Obituaries

Sep 13, 2022

Cora Mae Yoder, 62, of Oakland, MD, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in her home lovingly cared for and surrounded by her family after courageously battling cancer for four years.  Born on June 1, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Ernest N. Schrock and Martha (Shetler) Schrock.  Cora was baptized in...

Sep 11, 2022

Annette Lynn Mallow, 59, of Dryfork, WV, passed away September, 11, 2022, in Morgantown, WV.  Born on October 12, 1962, in Elkins, WV, she was a daughter to the late David Edward White and Carol Jean White of Hendricks, WV.

In her younger years, she worked at Canaan Valley Resort as a housekeeper.  In her spare time,...

Sep 10, 2022

Barbara Jo Ruckle, 72, of Thomas, WV, passed away September 10, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home. Born on May 24, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Paul Welton and Josephine (Blackburn) Cullers.

After graduating from Mountaineer High School, she attended Clarksburg Beauty School. She worked as a beautician and as a child...

Sep 8, 2022

Gordon Sylvester Long, Sr., 81, of Cabins, WV, passed away on September 8, 2022, at Winchester Medical Center. Born on April 6, 1941 in Elkins, WV, he was the son of the late Gerald and Marie (Day) Long.

Gordon worked as a self-employed truck driver. He enjoyed musical instruments, especially playing guitars, and tinkering with cars and...

Sep 7, 2022

Virginia Joyce Rose, 82, of Buckeye, WV passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Stonerise Lewisburg. Born on March 17, 1940, in Buckeye, she was the daughter of the late Maude M. (Jackson) Underwood.

Joyce was a graduate of Marlington High School, Class of 1957. She held several jobs over the years and a few career...

Sep 3, 2022

Betty Lou Warnick, 60, of Oakland passed away peacefully on Friday, September 2, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was a beloved Wife, Mother and Mawmaw. Born on December 25, 1961, Oakland, Betty was a daughter of the late Allen Eugene and Deloris Mae Liston. Betty Lou married her high school sweetheart on July 21, 1979....

Sep 3, 2022

Lawrence Clifford Elliott, 94, of Kitzmiller, MD, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. Born on March 25, 1928, in Oakmont, WV, he was the son of the late Lawrence A. and Mary Jane (Heatley) Elliott. Lawrence was a World War II and Korean War Veteran, serving 22 years in the U.S. Navy....

Sep 2, 2022

Gary Eldred Kroll, 61, of Oakland, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on December 8, 1960, in Frostburg, MD, he was the son of Lloyd Eldred Kroll Jr. of Oakland, and the late Alma E. (Sines) Kroll.

Gary was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served three tours in the Gulf...

Aug 31, 2022

James David Martin, 74, of Aurora, WV, passed away on August 31, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.  Born on July 18, 1948, in Kingwood, WV, he was the son of the late James W. "Bill"  and Virginia Ruth (Lipscomb) Martin.

He graduated from Aurora High School in 1966. He received his associates degree from...

Aug 31, 2022

Corina Wyant, 87, of Oakland, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Fairmont Hospital.  Born on May 31, 1935, Kempton, MD, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Tenna (Nelson) Paugh.

Corina was a Southern High School graduate and retired from Ohio Rubber in Willoughby, OH.  She loved reading and jigsaw puzzles.

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Aug 31, 2022

Brandon Blake Brown, 15, of Oakland, whose life ended way too soon on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, was the beloved son of Bruce E. and Linda L. (Paugh) Brown of Oakland. He was born on December 5, 2006, in Morgantown WV. Brandon was a sophomore at Southern Garrett High School in Oakland. In addition to spending time with his...

Aug 30, 2022

Rodney Blaine Stemple, 63, of Eglon, WV, passed away on August 30, 2022. Born on November 10, 1958, in Dover, Delaware, he was the son of the late Richard Grant and Evelena Ruth (Shrout) Stemple.

Rodney graduated with the last graduating class of Aurora High School in 1977.  He worked at Fairfax Stone as a Block Plant...

Aug 24, 2022

Flossie Irene Roy, 83, of Oakland, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Stonerise of Kingwood Nursing Home. Born on February 21, 1939, in Mt. Lake Park, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Beulah (Paugh) Felton. She worked at Oakmar Restaurant as a waitress. She was a member of the Corinth Pentecostal Holiness Church. She...

Aug 23, 2022

Gertrude S. Herman, 87, of Deer Park, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born on August 21, 1935, in Arjay, KY, she was the daughter of the late Beve and Phemia (Begum) Smith.

She was a member of the Deer Park Church of God of Prophecy. She spent many...

Aug 20, 2022

Rodney Clay Swiger of Oakland, MD, died unexpectedly on August 20, 2022. Born on August 1, 1966, in Kingwood, WV, he was the son of Connie Ann (Friend Swiger) of Oakland and the late Ernest Blaine Swiger. Rodney was a graduate of Southern High School. He served in the United State Army as a Paratrooper and Marksman. He was...

Aug 19, 2022

Bonnie Marie Tutor, 80, of Oakland, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at her home. Born on May 5, 1942, in Dairy Hill, WV, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Audrey (Workman) Legg.

Bonnie moved to Tupelo, MS, where she met the love of her life, George. She was a factory worker at...

Aug 19, 2022

Ellen Lorraine Lyons, 80, of Elk Garden, WV, passed away August 19, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on December 18, 1941, in Westernport, MD, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Edward Sr., and Ethel Marie (Ashby) Bean. Ellen was a graduate of Elk Garden High School. She worked for and retired from the Mineral County School...

Aug 14, 2022

Audley William Riley Jr., 83, of Oakland, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Born on November 5, 1938, in Westernport, MD, he was the son of the late Audley William and Elizabeth Ann (Fitzwater) Riley. Audley, better known as Junior, was a man of few words, but had a contagious smile that would light up...

Aug 7, 2022

Steve Walter Shaffer, 64, of Eglon, WV, passed away on August 7, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center.  Born on August 13, 1957, in Oakland, MD, the son of the late Walter Albert Shaffer and Thelma Regina (Judy) McBride.

Mr. Shaffer graduated from Aurora high school in 1976. Worked for and retired from the IBEW local 26...

Aug 5, 2022

Sean Michael Hess, 34, of Columbia, MD, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2022. Born on March 20, 1988, the son of Jon Patrick and Sandra Lee (Cash) Hess of Oakland, MD.

Maryland Services:

Friends will be received Wednesday, August 10, 2022, from 2:30-3 PM at St. Peter at the Lake Center.  A funeral mass will...