Obituaries
James Earl Lilly
Sep 11, 2024
On Wednesday, September 11th, James Lilly departed into the great unknown, where his curious spirit and sense of wonder can delight in this next grand adventure. Jim was born July 31, 1960 in Beckley, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Basil Lilly and Ailene 'Cawley' Lilly. He is survived by his wife, Linda 'Pratt' Lilly,...
Sarah Jane Means
Sep 11, 2024
Sarah Jane Means, 76, of Fairmont, WV passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She was born in Morgantown on May 15, 1948 to the late JoAnn (Stewart) Goodwin and Martin Wayne Goodwin.
Sarah is survived by her daughter Patricia Desmuke, with children Abby, Zach and David Desmuke; son, Robert D. Means and his children with...

Carol Elaine Justilio
Sep 9, 2024
Carol Elaine Justilio, 80, of Morgantown passed away Monday, September 9, 2024. She was the daughter of the late George and Edith Everly.
Carol worked at Ruby Memorial Hospital for 40 years in the patient accounting department.
She is survived by her son, Gregory Everly; brother John Everly; cousins, Roxann Shipley...
Kimberly Ann Funk
Sep 8, 2024
Kimberly Ann Funk, 53, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, surrounded by family in the comfort of her home.
She was born January 16, 1971, in Greensburg, PA, a daughter of Maxine (Vozel) Yuvan and the late Frank Yost Jr.
Kim was a 1989 graduate of Hempfield Area...
Melissa "June" Alexander
Sep 2, 2024
Melissa “June” Alexander, 82, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at Mon Health Medical Center surrounded by her family.
She was born November 21, 1941 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Denzil and Roma (Cutlip) Taylor.
She was a 1959 graduate of Morgantown High School and a member...
William "Bill" Eugene Miller
Aug 31, 2024
William "Bill" Eugene Miller, age 73 of Morgantown, was reunited with the love of his life Debra Kay Miller, on August 31, 2024.
Bill was born March 2, 1951, the son of the late William A. and Mary L. Miller.
He enjoyed working at West Virginia University as a farm worker....
Sharon Lee Fowler
Aug 30, 2024
Sharon Lee Fowler, 80, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 at Evergreen Assisted Living. She was born March 18, 1944 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Edwin and Mary Jo (Southard) Baker.
Sharon was a 1962 graduate of University High School and a member of Calvary Chapel Morgantown.
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Merlene Louise King
Aug 29, 2024
Merlene Louise King, 66, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at her home. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home and future service details will be updated at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.
Phyllis Althea Harvey
Aug 25, 2024
Phyllis A. Harvey, 85, passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2024 while in Maine. She was born in Phoenixville, PA. She was a graduate of Phoenixville High School in the Class of 1957. She is the daughter of Arthur L. and Violet (Daniels) Koffroth.
Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Arthur...
Sarah Ann Whitty
Aug 23, 2024
Sarah Ann Price Whitty, 87, of Morgantown, WV, passed away on Friday, August 23rd at her home, after months of declining health.
Sarah was born on April 4, 1937, in Churchland, NC, to Alma Tucker Price and Henry Price Jr. She graduated from A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis, NC, in 1955 and Salem College...
Robert Stephen Glock
Aug 23, 2024
Robert Stephen Glock, age 73, passed away on August 23, 2024.
He was born on August 24, 1950, the son of Robert and Jean Glock.
He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from West Virginia University and dedicated his life to education, first as a teacher and later as an elementary...
Carl Lloyd Lazzell
Aug 20, 2024
Carl Lloyd Lazzell, aged 84, passed away on August 20, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Born in Morgantown, WV, on October 16, 1939, Carl was a respected figure in his community, entrepreneur and a loving family man.
Carl is survived by his devoted wife, Anna Louise Lazzell; his three children, Amy Leigh Lazzell, Anna Carleen...
Frank Leslie Field
Aug 20, 2024
Frank Leslie Field, 81, of Morgantown was called home and welcomed by his Beloved God and Savior, surrounded by the Holy Spirit and loving family at his home on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
Frank was born in Morgantown on June 6, 1943, the son of the late George and Lena (Parsons) Field.
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David Alan Helmick
Aug 19, 2024
David Alan Helmick, 62, of Morgantown was reunited with his wife on August 19, 2024.
David was born on September 26, 1961, the son of the late Delbert and Betty Helmick.
David was a retired coal miner and police reserve. He enjoyed bowling,...

Melva "Chris" Christine Sanders
Aug 18, 2024
Melva "Chris" Christine Sanders, 62, of Morgantown, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at her home.
Chris was born on March 8, 1962, the daughter of the late Waymond and Mabel Dalton, Sr.
In her free time, Chris enjoyed doing different crafts and crossword puzzles. She especially loved spending time...
Edith Ann Gibson
Aug 16, 2024
Edith Ann (Edie) Gibson, age 65, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour early Friday, August 16, 2024 surrounded by her caring family. She was the proud wife of Aaron L Gibson. They lovingly enjoyed 39 happy years together.
Edie grew up in Star City, the daughter Betty McRobie and Howard (Buster) Rowan...
Etta Lovinda Jacks
Aug 15, 2024
Etta Lovinda Jacks, 94, of Cumberland, MD passed away on Friday, August 15, 2024, at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Etta was born on January 2, 1930, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Catherine Ford.
Etta was a nurse for 24 years in Cumberland, MD. In her free time Etta...
Dorthy Jean Friend
Aug 14, 2024
Dorthy "Jean" Friend, 95, passed away on August 14, 2024 to be with her loved ones that she has dearly missed.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold "Abe" Friend, and both of her sons, Randy and Richard Fraley. Jean is survived by her niece, Cathy Golleher, and three nephews, Terry Kisner, Kevin...
Carol Joan Mccartney
Aug 13, 2024
Carol Joan McCartney, 81, of Morgantown, WV entered eternity on, Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Carol was born on April 1, 1943 to the late Carl & Rose McCartney. She was the oldest of four children.
Growing up Carol attended Sabraton Jr High and Morgantown High School. Upon graduating she took classes...
Michael Lynn Bolyard
Aug 13, 2024
Michael (Mike) Lynn Bolyard, 67, of Morgantown passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born February 25, 1957 in Morgantown, a son of the late Beryl and Kathaleen (Rogers) Bolyard.
Mike was a 1975 graduate of Morgantown High School and a member of Suncrest United Methodist Church. While in...
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