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Juanita Cherney Morasco

Juanita Cherney Morasco, 102, passed away peacefully January 16, 2026, in Clearwater, Fla. She was born August 24, 1923, in Middletown, Ohio, the only child of John Cherney and Bertha Melkus Cherney.Juanita grew up in Shadyside, Ohio and was valedictorian of Shadyside High School’s Class of ...

Rachel Anne Hagedorn

Rachel Anne Hagedorn, a respected entrepreneur and devoted matriarch, peacefully passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the age of 93. Born December 18, 1932, in Paden City, she was the daughter of the late Dougall and Edith Sims Martin.Rachel and her late husband, Bill Hagedorn, were the ...

Richard Clyde Carpenter

Richard Clyde Carpenter, 77, of Webster Springs, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Mon Health Medical Center.Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home, and there are no services planned at this time.

Ross Allen Knotts

Ross Allen Knotts, 56, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026.The family expresses their deepest gratitude to the staff at Ruby Memorial Hospital.Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com

Shirley Marie Friend

Shirley Marie Rodeheaver Friend, 91, of Bruceton Mills, Mt. Dale Community, passed from this life, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. She is now at peace, united with her husband, Samuel William Friend.Shirley was born at her parent’s home on January 12, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Marie Parnell Rodeheaver.She was preceded in death by her brothers, Don (Delores) Rodeheaver and Dale Rodeheaver; her sister, Mary Jane Harrison; and a grandchild, Matthew Allan Friend.Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, Steven R. Friend and ...

Luis Colon, Jr.

Luis Colon, Jr., 54, of Bruceton Mills, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026. He was born February 28, 1971 in Hartford, Conn.Private interment will take place at the Bethel Cemetery in Maidsville under the direction of Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover (304) 292-9494.