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
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
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
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,...
David D. Allum
May 14, 2017
David Dana Allum, 59, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 in Annapolis, MD following a long illness. Dave was born May 6, 1958 in Waynesburg, PA son to the late James and Lucille McCartney Allum.
Dave worked as the director of maintenance for more than 32 years at the Presbyterian Church, Spruce...
James W. Elli, Sr.
May 13, 2017
James W. Elli, Sr., 81 of the Uffington Community, Morgantown passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at his home. He was born December 8, 1935 in Uffington, son of the late Wendell V. and Ila B. Kinsley Elli.
James worked for a short time at Morgantown Florist and then retired from Sterling Faucet...
Joan E. Miller Boyce
May 12, 2017
Joan E. Miller Boyce, 72, of Tyrone Avery area, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Blair and Elizabeth Miller, she was born August 23, 1944 in Tunnelton, WV. Joan is survived by her husband, of 53 years, Lanny Boyce; a son, Jerry Boyce and his wife, Roxanne; a daughter, Lana...
Gerald Joseph Kelly
May 6, 2017
Gerald Joseph Kelly, 80, of Brookhaven, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 6, 2017, surrounded by his family. The son of the late Joseph Russell and Marie Schenk Kelly, he was born July 15, 1936 in Ashville, PA. Gerald retired from Conrail on June 23, 1995, after 43 years of service. He was an...
Arthur "Eddie" Millican
May 5, 2017
Arthur Edward "Eddie" Millican, 42, of Morgantown passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday May 5, 2017. He was born in Morgantown son of Helen Poling of Terra Alta, WV and the late Charles Millican. For more than 20 years, Eddie owned and operated Millican Maintenance and Home Repair. He took great pride in his work and was...
Arthur "Eddie" Millican
May 5, 2017
Arthur Edward ‘Eddie’ Millican, 42, of Morgantown passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday May 5, 2017. He was born in Morgantown son of Helen Poling of Terra Alta, WV and the late Charles Millican.
For more than 20 years, Eddie owned and operated Millican Maintenance and Home Repair. He took great pride in...
Louise Dessie Shepherd
Apr 29, 2017
Louise Dessie Shepherd, 80, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday April 29, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born December 4, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA a daughter of the late Merrill and Ruth (Evans) Holsopple.
Louise worked for over 30 years as an office manager at WVU Department of Pharmacology...
Patricia "Patty" Ann Thomas
Apr 22, 2017
Patricia Ann (Maxwell) Thomas, 79, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born August 12, 1937 to the late Orse Burl Maxwell and Mary Theresa (Sulick) Maxwell.
Patty is survived by her daughter, Roberta and spouse David Jones; sons, John L. Thomas Jr., David Thomas, Daniel Thomas;...
Patricia "Patty" Ann Thomas
Apr 22, 2017
Patricia Ann (Maxwell) Thomas, 79, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born August 12, 1937 to the late Orse Burl Maxwell and Mary Theresa (Sulick) Maxwell. Patty is survived by her daughter, Roberta and spouse David Jones; sons, John L. Thomas Jr., David Thomas, Daniel Thomas; six grandchildren, Shawn Thomas,...
Dawn K. Eavenson
Apr 20, 2017
Dawn K. Eavenson, 78, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday April 20, 2017 at Uniontown Hospital. She was born August 18, 1938 in La Belle, PA a daughter of the late Gerald and Aline (Harig) Catlett.
Dawn worked at Morgan Shirt Factory and the former Pajama Factory in Sabraton. Later in life she owned and operated...
Laura Jean Wilson
Apr 19, 2017
Laura Jean Wilson, 81, of Baker’s Ridge Road, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the Monongalia General Hospital, with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late George and Julia Wise, born July 15, 1935 in Morgantown.
Laura was preceded in death by her husband John in 2007 and...
Elbert Vaughn Jackson, Sr.
Apr 17, 2017
Elbert ‘Vaughn’ Jackson, Sr. 67, of Maidsville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday April 17, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born February 10, 1950 in Morgantown, the son of the late James R. Jackson and Flora Mae Jackson.
Vaughn retired from Blacksville #2 mine, after 35 and...
Billy Kane Devall
Apr 13, 2017
Billy Kane DeVall, 60, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at his home. The son of Billy J. DeVall of Morgantown and the late Margaret Savage DeVall, he was born September 9, 1956 in Morgantown. Billy retired from the Dominion Post after 28 years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and taking care of his garden....
Mary Elizabeth Mcclain
Apr 9, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Schmitt McClain Betty McClain, a former Morgantown City Council member from 1991-2001, peacefully passed away on Palm Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Indianapolis, IN. Betty was born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1925, she is the daughter of the late Stanley W. and Bertha Kenly Schmitt of Ridgewood, NJ. There, she began her formal art training at the...
Mary Virginia Leach
Apr 8, 2017
Mary Virginia (Saturday) Leach, 80, of Osage, passed away Saturday April 8, 2017 at her home. She was born January 5, 1937 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Michael and Agnes Saturday.
Mary Virginia was a faithful member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church and a member of the church choir. She was also...
Rev. Charles E. Morgan, Jr.
Apr 4, 2017
Rev. Charles Edward Morgan, Jr., 83, of Morgantown entered into the glory of his Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at his home. Charles was born March 23, 1934 in Morgantown, son, to the late Charles E. Morgan, Sr., and Lilly Mae Carpenter Morgan. Charles graduated from Monongalia High School and then graduated from Storer College in Harpers Ferry,...
