Obituaries

Dewey Smith Hastings

Dewey Smith Hastings

Sep 7, 2023

Dewey Smith Hastings, 97, of Morgantown, died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown. He was born September 10, 1925 in Morgantown, a son of the late George Dewey and Jeannette Elizabeth (Smith) Hastings.

He was raised on a dairy farm, owned and operated by his family. He graduated from Morgantown High...

Harry Raymond Pratt Jr

Harry Raymond Pratt Jr

Sep 5, 2023

Harry "Skip" Raymond Pratt Jr. passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023, surrounded by the love and care of his family. Skip enjoyed a loving marriage to Jacquelyn "Jackie" Ryan Pratt for 66 years. They were married on June 3, 1957, the same day that Skip graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical...

Judy Ann Huebner

Judy Ann Huebner

Sep 4, 2023

Judy Ann Huebner, 79, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at her home.

Judy was born on December 2, 1943, the daughter of the late Perry and Eunice Hawkins.

Judy enjoyed painting, crocheting, doing Sudoku, traveling, talking about her home in New Mexico, and spending time with family....

Ruby Roberta Kessler

Ruby Roberta Kessler

Sep 1, 2023

Ruby Roberta Kessler, 100, of Morgantown, WV passed away Sept. 1, 2023 at Sundale Nursing Home.

Ruby was born in Morgantown, on December 23, 1922, the daughter of the late Sadie and Solomon Dalton.

Ruby was a lifelong member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church where she often chipped in cooking...

Janet Sue Nutter

Janet Sue Nutter

Sep 1, 2023

Janet Sue Nutter, 78, of Morgantown, WV and formerly of Wyatt, WV passed away on Sept 1, 2023 peacefully at home. She was born May 10, 1945 in Wyatt, WV (more specifically Dorothy Town / Red Onion) to the late Oscar Elmer and Virginia Jones Heldreth. She is predeceased by her sister, Barbara Joanne Wagner.

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William Earl Parrack

William Earl Parrack

Aug 30, 2023

William “Bill” Parrack, 61, of Fairmont, passed away Wednesday, August 30th at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born December 9, 1961 in Morgantown, a son of Anna Marie Parrack and the late Rollin Earl Parrack, Jr.

Bill was Methodist by faith and retired after 20 years working at Lee Memorial Hospital in Florida. He also...

Thomas Carroll Hay

Thomas Carroll Hay

Aug 29, 2023

Thomas "Tom" C. Hay, 70, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Arrangements, which are incomplete, have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.

Donald Everett Smallwood

Donald Everett Smallwood

Aug 27, 2023

Donald Everett Smallwood, 92, of Morgantown, West Virginia passed away on Sunday, August 27 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV following a severe stroke.

Donald was born on November 8, 1930, the son of the late James and Jesse Smallwood. He was a proud and loving husband and father to four children with seven grandchildren....

Donella Rae Eakin

Donella Rae Eakin

Aug 26, 2023

Donella Rae Eakin, 68, formerly of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at Meadowcrest Nursing Home in Bethel Park, PA on Saturday August 26, 2023.

She was a 1973 graduate of Morgantown High School.

She is preceded in death by her father Neal C. Eakin, Mother Geraldine (Graham) Eakin and brother Gerald Dale...

William "Billy" Courtney Williams

William "Billy" Courtney Williams

Aug 23, 2023

William Courtney "Billy" Williams, 95, of Grafton Road, Morgantown passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Madison Rehab & Nursing Center in Morgantown.

A lifelong resident of Monongalia County, he was born September 7, 1927; the son of the late Omer Courtney and Dean Griffith Williams.

He was a veteran...

Donald Robert Pavelko

Donald Robert Pavelko

Aug 21, 2023

Donald Robert Pavelko (“Don”), 92, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Don was born in Canyon, West Virginia on February 25, 1931, the son of the late Andras (Andrew) and Suzanna (Susan) Pavelko. His parents immigrated to the United States from Czechoslovakia. He was the youngest of...

Frances Myrtle Hoskins

Frances Myrtle Hoskins

Aug 21, 2023

Frances Myrtle Hoskins, 91, of Morgantown, passed away Monday August 21, 2023 at Rosewood Center in Grafton, WV. She was born October 3, 1931 in Mount Morris, PA, the daughter of the late Willis Walker and Ethel Mayne Snyder.

Frances was known to her family and friends as a great cook and nurturing caregiver. She...

Victoria Jean Devall

Victoria Jean Devall

Aug 18, 2023

Vicky DeVall, 73, of Reedsville, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at her home. She was born August 19, 1949, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Geneva (McDonald) Harvey.

Vicky was an avid pool player and participated in many leagues including a trip to Las Vegas. She was employed by R&L...

Sandra Jean Vernon

Sandra Jean Vernon

Aug 18, 2023

Sandra Vernon, 78, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at her home. Arrangements, which are incomplete, have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.

Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com

Holly Elizabeth Sanders

Holly Elizabeth Sanders

Aug 14, 2023

Holly Sanetrik Sanders, 47, of Masontown, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital at Mon Health Medical Center. She was born May 13, 1976 in Morgantown, a daughter of Judy Sanetrik and the late Thomas C. Sanetrik, Sr.

Holly was a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Philippi and worked...

James Kelly

James Kelly

Aug 12, 2023

James Kimberly "Kim" Kelly, 72, of Morgantown, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Honoring Kim's wishes, no public services will be held.

Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.

Jesse Ray Locklar Jr.

Jesse Ray Locklar Jr.

Aug 12, 2023

Jesse Ray Locklar, Jr., 72, was the oldest child born to Jess and Flora (Clark) Locklar on May 1, 1951, in Ariton, Alabama.

He graduated from Enterprise High School in 1969 and Auburn University in 1974 with a degree in Building Construction. Over the years, he proudly served as a Free Mason.

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Sandra D. Hawkins

Sandra D. Hawkins

Aug 12, 2023

Sandra D. Hawkins, 68, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Kingwood Healthcare Center. She was born June 10, 1955 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Alan Dale and Marion Virginia (Stone) McDonald. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jesse Hawkins, whom she married on...

Lulu "Lula" Woody

Lulu "Lula" Woody

Aug 11, 2023

Lulu "Lula" Belle Woody, 85, of Morgantown, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11th at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 24, 1937 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Plummer and Goldie (Murray) Dalton.

She was a founding member of the God's Family Bible Church in Morgantown...

Bernice Woods Brown

Bernice Woods Brown

Aug 10, 2023

Bernice (Jackson) Woods Brown 82, of Atlanta, GA passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Woodland Ridge Assisted Living in Syrna, GA. She was born in Morgantown WV, on September 26, 1940, daughter of the late John Wesley Jackson Sr., and Velma Carol Jackson.

Bernice was the oldest of nine children, three girls and...