Obituaries

Jan 3, 2018

Joyce Marie Trovinger, 63, of Granville, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at her home following a brief illness. She was born October 14, 1954 in Star City, daughter to Julia Grace McCrobie Hall of Morgantown and the late William Edward Hall. She had worked as a dietary aide at the Chestnut Ridge Hospital and cashier at Hardees...

Jan 1, 2018

Rose Helen Wujcik, 77, of Pursglove, WV entered into rest January 1, 2018. She was born September 4, 1940 to the late John and Julia Wujcik. Rose is survived by her two daughters, Patricia Smyth and spouse Micheal and Julia Wujcik; one sister, Catherine Wujcik. Honoring Rose's wishes, cremation services were provided by Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home. A...

Dec 30, 2017

Larry Dale Austin, 68, of Arbogast Road, Morgantown, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 at his home following a long illness. Larry was born in Morgantown on March 02, 1949, son to the late Ralph and Belle Moore Austin.

Larry was a Vietnam combat veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. Larry retired from Sterling Faucet Co. with 21...

Dec 30, 2017

Patricia Susan Long nee Showalter peacefully passed away at 87 years old Saturday morning, December 30. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Long, who had been the love of her life since childhood, her sister Marion Costello, and brother William Showalter. She is survived by her four children (Janet Armistead, Thomas Long Jr, Sarah Steel, and...

Dec 27, 2017

Darius P. Drain, 78, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday December 27, 2017 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born January 2, 1939 in Lumberport, WV a son of the late Paul and Mildred Steele Drain.

Darius was a dedicated plumber at the WVU Physical Plant for 36 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping in...

Dec 27, 2017

Dale A. (Dink) Dennis, 90, passed away at Mapleshire Nursing Home in the early morning of December 27, 2017. He was born on September 10, 1927 to the late Edward and Virginia Dennis.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty; two children, Debra D. Martin and Neil E. Dennis and spouse Cheryl;...

Dec 27, 2017

Emelia Mildred Cheslock (Granny) Davis, a long time resident of Star City, WV passed away Wednesday, December 27 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 31, 1924 to Anthony & Nellie Blach Cheslock, immigrants from Poland. As a child, she lived and worked on her family's farms in Star City and Laurel Point. She...

Dec 25, 2017

Lucille Fox, 87, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday December 25, 2017 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 12, 1930 in Morgantown a daughter of the late Joe and Anna Kulich Konchesky.

Lucille was a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and helping others. Her greatest joy...

Dec 24, 2017

Beverly Lynn Johnson, age 61, of Morgantown passed away at home on December 24th, 2017. She was born June 21st, 1956 in Morgantown. She is the daughter of the late Homer Mathess and Arveda Fisher-Mathess. Upon graduating from WV Junior College in the Dental Assisting Program and obtaining certification from the Dental Assisting National Board, Lynn worked in the...

Dec 22, 2017

Linda L. Boggs, 63, of Star City, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 at the Morgantown Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 28, 1954 in Morgantown daughter to the late William and Anna Duda Boggs. Linda was a graduate of Mapletown High School and received her Bachelor's degree from West Virginia University.Linda was preceded in death by a sister, Annie...

Dec 22, 2017

Samuel Peter ‘Sam’ Gerard, 69, of the River Road, Morgantown, died Friday December 22, 2017 of complications from brain cancer at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 14, 1948 in Morgantown son to the late Sammie and Betty Wolfe Gerard.

Sam, or 'Buddy' as he was known to family, was a 1966...

Dec 21, 2017

James Allen ‘Joe’ Walker, 74, of the Kingwood Pike, Morgantown, died Thursday, December 21, 2017 surrounded by his family at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, with whom he made his home since 2009.

Born January 16, 1943 in Morgantown, he was the son of the late James Jackson Walker and Margaret Ethel Stimmell...

Dec 20, 2017

Lloyd Raymon Binion, Sr., also known as Butch or Benji, a native of Springfield, MA, former resident of Havre De Grace, MD and current resident of Donaldsonville, LA passed away on Wednesday December 20, 2017 with his loved ones by his side.

Lloyd lived in various areas due to his career in the military. He is a...

Dec 10, 2017

Ruth Ann Davis, 63, of Morgantown, WV, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at home. She was born March 13, 1954 in Morgantown, daughter of the late Clyde McDonald and Grace McDonald Cordwell. She was a homemaker. Ruth enjoyed anything involving her family, especially time outdoors, camping with her grandchildren. Ruth is survived by her husband of 46 years,...

Dec 9, 2017

Russell D. Woodford, 91, of Morgantown, formerly of Oakhill, WV, went to be with the Lord, on Saturday, December 9, 2017. The son of the late Doyle Scott and Roxie Ann Woodford he was born August 24, 1926 in Point Marion, PA. Russell worked most of his life as a diesel mechanic. He is survived by his sister, Eleanor...

Dec 1, 2017

Florence Elizabeth Wolfe, 90, went to be with her Lord, Friday, December 1st surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 8, 1927 to the late James Hilling and Mora Robey.

Florence enjoyed crocheting in her spare time. She was a state yodeling champion, sang on the radio, and accompanied her father on the...

Nov 24, 2017

Ronnie L. Bragg, 65, of Morgantown, died at his home peacefully on Friday November 24, 2017. He was born in Logan County, WV on Feb. 1, 1952 son to Alfonso and Eva Gore Bragg. Ronnie most recently worked at Morgantown Machine and Hydraulics as a technician.All services will be private.

Nov 22, 2017

Larry Ray Daugherty, 80, passed away at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. He was born July 27, 1937 to Arthur and Naomi (Fields) Daugherty in Norton, VA. Larry enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and playing pool with his closest buddies. Larry is survived by his wife, Glenna; two daughters, Dannette Shomper of Tipp City, OH and...

Nov 21, 2017

James Michael Shamblin, 69, of Clay County, WV, passed away on November 21, 2017 at his home on Rock Creek Road. He was born June 14, 1948 in Sutton, WV a son of the late Ralph B. and Betty Lee Shamblin. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Stephen R. Shamblin. He is survived by a brother...

Nov 20, 2017

James G. ‘Jim’ Dodson, 86, of Morgantown passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Jim was the son of the late Luther S. and Maxie M. Dodson and grew up in Altoona, PA. A 1949 graduate of Altoona High School, he boxed as an amateur in in high school and joined...