Obituaries

Mar 16, 2021

Paul Neven Petersheim, age 70, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at his home.  Born on November 30, 1950 in Oakland, he was the son of the late Henry D. and Elizabeth M. (Shetler) Petersheim.

Paul was passionate about his family and his faith in Jesus Christ, and was an active member of Mountain View...

Mar 14, 2021

Robert Clinton Kimble, 69, of Oakland passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born on September 26, 1951, in Oakland, he was the son of Betty Josephine (Kisner) Kimble of Oakland and the late Pinkney Clinton Kimble. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Vietnam War. In his younger years,...

Mar 11, 2021

DeLayne Beverly Snyder 85, of Davis, WV passed away March 11, 2021 at Cortland Acres Thomas WV.  She was born July 15, 1935 at Granite Falls Minnesota; a daughter of the late Henrick and Minnie (Trandahl) Soppeland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William W. Snyder whom she married on Sept. 3,...

Mar 10, 2021

Judy Rae Snyder, 71, of Horse Shoe Run, WV passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Morgantown, WV. She was born February 20, 1950, in Uniontown, PA; a daughter to the late Charles and Margaret Crawford.

Judy was a graduate of Aurora High School class of 1968. She worked for Garrett Memorial Hospital and Gander...

Mar 10, 2021

Glendora Lee Yost, 91, of Oakland went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at her home. Born on February 24, 1930, in Kitzmiller, she was the daughter of the late Otis Page and Juanita Catherine (Brooks) Cooper. In her younger years, Glendora was a key punch operator for IBM. She was a former member of...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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,...