All Obituaries

Tony D. Sullivan, Sr., 86, of Deer Park, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 31, 1932 in Blaine, WV, he was the son of the late Tony and Fannie (DeWalt) Sullivan. Tony was a millwrite at the Westvaco paper mill and retired after 26 1/2 years of service. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force at Lackland Base in San Antonio, TX....

Mary Blanche Miller, 75, of Parsons, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her residence.  Born in West Virginia on January 17, 1944, she was the daughter of Nellie Brock and the late Teddy A. Spessert.  Mary was a certified nursing assistant at Cuppett Weeks Nursing Home for over 20 years and continued her nursing work in home healthcare for more than 15 years.  She was an active volunteer in her community shuttling folks around in her van.  Mary...

Judith “Judy” Lorraine (Dignan) Hauser, 75, of Red House, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born on September 28, 1943, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Nelson and Vera Francis (Wildensen) Dignan. Judy was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red House where she was a member of Ladies Sewing Circle. She has been a resident of Oakland Nursing and Rehab Center for the past year and a half. Before...

Lee Clifford Brenneman, age 72 years, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born on October 26, 1946 to Julia “Lottie” Hardesty and Bruce Clifford Brenneman in Cumberland, MD. He graduated from Northern High School in 1964. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1968. He was stationed in France and Germany. Mr. Brenneman was a...

Georgiana (Baker) Sines, 77, of Oakland, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on November 6, 1941 in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Dorothy O. (McCrobie) Baker. Georgiana was a homemaker who was a caring and loving mother.  She loved art and enjoyed painting.  She spent her whole life seeking God.  Georgiana is survived by two sons, Melvyn D. Sines, II and wife Rebecca of Oakland, James A. Sines and...

James E. "JIm" Virts, Sr., 68, of Elk Garden, WV, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019, Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center in Virginia. Born on May 12, 1950, in Vindex, he was the son of the late William Russell Virts, Sr. and Dorothy Helen (Beeman) Virts. Jim was a kind and gentle man. He enjoyed watching football and old westerns on TV, but most of all, he loved his family time and his grandchildren who were his world and his sunshine. He is survived...

Brenda A. (Smith) Dignan, 69, of Bayard, WV, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born on May 24, 1949 in Colleton County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Ervine and Connie Smith. Brenda was an in-home health caregiver. She was a member of the Bayard Church of God. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Brenda is survived by her husband, Hayes Dignan; a son, Dennis...

Zachary Charles Bailey, 31, of Jacksonville, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. He was born in Baltimore County, Maryland on April 13, 1988, to Charles "Gary" and Lois Ann (Friend) Bailey, and was the eldest of two children. Zach, as he was known to his loved ones, was a shining light, a voracious reader, an accomplished musician, and a Mason. Those closest to him were blessed to have known him, and will always remember his passion for...

Nancy Jane Kimble Ferry, 70, of Oakland and formerly of Shallmar, Maryland, passed away peacefully at Ruby Memorial Hospital on Monday, April 29, 2019, surrounded by her family. Born on July 26, 1948, in Crellin, she was the daughter of Betty Josephine (Kisner) Kimble of Oakland and the late Pinkney Clinton Kimble.  She was a 1966 graduate of Elk Garden High School.  She loved being with her family, visiting with her friends, especially her best friend Sarah Plank,...

Sherry Lynn Trail, 51, of Oakland was called home suddenly on April 24, 2019. She was born in Allegheny County on December 4,1967 to the late Betty Ann (Self) Powers and Paul Savage. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Maria A. Savage, Paula Savage Mellott; and a special brother, Carl Priest. Sherry is survived by her dad, Robert “Bob” Powers of Cumberland; friend and partner, Chrissa Lahman and mother, Bev Buckner; a sister, Merilyn (Ed)...