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Shelly Marie Shahan

Shelly Marie Shahan

Mar 24, 2017

Shelly Shahan, 44, of Morgantown passed away, Friday, March 24, 2017 in Morgantown. She was born May 30, 1972, the daughter of Richard and Mary Jo Shahan of Cassville.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son Derrick Shahan; her companion, Shawn Collins and his children Andre and Aleigha.

She...

Freddie Lee Murray

Freddie Lee Murray

Mar 24, 2017

Freddie Lee “Pap” Murray, 76, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 26, 1940 in Morgantown to the late Lester “Nick” and Ada (Nicholson) Murray.

“Pap” was a devoted husband and father. He loved the outdoors, helping with the race car, and especially watching the Pirates. Pap was...

Katherine Debbie Stansberry

Katherine Debbie Stansberry

Mar 18, 2017

Katherine D. ‘Debbie’ Stansberry, 65, of the Brookhaven Community, Morgantown passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by those who loved her dearly. She was born January 27, 1952, in Morgantown daughter to the late Rosealie Hovatter Faulknier, David Faulknier and her birth father Robert Jenkins who died at a young age.

Debbie worked most...

Gerald Eugene Yost

Gerald Eugene Yost

Mar 16, 2017

Gerald Eugene Yost, 65, of Van Voorhis Road, Morgantown, passed away on Thurs. March 16, 2017 after an extended illness at the Grafton City Hospital. He was born in Perry Township, Pa on October 30, 1951, son of the late Freddie and Alma Yost. Gerald worked for the Dept. of Energy as a custodian for five years. Gerald enjoyed...

Michael Carroll

Michael Carroll

Mar 11, 2017

Michael Carroll, 41, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday March 11, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born October 30, 1975 in Morgantown, a son of Tiny Baker Corob and the late John Paul Carroll.

Michael was a happy go lucky man, once you met him you immediately liked him. He was enthusiastic about...

Bernice M. Buchanan

Bernice M. Buchanan

Mar 11, 2017

Bernice Marguerite Buchanan, 84, of Morgantown passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday March 11, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on September 28th, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ulysses S. Plum and Ester Plum.

She was a graduate of Rowlesburg High School and the Morgantown Business College. She...

Sara Jane Chesney

Sara Jane Chesney

Mar 10, 2017

Sara “Sissy” Jane Chesney, 25, of Maidsville, WV entered into rest at her residence March 10, 2017. She was born on April 22, 1991 to Daniel and Mary Tomago-Chesney.

Sara was a 2009 graduate of University High School and attended Fairmont State University. She was a talented dancer and started at Mindy’s school of Dance...

Howard Tomago

Howard Tomago

Mar 9, 2017

Howard “Howie” Ray Tomago, 81, of Granville, WV passed after a long illness in Greensburg, PA, March 9, 2017. He was born October 9, 1935 to the late Joseph and Mary Emma (Jones) Tomago.

“Howie” was a sports fanatic and loved flea-markets. He was an amazing landscaper and spent his younger years beautifying Morgantown. “Howie”...

Thomas Alvie 'Tommy' Wilhelm

Thomas Alvie 'Tommy' Wilhelm

Mar 7, 2017

Thomas Alvie ‘Tommy’ Wilhelm, Jr. 41, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The son of Thomas and Collene Wilhelm of Morgantown. He was born, June 22, 1975, in Oakland, MD. Tommy was a graduate of Morgantown High School class of 1993, where he played baseball and learned...

Betty Lou Casino

Betty Lou Casino

Mar 7, 2017

Betty Lou Casino, 86, of Star City entered into rest March 7, 2017. Betty was born December 22, 1930 to the late Robert and Delphia (Smith) Mollard.

Betty liked traveling, playing the slot machines and enjoying mimosas.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, James “Moose” Casino; sons, Tim Kerns...

