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Edward E. Smith

Edward E. Smith, 62, of Bobtown, Pa., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in his home. Born in Waynesburg April 7, 1963, he was a son of Jimmy and Susan Terlesky Smith of Bobtown.A 1981 graduate of Mapletown High School, Ed’s first job was at Bruno’s Gulf Station in Newtown. He later worked at Houze Glass in Point Marion, Pa. and in the supply house at Shannopin Mine in Bobtown, while also going to school for diesel mechanics. Upon getting his journeyman’s license, he worked as an electrician in a number of large construction sites in the Morgantown area.In ...

Dora Evelyn Waybright Pigott

Dora Evelyn Waybright Pigott, 94, of the Laurel Mountain community, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, at her daughter’s residence, surrounded by the love of her family.Born on November 18, 1931, in Parsons, she was the daughter of the late Luther Lee and Sarah Ellen ...

Rita DeBerry Liston Cook

Rita DeBerry Liston Cook, 82, of Morgantown, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born September 28, 1943, in Akron, OH, a daughter of the late Vernon and Elizabeth Dodge DeBerry.A 1961 graduate of Garfield High School in Akron. Rita went on to ...

Glenn Junior Snyder

Glenn Junior Snyder, 95, died Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Morgantown Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center.Born June 24, 1930, near Masontown, West Virginia,a son of the late Mabel Harden Snyder and Glenn B. Snyder.After graduating from Masontown High School in 1948, Glenn pursued higher ...

Carolyn Annette Walker

Carolyn Annette Walker passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in her birthplace and lifelong home of Morgantown.Born on December 14, 1959, Carolyn lived a full life, leaving a legacy of warmth, love and cherished memories for all who knew her.Carolyn’s life story cannot be ...

Donald Ray McClure, Jr.

Donald Ray “Don” “Bubby” McClure, Jr., 63, of Masontown, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, in his home. He was born November 27, 1962, in Morgantown, a son of the late Donald Ray McClure, Sr. and Marilyn Jean Nuce McClure.Don was a loving son, brother, cousin and friend. He ...