Obituaries

May 9, 2016

Bonnie Lee Murray Friend, born November 7, 1943, in Morgantown, passed away at her home on Monday, May 9, 2016, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother ‘Gummy’, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

A graveside services to honor her life will be held at the Nicholson Chapel...

May 7, 2016

Dewey E. Pounds, 79, of Pounds Hollow Road, Morgantown, WV entered into eternal Glory on May 7, 2016. He gained his wings at his home that he and his family built. He was surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. He was born April 2, 1937, the son of the late William and Phoebe Jane Pounds....

May 6, 2016

Viola Kay Baker, 73, of Reedsville, WV, entered into rest Friday, May 6, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Morgantown, WV on February 17, 1943 daughter of the late Carrie Bell (Chissman) and Orville David Deavers of Summer School Road.

Kay was a home maker and a devoted wife...

May 6, 2016

Viola Kay Baker, 73, of Reedsville, WV, entered into rest Friday, May 6, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Morgantown, WV on February 17, 1943 daughter of the late Carrie Bell (Chissman) and Orville David Deavers of Summer School Road. Kay was a home maker and a devoted wife of 57 years to...

May 6, 2016

Mary Sue Thomas, 77, of Morgantown passed away peacefully on Friday May 6, 2016 at Monongalia General Hospital. She was born August 15, 1938 in Morgantown, WV the daughter of the late Mike Thomas and Mary Raskell Thomas.

She was a former parishioner of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church. Mary worked as a packaging specialist at...

May 2, 2016

"Flywheel" James Edward Croucher, 61, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly May 2nd, 2016, at home. He was born March 24, 1955, in Morgantown, the son of the late Albert and Luvada Croucher. He was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend. He was a proud veteran having served in the US Army. He enjoyed attending rodeos, fishing, hunting, gardening, but...

May 2, 2016

“Flywheel” James Edward Croucher, 61, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly May 2nd, 2016, at home. He was born March 24, 1955, in Morgantown, the son of the late Albert and Luvada Croucher.

He was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend. He was a proud veteran having served in the US Army. He enjoyed attending rodeos,...

Apr 28, 2016

Edward O’Donnell, 95 of Osage passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Sundale Nursing Home. Edward was born November 19, 1920 in Pittsburgh, PA. Edward spent most of his life in Pennsylvania, where he met and married his beloved wife Mary Lou McFadden O’Donnell on July 25, 1970, who was his soul mate for 46...

Apr 25, 2016

Gladys Wilma Rowan Morris, 87, of Cassville-Mt. Morris Rd. Morgantown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday April 25, 2016 following a brief illness. She was born February 16, 1929 in Cloverdale, PA a daughter of the late Raymond Claire and Edith Catherine Howell Rowan.

Gladys enjoyed cooking, baking,...

Apr 16, 2016

Robert (Bob) Coger, 81, of Pursglove, WV, went to be with the Lord at his home on April 16, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born September 15, 1934 to the late Walter and Audry (Howard) Coger in Files Creek, WV.

Bob was a retired coal miner who loved the outdoors. He liked...

Apr 15, 2016

Robert Dale ‘Bobby’ Woods, Jr., 63 of the Grafton Road, passed away Friday April 15, 2016 at his home. He was born November 17, 1952 in Morgantown a son of the late Robert D. Woods, Sr., and Della M. Woods. Robert graduated from Morgantown High School. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from the trucking...

Apr 14, 2016

Carolyn Lee Hurley,

70, of Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving family at Mon General Hospital.

The daughter of the late Leroy Compton and Geraldine Gamble Compton Everly and her step father Elmer Everly, she was born December 25, 1945, in Morgantown.

Carolyn enjoyed...

Apr 11, 2016

Geraldine Almeda "Gerry" Smith White, 87, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Morgantown on March 15, 1929, daughter to the late Archie and Florence Kennedy Smith. Gerry graduated from Morgantown High School in 1948 and worked at the Morgantown Shirt Factory, Sterling Faucet and Morgantown...

Apr 11, 2016

Geraldine Almeda ‘Gerry’ Smith White, 87, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Morgantown on March 15, 1929, daughter to the late Archie and Florence Kennedy Smith.

Gerry graduated from Morgantown High School in 1948 and worked at the Morgantown Shirt Factory,...

Apr 10, 2016

Elsie Hedges Solomon, 89, of Morgantown, WV, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Windy Hill Manor, in Kingwood, WV.

The daughter of the late Stephen and Rosa Hedges, she was born October 20, 1926 in Bretz, WV.

Elsie was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her kitchen was the place to be...

Apr 8, 2016

James ‘Jim’ ‘Jimbo’ Marks, 59, of Granville, passed away on Friday April 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 18, 1956 in Morgantown and raised on Bertha Hill, a son of Georgia ‘Tiny’ Lynch Marks of Granville and the late Robert Valgene Marks.

Jim loved drawing pictures for people...

Apr 8, 2016

Bonnie Huggins, 89, of the Grafton Road, Morgantown entered into rest April 8th at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 13, 1926 to the late Gail McBee. She was a lifetime member and past president of the VFW #548 and a lifetime member of the Clinton District Volunteer Fire Department. She is survived by...

Apr 8, 2016

James "Jim" "Jimbo" Marks, 59, of Granville, passed away on Friday April 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 18, 1956 in Morgantown and raised on Bertha Hill, a son of Georgia "Tiny" Lynch Marks of Granville and the late Robert Valgene Marks. Jim loved drawing pictures for people and enjoyed collecting pop...

Apr 8, 2016

Bonnie Huggins, 89, of the Grafton Road, Morgantown entered into rest April 8th at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 13, 1926 to the late Gail McBee.

She was a lifetime member and past president of the VFW #548 and a lifetime member of the Clinton District Volunteer Fire Department....

Apr 7, 2016

Richard “Dick” Thomas Hall, 72, of Morgantown passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Dick was born in Baltimore, Maryland on February 18, 1944, the son of the late John R. Hall Jr. and Betty Sue Titus Lowe.

Dick was a 1962 graduate of Morgantown...