Obituaries

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...

Mark David Panrell

Mark David Panrell

May 23, 2018

Mark David Panrell, 59, of Morgantown, passed suddenly on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. He was born in Morgantown on October 6, 1958, a son of the late Guy Panrell and Grace Flowers Panrell. Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking as well as playing guitar and working in his garden. His is survived by his wife, Denise Berry Panrell; his siblings,...

Vesta Anderson

Vesta Anderson

May 21, 2018

Vesta E. Anderson, 94, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at Morgantown Health and Rehab Center. She was born July 5, 1923 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Alva and Agnes (Roberts) Jennings. She is survived by her daughter in law, Kathy Anderson; grandchildren, Christine C. Burke (Dustin), Robert C. Anderson, III (Sarah), and Keith D....

Kathleen Wilson Roberts

Kathleen Wilson Roberts

May 21, 2018

Kathleen Wilson Roberts, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at Morgantown Health and Rehab Center. Cremation arrangments have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home and there will be no public services

Ping-Fan Chen

Ping-Fan Chen

May 19, 2018

Dr. Ping-fan Chen, scientist, entrepreneur, author, and poet, died on Saturday, May 19, 2018. A centenarian, he lived a few days past his 104th birthday. He received his PhD from Virginia Polytechnic Institute after completing his Master's degree at the University of Cincinnati. He excelled at creating complex maps, designing his house, and planning projects. He was just as...

Robert Kennedy

Robert Kennedy

May 15, 2018

Robert F. Kennedy, 74, of Des Moines, IA died May 15, 2018 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded with love. He was born September 1, 1943, in Morgantown, WV, son of William F. Kennedy and Betty Jo Blosser. Robert was raised primarily by his grandparents, W.E. and Nellie Blosser and his aunt and uncle, Mary E....

Doris Stone

Doris Stone

May 14, 2018

Doris Jean Stone, 80, of Maidsville, passed away Monday, May 14th at Mapleshire Nursing Home. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home and online condolences may be made to the family at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.

Edward Daniel Lynch

Edward Daniel Lynch

May 12, 2018

Edward Daniel Lynch, Sr., 82 passed away naturally on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Mt Pleasant Manor, South Carolina. His son and daughter-in-law, E. Daniel Lynch and Kathleen Whipple lovingly cared for him in their home for the past three years in Moncks Corner, SC before the passing into the kingdom of God. Dad was laid to rest beside...