Carl Osborne
Jan 22, 2024
Carl Michael Osborne, 71, of Oakland, passed away on January 22, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born in Tazewell, VA, he was a son of the late Carl Mayborn and Mae Elizabeth (Hale) Osborne.
After graduating from Tazewell High School, he went on to work, and also retired as a Range Supervisor from the Department of Defense at the Aberdeen...
LaVerna Evans
Jan 20, 2024
LaVerna D. "Cookie" Evans, a beloved member of the Oakland community, passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 81. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Born on June 10, 1942, Cookie was the daughter of the late Floyd H. Shaffer and Priscilla D. Bell.
Cookie dedicated her life to serving her community...
Roger Wolford
Jan 19, 2024
Roger Lee Wolford, 68, of Dryfork, passed away on January 19, 2024, at Davis Memorial Hospital. Born on October 22, 1955, in Alexandria, VA, he was the son of the late Dan and Sally (Lawrence) Wolford.
Roger worked for the City of Alexandria in the sanitation department until retirement. He was a member of the Dryfork Assembly of God Church. He...
James Harvey
Jan 18, 2024
James Hobart Harvey, 77, of Kitzmiller, MD, passed away on January 18, 2024, at his home. Born on August 1, 1946, in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late James and Stella (Lucas) Harvey.
Jim was a graduate of Elk Garden High School. He started his career as a miner at the age of 12, taking care of...
Gregory Robinette
Jan 17, 2024
Gregory Brent Robinette, Sr., 70, of Aurora WV, peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Greg was born on September 6, 1953, in Marietta, OH, a son of the late Frank Wilmer Robinette, Sr. and Cora Susan "Sue" Robinette.
Greg graduated from Southern High School, class of 1971, he followed in his father's footsteps...
Paul Shogren
Jan 16, 2024
Paul W. "Sunshine" Shogren, 94, of Oakland, MD, passed away on January 16, 2024, at Cherry Hill Assisted Living. Born on May 30, 1929, in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Paul W. Shogren, Sr. and Gertrude (Curry) Shogren.
Paul obtained his B.S. in Forestry in 1951 from Penn State University. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S....
William Brenneman
Jan 16, 2024
William Irvin Brenneman, 88 of Bloomington, MD passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at UMPC of Western Maryland. Born on October 29, 1935 he was the son of the late Lloyd Franklin and Pearl Clara (Custer) Brenneman.
William was a graduate of Southern High School. He worked as a pipe fitter, tour maintenance, and retired as a machinist from...
Mary Calhoun
Jan 16, 2024
Mary Claudine Calhoun, 98, of Oakland, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Peace Healthcare at Dennett Road Manor. Born on December 6, 1925, in Loch Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Murray Edward and Carrie Mae (Haskell) Paugh.
Claudine worked as a cook in the Southern High School Cafeteria for 35 years and, after her retirement, continued...
Robert Metz
Jan 12, 2024
Robert "Bob" Truman Metz, 85, of Parsons, passed away on January 12, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on July 30, 1938, in Pisgah, he was the son of the late James Russell and Grace Winifred (Butcher) Metz.
Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked in the Steel Mill industry, as a...
Hubert "Tom" Armstrong
Jan 11, 2024
Hubert "Tom" A. Armstrong, 81, of Kitzmiller, passed away at his home on January 11, 2024. Born on April 29, 1942, in Vindex, he was the son of the late Frederick Orville Armstrong and Emma Pearl (Stewart) Conn.
After graduating from Southern High School, Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four wheeling,...
Barbara MacMillan
Jan 11, 2024
Barbara J. MacMillan, 81, of Oakland, MD, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Peace Healthcare Dennett Road Manor. Born on December 7, 1942, in Crystal Lake, IL, she was the daughter of James Henry and Evelyn Marie (Johnssen) Cornell.
She is survived by her son, Sean MacMillan, of Oakland and a sister, Jill Cornell, of Berkeley, CA.
In addition...
Teddy Barkley
Jan 9, 2024
Teddy "Shark" Randolph Barkley Jr., 91, of Parkton, MD, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024. He was born on February 26, 1932, in Whitmer, WV to parents Teddy Sr. and Silvia (Dolly) Barkley. For 67 years, he was a best friend and devoted husband to Gail (Nelson) Barkley.
Teddy experienced a humble upbringing but was proud of where he...
Sharon Paugh
Jan 6, 2024
Sharon Ann Paugh, 57, of Kitzmiller, passed away on January 6, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born on May 11, 1966, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late James C. and Lavada Marie (Lucas) Lipscomb.
Sharon was a 1984 graduate of Southern High School. She attended the Kitzmiller Assembly of God Church. Sharon enjoyed playing...
Harry Gaither
Jan 3, 2024
Harry Allen Gaither, 70, of Bayard, WV, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his home. Born on April 10, 1953, in Fort Campbell, KY, he was the son of the late Harry E. and Cora Alice (Cosner) Gaither.He was a 1971 graduate of Union High School and a Union Coal Miner for 39 years. He was also a member...
Debra Brown
Dec 30, 2023
Debra Ellen "Debbie" Brown, 68, of Gormania, WV, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on May 19, 1955, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Gordon Aronhalt, Jr. and Elizabeth Elsie (Otto) Aronhalt.
She was a 1973 graduate of Southern High School. Debbie had worked as a teller for Miners...
Henry Yoder
Dec 29, 2023
Henry Yoder, 59, of Oakland, passed away at Peace Healthcare of Dennett Road Manor on December 29, 2023. Born on March 30, 1964, in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Alvin and Lydia (Zook) Yoder. He was preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Eli and Noah; a sister-in-law, Cora Yoder; and a nephew, Jason Yoder.
He is...
Dale Brown
Dec 27, 2023
Dale Eugene Brown, 81, of Gorman, passed away on December 27, 2023, at his home and surrounded by his family. Born on June 4, 1942, in Swanton, he was the son of the late Edwin Taylor and Violet Mae (Secrist) Brown.
Dale worked for Buffalo Coal Company; working in multiple capacities, he was a skilled timberman, sawmill operator, and heavy...
Allen Crossland
Dec 22, 2023
Allen "Power Wagon" Crossland, 79, of Davis, passed away on December 22, 2023, in Elkins. Born on July 19, 1944, he was the son of the late Joyl and Mary (Collins) Crossland.
Allen served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver for over 42 years and was proud that he never once had an...
Richard Hamilton
Dec 16, 2023
Richard Hamilton, 79, of Oakland, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, December 16, 2023, after a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure.
Rick was born on April 2, 1944, in Kokomo, Indiana to Barbara and Richard Hamilton. Although he was a day too late to be an April Fool's baby, he filled his life with laughter, jokes,...
Barbara Stieringer
Dec 16, 2023
Barbara Ann (Adams) Stieringer, 87, of Aurora, passed away at home on December 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on July 21, 1936, in Pierce, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Pearl Adams.
Barbara enjoyed sewing, dancing, playing cards, traveling, her whiskey and smoking, and sitting by a campfire. She was lovingly known by her family...
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