Obituaries

Norma Joan Stimmell

Norma Joan Stimmell

Dec 28, 2024

Pastor Norma Stimmell of the Kingwood Pike in Morgantown, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, December 28th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Morgantown on March 9, 1941 to the late Gertie and Pat Gilmore. On May 12, 1957 she married the love of her life, Charles "Date" Stimmell, and made...

Francisco José Celis Carrillo

Francisco José Celis Carrillo

Dec 25, 2024

Francisco "Fran" José Celis Carrillo (also affectionately known as "Panchin"), 34, of Morgantown passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Fran was born in Chinandega, Nicaragua on Tuesday, August 7, 1990; the son of the late Francisco José Celis Martinez and the late Reyna Margarita Carrillo Miranda.

Fran is survived by his beloved girlfriend,...

David S. Phillips

David S. Phillips

Dec 24, 2024

David S. Phillips, 75 of Morgantown passed December 24, 2024 at home after a very brief battle with cancer.

He was a retired lab technician with Consolidation Coal at the Indian Creek Rd Lab. Also he was a founder of the annual Gem and Mineral Show in Morgantown, and owner of Sunset Fossils and Minerals....

Carol June Wingfield

Carol June Wingfield

Dec 24, 2024

Carol Parsons Wingfield was born January 21, 1933 to Frances Kalar Parsons and Paul Alton Parsons. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 to join her husband, Billy Wingfield in heaven. Carol was a devoted Christian and cherished worshipping the lord.

She is survived by her daughters, Pamela...

Janet Jean Hertig

Janet Jean Hertig

Dec 21, 2024

Janet Jean Hertig (Schiffbauer), age 72, of Valley Point Community of Preston County, WV, formerly or Morgantown, WV, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital Morgantown, WV.

Born in Morgantown in 1952 to the late Bernard Eugene and Mary Louise Schiffbauer, Janet graduated from Morgantown High School, class of 1970. She worked...

Harold Clinton Martin

Harold Clinton Martin

Dec 20, 2024

Harold Clinton Martin, 90, of Core, WV passed away Friday, December 20, 2024. He was born January 30, 1934 in Sunnyside, MD, a son to the late James and Fannie Martin.

Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean Conflict. He faithfully attended the Morgantown Church of the Brethren and...

Raymond Brant Ware

Raymond Brant Ware

Dec 16, 2024

Raymond Brant Ware, age 81, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

Raymond was born on February 17, 1943, in Webster Springs, WV, to Cecil Brant Ware and Anna Ignatius Ware. A proud graduate of Webster Springs High School's Class of 1961, Raymond's athletic talents...

Bonnie Sue St. Clair

Bonnie Sue St. Clair

Dec 16, 2024

Bonnie Sue St. Clair, 82, of Morgantown passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Bonnie was born on November 2, 1942, the daughter of the late Ray and Georgia Blosser.

Bonnie enjoyed bowling, crafting and quilting. She was a Life Member of Service League of...

Edwin Henry John

Edwin Henry John

Dec 15, 2024

Edwin Henry John, 96, of Morgantown passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was born September 20, 1928, a son of the late Elfyn and Margaret (Mehlinger) John.

Edwin was a Morgantown businessman who owned and operated Coburn Dental Laboratories for over 50 years beginning in 1961. Prior to his business endeavors, Edwin joined...

Steven Neal Mckay

Steven Neal Mckay

Dec 14, 2024

Steven Neal McKay, 73, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at his residence. Steven was born in Morgantown on October 4, 1951, a son to the late Ernest and Carrie Lea McKay.

Steve had a unique upbringing and stories of shenanigans a-plenty. Many from while his family lived in and managed the Hotel Morgan...

Georgia Josephine Hilling

Georgia Josephine Hilling

Dec 11, 2024

Georgia Josephine Hilling, 96, was surrounded by loving family at her home in Dellslow as she peacefully passed through the gates of Heaven and into the loving arms of her husband on December 11th, 2024.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose life was marked by dedication to family and faith.

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Charles Glenn Childs

Charles Glenn Childs

Dec 4, 2024

Charles Glenn Childs, 56 of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, with his family by his side.

Charles was born in Charleston, WV on March 5, 1968, a son of F. Dale and Martha Childs. He was a 1986 graduate of Morgantown High School and a 1992 graduate of West Virginia University. Professionally,...

Faye Ann Sites

Faye Ann Sites

Dec 2, 2024

Faye Ann Sites, 67, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Faye was born on July 30, 1957, the daughter of the late Ray and Freda Flowers.

Faye was a wonderful woman who and was positive and energetic up until the time of her illness....

Anna N. Getz

Anna N. Getz

Dec 2, 2024

Anna N. Getz, 89, of Westover, WV passed peacefully Monday morning, December 2, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 10, 1934 at Bull Run in St. George, WV, the daughter of the late Waitman W. and Virginia Murl Owens Nestor.

She was a graduate of Parsons High School and St. Mary's...

Debra Marie Mancini

Debra Marie Mancini

Nov 27, 2024

Debra Marie Mancini, 66, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Allegheny General Hospital.

Debra was born on May 11, 1958, the daughter of the late Bud Gamble and Rose Ammons.

Debra was a proud mother and devoted grandmother to all her children and grandchildren. She always bolstered...

Judith Rhoda Chatfield Hall

Judith Rhoda Chatfield Hall

Nov 25, 2024

Judith Rhoda Chatfield Hall, 93, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 25, 2024.

She was born in New York, NY, the daughter of the late Henry Chatfield and the late Sonia (Sigberman) Chatfield. She graduated from Hunter College High School, New York, NY, and earned her BS in Mathematics from the...

Richard "Dick" Riley

Richard "Dick" Riley

Nov 25, 2024

Richard "Dick" Riley, 84, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving friends and family. Born December 22, 1939, in Maidsville, WV, to Herbert H. and Georgia Wolfe Riley, Dick lived a life filled with love, laughter, and selfless generosity.

Dick had a...

John David Barberic, Jr.

John David Barberic, Jr.

Nov 24, 2024

John David Barberic Jr., 72, of Oviedo, FL, formerly of Star City, passed away at his residence following a brief illness on Sunday, November 24, 2024, with his wife by his side.

Dave was born July 11, 1952, in Morgantown, WV, a beloved son to the late John Sr. and Agnes Barberic.

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Thomas Harold Devault

Thomas Harold Devault

Nov 23, 2024

Thomas H. DeVault, 77, of Mt. Morris, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Mon General Hospital. He was born December 11, 1946 in Kingwood, WV to the late Frederick and Thelma Whittaker DeVault.

He was a graduate of Valley High School and attended West Virginia University....

Clinton Lee Adams Sr.

Clinton Lee Adams Sr.

Nov 22, 2024

Clinton Lee Adams Sr. 87 of Cheat Neck, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024.

He was born in Morgantown, WV on July 7, 1937, son of the late Deane and Goldie (Bailey) Adams.

He was a graduate of University High School in 1955. He worked for West Virginia University at the Physical...