Obituaries

Justin Leo Beeson

Justin Leo Beeson

Feb 15, 2025

Justin Leo Beeson, 94, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Suites at Heritage Point. He was born in Des Moines, IA on September 6, 1930, a son to the late Earl and Johanna Beeson.

He attended elementary and Dowling High School in Des Moines, Iowa, and later attended Grandview College and...

Marsha L Gillis

Marsha L Gillis

Feb 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Marsha L Gillis

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Marsha Gillis, who left this world on February 14, 2025 at the age of 69. She was a devoted and loving grandmother, and friend whose legacy of compassion, strength, and selflessness will live on in all who knew her.

For many...

Jeffrey Verne Ward

Jeffrey Verne Ward

Feb 12, 2025

Jeffrey V. Ward, 81, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, February 12th. He was born on August 14, 1943 in Worcester, MA, a son of the late Bert and Ethel Ward.

Jeff was a graduate of Morgantown High School and was a member of the school's wrestling team and also attended Potomac State. He served his country in the United States Army...

John Scott Clarke

John Scott Clarke

Feb 11, 2025

John Scott "Scotty" Clarke, 80, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 19, 1944 to the late Harry "Flash" Clarke and Lillian (Howard) Clarke.

Scott was a Morgantown High School graduate, class of 1962. During his high school years he played football, wrestled, and was a member of the track team....

Mabel Mae Phillips

Mabel Mae Phillips

Feb 11, 2025

Mabel Mae Phillips, 99, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was born June 18, 1925 in Ireland, Lewis County, West Virginia, to the late Russell Carpenter and Orpha McClain.

Mabel is survived by sons, Robert Phillips of Alberta, Canada and Joseph (Jackie) Phillips of Renton, Washington; grandchildren, Andrew Phillips, Michael Phillips, Brent Phillips, and Russell...

Thomas Power Stockdale

Thomas Power Stockdale

Feb 10, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Power Stockdale announces his passing on February 10th, 2025. He was 74 years old. He is survived by his daughters Alexandra Power Stockdale Weese (Boyd) and Amelia Anne Stockdale Weidman (Tommy). His pride and joy are his grandchildren Indigo and Liberty (Alexandra) and Hayes and Grady (Anne) whom he loved...

Margaret Marie Tordella

Margaret Marie Tordella

Feb 10, 2025

Margaret Marie "Peggy" Tordella, 68, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 19, 1956 to the late Charles and Margaret Tordella.

After high school she attended West Virginia University where she received a Master of Social Work and found her calling as a licensed independent clinical social worker...

Judith Carol Maisel

Judith Carol Maisel

Feb 9, 2025

Judith Carol Maisel, 78, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was born April 21, 1946 in Hicksville, New York to the late Nicholas and Dorothy Squicciarini.

She was employed with the Department of Health in Suffolk County, NY as Head of Security. She had many hobbies and particularly enjoyed golfing, politics, supporting her grandchildren,...

Debra Ann Jefferys

Debra Ann Jefferys

Feb 7, 2025

Debra Ann Jefferys, 62, passed away at home with family by her side on Friday, February 7, 2025, after a long, hard-fought battle with illness. She is now at peace and flying high with the lord. She was born June 30, 1962, a daughter of Russell and Elettra Ann Garletts.

She loved the outdoors, particularly...

Betty Jane Wearden

Betty Jane Wearden

Feb 6, 2025

Betty Jane Hammack Wearden passed peacefully into everlasting life on February 6, 2025, at her home with family members by her side. She will be remembered as a dutiful wife, dedicated mother, loving grandmother, and gracious friend.

Betty was born at home in DaCosta, Texas on September 25, 1930 to Josephine and William Hammack. She...

Madge Delores Guthrie

Madge Delores Guthrie

Feb 2, 2025

Madge Delores Guthrie, 97, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. A full obituary will appear at a later date at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.

Tiffany Marie Swafford

Tiffany Marie Swafford

Jan 29, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tiffany Marie (Bierschied) Swafford, who left this world peacefully at home on January 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous ten-month battle with cancer. She was 46 years old.

Tiffany was born on July 11, 1978, in Moab, UT, to Jody...

Catherine Victoria George

Catherine Victoria George

Jan 26, 2025

Catherine Victoria George, who died at age 92 on January 26, 2025, was born on December 23, 1932, in Star City, West Virginia. She was the fourth child and third daughter of Salvatore Sellaro and his wife Asunta Marie Fazio. Her father, an immigrant from the town of San Giovanni in Fiore, Calabria, Italy, owned and ran a small...

Lola T. Owen

Lola T. Owen

Jan 26, 2025

Lola T. Owen, 93, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born September 1, 1931 to the late Wilbert and Mildred Tennant.

Lola married Eugene “Doc” Owen, and together they opened Hillcrest Veterinary Clinic in 1961 where she worked as a veterinary technician and receptionist. In her retirement, she continued advocating for...

William James Garvin, Jr.

William James Garvin, Jr.

Jan 25, 2025

On September 21st, 1933 Doctor Thompson left his office in downtown Morgantown and headed to the residence of William James Garvin and Lillian Elizabeth Aitken Garvin on Beverly Avenue in the Seneca neighborhood (Not Sunnyside) of town. There he presented them with William James “Bill” Garvin, Junior.

On January 25th, 2025 Bill joined his parents...

Mary Gray Plummer

Mary Gray Plummer

Jan 24, 2025

Mary Ann (Polly) Gray Plummer passed away January 24, 2025, at Mon General Hospital. She was born July 23, 1946, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the oldest of five daughters of the late Warren E. & Mary B. Gray.

Raised in Highland Park, New Jersey, and Greencastle, Pennsylvania, she was a graduate of Greencastle-Antrim High...

Terry Spiroff

Terry Spiroff

Jan 22, 2025

Terry Spiroff, 66, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at his home.

He was born January 2, 1959 in San Bernardino, CA, a son of the late Nick Spiroff and Betty Ann Cowdery.

Terry attended Morgantown High School and was a member of the class of 1977. He worked...

Bobby Elmo Roberts

Bobby Elmo Roberts

Jan 21, 2025

Bobby E. Roberts, 48, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Born on September 23, 1976, at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, he was the beloved son of Robert E. Roberts and Tressea C. Roberts. Bobby spent his early years in Minot, North Dakota, and Jonesville, Virginia, before his family settled in...

Delores Eddy Moore

Delores Eddy Moore

Jan 16, 2025

Delores (Dee) June Eddy Moore, 98, of Morgantown, West Virginia went to be with her Savior on January 16, 2025 in her home surrounded by loving family. Dee was born on July 1, 1926, to Raymond Cecil and Alice Samantha (Jenkins) Eddy in Greensboro, PA.

She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Dee was...

Patricia B. Lewis

Patricia B. Lewis

Jan 13, 2025

Patricia B. Lewis, age 80, of Morgantown WV passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at The Harbor Assisted Living facility in Pearland TX. Born on October 1, 1944, in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Malvin Dewight Brown and Sylvia Jones Brown. A beloved daughter, sister, mother and friend, Pat's life was marked by her unwavering love for...