Jun 3, 2023

Carter Neill Stone, 50, passed away peacefully to his reward in heaven in the presence of his immediate family at the Long-Term Acute Care Select Specialty Hospital on June 3, 2023, of natural causes after an illness of five months.

He was born July 22, 1972 in Morgantown. His parents are Ward D. (Jerry) Stone...

Jun 2, 2023

Julie Beth Willard, 39, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Mon Health Medical Center.

Julie was born on April 7, 1984, the daughter of Vickie Willard and the late Richard "Rick" Willard.

Julie was always a kind, caring, and compassionate person to those around her. She loved...

Jun 1, 2023

Mary Gail Brumbaugh went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2023, due to complications from cancer. She was born on October 19, 1936, in Woodlawn, New York to John and Mabel Knisely. Mary Gail graduated from Hamburg High School in 1954. She received her nursing degree from Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in 1957. The following year...

May 30, 2023

Patsy Ann Dalton, 65, of Morgantown, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at her home. She was born in Baltimore, MD, on July 14, 1957, daughter of Ruby Baker and the late Elwood Baker.

In addition to her mother, Patsy is survived by her children, Jeffrey Morris and Amy Jo Dalton; was a beloved...

May 30, 2023

Thomas "Dick" V. Basferd, of Morgantown, passed away at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the age of 93.

Dick was born on December 11, 1929, in West Chevy, MD, son of the late William and Margaret (Skinner) Basferd.

Dick served proudly in the...

May 28, 2023

Nancy Elaine (Stump) Matthews, 67, of Taylor County, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born February 22, 1956 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Tracy and Virginia (Flowers) Stump.

She was a Methodist by faith and worked as a Pharmacy Tech. She enjoyed camping with Bob and Judy...

May 24, 2023

Sheila Kay White,70, of Morgantown formally from Kissimmee FL, passed away on Wednesday, May 24,2023, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Sheila was born on April 18,1953, the daughter of the late Acey and Shirley McCall.

Sheila enjoyed music, books, dancing, talking and spending time with friends and family. She loved life...

May 19, 2023

Richard Matthews, 71, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born January 7, 1952 in Welch, WV son of the late Herbert Boyd and Willetta Rose Matthews. He married Robin Kay Matthews on December 9, 1972.

He served in the United States Army and was a proud member...

May 18, 2023

Robert Steven “Bob” Nakon, AKA Robert Nakoneczny, 79, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, May 18th at his home. He was born May 1, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Anthony and Mary (Hershkowitz) Nakoneczny.

Bob will be greatly missed by his siblings, Nancy Boehm of Ben Lomond, CA, Richard Nakon...

May 18, 2023

John A Brumbaugh went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2023 due to complications of Alzheimer’s.

He was born on May 3, 1935 in Buffalo, New York to Claude and Elsie Brumbaugh. John graduated from Hamburg High School in 1953. He graduated from Cedarville College in 1958. On May 31st of that same...

May 18, 2023

Professor Adolph A. Neidermeyer graduated from his earthly education on 18 May 2023. He and the love of his life, Ellen, shared 59 wedded years together after meeting the first day of their freshman year in high school, when he missed an errant basketball pass and the ball grazed Ellen instead. A lifelong teacher, he gifted his students with...

May 17, 2023

Betty Lee Snyder Hall, a life-long resident of Morgantown, passed from this life on May 17, 2023, at the age of 100. Born September 24, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Harry Snyder and Ruth Heflin Snyder. She was raised by her grandparents, Elmer E. Snyder and Sarah Frances Harrison Snyder.

Lee, as...

May 15, 2023

Harold R. (Pappy) Anderson, son of the late Ethel (Howell) Field and Ralph Anderson, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family and dedicated caregivers. Harold was born May 3, 1935, in Uffington, WV.

He is survived by his wife, of 31 years, Barbara (Spiker) Anderson; three daughters, Shelia...

May 14, 2023

James D. Lester, 90, of Morgantown passed away at Mon Health Medical Center on Sunday May 14, 2023. He was born in Morgantown, WV on October 18, 1932, the son of the late Frank and Catherine (Fitzpatrick) Lester.

Jim graduated from St. Francis Highschool in 1950. Married Virginia in 1952. He transitioned from the coal...

May 13, 2023

Christine Ann Fowler (Walls) Putkowski

The beloved Christine Fowler Putkowski went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at her home, surrounded by family and friends. Chris was born in Morgantown as the first daughter to Emil Fowler Sr. and Carol Sliker on March 8, 1958. Chris was of Methodist faith.

May 11, 2023

Jean Ellen Brewer, 89, of Morgantown, passed away at home on Thursday, May 11, 2023 with family by her side. She was born in Morgantown on June 11, 1933, daughter of the late Earl and Jessie Poole Robinson.

Jean was a devoted member of the Church of Christ for 74 years. She worked as an...

May 10, 2023

Mary Lou Payne, 81, of Westover, West Virginia passed from this temporal, joyous, and sometimes difficult life into the eternal presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 10, 2023. Her devoted husband of 33 years, Robert J. "Bob" Payne, was by her side.

Amidst the uncertain rumblings of World...

May 8, 2023

Wilbur “Butch” Lee Stewart, 77, of Bluffton, SC died on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA.

Butch was born in Lake Lynn, Pennsylvania, on March 21, 1946, the son of the late Lewis and Lora Stewart. After graduating from Albert Gallatin High, he attended a trade school and...

May 8, 2023

Sampy Davis Hardin Jr., 71, of Morgantown, WV passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, with his family by his side.

He was born and raised in Welch, WV, attended Welch High School, and graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Forestry. While living in Bluefield, WV after college, he learned...

May 5, 2023

Lynora Lynn Caniford, 25, of Morgantown, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023. She was born in Fairmont, WV, on May 20, 1997, daughter of Rose Sandra Craig and the late Larry Caniford.

Through her earlier years and to present as well, her passions included dancing, creative writing, ballet, track and field and reading.