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Remembering Loved Ones - Obituaries at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home

Alexis Puher

Alexis Puher

Sep 17, 2025

Alexis William Puher of Morgantown WV passed away on September 17, 2025, with his wife and faithful dog Wolfie at his side. He was born in Greensburg, PA and was preceded in death by his parents Wasyl and Olga Puher and his loving sisters Lillian and Dorothy Puher.

Alexis attended the University of Pittsburgh and remained a loyal fan of Pitt...

Alberta Hamrick

Alberta Hamrick

Jan 13, 2026

Alberta Hamrick, age 77, of Morgantown, WV passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was born to the late Howard and Inez Morris Ashbrook on October 1, 1948 in Waynesburg, PA.

Alberta was a woman who spoke her mind and lived simply. In her later years, she especially enjoyed the activities at Sundale nursing home, with bingo and word...

William 'Tom' Shockley

William 'Tom' Shockley

Jan 13, 2026

William T. “Tom” Shockley, Jr., 83, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026.

Born on August 25, 1942, Tom was the son of the late William T. Shockley, Sr. and Josephine Durza Shockley. He lived a life rooted in faith, family, hard work, and simple joys.

Tom was the devoted husband of Judy Shockley, his partner in life...

Gregory Harris

Gregory Harris

Jan 11, 2026

Gregory Allen Harris, age 59, of Lake Lynn, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. He was born April 16, 1966, to the late Wayne and Virginia Harris.

Greg was a huge sports fan and loved to fish and hunt with his daughter, Destiny. His greatest joy was his grandsons, Russlan and Dawson. He enjoyed taking them for tractor rides and practicing...

Barbie Grimes

Barbie Grimes

Jan 9, 2026

Barbie Jo Grimes, age 61, of the Kingwood Pike passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026. She was born August 13, 1964 to the late Leon Pete and Bonnie Blosser.

She was a homemaker and faithful member of Gods Family Bible Church on Pond Road in Morgantown until her health no longer allowed her. She then spent several years in the...

Clara B. Pack

Clara B. Pack

Jan 5, 2026

Clara B. Pack, 89, of Cassville, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 5, 2026, in the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on June 2, 1936, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Beatrice Sines.

In her younger years, Clara enjoyed quilting and bowling. Later in life, she and her beloved husband shared...

Jonathan Wiles

Jonathan Wiles

Dec 26, 2025

Jonathan "Scott" Wiles, age 57, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on December 3, 1968, in Elkin, North Carolina to the late Franklin G. Wiles and Donna M. Smoot. Scott was a cherished husband, father, stepfather, brother, and friend.

He was a devoted family man, deeply loving his wife, Lurena Wiles, with whom he...

Betty J. Lewis

Betty J. Lewis

Dec 21, 2025

Betty Jean (Miller) Lewis, a life-long resident of Granville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was born on May 25, 1933, in Granville, the daughter of the late Jasper and Ida Woody Miller.

Betty and her late husband Eldon loved to travel, especially to Myrtle Beach every September to celebrate Eldon’s birthday. Together, they enjoyed taking cruises, dancing,...

Fredrick Jackson

Fredrick Jackson

Dec 19, 2025

Fredrick Leon Jackson was born on March 31, 1938, to the late James Jackson, Sr., and Golden (Greene) Jackson of Osage, West Virginia. He was one of eleven children. Besides his mother and father, he was preceded in death by six sisters, Josephine (Jackson) Jennings, Sarah Jackson, Agnes (Jackson) Johnson-Simmons, Naomi (Jackson) Harris, Charlene (Jackson) Fambro, Geraldine (Jackson) Gibson and...

William King, Jr.

William King, Jr.

Dec 17, 2025

William "Bill" King Jr., 80, of Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania passed on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia.

He was born Dec. 28, 1944, in Morgantown to the late William J., Sr. and Thelma I. King at the family home in the Chaplin neighborhood.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kathy (Hoffman)...

Judith Dunn-Plush

Judith Dunn-Plush

Dec 13, 2025

Judith Carol Dunn-Plush, a cherished member of the Morgantown community, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, at the Morgantown Healthcare Center. Born on August 10, 1940, in Morgantown, Judy's life was marked by both personal and professional accomplishments that left an indelible impact on those who knew her.

Judy dedicated many years of her career as a receptionist for the...

Russell Wrachford

Russell Wrachford

Nov 24, 2025

Russell Wayne Wrachford77 of Morgantown, WV, son of Deloris Jean Wolfe Wrachford and Richard Glenn Wrachford was born May 4, 1948, and peacefully passed at home on November 24, 2025.

He was a graduate of Morgantown High School where he met his sweetheart, Joann.

Russell proudly served his country in the United States Air Force - signal intelligence communications holding...

Martha Lipscomb

Martha Lipscomb

Nov 17, 2025

Martha Lipscomb, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at her home on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on April 5, 1943, Martha lived a life filled with love and devotion to her family and community.

Martha is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Bruce Lipscomb; her sons, Craig Lipscomb of Morgantown,...

Gordon Thorn

Gordon Thorn

Nov 14, 2025

Gordon R. Thorn, age 94, passed away at his home in Morgantown, WV on November 14, 2025. Cremation services have been entrusted to Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home.A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Full obituary with service details will be published.

Lauren Starcher

Lauren Starcher

Nov 9, 2025

Lauren Page Starcher, 64, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at her home with her sister and children by her side after a six-year tango with hepatocellular carcinoma. She was born on November 6, 1961, to Diane Louise Whatmough and Charles Garrett Starcher in Webster Springs, West Virginia.

An ‘86 graduate of the West Virginia University School of...

Cherokee Coles

Cherokee Coles

Nov 8, 2025

Cherokee Charise Coles,48, affectionately known as "Chick" passed away on Saturday, November 8th, 2025. She was born on September 19, 1977, in Morgantown, WV to Debra Coles and the late John Wilson.

Cherokee was a woman, no matter whose presence she was in, made an everlasting mark. Cherokee was a kindhearted, spirited person who loved hard and was loved hard in...

Dennis Eugene Hovatter

Dennis Eugene Hovatter

Nov 6, 2025

Dennis Eugene Hovatter, born on March 18, 1944, passed away on November 6, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Vivian Hovatter. Together, they shared five children, as well as multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services are private and are under the care of Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home.

Roy Allen Moore

Roy Allen Moore

Nov 5, 2025

Roy Allen Moore, 76, of Morgantown, WV, entered his Heavenly home on November 5, 2025.

Allen was born on February 17, 1949, to Roy and Dorothy Moore. He grew up in Mt. Morris, PA, with his 4 siblings. Many memories were made with his family working in the hayfield, walking through the woods, camping with his brothers by the waterfalls, catching...

David Wasson

David Wasson

Oct 31, 2025

David Lee Wasson, 65 of Buckhannon, WV formerly of Morgantown, WV., passed away on October 31, 2025. He was born December 1, 1959 in Ruston, LA, the son of the late James A. and Anne P. Wasson.

He is survived by his brother Robert Wasson (Cindy), nephew Ethan Wasson of Fairmont, WV., and stepmother Carol Wasson of Webster, NY. He...

Patricia Tennant

Patricia Tennant

Oct 29, 2025

Patricia Rae Tennant, age 94, of Mesa, AZ, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 29, 2025, in Tempe, AZ. She was born on October 10, 1931, in Fairmont, W. Va., to Clinton “Sparky” and M. Madeline Vincent. Patricia was a graduate of University High School, class of 1949, in Morgantown, W. Va. She moved to California in 1967...

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