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Kathryn Jean VanCamp

Kathryn Jean VanCamp, known to us all as Jean, 89, of New Martinsville, WV passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at her home. Jean, the daughter of the late Waldo Emerson and Nellie Leona (Markle) Bell, was born in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania on April 1, 1937. Jean, formerly of Core, West Virginia, graduated as valedictorian from Clay-Battelle High School in 1955. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Mathematics from West Virginia University in 1959, where she met her husband, Jim. She continued her education with a degree focused on ...

Eugene Albert Moore

Eugene Albert "Boo" Moore, 70, of Point Marion, PA, passed away on October 9, 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born to the late Eugene and Margaret Moore on November 20, 1955. Boo filled his years painting, boating, spending time with family, fishing with his grandchildren and making everyone ...

Richard Brinley Johnson

Richard “Rick” Brinley Johnson, 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of October 1, 2026. Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation arrangements. A full obituary can be found online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com

Dixie Gaspar

Dixie Gaspar, 82, of Morgantown, passed away at Mon Health Medical Center on Thursday, October 1, 2026. She was born December 29, 1943, daughter of the late Frank and Opal (Wright) Casteel. Dixie loved rescuing kitty cats and feeding birds, as well as going out to lunch and tending to her ...

Richard Stephen Kerr, M.D.

Richard Stephen Kerr, M.D., 84, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at Mon Heath Medical Center in Morgantown, with his family at his side. Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St. in Morgantown on Sunday, October 11th from 3:00-6:00pm. Visitation will ...

Thomas Paul Rogers

Thomas Paul Rogers, 93, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026 at Mon Health Medical Center. He was born on December 29, 1932, the son of the late Paul and Kathryn (Algers) Rogers. He attended Morgantown High School before graduating from Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Massachusetts. He ...