Claude Beck, 97, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, with his children by his side. Claude was born July 20, 1929, a son to the late Claude Beck, Sr. and Marcella Beck. Claude was a graduate of Central Catholic High School. He then proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Claude worked ...
David Wallace Gillispie, 58, of Reedsville, passed away, Friday, August 14, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born in Kingwood, on April 17, 1968, a son of the late Joseph R. Gillispie and Melva D. Ervin Gillispie of Kingwood. David was a 1986 graduate of Morgantown ...
Bradley Blair Messenger, 75, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home and a full obituary will be updated at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com
Michael M. Coombs, 76, of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home and a full obituary will be updated at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.
Jeneane B. “Bonnie” Mattingly died Friday, August 7, 2026, in her residence at Harmony at Southridge, after a long illness. She was born January 13, 1932, in Morgantown, to William and Lena Vorbach, the fifth of nine children born to that union. On June 22, 1952, she married Jim Mattingly, when they were each 20 years old. Jim was in the Army, stationed in Alaska, and Bonnie joined him there. They had many adventures in Alaska, notably surviving a volcanic eruption that left large amounts of ash on their residence. Upon returning to Morgantown, Bonnie worked as a secretary and ...
Gary Duane Cole, 77, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, in his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born July 2, 1949, in Beckley, a son of the late Nathan Paul and Bonnie Marie Mills Cole. Gary lived his life quietly, with strength, dedication, and a deep love for his family. A graduate of Stoco High School, he served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He proudly served in what is known as the Brown Water Navy. Following his military service, Gary returned home and began working in the coal mines. While working, he continued his ...
