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Ronald Eugene Groves

Ronald Eugene “Ronnie” Groves, 77, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, in Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown.He was born October 22, 1948 in Morgantown, a son of the late Kenneth E. and Blanche Corrine Lyons Groves.Survivors include his siblings, John, Kenny Jr., Don and wife Carol, ...

Patricia Jean Connell

Patricia Jean Connell, 78, of Seminole, Fla., died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, December 23, 2025.She was born November 2, 1947, in Charleston, the daughter of the late Lorraine Jean Montgomery Connell and Patrick Mullen Connell.Patty graduated from Morgantown High School with honors in 1965. She received a B.A. in History from West Virginia University in 1968. She was Phi Beta Kappa. She received her Master’s degree in History from WVI in 1980.Patty is survived by her brothers, Michael of Grant Township, Mich., and Patrick of Seminole.She was preceded in death by her parents; and ...

Mathis Frick

Dr. Mathis Frick passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025. He was born to the late Willi and Elsbeth Frick in Zurich Switzerland, February 4, 1944.Matt received his medical degree from the University of Zurich and completed his radiology residency in Berne, Switzerland. He came to the United ...

Jeanne L. Stoughton

Jeanne L. Stoughton, 70, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Sundale Rehabilitation and Long Term Care.In keeping with her wishes, cremation services will be provided.Friends and family will be received in Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, from 3 to 6 ...

Dr. Morgan H. Lyons Jr.

Dr. Morgan H. Lyons Jr. passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Morgantown.Born on December 11, 1951, in Philippi, the son of the late Morgan and Hilda Lyons Stemple.He graduated from West Virginia University in 1974 and earned his medical degree in 1978. He then continued his ...

Dr. John Stafford Rogers II

Dr. John Stafford Rogers II, 81, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026.Arrangements, which are incomplete, have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home and will updated at a later time.