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Lowell Ray Cook

Lowell Ray Cook, of Morgantown, formerly of Clendenin and Pinch, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born January 10, 1937, and raised in Ovapa, Clay County.Lowell was preceded in death by his parents, Icie and Burl Cook; his beloved wife of 53 ...

Patricia Ann Tekieli

Patricia “Patty” Ann Tekieli, 90, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in St. Barbara’s Nursing Home in Monongah. Born July 14, 1935, in Rachel, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her faith, and the simple joys that brought her happiness.She was the daughter of the late ...

Russell Garletts

Russell Garletts, 96, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026, in his home. He was born February 27, 1930 in Morgantown, the son of the late Earnest and Rose Sodmick Garletts.Mr. Garletts served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and also served for 35 ...

William Allen Fieldhouse

William Allen Fieldhouse, 68, of Burlington, N.D., passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Bill was born November 1, 1957 in Cumberland, Ky., and came with his family to Morgantown at the age of 4. While Morgantown was always his home base, his father’s work took the family to both Turkey and ...

Jack L. Britton

Jack L. Britton, 95, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026.Friends and family will be received in Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, Thursday, June 25, from 3 to 6 p.m.A graveside committal service will be held at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens in Morgantown ...

Helen Gere Pompura

Helen Gere Pompura, 100, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Evergreen Assisted Living. Born February 6, 1926, in McKeesport, Pa., she lived a long and meaningful life marked by devotion to her family, hard work, faith, and a spirited personality that left a lasting ...