Obituaries

Leonard Neal Taylor

Leonard Neal Taylor

Jun 24, 2018

Leonard N. Taylor of Morgantown passed peacefully into the presence of God, surrounded by his family, Sunday, June 24, 2018. He was born on Christmas morning in Coalton, West Virginia son of the late Sanford Edwin and Chloe Allen Taylor. In his early years, he worked at Firestone, Rock Forge coke ovens, the Rices Landing lock and dam and...

Thomas Vincent Boyd

Thomas Vincent Boyd

Jun 22, 2018

Thomas Vincent Boyd,77, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born February 5, 1941 to the late William Sebastian Boyd and Hazel Mae Boyd in Cumberland, Md. Tom graduated from Fort Hill High School in Cumberland and earned a degree in art at Towson State College. He served in the...

Ruth Ellen Marstiller

Ruth Ellen Marstiller

Jun 21, 2018

Ruth Ellen Waters Marstiller, 90, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018, at J W Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born in Morgantown on October 25, 1927, daughter of the late James and Nellie Waters. Ruth was married to Ralph Marstiller for 64 years, who preceded her in death in 2012. She was a graduate of Morgantown High and also...

Dorothy Lee Simon

Dorothy Lee Simon

Jun 20, 2018

Dorothy Lee (Wotring) Simon, 91, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at her home. She was born January 17, 1927 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Robert and Mabel (Riley) Wotring. Mrs. Simon was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Morgantown. She was a graduate of Gary High School and West Virginia University. She...

Charlotte Ann Kyer

Charlotte Ann Kyer

Jun 20, 2018

Charlotte Ann Chipps Kyer, 59, of Morgantown passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at J W Ruby Memorial Hospital of Morgantown, WV. She was born in Uniontown, PA, on September 24, 1958, a daughter of the late Lloyd Henery Chipps and Jessie Louise Ruble. Charlotte was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Ralph...

Donaldeen  Welch

Donaldeen Welch

Jun 20, 2018

Donaldeen Marie “Donna” Welch, 90, of Grafton Road, Morgantown, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. She was born in Morgantown on December 23, 1927, daughter of the late Phillip Raymond Runner and Sylvia Mae Rich Runner. Donaldeen was a lifetime resident of Morgantown, Methodist by faith, and a member of Woodland United Methodist Church. She...

Kathleen Ann Carroll

Kathleen Ann Carroll

Jun 12, 2018

Kathleen A. Carroll of Charleston died June 12, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Kathy held positions as a Human Resources Director for various industries in Charleston, West Virginia, Houston, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was instrumental in finding job opportunities for thousands of individuals. Kathy dedicated 38...

Rodney Russell Mcpherran

Rodney Russell Mcpherran

Jun 9, 2018

Rodney Russell McPherran, 53, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Sundale Nursing Home. He was born November 1, 1964 in Fairmont, a son of Carol Holloway. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his two brothers, John McPherran and his wife Tina and Mark McIntosh; one sister, Trisha McIntosh; two nephews, John W. McPherran...

Anne Leslie Ridings

Anne Leslie Ridings

Jun 8, 2018

Anne Leslie Ridings, 72, of Morgantown, went to be with the Lord on Friday June 8, 2018 following a twenty-two year battle with cancer, at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Anne was born in Steubenville, OH on April 23rd, 1946, a daughter of the late Aubrey Linwood Davis and Elisabeth Cattrell Davis of Weirton, WV. She graduated from...

Deborah Lynn Berkshire

Deborah Lynn Berkshire

Jun 8, 2018

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Berkshire, 67, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 14, 1951 in Morgantown, a daughter of Charles and Barbara Bowser. Debbie retired from the Mon County Board of Education after 37 years of dedicated service. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who especially enjoyed spending time...

Russell Hayhurst

Russell Hayhurst

Jun 6, 2018

Russell Jefferson “Bob” Hayhurst passed over to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday June 6, 2018. He was born on December 21, 1925 in Fairmont, WV to Roy Forrest Hayhurst and Roxye Marguerite (Arnett) Hayhurst. Bob, as he was known to his friends, was the owner and founder of Hayhurst Landscaping, which operated for over 50 years...

Betty Jane Mcdonald

Betty Jane Mcdonald

Jun 5, 2018

Betty Jane McDonald, 82, of Westover, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown.

Ronald Ellsworth Henry

Ronald Ellsworth Henry

Jun 4, 2018

Ronald Ellsworth Henry passed away Monday June 4th, 2018 at Mapleshire. He was born August 2nd, 1919 on his family’s farm in Laurel Point that was given as a land grant in 1773. Ronald was a descendent of Aaron Henry who fought in the Revolutionary War. He served in the US Army during World War II in the South...

Debra Louise Lattanzi

Debra Louise Lattanzi

Jun 1, 2018

Debra L. Lattanzi, 60, of Morgantown, passed away at her family home June 1, 2018. The oldest of three daughters, Debbie was born March 22, 1958. Debbie was Catholic by faith and attended St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. She graduated from Morgantown High School and West Virginia University with both a Bachelors and Masters of Arts in elementary education....

Robert Lee Cozad

Robert Lee Cozad

May 31, 2018

Robert Lee Cozad, 73, of Kingwood, passed away Thursday, May 31st at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born May 12, 1945 in Kingwood, a son of the late Ross and Mae (Kisner) Cozad. He attended Manown Church in Kingwood and was a painter, did construction work, and enjoyed beekeeping. He is survived by his wife, Evadell (Clark) Cozad; children,...

Debra Kay Miller

Debra Kay Miller

May 30, 2018

Debra Kay Miller "Debbie", 62, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly May 30,2018. Debbie was born the youngest of 14 children to Murl and Leola (Savage) Snyder. Debbie was the most caring, kind and generous soul. Those who knew Debbie found her laughter and smile contagious. Just her presence lit up a room. In the spring of 1974, Debbie met...

Patricia Ruth Sparks

Patricia Ruth Sparks

May 27, 2018

Patricia Ruth Sparks, 61, of Morgantown, passed away May 27, 2018, at her home in Morgantown, WV with her husband by her side. She was born October 26, 1956 in Bluefield, WV and was the daughter of the late Cecil Morgan and Evelyn Morgan. Pat graduated from Welch High School, earned her B.S. Degree in Early Childhood Education from...

Robert Paul Dunham

Robert Paul Dunham

May 27, 2018

Robert Paul Dunham of Morgantown WV passed away peacefully on May 27, 2018 in his home surrounded by family. Bob lived a full life of love and accomplishment and leaves behind a legacy of kindness, humor, service, and dedication to family. Bob was born at home on May 7, 1932 in Parkersburg, WV. He was born into a military...

Trina Marie Moore

Trina Marie Moore

May 26, 2018

Trina Marie Moore, 46, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, May 26th at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born July 2, 1971 in Fergus Falls, MN, a daughter of Marvin Richard Westvig and the late Virginia Jean Shearon Westvig. Trina graduated from Fergus Falls High School, earned her B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from Montana State University, her Masters Degree...

Wilma Jean Mills

Wilma Jean Mills

May 25, 2018

Wilma Jean Mills, 83, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born July 26, 1934 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Chester and Ruth Fulk. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Jean Mills and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by...