Mar 9, 2021

Lawrence “Gene” Evans, 75, of Horse Shoe Run, WV, passed away on Tuesday, March 9th, 2021, at Cortland Acres in Thomas, WV.   He was born on February 3rd, 1946, to the late Lawrence and Nellie (Rembold) Evans.

He was the owner of Gene’s Repair Shop and worked countless hours doing what he loved. Gene was a member of...

Mar 8, 2021

Carawan E "Bud" Peed, 83, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Garrett Regional Medical Center with his wife by his side.

Bud is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patricia M Mullinix, his brother Donald R Peed of King George VA, nephew D Mark Peed and family of King George VA, and nephew Darran...

Mar 7, 2021

Zelma Virginia Wiles, 92, of Accident and formerly of Mountain Lake Park, died on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at Cherry Hill Assisted Living. Born on October 3, 1928, in Calhoun, WV, she was the daughter of the late Jennings Bryan and Elizabeth "Lizzie" (McClain) Lloyd. She had worked for Bausch & Lomb in Oakland and had been a member...

Mar 3, 2021

Kimberly Friend, 61, beloved Sister and Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 3, 2021. She entered this world on September 14, 1959, in Oakland, MD, born to Richard and Brenda Butts. She is survived by her son, Daniel Friend, along with her sisters, as well as her favorite two nieces, Nicole Ahern and Emily Pysell....

Mar 1, 2021

Dale Heyward Custer, 87, of Oakland, MD and Port Charlotte, FL died on Monday, March 1, 2021, at his home. Born on October 29, 1933, in Swanton, he was the son of the late Heyward S. and Effie (Friend) Custer. He was a graduate of Oakland High School class of 1951 and , later, graduated from Garrett College in...

Mar 1, 2021

Reverend Russell Ray Houser, age 49, of Oakland, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 1, 2021.  Born on November 13, 1971 in South Bend, Indiana, he was the son of James L. Houser and Joyce D. Parson.

Russ was a pastor for over 20 years and most recently served as senior pastor at...

Feb 26, 2021

Steven H. Cooper, Sr., 71, of Dryfork, WV went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 26, 2021 doing what he loved, farming (on the farm that he dearly loved). Born in Harman on June 27, 1949, he was the son of the late Fred and Lectie Cooper. Steve was a graduate of Harman High School and...

Feb 26, 2021

Daniel Wayne O'Brien, 36, of Swanton, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2021.  Born on August 9, 1984, in Oakland, he was the son of Ronald W. and Kimberly J. (Skipper) O'Brien. Danny is survived by a daughter, Kennedy M. O'Brien; paternal grandmother, Betty E. O'Brien; aunt Beverly (John) Sisler, aunt Carolyn (John) Livengood, aunt Rita (Ronald) Savage, uncle Robert (Brenda) O'Brien, aunt...

Feb 26, 2021

Walter Elza "Buddy" Sharpless, 94, of Westernport, MD, passed away on February 26, 2021 at his residence.  Buddy was born in Vindex,MD on September 25,1926, the youngest child of Joseph F. and Almedia Sharpless. Buddy was preceded in death by his wife Glendora ( Lowers, Henderson) Sharpless; a brother, Lawrence Sharpless; and sisters, Rosie Tasker, Esta Brown, Edna Nogle,...

Feb 24, 2021

George Vernon Podelco passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his residence in Onancock, VA. His wife, Mary Lou, survives him. Born on May 14, 1932, and reared in Piedmont, WV, he was the son of the late Mary A. and Peter Podelco.

Dr. Podelco graduated from Potomac State College receiving an AA, West Virginia University receiving...

Feb 20, 2021

John Junior Arnold, 67, of Sugarlands, WV passed away on February 20, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 9, 1953 in Parsons, WV; a son to the late Charles Daniel and Stella Mae (Sampson) Arnold.

John was a coal miner and worked for Laurel Run and Robinson mines. He was Pentecostal by faith. He...

Feb 19, 2021

Seneca Avery Harris, infant angel, was called to heaven on February 19, 2021, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  Seneca entered this world on February 18, 2021, in Oakland, MD, born to Steve Harris and Brooke Uphold. In addition to her parents, she is survived by maternal grandparents, Roger, Jr. and Samantha Uphold; paternal grandparents, Wendy Sphar and Terry...

Feb 19, 2021

Rodger Lee Evans, 78, of Kitzmiller, MD, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Born on January 11, 1943, in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Otha W. and Eulalia (Barnard) Evans. He worked in the coal mines, for Sterling Processing, and for the Garrett County Roads Department, from which...

Feb 19, 2021

Martha Shetler Schrock, 89, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

Born on October 31, 1931 in Apple Creek, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Moses L. Shetler and Mary (Miller) Shetler.

Martha was baptized in her youth upon the confession of her faith....

Feb 18, 2021

The Lord has taken another Angel home, Susan Louise (Kelley) Sharp, 60, of Hambleton, WV passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  Susan was born August 16, 1960 in Alexandria, VA.

She is the daughter of Delores and the late Leon Kelley.  Susan is survived by her loving husband David Ison Sharp, who...

Feb 17, 2021

Dorothy F. Beckman, 79, of Swanton died on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on March 31, 1941, in Keyser, WV, she was the daughter of the late Leslie C. and Dorothy Mae (Rhodes) Friend. She was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church in Swanton. In addition to spending time with her family,...

Feb 13, 2021

Debra Jean (Deem) Filsinger, age 64, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center from complications of COVID-19.

Born on December 2, 1956 in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Carroll Wesley Deem, Sr. and Laura Jean (Jordan) Deem.

Debby retired in January 2019 from...

Feb 12, 2021

Naomi Fae Harsh, 54, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, February 12, 2021, at the Always Personal Care Home in Connelsville, PA. She was born October 9, 1966 in Oakland, MD. She was a daughter of Clyde Harsh and the late Shirley L. (Childs) Harsh.

She is survived by her father, Clyde Harsh; two sisters,...

Feb 11, 2021

Richard Ira Weeks, 82, of Oakland, MD went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 11, 2021. He was born in Loch Lynn, MD on July 9, 1938; a son to the late Ira Wheat Weeks and Elma Naomi (Shaffer) Weeks.

Mr. Weeks graduated from Southern High School. After graduation, he enlisted with the Army...

Feb 10, 2021

Larry Ward Boigegrain, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

Larry was born in Akron, OH to the late Charles Boigegrain and Ada Mae (Butts) Boigegrain.

He is survived by a son; a daughter and four grandchildren. He is also survived by a friend and niece,...