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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.

Dennis Gene Thomas

Dennis Gene Thomas, 87, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully Monday, December 12, 2026. Born March 7, 1938, he was the son of the late Glenn and Evelyn Marie Foster Thomas.Dennis was a man of many talents and worked diligently in various positions throughout his career, eventually retiring ...

Alexis William Puher

Alexis William Puher, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, with his wife and faithful dog, Wolfie at his side. He was born in Greensburg, Pa. and was preceded in death by his parents, Wasyl and Olga Puher; and his loving sisters, Lillian and Dorothy Puher.Alexis attended ...