Dec 22, 2020

William Finley Elliott, age 66, of Oakland, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home.  Born on May 22, 1954 in Oakland, he was the son of the late Willard and Mary (Aspinall) Elliott.

Bill was a graduate of Southern Garrett high School.  He received a Bachelor's Degree from West Virginia University and a Master's...

Dec 21, 2020

Richard Clyde Williams, age 83, of Eglon, WV passed away on December 21, 2020 at Garrett Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. He was born September 1, 1937 in Webster Springs, WV; a son to the late Lewis Henry and Tessie Ray (Cowger) Williams.

He is survived by seven daughters, Sandra Ruth Kohls and husband Terry, Lowry City,...

Dec 20, 2020

Linda Frances Carola, age 71, of Oakland, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Garrett Regional Medical Center.

Linda was born in Baltimore, MD on July 24, 1949 to the late Louis F. and Ruth V. (Hess)Yearick.

Linda was a graduate of Western High School in Baltimore.  She retired after 27 years of service...

Dec 20, 2020

Charles Timothy Vester, a true southern gentleman, passed away in Davis, WV on December 20, 2020. He was born in Rocky Mount, NC on January 17, 1955, to Hassle and Opal Knight Vester. He graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High and attended UNC- Chapel Hill where he majored in accounting. At Chapel Hill he formed so many lasting friendships...

Dec 19, 2020

Leeann Deborah Dawn Dignan, age 42, of Bayard, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her home. Born on July 15, 1978 in Morgantown, West Virginia, she is the daughter of Mary Ann Foster and John Burkett, Sr.

Leeann was a graduate of Morgantown High School.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends...

Dec 18, 2020

Leroy E. McWilliams, age 83, of Eglon, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020.  Born on April 9, 1937 in Union District, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Virgil and Viola (Shillingburg) McWilliams.

Leroy was no stranger to hard work as he grew up on a farm in Aurora, WV.  As a young man,...

Dec 18, 2020

S. Ivan Rowe, age 91, of Oakland, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020.

Ivan’s request for cremation will be honored and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

The C & S Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A., Oakland is honored to be serving...

Dec 18, 2020

Jerry Lee Martin, age 62, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 18, 2020. He was born March 20, 1958 in Clarksburg, WV; a son to the late Emory L. Martin Sr., and Flora Maxine (Crimm) Martin.

Jerry is survived by five brothers, Emory L. Martin Jr., and wife Brenda of Hurricane, WV, Kenneth...

Dec 18, 2020

Peggy Jean Damon, 72, of Mountain Lake Park died on Friday, December 18, 2020, at home, surrounded by her family. Born on October 31, 1948, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of Betty E. (Jeffers) Glotfelty of Oakland and the late Donald B. Glotfelty. Peggy enjoyed reading, knitting, her "Kissin Cousin" reunions and monthly luncheons with her dear friends....

Dec 17, 2020

Mary Jane Hanline, age 100, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 17, 2020 in Ravenna, OH. She was born April 29, 1920 in Terra Alta, WV; a daughter to the late Clayton Ellsworth and Lydia (Shahan) Harsh.

In addition to her parents, on August 8, 2010, she was preceded in death by...

Dec 16, 2020

Bishop Robert Fletcher

Bishop Robert H. Fletcher, age 83, passed to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in Cumberland, MD.  He was born July 20, 1937; son of the late Robert T. Fletcher and Mildred Evans Coakley.

Bishop Fletcher attended Alleghany High School and served in the United States Marine Corps.  He married...

Dec 16, 2020

Ellis Lot Ashby, Jr., age 76, died on December 16, 2020 at Davis Memorial Hospital, Elkins, WV. He was born April 10, 1944 in Parsons, WV; a son to the late Ellis Lot Ashby, Sr., and Helen Joyce (Pase) Ashby.

Mr. Ashby is survived by one son, Gregory Ashby and wife Tammy of Thomas, WV, one brother,...

Dec 13, 2020

G. Arlene Porter, age 86, of Oakland, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Dennett Road Manor.

Born on August 18, 1934 in Crellin, MD she was the daughter of Bernard Eugene (Gene) Bowser and Nora Mae (Mersing) Bowser.

Arlene worked as a bookkeeper for different local businesses as well...

Dec 12, 2020

Ethel Fern (Lohr) Hines, 87, of Keyser, WV, died Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser. She was born on May 25, 1933, in Swanton, MD the daughter of the late Boyd F. and Ruth F. (Handwerk) Lohr. Ethel was a member of the Knobley Church of the Brethren. She had started work at an early...

Dec 12, 2020

Reah Caroline Sullivan Phillips, 98,  of Kitzmiller passed peacefully Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Dennett Road Manor.  Born March 25, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Anna Baum.   She was also preceded in death by her husband Joseph, infant son, Paul, son-in-law Ronald Russell and brother Jack Baum.

Reah...

Dec 12, 2020

Betty Virginia (Green) Yommer, 90, of Loch Lynn Heights, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home.  Born in July 30,1930 in Barton, MD, she was the daughter of Clarence and Alice (Warnick)Green. She was a member of the Oakland Church of the Nazarene.

Betty went on...

Dec 11, 2020

Patricia Mae Whitacre, 69, of Kitzmiller passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020, at Dennett Raod Manor due to complications of COVID-19. Born on November 6, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Harold "Dick" and Edith Riggleman. She was Pentecostal by faith. She loved listening to music and Freddy Fender was one of her favorites. She is survived by...

Dec 11, 2020

Clarence Leon "Jake" Friend, age 70, of Oakland passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020.  Born on March 9, 1950 in Keyser, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Sherman and Della Friend.

Jake graduated from Southern High School and Catherman’s Business School in Cumberland.  He was employed by the Town of Oakland for several...

Dec 10, 2020

Eileen Maxine Custer, 87, of Swanton died on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Cherry Hill Assisted Living in Accident. Born on August 15, 1933, in Swanton, she was the daughter of the late Arthur G. and Mildred (Riley) Fitzwater. Eileen enjoyed caring for her family and working on the farm and spent countless hours crocheting. She is survived by...

Dec 10, 2020

Ruth E. Shaw, 95 of Westernport, MD passed away on December, 10, 2020 at Piney Valley Nursing Home in Keyser, WV. She was born on April 6, 1925 at Swanton, MD and was the daughter of the late John W and Caroline (Davis) Tasker She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. (Les) Shaw who passed away...