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Clifford Ray Thewlis

Clifford Ray Thewlis, 68, of Maidsville, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026. He was born January 28, 1958 in Morgantown, a son of the late Robert and Catherine Fisher Thewlis.He was a graduate of Morgantown High School and worked as a vehicle mechanic all of his life.He is survived by his brother, Robert (Elizabeth) Thewlis; nephews, Eric (Tracy) Thewlis and Charles (Emily) Thewlis; great-nieces, Lilly, Zoey, Hazel and Haley Thewlis; great-nephew, Alex Thewlis; his close friend, Lyle Matthews; and his special dog, Honey.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requsted to a ...

Edith Virginia Watkins Barto

Edith Virginia Watkins Barto, affectionately known as Edith to her friends and family, embarked on her final journey on Friday, February 6, 2026, after a brave battle with a long illness.Born on March 22, 1943, Edith’s life was a tapestry of love, selflessness and gentle kindness that ...

Jerry Ray Lambert

Jerry Ray Lambert passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in JW Ruby Memorial Hospital, after a long, five-month battle with various health issues. He was born November 5, 1954, in Morgantown. Friends and family will gather Monday, February 9, in the Fred Jenkins Funeral Home, 10 South High ...

Sylvia Jean Stockett

Sylvia Jean Stockett, 88, of Cheat Lake Community, Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2026.The daughter of Elmo and Ethel Mays Hoye, she was born on January 1, 1938, in Farmington, Marion County.Jean retired from Lakeview Resort, as Executive Housekeeper, after 30 years of service. ...

Nancy DeViese Gurtis

Nancy DeViese Gurtis, 78, was called home on Thursday, January 29, 2026. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend.A celebration of life will be held at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, 836 Poquoson Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662 at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 7, with visitation immediately following from 2:30 to 4 p.m.Visitation will continue at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 3346 University Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505, from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of the Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, February 10, with the Reverend John P. McDonough officiating. ...

Robert H. Samuels

Robert H. Samuels, 72, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, in his home.Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.