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Marshall Austin Thompson

Marshall Austin Thompson

Jul 24, 2017

Marshall Austin Thompson, 57, of Morgantown passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 24, 2017 at his home. He was born May 17, 1960 in Sonora, CA a son of the late Glenn and Mary Estalee Simpson Thompson.

Marshall joined the U.S. Army in 1985 and actively served until 1988. After his active duty he served...

Barbara J. Grogan

Barbara J. Grogan

Jul 22, 2017

Barbara J. Grogan,

88, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 in her home with her daughter and caregiver by her side.

The daughter of the late Lawrence B. and Maude C. Stillman she was born August 30, 1928, in Morgantown, WV.

Barbara was an avid Mountaineer fan. She was...

Trenton Kyle Wolfe

Trenton Kyle Wolfe

Jul 21, 2017

Trenton Kyle ‘Trent’ Wolfe, 18 of Morgantown, formerly of Orlando, FL, was called into God’s loving arms unexpectedly, on July 21, 2017 due to an automobile accident. He was born February 18, 1999. His memory will forever live on through his mother, Billie Jane Shrout, his father, Benjamin Wolfe, Jr. and his step father, David Dalton, Jr.....

Grace Irene Stephens

Grace Irene Stephens

Jul 19, 2017

On July 19, 2017, Grace Irene Stephens, received her wings on the day she was born 76 years ago. She was born July 19, 1941 at home in Morgantown, daughter to the late Clarence Everett and Mattie Holt Marshall.

She attended school at Monongalia High School and was part of the first integrated class of...

Robert Milton Gallagher

Robert Milton Gallagher

Jul 18, 2017

Robert Milton Gallagher, age 69, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 18th, 2017. His loving wife, Charlotte Childs Gallagher, survives Bob. Also surviving are Bob’s two children, Sean Gallagher and Reay Lynn Gilmore. Also surviving are his siblings, Jim Gallagher and Becky Johns.

First Sargent Gallagher is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He proudly served...

Margaret Pearl Crowder

Margaret Pearl Crowder

Jul 16, 2017

Margaret Pearl Fox Crowder, 78, from Morgantown, WV made her grand entrance into Heaven, July 16, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born, September 3, 1938, to the late Albert and Inez (Everly) Fox.

She was an avid Elvis fan and enjoyed being out and about. Margaret never met a stranger, loved spending...

Andrew Yerkovich, Sr.

Andrew Yerkovich, Sr.

Jul 12, 2017

Andrew Yerkovich, Sr., 85, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday July 12, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 6, 1932 in Four States, WV a son of the late Peter and Tekla Yerkovich.

Andrew honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict as a member of the U.S. Army’s...

Janet Marie Ernst

Janet Marie Ernst

Jul 7, 2017

Janet Marie Downey Ernst, 70, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday July 7, 2017 at the WVU Hospital. She was born January 16, 1947 in Morgantown daughter to the late Paul and Emmaline Donaldson. Janet worked as a LPN in Morgantown and New Jersey for many years and was working toward her registered nursing certifications.

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Alicia Gaye Childs Pinchot

Alicia Gaye Childs Pinchot

Jun 28, 2017

Alicia Gaye Childs Pinchot, 52, passed away unexpectedly June 28, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL. She grew up in Morgantown, WV and graduated from West Virginia University. A resident of the Jacksonville area for 30 years, she was a longtime member of Beach Church with whom she took mission trips and attended the Church of Eleven22 with her husband, Rick....

Alicia Gaye Childs Pinchot

Alicia Gaye Childs Pinchot

Jun 28, 2017

Alicia Gaye Childs Pinchot, 52, passed away unexpectedly June 28, 2017 in Jacksonville, FL. She grew up in Morgantown, WV and graduated from West Virginia University. A resident of the Jacksonville area for 30 years, she was a longtime member of Beach Church with whom she took mission trips and attended the Church of Eleven22 with her...

Larry W. Compton

Larry W. Compton

Jun 24, 2017

Larry W. Compton,78, of Morgantown, WV, passed away June 24, 2017 in Ravenna, OH while visiting his great grandchildren. The son of the late Roy and Tippie Corley Compton, he was born May 26, 1939 in Morgantown. Larry was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved traveling to see his family. Larry...

Ruth Arlene Mccourt

Ruth Arlene Mccourt

Jun 23, 2017

Ruth Arlene ‘Ruthie’ McCourt, 81, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She fought cancer for more than three decades but found her wings to fly her home. Ruth was born in Webster Springs, WV, daughter to the late Lawsel and Nanna Carpenter Tharp.

Ruth’s journey...

Katherine Mardella Wolford

Katherine Mardella Wolford

Jun 19, 2017

Katherine Mardella (Huffman) Wolford, 81, of Morgantown, WV passed away June 19th 2017. She was born May 23, 1936 to the late Walter and Ruth (Johnson) Huffman.

Kay was an LPN for many years in Kentucky and after she retired moved home to Morgantown, WV.

She is survived by step-mother Maxine Huffman; step-daughter...

Judith Mae Mayfield

Judith Mae Mayfield

Jun 12, 2017

Judith Mae Mayfield, 70, passed away at home in Independence, MO, June 12, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 7, 1946 to the late Walter and Rose Knight – Chisler.

She attended the South Crysler Restoration Branch in Missouri. Judy was a talented seamstress for many years. In her spare time,...

Anne Dudley Hamilton

Anne Dudley Hamilton

Jun 9, 2017

Anne Dudley Hamilton, 54 of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 at WVU Hospital. Anne fought courageously against stage four gallbladder cancer after being diagnosed eight months ago. Anne was born in Alexandria, VA on June 8, 1963, daughter to the late Margot Clifton Moffat Hamilton and Floyd Wentworth Hamilton.

Anne was an...

William Howard Smith

William Howard Smith

Jun 9, 2017

William Howard ‘Howie’ Smith, 46 of the Hagan’s Community, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 at WVU Hospital. Howard fought courageously against glioblastoma cancer for more than 19 months. Howard was born in Fairmont, WV on September 23, 1970, son to Dora West Smith of Hagans and the late Robert Allen Smith.

Howard loved...

Bernice C. Sowers

Bernice C. Sowers

May 31, 2017

On May 31, 2017, Bernice Clara Rice Sowers, 86, of Morgantown entered into eternal rest. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Jim in 2015. She was the last surviving member of her family to parents, Wilbur and Edna Rice of Fayette County. Bernice was an elementary teacher, having taught in Fayette County, and public...

Betty L Rose

Betty L Rose

May 28, 2017

Betty L. Rose, 84, of Morgantown, entered into rest May 28, 2017. She was born April 5, 1933 to the late James West and Margaret Stewart-West.

Betty graduated from University High School in 1951. She retired from Mylan Pharmaceuticals after 29 years of service as a Quality Control Inspector and also lab technician. Betty enjoyed...

Diana Lee Barnett

Diana Lee Barnett

May 22, 2017

Diana Lee Barnett, 65 of the Brookhaven Community, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her family. She fought courageously, never wavering and has won the victory. Her spirit has found peace and her love lives on.

Diana was born on August 8, 1951 daughter to the late Mary...

William M. Lemley

William M. Lemley

May 17, 2017

William “Bill” M. Lemley passed away at his home in the early morning on Wednesday May 17, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. The son of the late Jesse and Dolly Lemley, he was born on October 30, 1948, in Laurel Point, WV, where he then spent his childhood. He attended George W. Phillips Elementary School, Riverside Junior High School,...

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