Hastings Funeral Home Inc of Morgantown, WV

11/17/2025

11/14/2025

Congratulations to the Morgantown High School volleyball team for bringing home the Class AAAA Championship!

Mohigans start strong, finish in style for second championship in three years.

11/14/2025

Many families include funeral readings to personalize a loved one's funeral service, but what passages should you choose? If you'd like a little help, check out this list of 10 literary readings to consider!

Literary readings can add personalization and dimension to any funeral or memorial service. Check out this list of options to consider!

11/13/2025

We are honored to serve the family of Virginia Estep.

Virginia Helen Estep, 88, formerly of Bluefield passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, in Morgantown, West Virginia. Born on February 23, 1937, in Bartley, West Virginia, she was the daughter of John and Mae Christian and one of fourteen children.

Helen graduated from Big Creek High School and went on to attend nursing school at Bluefield State College and Wytheville Community College. She dedicated her career to caring for others. She served as a nurse at Bluefield Community Hospital, primarily in the cardiac unit, until her retirement. Her compassion and skill touched countless lives throughout her years of service.

Married to Don Estep for over fifty years, Helen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her family deeply and cherished every gathering and reunion. Her adventurous spirit led her to travel abroad, offering healthcare in underserved communities—a testament to her generous heart and global compassion.

Helen found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She was an avid gardener, often found tending to her flowers and trees on sunny days. Her love of music was evident in her enthusiastic participation in church choirs, especially during Christmas and Easter celebrations. She cherished her "mountain" and McDowell County heritage.

She is survived by her children: Frank Estep of Windsor, Colorado; Cathy Anderson of Midland, North Carolina; and Michael Estep of Fairmont, West Virginia. She is also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought her immense joy and pride.

A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, November 20, at Greenview United Methodist Church, 600 Blue Prince Road (Green Valley), Bluefield, WV. Visitation will take place from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., followed by a service at 1:00 p.m. and a graveside committal at Monte Vista Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.

Helen’s legacy of love, service, and strength will live on in the hearts of family and all who knew her.

Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.

11/12/2025

Did you know that cooking with the kid in your life can encourage their curiosity? Follow this link to learn how food science can inspire a child’s learning skills and development!

Chances are, you’ve got at least one favorite food-based memory from childhood: biting into a freshly baked cookie, slurping a treat from the ice cream truck or going to Grandma’s house for her famous roast chicken.Food can be a powerful trigger for memories and emotions in childhood, both grati...

11/12/2025

We are honored to serve the family of Shirley Cawthon.

Shirley Russell Cawthon, 89, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born on August 1, 1936, at her family home in Craigsville, WV, a daughter of the late Willard J. Russell and Genevive Yeager Russell.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving children Jeffery Alan Cawthon (Michele) of Reedsville, WV; and Brandon Matthew Cawthon of Morgantown, WV; and her only surviving sibling of seven Darrell Russell of St. Petersburg, FL; as well as several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by spouse Jack D. Cawthon and brothers, Sherdian, Wayne, and David; and sisters, Wandalene and Marilyn.

The first of her family to attend college, she enrolled at Glenville State College where she studied education. While a student, she met her husband, Jack Cawthon, and they married in 1957.

Shirley was a traveling remedial reading teacher in the Monongalia County schools for many years until her retirement.

She enjoyed doing DIY projects around her home and enjoying family holiday gatherings. She was an avid reader and collector of books. Her hobbies included sewing, quilting, sketching and painting, as well as writing poetry.

In accordance with her wishes, Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation arrangements.

The family wishes to thank her many caregivers and staff at Harmony Assisted Living, The Suites at Heritage Point Assisted Living, Sundale Nursing home and Amedisys Hospice Care. The one word everyone used to describe Shirley was "sweet".

In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be made in Shirley's honor to diabetes or Alzheimer's research, or any charity of their choosing.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com

11/12/2025

To all our veterans, thank you for your service and for protecting the freedoms we all enjoy. We know that it was not easy on you or your family to serve our nation, so we want to honor you and humbly thank you for all that you’ve done and made possible for us and for our country. Blessings on you and yours!

