Donald Eugene Godfrey, Jr.
11/03/1956 - 02/20/2025
Donald Eugene Godfrey, Jr., affectionately known as Don, passed away on February 20, 2025, at the age of 68, while at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV. The cherished son of Donald E. Godfrey, Sr. and Christine Osecky Godfrey, he was born on November 3, 1956, in Morgantown, WV, a place he was proud to call home throughout his life. Don graduated from University High School in 1975 and later from West Virginia University, where he earned his degree in Physical Education and Sa...
Loveta G. Cleavenger
09/11/1928 - 02/20/2025
Loveta G. Cleavenger Nutter passed to join her husband, the late George Dale Nutter, on Thursday February 20, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert D. and Vernia May Dunlap Cleavenger, Granddaughter of the late Willard Guy and Mary Mollie Mullens Dunlap, maternal grandparents, and Ara and Mary Grace Cleavenger, paternal grandparents. Born on September 11, 1928 in Clarksburg, she was one of 10 children born to the Cleavenger family. On January 24, 1950 she married her first and only...
Barbara J. Travis
06/24/1952 - 02/20/2025
Barbara Hunt Travis 72, of the Crystal Lake Community departed her earthly life on Thursday February 20th at UHC Hospital surrounded by her family by her side. Barbara was born in Clay, WV on June 24th 1952 a daughter of the late Holland and Betty Connor Hunt. On June 3rd, 1972, she married Mike Travis, who survives. Also surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Ashley and Adam Skeens of Hurricane, WV, her grandchildren Parker and Lydia Skeens. She is also survived by her sister and brother...
Dale Martin
11/05/1957 - 02/20/2025
Dale Martin, 67, of Shinnston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his family and the laughter of his granddaughters. He was born on November 5th, 1957 in Clarksburg, a son to the late Russell Gail Martin and Virginia Lee (Hathaway) Martin. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers Richard Gail Martin and John Allen Martin. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Romeo) Martin of Gypsy, WV; son, Dale Lee Martin II (Megan)...
Janice M Ellifritt Cox
01/06/1931 - 02/20/2025
Janice M Ellifritt Cox 94, of West Union passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at her residence with family by her side. Janice was born January 6, 1931 in West Union, daughter of the late Edgar Hill and Grace Millie Smith Jones. Janice graduated from Doddridge County High School, Class of 1948. She worked in the County Clerks office for over 50 years and was the County Clerk from 1986-2010. Her life was work and family. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star #56 of West Un...
Louise Iser
07/01/1935 - 02/19/2025
Louise Iser, 89, formerly of Worthington, passed away at the home of her daughter on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born July 1, 1935 in Pine Bluff, a daughter of the late George Owens and Virginia Murphy Robinson. On August 31, 1953, Louise married Homer Leroy “Bud” Iser, who preceded her in death in 2017. She is survived by her devoted daughters, Jackie Lanham of Mannington; Cheryl Thorpe and her husband Jeff of Summerville, SC; and Terri Atha of Worthi...
Robert Charles Layton
07/23/1959 - 02/19/2025
Robert Charles Layton, born on July 23, 1959, in Neptune, NJ, and a long-time resident of Morgantown, WV, passed away on February 19, 2025. He is survived by his adored fiancée of 22 years, Misty Vogelpohl, and his beloved mother, Janet Matthews, of Florida. His memory will also be treasured by his sisters, Joann Murphy (Bob) and Linda Haase (Rick), brother Mybon Layton, two nieces, two nephews, four great nephews, and one great niece. His father, Marvin Layton, preceded him in death. ...
Nelvie Mae Blosser
01/04/1946 - 02/19/2025
Nelvie Mae Blosser, passed away peacefully at her home in Morgantown, WV, on February 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Morgantown on January 4, 1946, to the late Lonnie and Dessell Vannoy Hawkinberry, Nelvie's gentle spirit and loving presence touched the lives of all who knew her throughout her 79 years. Nelvie she devoted herself to a lifetime of caring for others, both personally and professionally. Nelvie's compassionate nature led her to become a caretaker, ...
Columbus "Bud" Orie Carpenter
04/16/1933 - 02/19/2025
Columbus Orie “Bud” Carpenter, 91, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday February 19, 2025. Bud was born in Fairmont on April 16, 1933, the son of the late Walter and Rebecca (Rager) Carpenter. He was a 1951 graduate of East Fairmont Highschool where he participated in thespians and the jallopy club. At the age of 20 he enlisted into the United States Army where he served two years in Korea as a corporal, this grew his love for America and our flag. After his service he worked many jobs but...
Gaynel Chinault Lipps
08/11/1926 - 02/19/2025
Gaynell Chinault Lipps, 98, of Nutter Fort, WV, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Clarksburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Nutter Fort, WV, on August 11, 1926, a daughter of the late Lorraine Lipps Guice. Gaynell graduated from Roosevelt Wilson High School in 1944 and retired after 40 years of service as an operator for C & P and Verizon Telephone Company. She is survived by one sister, Betty Krivosky of Nutter Fort, WV, and several nieces and n...