All Obituaries

Richard Allen “Dick” Smith, age 94, of Kingwood, passed away, Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Stonerise Kingwood.  He was born December 10, 1927 in Terra Alta, WV, a son of the late Charles B. and Lena E. (Trembly) Smith. His first wife, Shirley (Loss) Smith preceded him in death. His second wife, Bertha (DeBerry) Moser-Smith survives. Mr. Smith was retired, he worked many years for Preston county, he first served as a Deputy Sheriff and ended his career as the Circuit Court...

Sandra Gail (Krygielka) Miller, 75, of Kingwood, WV., passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Janet’s Heavenly Home in Fellowsville, WV. Sandra was born on August 9, 1947, in Baltimore, MD a daughter of the late Isadora Ellowishes Krygielka and Marvel Leona (Graham) Krygielka. Sandra was a graduate of Kingwood High School. She loved spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed going to her kids sporting events. Had a passion for walking, traveling and was always...

Cody Lawton Cooper, 27, of Nemacolin, PA., passed away with his wife by his side on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Cody was born on December 14, 1994, in Morgantown, a son of Gary Franklin and Heather (Whittaker) Cooper Jr. of Albright, WV and Cindy (Gordy) and Richard “Dick” Coddington Jr. of Bruceton Mills, WV. Cody was a 2013 graduate of Preston High School in Kingwood where he was on the lacrosse team. He was an avid video game...

Thomas Lee Jones, age 64, of Tunnelton, WV, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022.  He was born in Winchester, VA, a son of the late Robert Thomas Jones and Alice Francis (Kritzer) Jones.  Mr. Jones was a graduate of John Hanley High School in Winchester, Appalachian State University, and National Business College of Roanoke, VA.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Loyal Order of Moose. He was a Christian by faith. Surviving are one sister, Charin...

Olive Marie Cassady, age 85, of Tunnelton passed away November 21, 2022, at Monongalia General Hospital.  She was born in Masontown, WV November 4, 1937, a daughter of the late Harvey and Mary (Royce) Streets.  Her husband Robert Lantz Cassady preceded her in death in 2001. Olive enjoyed her flower garden, she loved all animals, and enjoyed spending time with her family.  She was employed as a cook at the former Heldreth Restaurant. Surviving are: two sons, Darrell “Go”...

Darlene Lee Miller, 66 of Kingwood, WV, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Preston Memorial Hospital, She was born July 16, 1956 in Albright, daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy Wilhelm Moore. Darlene was a homemaker.  She enjoyed playing Bingo and anything Elvis. Her joy was her grandchildren and she would attend their sports or events they were in and would cheer them on. Darlene is survived by her husband Vaughn Miller; son Dennis Miller and Shelley, Tunnelton, three...

George Edward Moats, Sr. age 76, of Masontown, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at the Madison Center, Morgantown.  He was born in Erwin, WV, September 13, 1946, a son of the late Harvey and Gladys Moats.  Mr. Moats was formerly employed at Kingsford charcoal plant in Parsons, WV. He is survived by his son, George “Jr.” Moats, Jr. and wife Tonya, of Rowlesburg, his wife, Betty Lou Moats, of Bretz, a granddaughter, Jasmine Nicole Moats, of Junior, one brother,...

Ethel Mae Thomas, 82 of Kingwood, WV died Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the Preston Memorial Hospital. She was born June 5, 1940 in Albright and was a daughter of the late Junior C. DeBerry and Virginia (Metheny) DeBerry Tanner She is survived by five sons and spouses, Marvin Thomas Jr. and Vickie of Newburg, James Thomas of Morgantown, Christopher Thomas, Bryson Lynn Thomas and Sherry, Terry Thomas and Robin, all of Kingwood; four daughters and spouses, Barbara and Robert Hornyak of...

Donald William “Bill” Haskiell, age 84, of Tunnelton, WV, died on October 27, 2022, at Stonerise in Kingwood, with his loving family by his side. Bill was born on August 9, 1938, a son of the late George and Georgia McCrobie Haskiell. He began working in the coal mines on his eighteenth birthday, and was a coal miner for 39 years. He worked his last years of employment at Island Creek and Consol coal companies. He was a proud member of the UMWA. He was a great backyard mechanic...

Brandy Lynn Velone, 36, of Reedsville, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Preston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Kingwood,  WV July 15, 1986. A daughter of Randy Lynn Kelly of Terra Alta, WV and Carolyn Louise (Pifer) Tice of Fairmont, WV. Brandy loved and enjoyed going camping, riding motor cycles, being outdoors, especially being with family and working on cars with her husband Joseph. In addition to her parents, she is survived by husband Joseph Velone; two sons,...