Obituaries

Nancy "Lynne" Crane

Nancy "Lynne" Crane

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...

Edgar Clayton Fowler, Sr.

Edgar Clayton Fowler, Sr.

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...

Willard Eldon Myers

Willard Eldon Myers

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...

Dixie Lee Lemley

Dixie Lee Lemley

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...

Dr. Kenneth Dale Mcintosh

Dr. Kenneth Dale Mcintosh

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...

Betty Kathryn Trickett

Betty Kathryn Trickett

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...

Michael Samuel Pinion

Michael Samuel Pinion

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...

Jamie Brent Welch

Jamie Brent Welch

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...

Juanita Marie Price

Juanita Marie Price

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...

Ben Baker Fleming

Ben Baker Fleming

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,...

Dr. John Herbert King

Dr. John Herbert King

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...

Barbara Jean Schaus

Barbara Jean Schaus

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...

James Richard Riel

James Richard Riel

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...

Iris Dean Mccallister Mclaughlin

Iris Dean Mccallister Mclaughlin

Jan 11, 2023

Iris Dean McCallister McLaughlin departed this life on January 11, 2023 at Harmony at White Oaks in Bridgeport, WV under the loving and compassionate care of the Harmony staff and Amedisys Hospice Care. Iris was born on April 24, 1927, along with her twin sister, Iva Dare, in Sumerco, WV.

Iris made WV her home...

Carol Jean Lynch

Carol Jean Lynch

Jan 9, 2023

Carol Jean Lynch, 80 passed away naturally on Monday, January 9, 2023 in Lehigh Acres, FL her home since the 1970’s companion to her father William F. Lynch. Aunt Jeanie grew up in Star City, WV graduating from St. Francis High School. She retired from Lee Memorial Hospital working as an accounting specialist.

During retirement...

Janet Lee Forbes

Janet Lee Forbes

Jan 6, 2023

Janet L. Forbes, 70 of Morgantown, WV passed away peacefully at her home on January 6, 2023 surrounded by her family who loved her very much.

Born December 29, 1952 to the late Gaylord H. Stump Sr. and the late Mary E. (Linger) Stump.

Janet was a lifelong resident of Morgantown,...

Dorothy E. Carline

Dorothy E. Carline

Jan 5, 2023

Dorothy “Dibby” E. Carline, 93, of Morgantown, passed from the loving arms of her husband to the loving arms of her heavenly father on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her home.

She was born June 15, 1929 in Davenport Center, NY, a daughter of the late George Ralph Searles and Dorothy (Boyes) Every. She is...

Catherine Lucille Casteel Field

Catherine Lucille Casteel Field

Jan 4, 2023

Catherine Lucille Casteel Field 59, of Morgantown passed away on January 4, 2023. She was born January 17, 1963. She was the daughter of Karen Freeland. And the Granddaughter of late Les and Mary Turner who had a big hand in helping raise her.

She is survived by her companion David Knapp, 2 sons Derick...

Jonathan Stephen Lee Chambers

Jonathan Stephen Lee Chambers

Jan 4, 2023

Jonathan Stephen Lee Chambers, 27, of Bruceton Mills, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Jonathan was born on March 17, 1995, the son of Mary Chambers and the late Joseph Lee Decker.

Jonathan enjoyed playing video games, working, and being with family.

In addition to his...

Sean Anthony Murphy

Sean Anthony Murphy

Jan 1, 2023

Sean Anthony Murphy 1966-2022

Sean Anthony Murphy (Murph), 56, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, peacefully, at home.

Sean was born at Walter Reed Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C., the son of the late Robert Lawrence Murphy and Lois Ann Tatich Murphy, on May 20, 1966. One...