Ernest Paugh

Ernest Howard Paugh, 65, of Lazelle Union Rd., Maidsville, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.Ernie was born September 13, 1946, in what was then known as Mt. Morris, WV a son of the late Clarence Paugh, Sr. and the late Evelyn Moon Paugh.Survivors include three siblings, brother Larry Paugh and his wife Lorraine of Mt. Morris, PA, sister Kathleen Heller and her husband Rick of Maidsville and his brother and best-friend, Jim Paugh and his wife Christina of Cassville a sister-in-law, Judy Paugh of Mt. Morris, PA and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.In addition to his parents, Ernie was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Paugh, Jr, and a niece and nephew, Carrie and Chris Heller.Ernie was enjoyed being a ringman for P & P Auctions, riding horses and motorcycles and spending time with his very special nieces and nephews who thought the world of ""Uncle Ern.""Family and friends will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, on Thursday, November 17 from 10 AM until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 Noon with Pastor Dolly Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mt. Morris.Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.