Feb 17, 2023

On Friday, February 17, 2023, Dewey Vance Rotruck Jr., passed away by the side of his wife and daughters in his home at the age of 78 after a battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Dewey was born on November 13, 1944 in Keyser, WV to Dewey and Betty (Liller) Rotruck of Burlington, Mineral County, WV. At...

Feb 15, 2023

(Norma) Christine Burkett, 71, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at her home.

Christine was born on October 25, 1951, the daughter of the late Dayne and Vivian Pugh.

Christine was a member of the Brookhaven Methodist Church, In her free time, she enjoyed reading, crafting, and sewing. She...

Feb 12, 2023

Warden J. Rice, 92, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Madison Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born on June 24, 1930, the son of the late Thomas E. and Viola M. (Bell) Rice in Bolair, Webster County, West Virginia.

Warden enlisted in the U. S. Air Force proudly serving two...

Feb 11, 2023

Lon Cleaver, age 98, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Lon was born on November 18, 1924, in Newton, Illinois, son of the late Lon and Blanche (Winterrowd) Cleaver, Sr.

After graduating high school, Lon enlisted in the US Army as a surgical medic,...

Feb 10, 2023

Charles John "Chuck" Matala, 71, of Morgantown passed away on February 10, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Chuck was born on September 8, 1951, in Johnstown, PA, the son of Cecelia "Sally" and the late John Matala.

Chuck was a caring husband, father, and grandfather who lived his life centered around...

Feb 8, 2023

John "Weezer" DeWitt, 59, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Morgantown on January 3, 1964, son of Margaret (Casteel) DeWitt and the late Arley John Oliver DeWitt.

Weezer's career was truck driving. In his spare time, he was known for his passion for both WVU...

Feb 7, 2023

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Poulson, 75, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Sandy was born on December 12, 1947, in Morgantown, daughter of the late Walter and Ida "Jerry" (Tasker) Poulson.

Sandy graduated from Morgantown High School and spent several summers working in Ocean City,...

Feb 5, 2023

Nancy “Lynne” Crane, 67, of Southport, NC, formerly of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Bolivia, NC. She was born June 25, 1955, in Morgantown, daughter of Robert and Nancy (Edwards) Conners.

Lynne graduated from WVU in 1996 Summa Cum Lauda and went on to proudly graduate from...

Feb 2, 2023

Edgar “Bruiser” C. Fowler, Sr., 92, of Cheat Lake, Morgantown, passed away peacefully with those who loved him by his side on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born on November 22, 1930, son of the late Ellis and Goldie (Everly) Fowler.

Edgar graduated from University High School, served in...

Jan 31, 2023

Willard "Will" Eldon Myers, age 84, of Morgantown, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, with family by his side, into the arms of Christ. Will was born in Morgantown on January 5, 1939, son of the late Luther and Leah Myers.

He spent 50 years as a volunteer fireman in Rivesville, WV...

Jan 30, 2023

Dixie Lee Baker Lemley, 79, of Little River, SC, formerly of Morgantown, WV, went to her heavenly home on January 30th, 2023. She arrived in this world on May 4th, 1943, to the proud parents of Vaughn Elliott and Violet Pauline Twigg Baker.

She attended University High School. She stayed home raising her three boys...

Jan 29, 2023

Dr. Kenneth Dale McIntosh, 92, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, January 29, 2023, with his beloved wife by his side.

He was born September 29, 1930, son of the late Richard and Axie McIntosh.

At 16 years old, he joined the United States Air Force, and was honorably...

Jan 27, 2023

Betty K. Trickett, 92, of Oakland, MD passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Boyd Moon and Sara Logan.

She worked for many years at IBMI data center.

Those left to cherish her...

Jan 27, 2023

Michael Samuel Pinion, 69, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Madison House surrounded by family.

Michael was born February 23, 1953, son of the late Samuel Michael and Mary (Necoranec) Pinion of Morgantown, WV.

Born and raised in Morgantown, Michael attended St Francis Catholic School where...

Jan 25, 2023

Jamie Brent Welch (Chub), 50 of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on January 25, 2023 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Jamie was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, to Joyce Daft on December 12, 1972.

He enjoyed dirt bikes, playing darts, listening to classic rock, and the great outdoors. Jamie was a...

Jan 23, 2023

Juanita Marie Foy Price passed away peacefully at her home in Morgantown on January 23, 2023, after a brief illness.

Born June 2, 1939, to the late Lillian Dalton and Emory Foy, she grew up in the Brown's Chapel and Halleck communities alongside her eight siblings.

She married John C. Price...

Jan 22, 2023

Ben Baker Fleming, 84, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Ben was born on May 14, 1938, the son of the late Leo and Ruth Fleming.

Ben enjoyed being outdoors riding his 4-wheeler, mowing grass on his riding lawn mower,...

Jan 19, 2023

Dr. John Herbert King, 72, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at his residence.

He was born January 10, 1951, in New Martinsville, WV, son of the late Herbert William King and Marjorie (Tillis) King. He lived in New Martinsville, WV, attended Magnolia High School, and graduated in 1969. He loved telling stories...

Jan 17, 2023

Barbara Scherr Schaus, 94, of the Village at Heritage Point, Morgantown, West Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

She was born in Morgantown on March 27, 1928, the daughter of the late Dr. William B. Scherr and the late Beulah (Davis) Scherr.

She was a member of Suncrest United...

Jan 13, 2023

James Richard Riel, 72, of Morgantown passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 13, 2023, in his home.

James was born on April 5, 1950, in Parkersburg, WV, the son of the late James Palmer and Madora Edith Riel as the first of five children.

James was a quirky, energetic, and “no...