Obituaries

Feb 28, 2016

Rebecca Lynn ‘Becky’ Whipkey, 47, of Mt. Morris, PA, passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital on Sunday, February 28, 2016 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Becky was born January 4, 1969 in Morgantown daughter to the late Willard and Carolyn Bowman Taylor. Becky worked at WVU as long as her health permitted. She is...

Feb 19, 2016

Dorcas R. Kussart Warner Harbert Davis, 83, of the Cheat Neck community passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Madison Center, Morgantown. She graduated from University High School in 1951. She attended Morgantown Business College in 1952, and worked in the English department before starting college full time in 1957. She earned her BS in...

Feb 19, 2016

Dorcas R. Kussart Warner Harbert Davis, 83, of the Cheat Neck community passed away on Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Madison Center, Morgantown. She graduated from University High School in 1951. She attended Morgantown Business College in 1952, and worked in the English department before starting college full time in 1957. She earned her BS in Elementary Education...

Feb 18, 2016

Alta “Boonie” Jones, 63, of Grant Town, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles and Martha Johnson, born July 16, 1952, in Washington, departed this earthly life Thursday, February 18, 2016, when an angel was dispatched from heaven to Ruby Memorial hospital, Morgantown, W.Va., to escort her to her heavenly home. She will continue on in the...

Feb 14, 2016

Fannie Lee Jefferson Mosley Malone, went home to be with the Lord, at the age of 85, on Sunday evening, February 14, 2016.

She was the daughter of the late Joshua Jefferson, Sr. and Margaret Thomas Jefferson, she was born September 9, 1930 in Osage, WV.

Fannie was a Baptist by faith and...

Feb 5, 2016

Daryl E. Price,

68, of Westover, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 27, 1947 to Irene Fain. At the age of 13, Daryl, was received into the arms of his beloved mother, Jessie Mae Smith who precedes him...

Feb 2, 2016

Rebecca Sue Dalton Rowan,

49, of Mountain View School Rd., passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at her home.

The daughter of Terry “Duke” Dalton of Morgantown and the late Arlene Uphold Dalton, she was born December 28, 1966, in Morgantown.

Becky was employed at West Virginia University. She enjoyed music...

Feb 1, 2016

Fannie Lorraine Davis, passed away on February 1, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, at the home of her son, Gerald Davis.

She was born in Morgantown, on August 29, 1927, the daughter of the late Plummer and Goldie Murray Dalton.

Fannie was employed by West Virginia University Towers over 20 years. Upon...

Jan 30, 2016

Harry Lee Hiser Jr., 78, of Morgantown, was called home January 30, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was born April 21, 1937 to the late Harry Lee and Margaret (Ault) Hiser.

He is survived by his mom, Esther (Vargo) Hiser, his wife Mary Lavinia (Johnson) Hiser of 54 years, sons; Harry...

Jan 24, 2016

Leoma Beatrice “Bea” Rodeheaver,

88, of Morgantown, WV, went home to be with the Lord on, Sunday, January 24, 2016, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

She was born March 30, 1927 in Browns Chapel, WV, the daughter of the late Ora D. Smith and Elza R. Smith.

Bea was a Christian by...

Jan 23, 2016

James Russell Evans Smith passed on January 23rd, 2016, at the age of 83. He was born August 18th, 1932 in Browns Chapel, West Virginia to the late Elza Ray and Ora Delila Smith.

Jim was a U.S. Army veteran who courageously fought in the Korean War.He was a Tool and Die Maker at Goodyear...

Jan 19, 2016

Robert William Barto,

54, of Terra Alta, WV, passed away January 19, 2016, at Madison Nursing and Rehab Center in Morgantown, WV.

The son of Robert Barto of Alabama and the late Louise Goff Barto, he was born February 27, 1961, in Kingwood, WV.

In addition to his father, Robert is...

Jan 14, 2016

Dr. Robert James Young, 84, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly at Ruby Memorial Hospital on Thursday, January 14, 2016.He was born September 24, 1931 son of the late Lloyd L. and Christine Young.Robert was a native of Hobart, Indiana and went to high school in Miller, Indiana. Dr. Young stated that he desired to be known as "The Potato...

Jan 14, 2016

Dr. Robert James Young, 84, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly at Ruby Memorial Hospital on Thursday, January 14, 2016. He was born September 24, 1931 son of the late Lloyd L. and Christine Young. Robert was a native of Hobart, Indiana and went to high school in Miller, Indiana.

Dr. Young stated that he desired...

Jan 13, 2016

Adria Jane Bragg, 58, of Westover entered into rest January 13th, 2016. She was born September 20th, 1957 to the late Arlis and Betty Ann (Everly) King of Cassville, WV.Jane was a beloved wife, mother, and "nan". She will be greatly missed by us as well as many others.Her strength came in the pursuit of laughter and was her...

Jan 13, 2016

Adria Jane Bragg, 58, of Westover entered into rest January 13th, 2016. She was born September 20th, 1957 to the late Arlis and Betty Ann (Everly) King of Cassville, WV. Jane was a beloved wife, mother, and “nan". She will be greatly missed by us as well as many others. Her strength came in the pursuit of laughter and...

Jan 7, 2016

Dr. Cyprien Lokko was born in Accra-Ghana on the 20th of November, 1974 to Christian Barnor Lokko and Beatrice Ablah Lokko (nee Awadzi). He was the oldest son of four siblings, and the only male.

Cyprien had his undergraduate education in Ghana, West Africa. He earned his masters from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA,...

Jan 2, 2016

Ethel Mae (Jackson) Neer, 89, of Morgantown, entered into rest January 2, 2016. She was born July 29, 1926 to the late Hershel and Evelyn (Williams) Jackson.

She is survived by her daughter Patty and spouse Tim Slaughter; sons, Eugene “Junior” and spouse Kathy Neer and Woodrow “Woody” and spouse Betty Neer all of Morgantown,...

Jan 1, 2016

Rev. Ernest Frymyer, 78, of Summer School Rd., went home to be with his wife and his Lord on Friday January 1, 2016 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born March 3, 1937 in Gilmer County, WV a son of the late James and Lucinda Riddle Frymyer. Rev. Frymyer...

Jan 1, 2016

Rev. Ernest Frymyer, 78, of Summer School Rd., went home to be with his wife and his Lord on Friday January 1, 2016 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born March 3, 1937 in Gilmer County, WV a son of the late James and Lucinda Riddle Frymyer....