All Obituaries

William Grant Likins, 79, of Oakland, died on Monday, July 15, 2019, at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on August 13, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph Earl and Flossie (Brooks) Likins. Bill was a foreman for the State Roads Department. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his loving family, hunting, fishing, and boating. He is survived by a son, Joe Likins and wife Kim; grandchildren, Jay Likins and wife Kristi, Scott Livengood and wife Kaylee, and...

Robert C. Moats, 78, of Aurora, was born on September 23, 1940 and died on Friday, July 12, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruby J. (Cummings) Moats; a son, Randy Moats and wife Candy of Grantsville; a grandson, Tyler; a brother, James (Charis) Moats of Wellsburg, WV; and two sisters, Ruby Moats Kempfer of Aurora, WV and Helen Cohen of Tuscon, AZ, and many loved family and friends. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Ward & Dove (Simmons) Moats; six brothers, Bill,...

Dora Opal Hunter, 54, of Friendsville, died on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at her residence. Born on September 30, 1964 in California, she was the daughter of the late David Allen and Kathryn Marie (Dilsworth) Hunter. Dora attended First Christian Church, Friendsville and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by her sisters; Diane Scatena and husband John of Cleveland, NY, Donna Stringer of Osage Beach, MO, Darlene Morris and husband Chris of Cotopaxi, CO, Karen Hawk...

Colin H. Martin, 66, of Oakland, died on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.  Born on January 9, 1953, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late William H. and Anna J. Martin.  Following his college graduation, Colin was an engineer for ABS Pumps.  In keeping with his wishes, the C & S Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A., Oakland has been entrusted with providing cremation arrangements and no services are being planned.

Carolyn Elwanda Riley, 77, of Oakland, died on Saturday, June 29, 2019, in the comfort of her home.  Born on December 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Irven Abraham and Eleanor Jane (Zimmerman) Liller.  Carolyn was a graduate of Southern High School and was a homemaker throughout her life.  She was a member of Shady Dell Church as well as the Oak Park Church of the Brethren. Some of her favorite activities included reading her Bible, working jigsaw...

Lloyd Allen Wilt, 90, of Mt. Lake Park, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born January 1, 1929 in Cumberland, MD. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Judith (Legeer) Wilt. He was also preceded by his parents Porter McKinley “P.M.” Wilt and Helen Isabel (Tasker) Wilt, as well as by his brothers Charles Wilt, Lawrence Wilt, Harvey Wilt, and Elwood Wilt. Lloyd was a retired telegraph operator for the B&O...

Cynthia Kay Alexander, 61, of Oakland, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Winifred (Barnes) Beebe and her brother, Edward Leonard Beebe. She was born on December 4, 1957 at the Air Force Hospital at Lake Charles, LA. She was a 1976 graduate of Mountaineer High School, Thomas, WV. She dedicated her life to working hard and taking care of her family, both on a daily basis as well as in times of need. Throughout her life, she held...

Theodore Uphold, 76, of Oakland, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 20, 2019, in the comfort of his home. Born on October 14, 1942, in Friendsville, MD, he was the son of the late Gilbert Francis and Bessie Hindbaugh Uphold. Following graduation at Northern High School, Mr. Uphold was a construction worker for many years, having worked for T&W Construction, Inc. as well as T&W Trucking. He was a man of God and attended the Faith Evangelical Free Church. Theodore...

Raymond Arthur Ferguson, Sr., 84 years young of McHenry, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 19, 2019. Born on December 10, 1934, in Friendsville, Ray was the youngest of three children. In the late 1930s his family purchased roughly 20 acres in McHenry for the cost of one cow. His father and grandfather built the home, which remains today. During high school, Ray was a star soccer player, his records and achievements for which he is still remembered for by his peers today. In...

Gerald “Jerry” Wine, 77, of Oakland, MD passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Born on May 25, 1942, in Warrenton, VA, he was the son of the late Norman and Sara Wine. Jerry had attended St. Peter’s Catholic School in Oakland, Southern Garrett High School and Catherman’s Business School. Prior to coming back to Oakland, his career was with the Federal Government in Washington, DC where he worked in Contract Negotiations at the General Services Administration. He was...