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Joel Watson Holbert

Joel Watson Holbert, 40, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 15, 2026.Friends and family will be received in Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, Saturday, July 18, from 4 to 7 p.m. Visitation will continue in the funeral home Sunday, July 19, from 12:30 ...

Michael Paul Dalton, Jr.

Michael Paul Dalton, Jr., 36, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in his home in Morgantown.Arrangements, which are incomplete, have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home. Michael’s full obituary will be updated at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com

Stanley Gene Ambrose

Stanley Gene Ambrose, 67, of Canton, Ga., passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Born in Morgantown July 20, 1958, he was the son of the late Margaret Alberta Ambrose and Tony Ambrose.Stan is survived by his beloved wife, Rebecca Carros Ambrose; his daughters, McKenna, Mallory, and Macy Ambrose; ...

Florence M. Garcia Uphold

Florence M. Garcia Uphold, 89, of Morgantown, died Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in her home, following a lengthy illness. Born July 9, 1937 in Fairmont, she was a daughter of the late Selso and Virginia Battencourt Garcia.Surviving are her daughter, Christine M. Uphold Fullmer (Danny); and son, ...

Vicki Susan Fox

With heavy hearts, the family of Vicki Susan Fox, 76, of Morgantown, announce her peaceful passing Saturday, July 11, 2026.Born September 21, 1949, Vicki was a devoted Registered Nurse at Mon General Hospital and later served families through hospice care. She was known for her deep faith, ...

James A. Watson

James A. Watson, 80, a resident of Morgantown, passed peacefully in Ruby Memorial Hospital Friday, July 10, 2026. Jim was born June 15, 1946 in Martinsburg, the eldest son of the late James A. Watson, Sr. and Kathleen Gregory Watson.He graduated from Martinsburg High School in 1964, attended Shepherd College from 1964-1967, and graduated from West Virginia University in 1972, 1975, and 1980 with a Ph.D. in history.Jim Served in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1972 as a medic; he attained the rank of staff sergeant.During college, Jim worked at Harper’s Ferry as a historical ...