Obituaries

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...

Nov 17, 2017

James "Jimmy" Edward Carter, 49, of Chaplin Hill, left this world peacefully to the arms of God surrounded by his loving family on November 17, 2017. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father Robert "Bob" Carter and his mother Charlotte (Lake) Carter. Jimmy is survived by one sister, Elizabeth Carter and Mary; and one brother Robert Carter Jr....

Nov 17, 2017

James “Jimmy” Edward Carter, 49, of Chaplin Hill, left this world peacefully to the arms of God surrounded by his loving family on November 17, 2017.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his father Robert “Bob” Carter and his mother Charlotte (Lake) Carter.

Jimmy is survived by one sister, Elizabeth Carter and Mary;...

Nov 12, 2017

Carl August Hegner,63, of Morgantown, WV, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at WVU Hospitals. The son of the late Eugene Carl and Dorothy Virginia Hegner he was born August 17, 1954, in Morgantown. Carl is survived by two sisters and their husbands, Heidi and Tom Morris of Morgantown and Suzanne and Bob Lykins of Tampa, FL; a brother,...

Nov 12, 2017

Jesse Taylor Patton, III, 90, of Morgantown formerly of Jeannette, PA, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Jesse was born March 17, 1927 in Penn, PA son to the late Jesse T. Patton, II and Lillian Herholtz Patton Markel. Jesse attended Jeannette Senior High School and later joined the Navy...

Nov 8, 2017

Michael Kim McFarland,

63, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017, surrounded by his loving family at UPMC Montefiore, in Pittsburgh.

Son of the late Bobby Junior & Virginia Garrett McFarland he was born May 29, 1954, in Morgantown.

Mike was employed by MEC Construction where he was as heavy...

Nov 1, 2017

Richard Thomas (“Dick”) Walls (March 29, 1939 – November 1, 2017)

In the early evening hours of Wednesday, November 1, 2017, Dick Walls passed peacefully away at home, comforted by his wife of 50 years, Janet K. Walls, his son, Jason M. Walls, and his beloved daughter-in-law, Rebecca M. Walls. His “Little Darling,” Callie Sue...

Nov 1, 2017

Richard Thomas ("Dick") Walls (March 29, 1939 November 1, 2017) In the early evening hours of Wednesday, November 1, 2017, Dick Walls passed peacefully away at home, comforted by his wife of 50 years, Janet K. Walls, his son, Jason M. Walls, and his beloved daughter-in-law, Rebecca M. Walls. His "Little Darling," Callie Sue the cat was there too....

Nov 1, 2017

Frances McDonald, 95, entered into rest Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Meadow View Manor, Bridgeport. She was born in Morgantown, WV on May 28, 1922 to the late Walter and Beatrice (Dawson) Burns.

Frances was a member of the Rock Forge Presbyterian Church. She worked at Morgan Shirt Factory, WVU Hospitals dietary department, and...

Oct 31, 2017

Susanna Marie Messenger, 66, of Morgantown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Winner, South Dakota on November 23, 1950 daughter to the late Victor and Nani Lupenui Taggart.

Susanna is survived by her children, Stephen Case, Elijah Case, Jeremiah Parker, John Messenger, Jr.,...

Oct 24, 2017

Timberly L. Allman,53, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017. The daughter of the late Thomas and Dora Lee Allman, she was born November 17, 1963 in Morgantown. She is survived by a sister, Teepa Snow and her husband, Dick, of NC; a brother, Tom Allman and his wife, Mary Ann, of PA; nieces and nephews, Abby, Amanda,...

Oct 24, 2017

Jason Scott Nicholson, 44, of Blacksville, WV, passed at home surrounded by his family and friends on October 24, 2017. Jason was born June 18, 1973 in Morgantown, WV. The son of Gary and Tammy Nicholson of Fairview and Karen Nicholson of Wana.

Jason was employed by Delaney Transportation.

Surviving is his wife,...