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Stuart Root Jr.

Stuart Edward Root Jr., affectionately known as “JR,” passed away peacefully on Oct. 31, 2023, in Morgantown, at the age of 71. Born on Aug. 20, 1952, in Kingwood, JR was a man of many talents and interests, known for his handy, thoughtful, and loving nature. JR was a proud ...

Donald Ammons

Donald Wayne “Red” Ammons, 76, of Mooresville, died on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was surrounded by his family. He was born on March 21, 1947, to the late Oscar Burl and Icie “Mae” Johnson Ammons. Wayne worked at Federal #2 (Peabody) Coal ...

Betty Kiger

Betty Jo Harvey Lewellen Kiger, 88, of Morgantown, went to her eternal home on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Betty was born on Oct. 27, 1935, in Pursglove, a daughter of the late Garvey T. Harvey and Ruth “Boots” Moon Harvey.Betty was a ...

Shelley Reel

Shelley Faye (Powers) Reel, age 60 of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Shelley was born Dec. 11, 1962, in Corning, Ohio; daughter of Carolyn Pearl (McCartney) Matthew of ...

Bev Soccorsi

Bev Soccorsi, 65, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully, at her sister’s home, on Oct. 30, 2023. She was born Beverley Annette Soccorsi on March 20, 1958, in Morgantown, to the late Wavelene Agnes (Gregory) Soccorsi and the late Alfred Smith Soccorsi. Beverley’s brother, Roger “Big ...

Norma Gaskins

Norma Jo Gaskins, 88, passed away on Oct. 28, 2023, at Windy Hill Assisted Living in Kingwood. Norma was born in Morgantown, on March 31, 1935, the daughter of the late Albert “Ike” and Teresa (Scudiere) Ezze. Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce ...