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James L. Howard

January 26, 1946 — March 15, 2026 James “Jim” “Jimmy” Leslie Howard, 80, of Franklin Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 15, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born January 26, 1946, in Charleston, to the late Harold “Ike” Howard and ...

Barbara Ann Drvar

Barbara Ann Drvar, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Evergreen Assisted Living, with her loving husband, Mike, and daughter, Tracy by her side. She was 77 years old.Born August 27, 1948, in Morgantown to Joseph and Lena Brewer, Barb was known for ...

Thomas H. Covey

Thomas H. Covey, MD, 90, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, in Sundale Rehabilitation and Long Term Care.Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation arrangements and there will be no public service scheduled at this time.A full obituary will be updated and condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com

Vida Belle McCord

Vida Belle McCord, a resident of Morgantown, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the age of 98. She was born June 15, 1927, in Masontown, to the late Howard Gibson and the late Irene Keefover Gibson. She lived a life marked by dedication, creativity, and an enduring love for her family and community.Vida was a talented seamstress who devoted much of her career to the textile industry. She began working at Coleshire Manufacturing Company before continuing her skilled work at the Morgantown Shirt Factory. Her craftsmanship and attention to detail were hallmarks of her ...

Edwin C. Jones, Jr.

Edwin C. Jones, Jr. left this life peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home at Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota.Ed was born June 27, 1934, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a son of Edwin C. Jones, Sr. and Helen M. Sterrett Jones. Both his parents were members of the ...

Charlotte Ann Bishop

Charlotte Ann Bishop, 82, of Kingwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Kingwood Healthcare Center.Born on November 24, 1943, in Grafton, she was the cherished daughter of the late Charles Edgar Kelly and Anna Jean Roomsburg Hardman.Charlotte was a proud 1961 graduate ...