Tommy Lee Hostutler, age 54, of Granville passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Tommy was born in Morgantown, WV on November 25, 1964 to the late John and Dorothy Mae White Hostutler. Survivors include two children, Crystal Hostutler of Morgantown, and Travis Hostutler of Grafton; three grandchildren; seven siblings; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Hostutler. At the...

William Young of Beckley, West Virginia passed away on Tuesday, Aug 13, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dr. Danilo “Toto” Guanzon M.D., age 79, of Morgantown, WV and formerly of Meadville, PA, passed away in the embrace of his family and friends on Monday morning, August 12, 2019 at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. A man of few but well-chosen words, he was a remarkable presence, gentle and kind, celebrated for his wisdom and generosity. He was born on December 14, 1939 in Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, Philippines, a son of the late Jose Barile Guanzon and the late...

Ronald Marrara was a man defined by his love of God and his love of family. His family had him for 69 years, and on August 9, 2019, he went back to God. Ron was a charismatic Catholic who invited all to pray with him. He and his wife, Melinda, supported the Divine Mercy Prayer Group of St. John’s University Parish and Divine Mercy Sunday celebrations for over 20 years as well as assisting in the acquisition of a first class relic of St. Faustina for St. John’s University...

Alice Marie Brown Juergens, 90, passed away to Heaven on Friday, August 9 after a long illness. Alice was born on November 18, 1928, in Summersville, WV, the last of 9 children. Alice was an artist and a writer who frequently had editorials published in the Dominion Post. She was a member of CMA church and served as a volunteer with Mon General Hospital for many years. Alice was instrumental in getting her home, Brown Oaks in Summersville, WV, placed on the National Historical Register in...

Raymond L. Dyke, 71,of Morgantown, WV, formerly of Hardwick, VT, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 29, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer.  Ray was born on November 22, 1947 to Ernest R. Dyke and Lura Jackson Dyke in Cambridge, VT.   Ray had a long career in the dairy industry working for Cabot Cooperative Creamery and Agri-Mark for a combined total of 34 years.  In April, 2018 he received the Vanguard Award for his pioneering...

Ieda Marie Messenger Darnell, age 84, formerly of Bruceton Mills (Pisgah Community) went to be with her Lord late Thursday evening, July 25, 2019 at Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown following a lengthy illness. Born May 20, 1935 in Morgantown, she was a daughter of the late James Andrew and Nancy Metheny Messenger. Survivors include five children, Warren Darnell and his wife Barbara of Laurel Point, Sherrie Temple and her husband Rick of Cassville, Shelia Morgan and her husband Ken of...

Colton Scott Johnson, infant son of Evan Scott & Jessica Ann Johnson of Morgantown, was born and immediately returned to God as an angel on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Chloe Marsh; maternal grandmother Patricia Johnson of Rowlesburg; paternal grandparents Rodger Guy Johnson of Grafton and Loretta Kay Johnson of Morgantown; paternal great-grandmother Audrey Ryan of Westover; and several aunts, uncles and cousins, and friends of his...

Martin Thomas "Marty" Brand, 69, passed away Monday morning, July 22, 2019 at his home with his family at his side. He was born October 31, 1949 in Morgantown, WV, a son of Russell James Brand who survives him in Morgantown, and the late Virginia Helen Lanham Brand. Survivors include his companion Judy Duley Wise; two daughters, Trish Lehman Maxfield & husband Randy of MA, and Sarah Brand Yokum & husband Steve of Morgantown; three grandchildren, Timothy Martin Eikenberry,...

Tara Nicole Kirkendall, age 39, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, July 21, 2019 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital . She was born October 4, 1979 in Fairmont, a daughter of James Michael Kirkendall & his wife Kim of Morgantown, and Nancy Christine Wise of Fairmont. Additionally, she is survived by her daughter Kaylie Laskody of Morgantown, a sister, Bridget Kirkendall of Lubbock, TX; a special aunt and uncle, Pam and Rick Coon; and cousin Marcella Barto and her...