Obituaries
Agnes Ruth Cook
Jan 3, 2017
Agnes Ruth (Clark) Cook, 89, of Morgantown, died Tuesday, January 3rd at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born November 5, 1927 in Monongalia County, a daughter of the late Daniel Webster and Rachel Turner Clark. Mrs. Cook enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, fishing, sewing, crocheting, quilting, cooking, and canning. She is survived by her husband of 71...
Barbara Ann Roberts
Jan 3, 2017
Barbara (Barb) Ann Roberts, whose authenticity, honesty, and wisdom deeply impacted the lives of family and friends, died at home with family January 3rd. The cause of death was a recurrence of lung cancer, this time metastatic, and COPD. She was 67. Born in 1949, Barb grew up in Washington, Pennsylvania, but lived most of her adult life in...
Kelly Simons
Jan 1, 2017
We celebrate the generous life of Kelly Bray Simons who was born on May 9, 1960 in Alexandria, VA. and spent her whole life in Morgantown, WV. Kelly passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017, at her residence. She is the fifth daughter of Celia Bray of Morgantown and the late William Bray. Kelly earned her Bachelor and Master...
Kitson Brewster Byrdy
Jan 1, 2017
Kitson “Kit” Brewster Byrdy, 62, formerly of East Gate Drive of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Kit was born in Beckley on March 1, 1954, the son of Anne (Edwards) Byrdy of Maryland and the late Edward Louis Byrdy Sr. He spent his youngest years in Silver Spring, Maryland before returning to Weston,...
William Hugh Smyth
Dec 31, 2016
William H. Smyth, Sr., age 102 of Morgantown passed away on December 31st, 2016, at Golden Living Center. He was born March 26, 1914 in Westover, WV. He was the son of the late Harry Lee and Eva Waters Smyth. He was a WWII veteran serving as a Sergeant in the United States Army Signal Corp. in the China/Burma/India...
Helen Louise Frum
Dec 29, 2016
Helen Louise Frum (Brown), 91, of Fields Park Road, Morgantown, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was born on March 27, 1925 in Morgantown, WV. She is the daughter of the late William Carl Brown and Emma F. Brown (Getz). She is survived by her brother Gerald Brown; four children; Russell Frum and wife, Janice, Ellen Shafer, Robert...
Linda Dalton
Dec 28, 2016
Linda “Pixie” Dalton, 75, of Morgantown died Wednesday, December 28th at the Madison Center. She was born December 12, 1941 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Herbert and Mildred Knight Blosser. Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St. Morgantown, on Monday, January 2nd from 10 AM until the time of the funeral...
Michael James Bretzman
Dec 28, 2016
Michael James Bretzman, 52, of Morgantown, died Wednesday, December 28th at his residence from natural causes. He was born December 30, 1964 in Morgantown, a son of Sharon (Taft) Zeni of Morgantown and the late Warner James Bretzman. He was employed for several years at Town Hill Tavern in Morgantown. He loved his pets and was also an avid...
James Francis Bucklew
Dec 24, 2016
James F. “Jim” Bucklew, 90, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016, at his home He was born May 29, 1926 in Morgantown; a son of late Galvin Lawrence and Lovel Bolyard Bucklew. Immediately after his MHS graduation he enlisted in the U. S. Armed Forces. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U....
Wilma Lea Himes
Dec 23, 2016
Wilma Lea Himes, 89, of Morgantown, died Friday, December 23rd at Mon General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 2, 1927 in West Union, WV, a daughter of the late Glenn Marion and Lessie Olive (Knight) Pierce. She was a member of Spruce Street United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Jane Lew High...
Janice Dorine Hess
Dec 20, 2016
Janice Dorine Hess, 84, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Monongalia General Hospital. She was born in Morgantown on October 3, 1932, the daughter of the late Chester Arthur Hilling and late Ada Bell (Murray) Hilling. She attended Covenant Evangelical Methodist Church. She was a former member of the Beulah Free Methodist Church. She loved to...
Helen Jean Yonker
Dec 20, 2016
Helen Yonker, 68, of Morgantown, died December 20th at her residence. She was born February 22, 1948 in Kingwood, a daughter of the Francis Lloyd and Dorothy Marie Wolfe. Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown has been entrusted with arrangements. Friends and family will be received for graveside services at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, S. Pierpont Rd., Morgantown on Friday, December...
Michael Robert Powell
Dec 19, 2016
Michael Robert Powell, Sr., 58, of Monongah, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19th at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born September 7, 1958 in Morgantown, a son of the late John Powell and Margaret (Hilling) Powell. He was a truck driver for Woodford Oil and enjoyed old cars and spending time with his family. He is...
Edward Leroy Hennessey
Dec 16, 2016
Edward L. Hennessey, 86, of Morgantown, died Friday, December 16th at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born November 14, 1930 in Long Branch, NJ, the son of the late Leroy and Marian Shields Hennessey. Mr. Hennessey was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean...
Ann Morris Davis
Dec 11, 2016
Ann M. Davis, 78, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, December 11th at Mon General Hospital. She was born January 15, 1938 in Pittsburgh PA, a daughter of the late John and Margaret Morris. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Donald C. Davis. She was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ and worked...
Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Field
Dec 8, 2016
Elizabeth L. (Betty Lou) Field, 72, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016, at her home. Family and friends will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, Sunday, December 11th from 6-8 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday, December 12th from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor...
Robert William Roth
Dec 7, 2016
Robert W. “Bob” Roth of Morgantown passed away on Dec. 7, 2016 at Monongalia General Hospital. He was born on April 13, 1926 in Preston County, and was the son of the late Lela and Paul Roth. Robert served in the 32nd Infantry of the U.S. Army in the Japanese theatre of WW II. Bob worked most of his...
Loretta V Gillum
Dec 4, 2016
Loretta Gillum, 91, of Plant City, FL formerly of Morgantown passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016, at Consulate Healthcare- Lake Parker of Lakeland, FL. She was born in Morgantown on July 3, 1925, the daughter of the late William and Phobe (Feathers) Pounds. Loretta retired from Morgan Shirt Factory. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved to...
Cyrus Haymond "Cy" Hess
Dec 2, 2016
Cyrus Haymond “Cy” Hess, 84, of Morgantown, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 2nd. He was born April 13, 1932 in Morgantown, a son of the late Jesse James and Letta Finnell Hess. Cy enjoyed many activities throughout his life- farming, camping, boating, and horses. He loved spending time with his family and all of...
Robert Phillips Cook
Dec 2, 2016
Robert Phillips Cook, 84, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016, at Sundale Nursing Home. He was born in Osage on August 20, 1932, the son of the late Thomas Ross Cook and Nellie Virginia (Craig) Cook. Robert was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force for 4 years, was employed in the automotive industry and retired...
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