All Obituaries

On November 23, 2020 Joe Anthony, 73, of Bayard, W. Va. passed away. Beloved father of Stewart Anthony and wife Staci, daughter, Deena Anthony, grandfather of Laural Harrelson and husband Jon, and Taylor Anthony, and dear friend of Laura Rhoades. Predeceased by parents Joe and Freeda (Wamsley) Anthony. Born in Cumberland, MD on April 2, 1947 and raised in Baltimore; Joe worked several jobs. He was an auditor for 7-11, a yacht builder for Owens Yacht Co. and also retired from Blackwater Falls...

Irene Stolworthy (Harrison) Windell, age 98, of Cranesville, WV and in the most recent years, a resident of Cherry Hill Assisted Living in Accident, MD passed away on November 22, 2020. She was born on April 7, 1922, in Sutton Bridge, England, a daughter to the late Frank and Lillian (Stolworthy) Harrison. After completing primary and secondary school, she trained as a nursery school teacher. She met her soon-to-be husband, Lt. Glenn F. Windell, while he was serving in England during WWII....

Carolyn Sue Uphold, age 82, of Oakland, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Courtland Acres. Born on January 19, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Donald Ralph Robinson and Leona Creed Robinson in Confluence, PA.  Sue loved spending time with her family, watching the birds and enjoying the flowers outside her apartment.  She spent many years creating decorative eggs and painting canvas pictures. Her family will enjoy her creative pieces.  Our granny...

Bettye Jean McConnell, known throughout the Cranesville community as a prolific baker and retired school cook, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 17, 2020 after a long illness. She was 86 years old. The second of two daughters, Bettye was born in Fort Gay, W.Va., to Goodwin W. Lycan and Muriel Ratcliff Lycan in 1934. As a young girl, she loved working in the gardens and dancing. She married her teenage sweetheart, the late John “Jim” McConnell, in 1951. The couple settled...

Beulah Alberta Crabtree, 92, of Oakland died on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Dennett Road Manor. Born on December 12, 1927, in Accident, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Sadie (Savage) Shope. She was a member of the Telephone Company Pioneers, bridge club, and enjoyed quilting, gardening and working on puzzles. She is survived by three sons, James C. "Jimmy" Crabtree, Randy G. Crabtree and wife Tina, and Christopher Crabtree and wife Debbie, all of Oakland;...

Jesse J. “Uncle Jesse” Gnegy, age 87, of Oakland, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center.  Born on March 24, 1933 in Eglon, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Jesse and Emma Gnegy. Jesse proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War era.  He was employed by Jones Trucking as a coal truck driver.  Jesse attended Maple Spring Church of the Brethren.  He was an active member...

Melvin Lester Friend, age 75, of Deer Park, Maryland passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2020, at the Garrett Regional Medical Center. Melvin worked for Herrington State Park and Cabin Run Construction. He enjoyed taking care of his small farm that included his chickens, ducks, small horses and cows. Melvin always enjoyed spending time with all of his grandchildren, especially his great grandchildren. He also enjoyed watching wrestling, Jerry Springer and court tv. Melvin is survived...

Ronald Stanley McKenney, 79, of Kitzmiller, died on Monday, November 2, 2020, at his home. Born on November 12, 1940, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Robert Stanley and Vera (Cox) McKenney. Ron was a mechanic by trade, a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, and was a dedicated member of the Kitzmiller Lions Club and Mine Rescue. He was Methodist by faith. In his spare time, he enjoyed wood working, reading and history. Ron was a loving husband and father, being "Dad"...

Paul Ronald "Ron" Bowers, 82, of Swanton died on Friday, October 30, 2020, at his home. Born on July 7, 1938, in Bayard, WV, he was the son of the late Paul J. and Goldie O. (Shreve) Bowers. Ron worked for Westvaco/New Page, retiring after more than 42 years of service. He also ran his own property management service for over 50 years during which time he provided necessary maintenance services to approximately 75 homes in the Turkey Neck area of Deep Creek Lake. In 1980, he took...

Mary Ellen Riggleman Matthews, age 81, of Kitzmiller, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She was born in Vindex, Maryland on January 9, 1939 to John Oliver and Naomi Ruth (Michaels) Riggleman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Leland Ellsworth Matthews and siblings, Shirley Riggleman Tasker, David “Big Dave” Riggleman and Ronald Riggleman. Mary is survived by her sisters, Mona Armstrong of Kitzmiller, Naomi Paugh of Swanton, Georgia...