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Betty Jane Spiker Smith

Betty Jane Spiker Smith, 94, of Bruceton Mills, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. A daughter of the late Robert Loran Spiker and Nellie Feather Spiker, she was born November 7, 1931.Betty married Roy D. Smith November 17, 1949. They celebrated 69 years of ...

Eileen V. Hensell

Eileen V. Hensell, 81, of Morgantown, passed Saturday, April 25, 2026, in her home. The daughter of the late William J. Uphold and Amanda J. Burch, she was born June 11, 1944, in Pisgah.Eileen is survived by her husband of 63 years, James L. Hensell; her daughter, Diane Hensell Cale; and son, ...

Linda Grubb Thomas

Linda Grubb Thomas, 78, of Bruceton Mills, W.Va., passed away in her home, with her loving family by her side, Monday, May 4, 2026.She was born June 27, 1947 in Morgantown, W.Va.Preceding her in death were her parents, James and Ova Grubb; sister, Sharron Philpott; and brother, John Eddie ...

Rita Ann Hartley Morris

Rita Ann Hartley Morris, a beloved 64-year-old from Waynesburg, peacefully passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, in J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born December 29, 1961, in Morgantown, she was the cherished daughter of the late Rex and Frances Hartley.Rita was raised with a strong sense of ...

Chris Cottrell

Chris Cottrell, 64, of Stewartstown Community, Morgantown, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital, with his family at his side. Born in Morgantown July 21, 1961, he was a son of the late Roosevelt “Rose” and Betty Fitch Cottrell.Chris was a proud coal miner, having worked for more than 20 years underground and retiring from Blacksville #2 Mine, and a member of the UMWA.He loved being outdoors, hunting for that big buck or fishing, and taking care of his “baby”, his 1976 Ford pick-up.Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Mabel Hunter Cottrell; two daughters, ...

LeRoy Everett Jencks

With great sadness, the family of LeRoy Everett Jencks, a beacon of love and inspiration, announce his passing Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Morgantown. He went home to be with his Lord at the age of 68.Born December 16, 1957, in Morgantown, he was the son of the late Everett Milton Jencks and ...