Feb 21, 2025

Donald Ray King, 86, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born October 2, 1938 in Morgantown, a son of the late Orville and Dicie (Lewis) King.

He was a handyman for many years before his retirement. In his free time, he enjoyed working on cars with...

Feb 20, 2025

Ronald Harrison Cribbs, 67, of Morgantown passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Kermit, Texas on April 29, 1957, a son of the late William and Mildred (Durr) Cribbs.

Ron graduated from high school in Roswell, New Mexico. After college he began a long career in law...

Feb 19, 2025

Margaret "Mickie" (Webber) Howe Willis passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.

For the past three years, Mickie had been a resident at Harmony Memory Care in Morgantown, West Virginia, where she was surrounded by exceptional love, care, and extra Sunday donuts from the amazing staff, for whom her...

Feb 17, 2025

James Robert Bates, 86, of Shinnston, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025 at United Hospital Center after an extended battle with cancer. He will be missed by all.

He was born September 21, 1938 in Gypsy, WV, a son of the late Robert "Bob" Lloyd and Trenna Marie (Steele) Bates.

Jim grew up in Owings, WV and attended Shinnston High...

Feb 17, 2025

Clifford James May, Sr., 93, of Morgantown and formerly of Summers School Rd., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, February 17, 2025.

He was born on August 5, 1931, the son of the late Walter and Lula (Jackson) May.

Clifford was a hardworking man who spent...

Feb 15, 2025

Justin Leo Beeson, 94, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Suites at Heritage Point. He was born in Des Moines, IA on September 6, 1930, a son to the late Earl and Johanna Beeson.

He attended elementary and Dowling High School in Des Moines, Iowa, and later attended Grandview College and...

Feb 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Marsha L Gillis

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Marsha Gillis, who left this world on February 14, 2025 at the age of 69. She was a devoted and loving grandmother, and friend whose legacy of compassion, strength, and selflessness will live on in all who knew her.

For many...

Feb 12, 2025

Jeffrey V. Ward, 81, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, February 12th. He was born on August 14, 1943 in Worcester, MA, a son of the late Bert and Ethel Ward.

Jeff was a graduate of Morgantown High School and was a member of the school's wrestling team and also attended Potomac State. He served his country in the United States Army...

Feb 11, 2025

John Scott "Scotty" Clarke, 80, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 19, 1944 to the late Harry "Flash" Clarke and Lillian (Howard) Clarke.

Scott was a Morgantown High School graduate, class of 1962. During his high school years he played football, wrestled, and was a member of the track team....

Feb 11, 2025

Mabel Mae Phillips, 99, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was born June 18, 1925 in Ireland, Lewis County, West Virginia, to the late Russell Carpenter and Orpha McClain.

Mabel is survived by sons, Robert Phillips of Alberta, Canada and Joseph (Jackie) Phillips of Renton, Washington; grandchildren, Andrew Phillips, Michael Phillips, Brent Phillips, and Russell...

Feb 10, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Power Stockdale announces his passing on February 10th, 2025. He was 74 years old. He is survived by his daughters Alexandra Power Stockdale Weese (Boyd) and Amelia Anne Stockdale Weidman (Tommy). His pride and joy are his grandchildren Indigo and Liberty (Alexandra) and Hayes and Grady (Anne) whom he loved...

Feb 10, 2025

Margaret Marie "Peggy" Tordella, 68, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 19, 1956 to the late Charles and Margaret Tordella.

After high school she attended West Virginia University where she received a Master of Social Work and found her calling as a licensed independent clinical social worker...

Feb 9, 2025

Judith Carol Maisel, 78, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was born April 21, 1946 in Hicksville, New York to the late Nicholas and Dorothy Squicciarini.

She was employed with the Department of Health in Suffolk County, NY as Head of Security. She had many hobbies and particularly enjoyed golfing, politics, supporting her grandchildren,...

Feb 7, 2025

Debra Ann Jefferys, 62, passed away at home with family by her side on Friday, February 7, 2025, after a long, hard-fought battle with illness. She is now at peace and flying high with the lord. She was born June 30, 1962, a daughter of Russell and Elettra Ann Garletts.

She loved the outdoors, particularly...

Feb 6, 2025

Betty Jane Hammack Wearden passed peacefully into everlasting life on February 6, 2025, at her home with family members by her side. She will be remembered as a dutiful wife, dedicated mother, loving grandmother, and gracious friend.

Betty was born at home in DaCosta, Texas on September 25, 1930 to Josephine and William Hammack. She...

Feb 2, 2025

Madge Delores Guthrie, 97, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. A full obituary will appear at a later date at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.

Jan 29, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tiffany Marie (Bierschied) Swafford, who left this world peacefully at home on January 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous ten-month battle with cancer. She was 46 years old.

Tiffany was born on July 11, 1978, in Moab, UT, to Jody...

Jan 26, 2025

Catherine Victoria George, who died at age 92 on January 26, 2025, was born on December 23, 1932, in Star City, West Virginia. She was the fourth child and third daughter of Salvatore Sellaro and his wife Asunta Marie Fazio. Her father, an immigrant from the town of San Giovanni in Fiore, Calabria, Italy, owned and ran a small...

Jan 26, 2025

Lola T. Owen, 93, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born September 1, 1931 to the late Wilbert and Mildred Tennant.

Lola married Eugene “Doc” Owen, and together they opened Hillcrest Veterinary Clinic in 1961 where she worked as a veterinary technician and receptionist. In her retirement, she continued advocating for...

Jan 25, 2025

On September 21st, 1933 Doctor Thompson left his office in downtown Morgantown and headed to the residence of William James Garvin and Lillian Elizabeth Aitken Garvin on Beverly Avenue in the Seneca neighborhood (Not Sunnyside) of town. There he presented them with William James “Bill” Garvin, Junior.

On January 25th, 2025 Bill joined his parents...