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Billy Ray Tennant

Billy Ray Tennant, 76, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 5, 2025, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.Born July 12, 1948, to the late Donley “Ike” and Roxie Tennant, Bill was the oldest of four children. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Randy and Rodney. He is survived by his only sister, Roxana Cahill (Mike).Billy Ray married his high school sweetheart, Brenda Kay Brookover, and somehow convinced her to stick by his side for 58 years of love, laughter, traveling and shooting (not each other).They were blessed with two daughters, Sherri ...

Kenneth Charles Ward

Kenneth Charles “Chuck” Ward, 62, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Madison Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born October 21, 1962, in Morgantown, a son of Sharon Crytser Petitte and the late Jaspar Petitte.Chuck was a graduate of Morgantown High School, where he ...

Russell Franklin Ireland

Russell Franklin Ireland, 72, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in his home, after a valiant 11-year battle with cancer.He was born January 3, 1953, the youngest son to the late Beulah and Louis Ireland.On June 25, 1977, Rusty married his high school ...

Boberett Lorrene Molisee

Boberett Lorrene Molisee, 66, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Morgantown, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025.Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements, which are incomplete. A full obituary with service details will be updated at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com

James Earl Ganoe

James “Jim” Earl Ganoe, 75, of Westover, and Romney, peacefully passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.Jim was born April 25, 1949, to Norene and Edward Earl Ganoe in Cumberland, Md.After graduating from Hampshire High School in 1967, he ...

Janice Suzanne Whetzel

Janice Suzanne “Suzie” Whetzel, a cherished former school teacher, and beacon of love and friendship, departed from this world peacefully Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Pierpont Center at Fairmont Center. Born June 17, 1949, in Fairmont, Suzie was a woman who enriched the lives of all who ...