Obituaries

Anna Burdette Cooper
Feb 25, 2019
Anna Paige Burdette Cooper, 32, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019, at her residence. Anna was born in Morgantown, on December 31, 1986. Anna's earthly journey has come to its conclusion. Although her journey was much too short her work seemingly unfinished, her fingerprint is on many hearts. Anna will be missed by her mother, Linda...

Steven Game
Feb 23, 2019
Steven Ray Game, 55, of Morgantown, WV passed away on February 23, 2019, after an extended illness, and fought with courage, love, family, and faith. He was born July 27, 1963, in Newport News, VA to Thel Game and Sara Moore. Steve graduated from Eastern Wayne High School, Goldsboro, NC in 1981. He went on to earn both a...

Juanita Hertzog
Feb 21, 2019
Juanita C. "Sis" Kennedy Hertzog, 71, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, February 21st at Mon Health Medical Center. She was born February 9, 1948, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late John Edgar Kennedy and Lillian Virginia Hertzog Kennedy Jenkins. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. She worked for many years making furniture and...

Paul Atkins, Jr.
Feb 19, 2019
Paul A. Atkins, Jr., 95, of Morgantown, passed away February 19, 2019, at Mapleshire Nursing Home. Paul was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, on January 8, 1924, son of the Rev. Paul A. Atkins and Mary Eleanor Atkins. When Paul's father died at a young age, the family moved to Welch, West Virginia, where his grandparents lived. Paul had just...

Mildred Nicholson
Feb 18, 2019
Mildred Elizabeth “Beck” Nicholson, 83, of Morgantown, went to be with her Lord and Savior as well as loved ones who have gone before her on Monday, February 18, 2019. She was born July 28, 1935, in Morgantown, daughter of the late Dellis and Eva Lena Dalton. Beck was a homemaker and stay-at-home mom; proudly served as pastor’s wife...

Joel Halverson
Feb 18, 2019
Joel Allen Halverson, 58, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on February 18, 2019. He was born December 7, 1960, to Jerry and the late Nancy Halverson. Joel graduated from Wheeling Park High School in 1979. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in Geography from West Virginia University. Joel remained true to his Mountaineer roots spending over 20 years...

Perry Phillips
Feb 11, 2019
Perry Dexter Phillips passed away with his wife by his side on February 11, 2019, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. He was born on February 24, 1942, to the late Joseph D. and Gracie Brisendine Phillips on Ambler Ridge, near Walton, Roane County, West Virginia. He spent most of his life educating and mentoring both West Virginia...

Okey Dalton
Feb 7, 2019
Okey Dalton, 78, lifelong resident of the Kingwood Pike, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Mon Health Center. He was born August 27, 1940, in Morgantown, son to the late Solomon “Boot” & Sadie Mae Dalton. Okey was a local businessman for over 40 years. He was co-owner of Dalton Bros. Lumber and Mountainview Lumber along with his...

Gladys Salisbury
Feb 5, 2019
Gladys Linnie Salisbury 85, of Morgantown WV. Went home to be with the Lord and many loved ones on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. She was born September 30, 1933, to the late Albro Austin Guthrie and Mildred Ruby Nuce. Gladys loved being around all her family and helping out all of her grandkids. She loved going to yard sales...

Robert Wilson
Feb 4, 2019
Robert Lee Wilson, 87, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019, at Madison Center. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, on September 20, 1931, the son of the late Kenna James Wilson and Stella May Vernon. Robert graduated from Liberty High School in Clarksburg and went on to graduate at West Virginia University. He was a veteran...

Frances Baliker
Feb 3, 2019
Frances Beulah Baliker, 96, of Star City, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019, at Home Away from Home Assisted Living Center in Grafton. Frances was born on Aug. 18, 1922, in the Sunset Beach area of Cheat Neck and spent most of her life as a homemaker and a stay-at-home mom in Star City. Aside from this, she...

Kenneth Smith
Feb 2, 2019
Kenneth "Doug" Smith, 68, of Morgantown, WV, formerly of Charleston, passed away on Feb. 2, 2019, from complications of a motorcycle accident in Florida. Doug was survived by his loving girlfriend, Debbie Morgan, of Morgantown; mother, Sue Wilkinson, and stepfather, Dave Wilkinson, of Charleston; son, Robbie Smith, of Hurricane; daughter, Kiersten Smith, of Independence, LA; sister, Pam Weaver, of...

Kenneth Smith
Feb 2, 2019
Doug Smith, 68, of Morgantown (formerly of Charleston), passed away Saturday, February 2nd in Fairmont after a long illness. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown and a memorial service will be planned in Charleston at a later time. Online condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com

Jean Mccue
Feb 1, 2019
Jean McCue, 86, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, February 1st at her residence. Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements of a private family graveside service at the WV National Cemetery with full military funeral honors.

Dr. Donald Mcdowell
Jan 30, 2019
Donald England McDowell, son of the late Harry C. and Helen England McDowell, was born in Zion, Cecil County, Maryland on October 23, 1924. When he was two years old his parents moved to nearby Calvert, Maryland, where he grew up. He graduated from Calvert High School in 1941. He has two brothers, David M. McDowell (deceased) and H....

Murial Montgomery
Jan 29, 2019
Muriel Beach Montgomery, 96, of Morgantown, died Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at Mon Health Medical Center. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted Hastings Funeral Home and there will be no public services. In lieu of flowers, condolences may be extended to the family care of Debi Riggle, 620 S. Sherman St., Denver, CO 80209.

Merryann Nehlen
Jan 28, 2019
MerryAnn Nehlen, 82, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on December 25, 1936, the daughter of the late Paul and Florence (Griffith) Chopson. MerryAnn was a long-time active member of Avery United Methodist Church and was the organizer of the church's bazaar for...

Betty Westerman
Jan 27, 2019
Betty Jean Westerman , 87, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at Sundale Nursing home. She was born in Morgantown, WV, March 14, 1931, the daughter of the late Berlin Garlin Judy and Nellie (Vandervort) Judy. Betty retired from Ruby Memorial Hospital after 25 years of service. She was a lifelong member of Avery United Methodist...

Gordon Shaffer
Jan 26, 2019
Gordon Donald Shaffer, 83, of Morgantown passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 26, at his home. Gordon was born on April 25, 1935, the son of the late Walter A. and Nellie M. Shaffer. He was a hard working loving husband, father, and grandfather that always ensured that his family was taken care of. He...

Amy Marshall Robbins
Jan 26, 2019
Amy Louise Marshall Robbins, 46, died on January 26, at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She did her best to beat the harsh statistics after receiving her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, and always kept a positive attitude and faith in whatever was to come. She will be remembered for her happiness, joy of life, and the love of her...
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