May 16, 2021

George Oscar Savage, 83, of Huntingtown, MD passed away at Calvert Health Medical Center on May 16, 2021. Born on June 15, 1937, in Mc Henry, MD, a son to the late Ott and Flora Savage.

George was a graduate of Northern High School. He served in the United States Army. After his service, he married his...

May 15, 2021

Lowell Dean "Chuck" Sturm, 60, of Oakland died on Saturday, May 15, 2021, in the comfort of his home, following a brief, courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 24, 1961, in Bridgeport, WV, he was the son of Barbara Carolyn Sturm of Oakland and the late John E. Sturm on June 24, 2020.

Lowell was an...

May 15, 2021

Bruce Allen Tasker, age 64, of Barton, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his residence.  Born on October 29, 1956, in Vindex, Maryland, he was the son of the late Leo Tasker and Mary Jane (Lipscomb) Beaver.

Bruce was a hardworking, loving husband and father.  In the eyes of his children, he was a superhero....

May 14, 2021

Joyce Helena Lyons 86 of Main St. Westernport went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 14, 2021.  She was born on May 1, 1935 in Piedmont, WV and was the daughter of the late Rev. Rex Coffman and Helen I. (LaRue) Coffman. She was preceded in death by two sons, Mark Lyons and Charles R....

May 13, 2021

Mildred Florence (Killius) Perrine, age 95, of Mountain Lake Park, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Dennett Road Manor.  Born on March 19, 1926 in Loch Lynn Heights, she was the daughter of the late August W. and Florence M. (Compton) Killius.  She married George Thurman Perrine on November 30, 1945. The couple had five children....

May 13, 2021

Matthew Alan McDowell, 58, of Davis, WV passed away on May 13, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born on May 3, 1963 in Elkins, WV; a son to Richard McDowell and Rebecca (Friend) McDowell.

Matt was a devoted husband and proud father. He had a natural technical ability that brought him to work in...

May 11, 2021

Rita Joyce (Rogers) Harsh, age 87, departed this life from her farm home near Eglon, WV to meet her Creator she so desired to meet on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, after a struggle with essential tremors.  She was born on July 31, 1933 in Mineral County, a daughter to the late Otho and Edith Roger.

She is survived...

May 4, 2021

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...

May 3, 2021

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...

Apr 30, 2021

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...

Apr 29, 2021

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...

Apr 29, 2021

Patricia Jean Swecker “Pat” Tice

April 1, 1935 – April 29, 2021

Pat was born in Windel, WV to Meda and William Swecker, Grew up in the Tygart Valley, WV with two sisters, Helen Krebs and Peg Delaney and one brother, Philip. Her life in the country taught her hard work and determination. She is...

Apr 28, 2021

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...

Apr 26, 2021

David Arthur Rhodes, 76, of Thomas, WV departed this life on April 26, 2021, at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was in usual health and death was unexpected. Born on December 15, 1944, in Elkins, WV, he was a son of the late Arthur and Jessie Ketterman Rhodes.

David served in the United States Army...

Apr 26, 2021

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...

Apr 23, 2021

Brenda Marie Yost, 65, of Oakland died on Friday, April 23, 2021, Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on August 20, 1955, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Mahlon W. and Glendora L. (Cooper) Yost. She was a 1973 graduate of Southern High School and, after high school, she was a cook at several restaurants. Brenda had...

Apr 23, 2021

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,...

Apr 17, 2021

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...

Apr 17, 2021

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...

Apr 17, 2021

Glenn Earl Knotts, 78 of Red Creek, WV and former resident of Thomas, WV passed away on April 17, 2021. He was born June 27, 1943 in Fellowsville, WV to Delbert E. and Lora (Criss) Knotts. He married Patricia (Melkus) Knotts on June 20, 1970 who preceded him in death in 1998. They were loving parents of three children...