Obituaries

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...

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...

Jun 28, 2018

Matthew Higginbotham, of Mason Dixon Hwy, Core, WV went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2018. He was born June 29, 1973, son of Rev. Benny and Mary Ann Higginbotham. He was with Love Lee his constant companion, caregiver and fiancée, his loving family, friends and angels.

He loved spending time with his family...

Jun 27, 2018

Samuel Dwight Schnopp, 70, entered into rest at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, on June 27th, 2018. The son of the late Robert Floyd and Allie Mae Sisler Schnopp, he was born November 12, 1947 on a farm in Hazelton, WV.

He begin his career at C & P telephone company, worked with Bell Atlantic...

Jun 23, 2018

Jonhl Brown, 56 of Granville, died unexpectedly on Saturday June 23, 2018 at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born November 18, 1961 in Canton, OH son to Tiff and Annabelle Lewis Brown. Jonhl worked as a laborer for various contractors in the area.

He is survived by his siblings, James L. Brown and wife Cathy,...

Jun 22, 2018

Margaret J. King, 87, of Cheat Lake, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 with her loving family by her side at Mon Health Medical Center.

The daughter of the late Calvin and Sarah Cole Myers she was born May 13, 1931 in Cheat Lake. She was the last remaining member of her family.

Margaret is...

Jun 9, 2018

Thomas E. Kelley,

89, of Morgantown, passed away June 9th surrounded by his loving family.

He was born January 12, 1929 to the late Edward and Lenora Kelley.

Thomas was employed as a mechanic for 17 years and retired as an electrician after 29 years. He worked for WVU and Ted’s Auto Electric....

Jun 8, 2018

Clifford Martin Corob,

68, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018, in Kingwood, WV, with his loving family by his side.

The son of the late Frank Corob and Rosemarie Clark Corob Conner Richards, he was born March 20, 1950, in Morgantown.

Clifford was a veteran of the United States army where...

Jun 6, 2018

Lifelong resident of the Grafton Road, Kenneth Eugene Austin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 6, 2018 at the age of 84. Kenneth was born at home in Independence, WV on May 4, 1934 son to Charles and Etta Costello Austin.

Kenneth was Methodist by faith and attended the Community United Methodist Church. Kenneth retired from the...

Jun 6, 2018

Barbara Jane Wotring, 76, of the Upper Cobun Creek Road, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. Barbara was born, Dec. 09, 1941 in Morgantown, the daughter of Robert Harner and Mildred Dixon Harner.

Barbara was Baptist and a faithful member of the Goshen Baptist Church. She worked as a registered...