Rose Marie Schifano Chapman

Rose Marie Schifano Chapman

Mar 5, 2017

Rose Marie (Schifano) Chapman passed away March 5, 2017 at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown. Rose was born July 22, 1932, in Morgantown, WV to the late Joseph and Dora (Cannistrano) Schifano. She graduated from St. Francis High School and St. Francis Business College, after which she worked at the Morgantown Water Commission office. Rose then moved to Pontiac,...

Rose Marie Schifano Chapman

Rose Marie Schifano Chapman

Mar 5, 2017

Rose Marie (Schifano) Chapman passed away March 5, 2017 at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown. Rose was born July 22, 1932, in Morgantown, WV to the late Joseph and Dora (Cannistrano) Schifano. She graduated from St. Francis High School and St. Francis Business College, after which she worked at the Morgantown Water Commission office. Rose then moved to Pontiac,...

Debra L. Miller

Debra L. Miller

Feb 22, 2017

Debra L. (McGilton) Miller, 44, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Wednesday February 22, 2017 at her home. Debbie was born in Morgantown on January 8, 1973. She is the daughter of Ronnie and Diana (Lewis) McGilton and Fonda Glover.

Debbie attended Morgantown High School. She was a devoted mother who loved...

James "Jim" Bolyard Sr

James "Jim" Bolyard Sr

Feb 22, 2017

James "Jim" Michael Bolyard Sr., 63 of Morgantown passed away February 22, 2017. Jim was born September 20, 1953 to Raymond and Dorthy (Gallagher) Bolyard.Friends will be received at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home on Sunday February 26, 2017 from 11am until 1pm. Honoring Jim's wishes, cremation will follow the visitation. Visitation 02/26/2017 11:00 AM 1:00 PM

James "Jim" Bolyard Sr

James "Jim" Bolyard Sr

Feb 22, 2017

James "Jim" Michael Bolyard Sr., 63 of Morgantown passed away February 22, 2017.

SERVICES Visitation

Sunday, February 26, 2017 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home 10 S. High St. morgantown, wv 26501

Patricia "Patty" Dunham

Patricia "Patty" Dunham

Feb 20, 2017

Patricia "Patty" Lane Dunham, 76, of Elkins, WV passed away Monday February 20, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born October 11, 1940 in Elkins, a daughter to the late Harry Basil and Martha Dot Weese Dunham of Elkins, WV. Patty is survived by three sisters, Anna Ruth Wetzel and husband Robert Cottrill of Elkins,...

Patricia "Patty" Dunham

Patricia "Patty" Dunham

Feb 20, 2017

Patricia “Patty” Lane Dunham, 76, of Elkins, WV passed away Monday February 20, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

She was born October 11, 1940 in Elkins, a daughter to the late Harry Basil and Martha Dot Weese Dunham of Elkins, WV.

Patty is survived by three sisters, Anna Ruth Wetzel...

Ruby "Ginny" Justus

Ruby "Ginny" Justus

Feb 18, 2017

Ruby Virginia (Ginny) Kelley Justus, 83-years-old, died on Saturday, February 18, 2017.

Ginny was born on November 18, 1933 in Morgantown, West Virginia to Ralph and Alma (Hooton) Kelley, the eldest of eight children in the small coal mining community of Canyon.

Known for her generosity in the selfless voluntary work that she...

Ruby "Ginny" Justus

Ruby "Ginny" Justus

Feb 18, 2017

Ruby Virginia (Ginny) Kelley Justus, 83-years-old, died on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Ginny was born on November 18, 1933 in Morgantown, West Virginia to Ralph and Alma (Hooton) Kelley, the eldest of eight children in the small coal mining community of Canyon. Known for her generosity in the selfless voluntary work that she never seemed to tire of, she...

Charles Paul Phillips

Charles Paul Phillips

Feb 18, 2017

Charles Paul Phillips, 68, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his home. Charles was born March 19, 1948, in Morgantown, son of the late Paul B. ‘Dutch’ and Lou Willa Phillips. Charles worked as a coal miner for CONSOL for 30 years, at Arkwright and Loveridge coal mines. After retiring from the coal mine,...

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