James Kelly

Aug 12, 2023

James Kimberly "Kim" Kelly, 72, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Honoring Kim's wishes, no public services will be held.

Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.

Jesse Ray Locklar Jr.

Aug 12, 2023

Jesse Ray Locklar, Jr., 72, was the oldest child born to Jess and Flora (Clark) Locklar on May 1, 1951, in Ariton, Alabama.

He graduated from Enterprise High School in 1969 and Auburn University in 1974 with a degree in Building Construction. Over the years, he proudly served as a Free Mason.

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Sandra D. Hawkins

Aug 12, 2023

Sandra D. Hawkins, 68, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Kingwood Healthcare Center. She was born June 10, 1955 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Alan Dale and Marion Virginia (Stone) McDonald. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jesse Hawkins, whom she married on...

Lulu "Lula" Woody

Aug 11, 2023

Lulu "Lula" Belle Woody, 85, of Morgantown, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11th at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 24, 1937 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Plummer and Goldie (Murray) Dalton.

She was a founding member of the God's Family Bible Church in Morgantown...

Bernice Woods Brown

Aug 10, 2023

Bernice (Jackson) Woods Brown 82, of Atlanta, GA passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Woodland Ridge Assisted Living in Syrna, GA. She was born in Morgantown WV, on September 26, 1940, daughter of the late John Wesley Jackson Sr., and Velma Carol Jackson.

Bernice was the oldest of nine children, three girls and...

Samuel Oliverio

Aug 10, 2023

Samuel M. Oliverio, 64, of Morgantown WV, formerly of Washington, PA passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 due to a long battle with lung-related complications.

Born March 17, 1959, in Washington PA, the son of the late Sam and Mary Lou Oliverio.

Sam is survived by brothers Scott (Kathy) Oliverio of...

Timothy Carl Tennant

Aug 9, 2023

Timothy "Tim" Carl Tennant, 69, of Morgantown, passed away at J W Ruby Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. He was born August 24, 1953, in Morgantown, son of the late William Alva and Rose Marie (Yocum) Tennant.

Years past, Tim worked at Oates Telo Dine in Star City and Deal and Sullivan Garage....

William "Bill" H. Smyth Jr.

Aug 9, 2023

William "Bill" H. Smyth, Jr., 83, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born August 9, 1940 in Morgantown, a son of the late William H. and Dorothy (Burns) Smyth.

Bill served Monongalia County for many years as Chief of both the Morgantown and Star City Police Departments...

Joan Summers

Aug 8, 2023

Joan Biafora Summers, 87, of Canton, GA entered eternal life on August 8, 2023. Joan was born August 3, 1936, in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of the late Sam and Clara Andy Biafora. She was a graduate of Morgantown High School and was an active member of Student Council, Mohigan yearbook staff, A 'Capella, May Day Court, and a...

Laura Joan Boursinos

Aug 7, 2023

Laura Joan “Jo” Boursinos, 58, of Fairmont, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born July 23, 1965, in Santa Monica, CA, a daughter of Sandra Ragland and the late Sam Ragland.

Ever an original, Laura loved socks but only if they were fluffy or holiday themed. Otherwise, she’d rather...

Kevin Neil Bates

Aug 7, 2023

Kevin Neil Bates, 59, of Fairmont passed away on Tuesday, August 8,2023, at ResCare Assisted Living Facility.

Kevin was born October 18,1963, the son of James Robert Bates and the late Beneta Lue Bates. In addition to his father, Kevin is survived by his brother, Scott Bates of Fairmont; his brother Brian Bates and wife,...

Edward Michael Decosta

Aug 4, 2023

Edward Michael DeCosta, 60, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on August 4th, 2023. He was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and friend.

Ed was born on November 25th, 1962 to John and Mildred DeCosta in Boston, Massachusetts. He proudly grew up in Southie with his two younger brothers, Jimmy and Michael DeCosta. In...

David Ray Stone

Aug 3, 2023

David Ray Stone grew up on Pineview Drive in Morgantown, his boyhood home bore the same address as the current Holiday Inn. He was born in 1952, the son of Sherley Ray Stone and Marian White Stone.

He graduated from Morgantown High School in 1970, the same year he met his wife of 48 years,...

Robert Arthur Blaney

Jul 30, 2023

Robert Arthur Blaney, 90, of Morgantown, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2023. He was born May 31, 1933 in Morgantown, a son of the late Arthur Hartley and Mary Pauline (Reay) Blaney. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ann (McAtee) Blaney.

He was a...

Willis Darwin Lewis

Jul 28, 2023

Willis Darwin Lewis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

He left this world at the age of 91 on July 28, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

He was known by many names: Lewis, Willis, Wig, Willie D or Wil, Dad, Pop & Grandad; but had one...

Keith Rd Bryan

Jul 26, 2023

Keith RD "Pappy" Bryan, 59, of Fairmont WV, passed away on Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital after an accident.

Keith was born in Kingwood, WV, son of Rebecca (Brown) Bryan and the late Robert Bryan on December 5th, 1963. He served in the United States Airforce, and after returning to...

Cynthia Glover Downs

Jul 25, 2023

Cynthia Glover Downs passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at her home in Charlotte, NC after a lengthy illness. She was born on November 21, 1956, in Morgantown, WV to the late Maxine Graham Glover and Frank Wintford Glover.

Cindy graduated from Morgantown High School in 1973 and cum laude from West Virginia...

Kim Alan Roscher

Jul 25, 2023

Kim Alan Roscher, 70, of Morgantown passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital with family by his side.

Kim was born on May 10, 1953, the son of the late John and Phyllis Roscher. He grew up in the area of Jeannette, PA.

He attended college in...

Billy Lee Coffindaffer

Jul 21, 2023

Dr. Billy Lee Coffindaffer of Morgantown WV died on July 21, 2023, at the age of 96. The son of Garnett and Beryl (Walker) Coffindaffer, Bill was born in the Kincheloe community of Harrison County WV on May 24, 1927. Bill had three brothers, Robert, Sam, and Kenneth (who died as an infant) and one sister, Virginia Carder. He...

Mary Kay Teresa Mortimer

Jul 20, 2023

Mary Kay Mortimer, 70, of Wintersville, Ohio went home to Lord on Thursday, July 20, 2023 after a brief stay at Sienna Skilled Nursing Facility in Wintersville.

Mary Kay was born in Brookville, PA on December 18, 1952, the daughter of the late Keith Mortimer and Bessie (Shakley) Mortimer. The family spent four years in...