All Obituaries

Mark Allen Gast, age 54, of Granville passed Friday, March 27, 2020 at Washington Health System of Washington, PA.  He was born October 20, 1965 in Louisville, KY, a son of the late John Allen and the late Peggy (Kreutz) Gast.  Mark is survived by his wife, Carmen Molina Perez; a nephew, Joshua Stephens; and a niece, Angelica Marie Edwards; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Mark had a heart for God. He knew the scriptures well. He was a member of the Confidence in Christ...

Janet Mae Pearl, age 66, of Morgantown passed away early Thursday morning, March 26, 2020 at her home in Morgantown.  Janet was born October 2, 1953 in Compton, CA, a daughter of the late Bobby Gene Clarkson and the late Donna Mae (Lewin) Clarkson.  Survivors include her adoring husband of nearly 15 years, Glenn Richard Pearl; her four children, Carri McIver and husband Michael of West Haven, UT,  Elizabeth Slaughter, Meagan Schrecengost and husband Scott of Berthoud, CO and...

Robert Keith Williams, Sr., age 74, a life-long Westover resident passed away Thursday evening, March 26, 2020 at his residence.   He was born December 1, 1945 in Morgantown, a son of the late James Ralph Williams and the late Margaret Emily Pauline (Markley) Williams.   Survivors include his wife of nearly 52 years, Diana Louise (Shaver) Williams; three children, Shawn Williams-Edmiston of Cullman, AL, Robert Williams, Jr. and wife Laura of Star City, and Jacqueline...

Emma Jane Leach McCord, age 78, of Miamisburg, OH passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at Sycamore Medical Center of Miamisburg, OH.  She was born October 8, 1941 in Dellslow, WV, a daughter of the late George Melvin Leach and the late Icie Pearl (Hamrick) Leach.  Survivors include her husband, Kenneth James McCord, a daughter Lisa McCord and her nine children, and a son, Rex McCord and his fiancé Angie Samples of Miamisburg, OH; and two siblings, Jimmy & Kenny...

Khalid Lorenzo “Man Man” Parker was born March 23, 1994 in Cleveland, Ohio to Derek Khalid Parker and LaNay Parker. He attended Wellsburg Primary. While living in Wellsburg, West Virginia, he watched his father work hard to provide for his family and understood hard work at a very young age.  His mother, coming from a great home and family, provided a sense of stability, boundaries, respect and loyalty. His father’s real-life wisdom and ultimately growing up in...

William H. Dodrill, age 91, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday afternoon at his residence following an extended illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover / Morgantown. To offer the family your personal condolences and other symbolic gestures, please visit www.smithfcc.com.

Sarah Louella Kirk, affectionately known as "Tee Tee", of Morgantown passed away late Sunday evening, March 15, 2020 at Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown age the age 86.  She was born November 28, 1933 in Terra Alta, a daughter of the late John Milo and Mabel Lucinda (Smearman) DeWitt.  Sarah is survived by her husband of nearly 61 years, Russell Edward “Wick” Kirk; one daughter Chele Kirk Varner and her husband Rick of Blacksville; a grandson, Kirk...

Arthur James Asher, age 77, currently of Morgantown, passed away Sunday morning, March 15, 2020 at Morgantown Health & Rehabilitation Center in Morgantown. He was born July 18, 1942 in Troy, OH, a son of the late Arthur Raymond Asher, Sr. and the late Ruby Gibboney Asher. He is survived by his brother James Asher of Piqua, OH. At his request, his cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover / Morgantown. Inurnment will be held at a later...

Nicholas F. Backhaus, age 61, of Fairmont, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Fairmont Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, He was born in Baltimore, MD on December 17, 1958, a son of the late Norman Nicholas Backhaus and the late Pauline Constance Venable Backhaus. He is survived by a sister, Darlene Marie Backhaus of Baltimore, MD. At the request of his family, Mr, Backhaus has been cremated and no public services are planned, Professional services have been provided...

Clyde Dale Poling, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Mon Health Medical Center.  Dale was born on August 13, 1946 to the late Victor and Agnes (Boyles) Poling.  He was a graduate of Morgantown High School, served in the West Virginia Army National Guard, was a Master Salesman at State Electronics, and also worked as a Real Estate Agent for Pat Stewart Realty.  Dale was a faithful member of StoneBridge Baptist Church in Morgantown. He loved sharing the...