Obituaries

Thomas Carroll Hay

Thomas Carroll Hay

Aug 29, 2023

Thomas "Tom" C. Hay, 70, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Arrangements, which are incomplete, have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.

Donald Everett Smallwood

Donald Everett Smallwood

Aug 27, 2023

Donald Everett Smallwood, 92, of Morgantown, West Virginia passed away on Sunday, August 27 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV following a severe stroke.

Donald was born on November 8, 1930, the son of the late James and Jesse Smallwood. He was a proud and loving husband and father to four children with seven grandchildren....

Donella Rae Eakin

Donella Rae Eakin

Aug 26, 2023

Donella Rae Eakin, 68, formerly of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at Meadowcrest Nursing Home in Bethel Park, PA on Saturday August 26, 2023.

She was a 1973 graduate of Morgantown High School.

She is preceded in death by her father Neal C. Eakin, Mother Geraldine (Graham) Eakin and brother Gerald Dale...

William "Billy" Courtney Williams

William "Billy" Courtney Williams

Aug 23, 2023

William Courtney "Billy" Williams, 95, of Grafton Road, Morgantown passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Madison Rehab & Nursing Center in Morgantown.

A lifelong resident of Monongalia County, he was born September 7, 1927; the son of the late Omer Courtney and Dean Griffith Williams.

He was a veteran...

Donald Robert Pavelko

Donald Robert Pavelko

Aug 21, 2023

Donald Robert Pavelko (“Don”), 92, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Don was born in Canyon, West Virginia on February 25, 1931, the son of the late Andras (Andrew) and Suzanna (Susan) Pavelko. His parents immigrated to the United States from Czechoslovakia. He was the youngest of...

Frances Myrtle Hoskins

Frances Myrtle Hoskins

Aug 21, 2023

Frances Myrtle Hoskins, 91, of Morgantown, passed away Monday August 21, 2023 at Rosewood Center in Grafton, WV. She was born October 3, 1931 in Mount Morris, PA, the daughter of the late Willis Walker and Ethel Mayne Snyder.

Frances was known to her family and friends as a great cook and nurturing caregiver. She...

Victoria Jean Devall

Victoria Jean Devall

Aug 18, 2023

Vicky DeVall, 73, of Reedsville, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at her home. She was born August 19, 1949, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Geneva (McDonald) Harvey.

Vicky was an avid pool player and participated in many leagues including a trip to Las Vegas. She was employed by R&L...

Sandra Jean Vernon

Sandra Jean Vernon

Aug 18, 2023

Sandra Vernon, 78, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at her home. Arrangements, which are incomplete, have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.

Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com

Holly Elizabeth Sanders

Holly Elizabeth Sanders

Aug 14, 2023

Holly Sanetrik Sanders, 47, of Masontown, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital at Mon Health Medical Center. She was born May 13, 1976 in Morgantown, a daughter of Judy Sanetrik and the late Thomas C. Sanetrik, Sr.

Holly was a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Philippi and worked...

James Kelly

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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,...