Obituaries

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 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 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

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...

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 15, 2021

Emma Jean (Sowers) Beckman, 84, of Mountain Lake Park passed away at Dennett Road Manor on April 15, 2021. She was born March 17, 1937 in Thomas, WV, a daughter to the late Benjamin Harrison and Mary Hazel (Miller) Sowers.

Mrs. Beckman was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Apr 13, 2021

Reverend Donald E. Marple, age 88, of New Creek, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital.  Born on January 8, 1933 in Luke, MD, he was the son of Bersey C. and Regina P. Marple.

Don graduated from Bruce High School, Class of 1951.  He attended Zion Bible Institute in Providence, RI...

Apr 13, 2021

Gerald Owen Smith passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 just 3 days following his 61st birthday. Born April 10, 1960 in Oakland, MD, he was the youngest and last surviving son of the late Eugene "Pappy" Smith and Christine Marie (McCloud) Smith. He attended Southern High School and was a proud member of the MD Army National Guard, serving...

Apr 12, 2021

Rachel G. Bonner, age 85, of Bayard, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Cortland Acres.

She was a mother and friend to many. Rest in peace.

Ms. Bonner's wish for cremation will be honored and no services are planned at this time.

The C & S Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A., Oakland...

Apr 8, 2021

Donna Louise Anderson, 63, of Elkins, WV passed away at Davis Memorial Hospital on April 8, 2021. She was born November 1, 1957 in Buckhannon, WV; a daughter to the late Millard Onie and Glenora Lee Gum Anderson.

Donna was a graduate of Mountaineer High School. She enjoyed crocheting and watching the Golden Girls. She loved her...

Apr 3, 2021

Darvin Paul Friend, 81, of Oakland died on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on February 28, 1940, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Arnold and Alta "Jenny" Reckart Friend. Darvin started working at an early age, while in high school, for Winters Dairy delivering bottled milk before school and helped his...

Apr 1, 2021

Dawn Patricia Ross, 66, of Oakland died on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on November 24, 1954, in Audubon, IA, she was the daughter of the late Richard "Dick" and Phyllis "Pat" (Booton) Ross. Dawn received her Master of Social Work from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she was valedictorian of the...

Mar 31, 2021

Larry Elliott Steadman, age 81, of Oakland, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his home. Born on January 7, 1940 in Cabins, WV, he was the son of the late George D. and Verda C. (Harvey) Steedman.

Larry was a graduate of Southern Garrett High School, Class of 1959. He proudly served his country in...

Mar 31, 2021

Naomi Sue (Riggleman) Paugh, 80, of Swanton died on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at her home. Born on January 19, 1941, in Vindex, she was the daughter of the late John Oliver and Naomi Ruth (Michaels) Riggleman. Naomi attended the Hi-Way Assembly of God in Kitzmiller. In addition to spending time with her family, she enjoyed going to auctions,...

Mar 28, 2021

Elizabeth Eloise (Pase) Udovich, 96, of Oakland, MD, went to be with her Lord on March 28th, 2021, at Dennett Road Manor.

Born on October 15th, 1924, in Thomas, WV.  She was the daughter of the late Lee Ott and Elizabeth (Swartz) Pase.

She was a very active member of the Thomas Presbyterian Church, serving several...

Mar 26, 2021

Joyce R. Jones, age 75, of Oakland, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center.

Born on November 1, 1945 in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Virginia and Harold Rice, Jr.

Joyce was a graduate of Wheaton High School, Class of 1963.  For the majority of...

Mar 23, 2021

Cody Dale Johnson, age 33, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his residence.  Born on February 17, 1988 in Morgantown, WV, he is the son of Thomas and Brenda Johnson of Reedsville, WV.

Cody was a graduate of Preston County High School and West Virginia University.  He was employed by Brayman Construction as...

Mar 21, 2021

Dorothy Jean (Tressler) Beitzel, 88, of Oakland went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Dennett Road Manor. Born on April 1, 1932, in Accident, she was the daughter of the late Sherman Peter and Anna Laura (Opel) Tressler. She had worked for Sterling Processing as a USDA Inspector, was the deli manager for Hometown...