11/11/2025

We are honored to serve the family of Floyde Young Sharpe Stokes.

Floyde Young Sharpe Stokes, 103, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Sundale Nursing Home. She was born on October 23, 1922, in Burnside Township, PA, a daughter of the late Edward P. Young and Mildred Ginn Young.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving children Susan Dotson (Lyn) of Morgantown, WV; and Stephen Sharpe (Tina) of Westminster, MD; grandchildren Meredith Budinsky (Cole) of Avon, OH; Ben Dotson (Kelly) of Houston, TX; James Sharpe of Barcelona, Spain; Emily Mabe (Chris) of Hampstead, MD; and great-grandchildren Eleanor and Mickey Mabe and Daniel Dotson; stepchildren, Edward C. Stokes (Judy) of Delmont, PA; and Polly E. Delauge, Parma, OH; step-grandchildren Brian E. Stokes (Paula) of Davidson, NC; Jennifer L. Perry (James) of Washington, DC; Stephanie Jackson of Melbourne, FL; Georgia Raven (John) of N. Ridgeville, OH; step-great grandchildren: Delaney and Trevor Stokes, Zachary, Claire, Henry and Ella Perry, Bo Allen, Andrew, and Buck Raven; brother, Tom Young; sister, Edith Bush and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Floyde is preceded in death by brothers, Arthur, Charles, and Roger Young and sisters Alvaretta Godman, Mary Lou Holcomb, Bernice (Skip) Pearce, and Ruth Sherbeck.

The first of her family to attend college, she won a competitive scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh where she studied education. While a student, she met her first husband, Ward O. Sharpe, and they married in 1944 just before he was sent to the Pacific to fight in World War II. They made a home in Murrysville, PA, until his death in 1977. In 1983 she married Walter G. Stokes who was a devoted husband to her until his death in 2022.

Floyde was a born teacher and spent 25 years teaching third grade in the Franklin Regional schools, always taking a keen interest in her students. Her grandchildren and nieces and nephews remember her as a loving grandmother and aunt, always encouraging their love of reading.

She loved musical theater and for many years worked behind the scenes of the New Kensington (PA) Civic Theater. She was a long-time member of Union Presbyterian Church in Murrysville, PA, and, after moving to Morgantown, Suncrest United Methodist Church where she enjoyed being a member of the United Methodist Women and singing in the choir.

She and Walter were never happier than when they spent time at their "log house" in Clearfield County, PA. They loved hosting the wiener roast at the annual Young family reunion.

In accordance with her wishes, Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation arrangements.

Friends and family will be received at Suncrest United Methodist Church, 479 VanVoorhis Drive, Morgantown, on Thursday, November 20, from 11 a.m. until the time of memorial service at noon with Reverend Larry Buckland officiating.

The family wishes to thank her many caregivers, especially Debbie and Susie, as well as the staff at Sundale Nursing home and Amedisys Hospice Care.

In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be made in Floyde’s memory to Suncrest United Methodist Church or a charity of your choosing.

Friends and family are encouraged to honor her memory by spending time reading to a little one in their life.

Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.

11/11/2025

As we mark Veterans Day, we want to specially remember the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. We thank you for your courage and selfless sacrifice!

11/10/2025

Congratulations to one of our staff members, Matthew Bolling, for being named one of West Virginia University's prestigious 2025 Mountaineers of Distinction.

This award recognizes exemplary academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.

We are incredibly proud to have Matthew as a part of our team and wish him continued success in his future endeavors.
https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2025/11/08/5-wvu-students-named-mountaineers-of-distinction

11/07/2025

If you are a veteran, then you may be eligible for burial in a national cemetery - free of charge! Check out this list of national cemeteries across the United States and then chat with a funeral director about your options and how to plan ahead for your funeral wishes as a veteran.

Are you interested in burial or inurnment at a national cemetery? Check out this list of national cemeteries and find one to fit your needs.