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Layle M. Woods

Layle M. “Gail” Woods, 88, of Westover, died Monday, February 16, 2026, in her residence.She was born June 15, 1937 at Pentress, a daughter of the late Ira Hall Brewer and Maude West Brewer.Mrs. Woods was a homemaker.Surviving are one daughter, Loretta Woods, of Westover; and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters.Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, February 19, in the Owen-Neely Funeral Home, 5894 Mason-Dixon Highway, Blacksville. There will be no funeral service. A graveside service will be ...

Shueh-Hui Shen

The family of Shueh-Hui “Hui” Shen is deeply saddened to share that Hui has passed away in her home in Morgantown, at the age of 85, Friday, February 13, 2026.Born December 20, 1940 in Tainan City, Taiwan, Hui is survived by her husband of nearly 57 years, Ming-Shing Shen; her sons, ...

Paul Dean Lucas

Paul Dean Lucas, 90, of Morgantown - affectionately known as “Pap” - graduated to his eternal reward Sunday, February 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.Born to the late Bertha and David Lucas in Moundsville, Pap grew up with a deep love for fishing, hunting, and sports.After ...

James Michael Taylor

James Michael Taylor, 72, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in Wheeling Hospital, surrounded by friends.Born in Fort Belvoir, Va., June 15, 1953, James was the son of the late James Jessie Taylor and Ursula Stephen Taylor.A true nomad and weary traveler at heart, James ...

Jeanne Donham

Lenora “Jeanne” Donham, 81, of Morgantown, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home Thursday, February 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Family and friends gathered Monday, February 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. in HOPE Church, 519 Hornbeck Road, Morgantown, WV 26508, where visitation ...

Beata Marianna Kolaja

Beata Marianna Kolaja, 86, of Morgantown, died in hospice care at Ruby Memorial Hospital Monday, February 2, 2026.Beata is survived by her two children, Tom (Lisa), and Monica (Markus) Hottenrott; and her six grandchildren, Maddie, Jonas, Isabella, Grazia, Maeve, and Gabriella.Beata was born ...