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...

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

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 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 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

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...

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...

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...