May 4, 2021

Jenelda Sue Cosner, age 74, of Elk Garden, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.  Born on July 13, 1946 in Shaw, WV, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Ada (Wolfe) Duckworth.

Jenelda's life focus was on her family.  She was a homemaker who loved spending time  with her loved ones in person or...

May 3, 2021

Margaret W. Sanders, age 97, of Oakland, died on Monday, May 3, 2021.  Born on January 24, 1924 in Kempton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ella Wotring.  She was proceeded in death by her husband Forrest L. Sanders in 2005; a great grandson, Walker Van Hauser on March 29, 2007; and seven brothers and...

Apr 30, 2021

Leslie N. "Les" "Freddie" Smith, 83, of Oakland passed away on April 30, 2021 at his home. Born on April 4, 1938, in Charleston, WV, he was the son of the late Cecil and Fannie (McBride) Smith. Les will be remembered as a person who loved others and never knew a stranger. In addition to loving his family and...

Apr 29, 2021

Michael Shaun Cosner, age 43, of Gormania, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021.  Born on January 5, 1978 in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of Larry and Teresha (Brown) Cosner.

Michael was a graduate of Union High School, Class of 1996.  He was most recently employed in Oakland at Rigidply Rafters.  He loved sports and...

Apr 29, 2021

Patricia Jean Swecker “Pat” Tice

April 1, 1935 – April 29, 2021

Pat was born in Windel, WV to Meda and William Swecker, Grew up in the Tygart Valley, WV with two sisters, Helen Krebs and Peg Delaney and one brother, Philip. Her life in the country taught her hard work and determination. She is...

Apr 28, 2021

TOGETHER AGAIN

Betty Eloise (Shank) O’Brien, age 98, of Swanton, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  Born on September 17, 1922 in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of Samuel Robert and Bessie Beulah (Steiding) Shank.

Betty graduated from Fort Hill High School, Class of 1941.  She...

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 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 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

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 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 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 14, 2021

William Roberts Woy “Bill”, age 76 of Cincinnati, OH and formerly of Keyser, WV died on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. He was born in Keyser, WV on June 10, 1944 and was the son of the late William L. Woy and Anna E. Roberts.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Donna (Clark) Woy and his...

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 13, 2021

Margaret Lee (O’Brien) Hannon McCutcheon, 94, of Frostburg, MD went peacefully to meet her Lord April 13, 2021. She was born in Piedmont, WV on January 7, 1927 and was the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Curran) O’Brien. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Joseph Andrew Hannon and James McCutcheon, Sr. and sister Joan...

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 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...