All Obituaries

Jenelda Sue Cosner, age 74, of Elk Garden, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.  Born on July 13, 1946 in Shaw, WV, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Ada (Wolfe) Duckworth. Jenelda's life focus was on her family.  She was a homemaker who loved spending time  with her loved ones in person or by using Facetime.  She enjoyed reading, taking day trips with her husband, flower gardening and watching all varieties of birds outside and her pets birds indoors....

Margaret W. Sanders, age 97, of Oakland, died on Monday, May 3, 2021.  Born on January 24, 1924 in Kempton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ella Wotring.  She was proceeded in death by her husband Forrest L. Sanders in 2005; a great grandson, Walker Van Hauser on March 29, 2007; and seven brothers and sisters.  She was the last remaining member of her immediate family. Margaret graduated from Oakland High School and was a homemaker.  She was a member of...

Leslie N. "Les" "Freddie" Smith, 83, of Oakland passed away on April 30, 2021 at his home. Born on April 4, 1938, in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Cecil and Fannie (McBride) Smith.  Les will be remembered as a person who loved others and never knew a stranger. In addition to loving his family and friends, he loved farming, Belgian Draft horses, hunting and fishing.  Les is survived by his wife of 31 years, Gloria Jeannette Felty Smith. He is also...

Michael Shaun Cosner, age 43, of Gormania, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021.  Born on January 5, 1978 in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of Larry and Teresha (Brown) Cosner. Michael was a graduate of Union High School, Class of 1996.  He was most recently employed in Oakland at Rigidply Rafters.  He loved sports and spending time with his family.  His daughters were his world and his family fondly shared memories of him fishing or playing basketball with his girls....

TOGETHER AGAIN Betty Eloise (Shank) O’Brien, age 98, of Swanton, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  Born on September 17, 1922 in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of Samuel Robert and Bessie Beulah (Steiding) Shank. Betty graduated from Fort Hill High School, Class of 1941.  She was employed by the Garrett County School System for 20 years as cafeteria manager at Center Street Elementary and Broadford Elementary...

Lawrence William Gregory, Jr., 57, of Oakland, MD, lost his battle with brain cancer and went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 26, 2021. Born on May 9, 1963, in Winchester, VA, he was the son of Marcella (Cheshire) Gregory of Oakland and the late Lawrence Gregory, Sr.  Lawrence was self-employed, owning Gregory General Contracting and was a sub-contractor for RPM Construction of Oakland. One of his passions was hunting, especially with his hunting buddies, Tim Knotts, Bruce Swift...

T. Neil Dunham, age 86, of Mountain Lake Park, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at his home. Born on April 12, 1935, in Fayette County, PA, he was the son of the late William Clemmer and Margaret Belle (Dunham) Clemmer. In addition to his parents, Neil was preceded in death by one brother, Bernard Clemmer. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marjorie (Roby) Dunham, one daughter Sheila Dunham Meiman and son-in-law Joseph P. Meiman, of Whitehouse Station, NJ, and two...

Bonnie Jean Blamble, age 87, of Oakland passed away on Saturday, April 17th, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness. Born on January 2, 1934 in Aurora, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Lee Knotts and Merle Ocie (Synder) Knotts. Jean was a homemaker and a long time member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Redhouse, MD. She enjoyed her close knit friend group who met everyday for coffee and good conversation. A self-taught musician, she relished the...

Herman L. "Duke" Paugh, age 73, of Elk Garden, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at his home.  Born on October 30, 1947, he was the son of the late Teddy and Mary (Blackburn) Paugh. Herman is survived by two sons, Brian Paugh of Elk Garden, WV, Mark Paugh of OH; one brother, Kelvin Paugh, two sisters, Martha Haddix and Daisy Jones, all of Elk Garden, WV; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Herman was preceded in death by six brothers, Charles,...

Emma Jean (Sowers) Beckman, 84, of Mountain Lake Park passed away at Dennett Road Manor on April 15, 2021. She was born March 17, 1937 in Thomas, WV, a daughter to the late Benjamin Harrison and Mary Hazel (Miller) Sowers.    Mrs. Beckman was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was known for her amazing cooking skills. She enjoyed getting out to shop and going out to eat along with her trips to Florida....