Obituaries

Denver Hubert Waggoner

Denver Hubert Waggoner

Jun 19, 2023

Denver H. Waggoner, 48, of Walton, WV, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 6, 1975, in Roane County, son of the late Ancil and Valery (Criner) Waggoner.

His passion included dirt track racing, working on cars, hunting, mudbogs, monster trucks, collector of guns and...

Rita Ann Sanders

Rita Ann Sanders

Jun 18, 2023

Rita Ann Sanders, 72, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Rita was born on January 20, 1951, the daughter of the late James and Pauline High.

Rita enjoyed taking care of family and friends and making sure everyone was fed and always wanted to...

Diana Marie Frabutt

Diana Marie Frabutt

Jun 17, 2023

Diana Frabutt passed away June 17, 2023. She was a light that shined brightly in the lives of everyone she met.

Driven with an insatiable thirst for learning, she was happiest exploring everything about the world from history to technology. She found joy in the little things with an eternally positive attitude. She loved deeply,...

Francis Patrick Mcgraw

Francis Patrick Mcgraw

Jun 17, 2023

Francis "Frank" Patrick McGraw, 90, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Eden Hill Nursing Home in New Braunfels, TX

Frank was born on August 2, 1932 in Morgantown, WV the son of the late James and Mary (Knouse) McGraw. He graduated from St Francis High School in 1950. Following a year at West...

Judy Ann Ruckle

Judy Ann Ruckle

Jun 14, 2023

Judy Ann Ruckle, 73, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Mon Health Medical Center.

Judy was born on April 10, 1950, the daughter of the late Paul Allen Uphold and late Molly Lee Moats Uphold.

Judy loved spending time with her family, fur babies and the wildlife...

Marc Allen Skidmore

Marc Allen Skidmore

Jun 13, 2023

Marc Allen Skidmore, 65, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.

Thomas Philip Lombardi

Thomas Philip Lombardi

Jun 12, 2023

Thomas P. Lombardi left this world on June 12, 2023 at home with his family by his side. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut to Phyllis and Louis Lombardi in 1936. He was a child dancing prodigy, first appearing on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour Television Show at age 6. He advanced to professional status appearing in night...

Leo Otis Shay

Leo Otis Shay

Jun 7, 2023

Leo Otis Shay, 69, died on June 7, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family. Leo was born on February 16, 1954, the son of the late Otis and Helga Shay.

From a young age, Leo loved the outdoors. From fishing, hiking, camping, and taking drives in the countryside, he wanted to be in nature....

Robert J. "Bob" Payne

Robert J. "Bob" Payne

Jun 4, 2023

Robert Jackson Payne (Bob), 85 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born June 5, 1937, one of four sons of the late Roy and Alice Payne and was raised in the Cheat Neck area of Monongalia County.

Bob was a lifelong resident of Morgantown and an avid...

Carter Neill Stone

Carter Neill Stone

Jun 3, 2023

Carter Neill Stone, 50, passed away peacefully to his reward in heaven in the presence of his immediate family at the Long-Term Acute Care Select Specialty Hospital on June 3, 2023, of natural causes after an illness of five months.

He was born July 22, 1972 in Morgantown. His parents are Ward D. (Jerry) Stone...

Julie Beth Willard

Julie Beth Willard

Jun 2, 2023

Julie Beth Willard, 39, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Mon Health Medical Center.

Julie was born on April 7, 1984, the daughter of Vickie Willard and the late Richard "Rick" Willard.

Julie was always a kind, caring, and compassionate person to those around her. She loved...

Mary Gail Brumbaugh

Mary Gail Brumbaugh

Jun 1, 2023

Mary Gail Brumbaugh went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2023, due to complications from cancer. She was born on October 19, 1936, in Woodlawn, New York to John and Mabel Knisely. Mary Gail graduated from Hamburg High School in 1954. She received her nursing degree from Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in 1957. The following year...

Patsy Ann Dalton

Patsy Ann Dalton

May 30, 2023

Patsy Ann Dalton, 65, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at her home. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on July 14, 1957, daughter of Ruby Baker and the late Elwood Baker.

In addition to her mother, Patsy is survived by her children, Jeffrey Morris and Amy Jo Dalton; was a beloved...

Thomas Vernon Basferd

Thomas Vernon Basferd

May 30, 2023

Thomas "Dick" V. Basferd, of Morgantown, passed away at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the age of 93.

Dick was born on December 11, 1929, in West Chevy, MD, son of the late William and Margaret (Skinner) Basferd.

Dick served proudly in the...

Nancy Elaine Matthews

Nancy Elaine Matthews

May 28, 2023

Nancy Elaine (Stump) Matthews, 67, of Taylor County, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born February 22, 1956 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Tracy and Virginia (Flowers) Stump.

She was a Methodist by faith and worked as a Pharmacy Tech. She enjoyed camping with Bob and Judy...

Shelia Kay White

Shelia Kay White

May 24, 2023

Sheila Kay White,70, of Morgantown formally from Kissimmee FL, passed away on Wednesday, May 24,2023, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Sheila was born on April 18,1953, the daughter of the late Acey and Shirley McCall.

Sheila enjoyed music, books, dancing, talking and spending time with friends and family. She loved life...

Richard Matthews

Richard Matthews

May 19, 2023

Richard Matthews, 71, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born January 7, 1952 in Welch, WV son of the late Herbert Boyd and Willetta Rose Matthews. He married Robin Kay Matthews on December 9, 1972.

He served in the United States Army and was a proud member...

Robert Steven Nakon Aka Nakoneczny

Robert Steven Nakon Aka Nakoneczny

May 18, 2023

Robert Steven “Bob” Nakon, AKA Robert Nakoneczny, 79, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, May 18th at his home. He was born May 1, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Anthony and Mary (Hershkowitz) Nakoneczny.

Bob will be greatly missed by his siblings, Nancy Boehm of Ben Lomond, CA, Richard Nakon...

John Albert Brumbaugh

John Albert Brumbaugh

May 18, 2023

John A Brumbaugh went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2023 due to complications of Alzheimer’s.

He was born on May 3, 1935 in Buffalo, New York to Claude and Elsie Brumbaugh. John graduated from Hamburg High School in 1953. He graduated from Cedarville College in 1958. On May 31st of that same...

Adolph Alvin Neidermeyer

Adolph Alvin Neidermeyer

May 18, 2023

Professor Adolph A. Neidermeyer graduated from his earthly education on 18 May 2023. He and the love of his life, Ellen, shared 59 wedded years together after meeting the first day of their freshman year in high school, when he missed an errant basketball pass and the ball grazed Ellen instead. A lifelong teacher, he gifted his students with...