Loretta Ann “Cricket” Smith, 74, of Westover, passed away Monday afternoon, October 15, 2018 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She was born October 26, 1943 in Chapmanville, WV, a daughter of the late Hudson and Goldie (Vance) Ashby. Survivors include her husband, Steve Smith; a daughter, Paula Vernon of Oklahoma; her grandchildren, Jennifer Friedlander and her husband Jason of Georgia, Amanda Vernon of Morgantown, and Kaydie Vernon of Georgia; her...

Pamela Shriver Lewis, 50 years of age, passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital on Thursday, October 11, 2018.  She was born on March 23, 1968 to Elmer and Nora Shriver.  Pam was the beloved mother of Misty Haseleu and fiance Mark Wilson of Arizona, Christopher (Ashley) Lewis of Morgantown, WV, Stephanie(Glen) Hager of Arizona, Micheal (Evie) Lewis of Waynesburg, PA and Triston (Elizabeth) Stewart of Morgantown, WV. Pam was a grandmother to Cody Lee Hager, Elizabeth Lewis,...

Danny Paul Rudash, Sr., 72, of Maidsville, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 7, 2018 at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born August 8, 1946 in Morgantown, a son of the late George Rudash, and the late Louise Gajdosik Rudash Carlock. He was also a step-son of the late John Carlock. Survivors include his wife of 52 years and the love of his life, Margaret Darlene Riggleman Rudash; three children, Barb & husband Scott Wise of Morgantown, Dan & wife...

Roberta Mae “Bertie” Whittington Saylors, age 86, currently of Morgantown, WV and formerly of Owingsville, KY and Marion, IN, passed away peacefully late Sunday evening, September 30, 2018 with her family at her side. Bertie was born in January of 1932 in Owingsville, KY where she lived for several years.  She was a daughter of the late Thomas and Ella Lillian (Thompson) Whittington.  Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Randy & Marcia Clark with whom...

Rick B. Anderson, Sr., 64, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 30, 2018 at his residence with his family by his side, after valiantly fighting pancreatic cancer for the last several months. He was born December 2, 1953 in Uniontown, PA, a son of the late Benet Harry Anderson and the late Anne Frankovich Anderson. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Sharon Anne Lumm Anderson, whom he married July 7, 1973; son, Rick B. Anderson, Jr., his wife Maria, their daughter...

Darcy Ann Shelon, 29, of Beckley, WV, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Her family's request for cremation has been honored, with professional services provided under the guidance of Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Morgantown. To send your personal condolences to the family, please visit www.smithfcc.com.

Albert Stephen "Butch" Lakatos, age 72, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at home with his loving wife and daughter at his side. Butch was born December 3, 1945 in Morgantown, a son of the late Albert Bill Lakatos and the late Sophia Edith (Obuch) Lakatos.  Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Hilda Jane Kessler Lakatos; two daughters, Tammy and husband Marty Sanders, and Heather Donley all of Morgantown; grandchildren Jessica and...

Shari Lee Kelley Austin, 54, of Morgantown / Cheat Lake, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 10, 2018 due to injuries sustained in an accident at home. She was born December 24, 1963 in Morgantown, the daughter of the late James Denzil Kelley and the late Phyllis Patricia Beck Kelley.  Survivors include her husband, James Vance "Jamie" Austin; two sons, Ross Justice and Cory Austin both of Morgantown; her nieces and nephews including Jennifer Kelley, Kristen &...

Mr. Leroy Saylor Comstock, born December 16, 1943 in Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully at his home in Mt. Washington, KY on September 2, 2018, after a long-time battle with leukemia.  Saylor was a graduate of University High School and played the French Horn in the marching band. He attended WVU briefly and then entered the Army. He served in the Army during the early 1960’s and received an honorable discharge.  Mr. Comstock learned computer programming while he...

Judith Kae "Judy" Harris, age 68, a Morgantown resident of the last four years and formerly from Weston, WV, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, August 31, 2018 at her home in Morgantown.  Judy was born July 1, 1950 in Buckhannon, WV, a daughter of the late Kermit and Edith (Watkins) Karickhoff. Survivors include her husband of 44 years. Roger Allen Harris; her son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and wife Jessica Harris of Morgantown; her two granddaughters whom she...