 21, 1950, in Morgantown.

Barbara had an amazing green thumb and loved working with flowers and plants. Her favorite place was the beach...

Sep 18, 2018

Cathy Lynn Keener Brown, 52 of Rt. 100, Morgantown died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 at the J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born June 30, 1966 daughter to Harold and Charlotte Hinkle Keener.

Cathy loved gardening, landscaping and tending to her flower beds. She also enjoyed camping with friends and...

Sep 8, 2018

Earl William Darnell age 66 of Point Marion Road Morgantown passed away peacefully Saturday September 8, 2018 at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was surrounded by his loved ones.

Son of the late Albert and Ruth (Criss) Darnell. Earl was born August 3, 1952 in Morgantown West Virginia. He worked various positions at the Peerless Laundry...

Sep 1, 2018

Jackie Earl "Jack" McGinnis, 71, of Fairmont, passed away Saturday September 1, 2018 at Fairmont Regional Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1947 in Morgantown a son of the late John McGinnis, Sr. and Eleanor McGinnis. Jack served his country honorably, during the Vietnam War, as member of U.S. Air Force. After his discharge from the service Jack...

Aug 31, 2018

Victor Keith Neil Stafford, 73, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday morning, August 31, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side.

The son of the late Earl and Evelyn Stafford he was born June 12, 1945 in Morgantown.

Victor was a United States Navy veteran. He was an avid outdoorsman and...

Aug 29, 2018

Robert Lee Skipper, 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 29th, 2018 in the comfort of his home. Mr. Skipper was born October 15th, 1936 in Fayetteville, NC. He served our country proudly in the U.S. Army, retiring after 20 years of dedicated service. Left to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 62 years, Marilyn V. Skipper; two sons,...

Aug 28, 2018

“Granny” June Elizabeth (Stutler) Pierce age 91 of Cassville peacefully went to be with her Lord Tuesday August 28, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Franklin and Leta (Starcher) Stutler. June was born February 13, 1927 in Spencer WV. She attended University High School and after many years of loyal service...

Aug 26, 2018

Kristina “Bea” Cantis (formerly Brenda Chipps) 65 of Kingwood Pike, Morgantown, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday August 26, 2018, surrounded by family.

She was born in Morgantown, July 16, 1953, a daughter of the late James C. Chipps and the late Joan (Sapp) Chipps.

Bea was a beloved wife, sister, aunt, and...

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...