May 25, 2020

Erma Ruth Blamble, 71, formerly of Annandale, Virginia and most recently Aurora, West Virginia passed away at Garrett Regional Medical Center on May 25, 2020. She was born July 4, 1948 in Stemple Ridge, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Elwood Brown and Hazel Anna (Simmons) Blamble. She is survived by one brother, Everett Blamble and wife Shirley,...

May 23, 2020

Johnny Dale Summerfield, 61, of Elk Garden, WV, died on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at his home. Born on September 11, 1958, in Shaw, he was the son of the late Lenora Summerfield Schwinabart and John Schwinabart.

He was a stacker at Pritts Lumber Mill for many years. In addition to being with his family, Johnny enjoyed...

May 22, 2020

Anne Marie Meade, 75, of Oakland, beloved wife of William Meade, was called to her eternal resting place on May 22, 2020. She entered this world on August 22, 1944, in Waverly, NY, born to Henry and Mary Billings (Vargo). She is survived by her loving husband, Bill; sons, Robert and David; grandchildren, Candice, Cori, Caitlyn, Carly, Alexandria, Eva,...

May 20, 2020

Vonda Gean (Beckman) Arnold, 90, passed away at her home in Deer Park, MD on May 20, 2020. Vonda was born in Terra Alta, WV on October 26, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Clarence W. Beckman and Anna V. (Evans) Beckman. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Geraldine Shaffer and Helen Rotruck; and...

May 20, 2020

Mitchell Leon Cooper, 57, of Harman, WV went home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2020 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He was born August 22, 1962 in Harman, WV, a son of the late Arthur “Merk” and Velma Cooper. He is survived by five sisters, Beverly and Robert Eye, Norma Cooper and Harold Thompson, Jennifer...

May 16, 2020

Richard E. "Dick" Kitzmiller Sr., age 79, went peacefully at home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Dick was born in Oakland on September 21, 1940, the son of Elmer (Ed) and Gertrude (Uphold) Kitzmiller. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Carole Lee Kitzmiller; a brother, Robert...

May 16, 2020

Anna Elizabeth Disharoon, age 102, passed away peacefully at the home of her niece on Saturday, May 16, 2020. She entered this world on August 4, 1917 in Baltimore, MD, born to James Garland Fritts and May Anna (Yates) Fritts. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Marie Mullinix Thayer, husband Francis Teders who was a...

May 14, 2020

Sandra M. Henley-Tasker, 61, of Barton, Maryland passed away May 14, 2020 at UPMC Western Maryland Hospital in Cumberland Maryland. She was born April 2, 1959 in Salem, Ohio, a daughter of the late Adam and Bessie Gregory Spell.

She is survived by her loving husband, Bruce Tasker whom she married on Spetember 21, 1996. Also surviving...

May 14, 2020

Nellie May Wolfe, age 90, of Oakland, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at her residence. Born on December 4, 1929 in Newberg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Homer N. and Lena Neff.

Nellie grew up working on the family farm. Over the years, she was employed at Proudfoot’s Pharmacy Restaurant, Cuppett Weeks...

May 13, 2020

Patricia A. Croston, age 71, of Oakland, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born on March 2, 1949 in Davis, WV, she was the daughter of Earl H. and Lenora V. Shuttleworth.

Patty is survived by her daughter, Nicole Cooper and husband James of Oakland; siblings, Linda Shuttleworth...

May 7, 2020

Cheryl Sue Shaffer, 70, beloved Mother and loving Wife, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 7, 1949 to Carroll "Bill" and Genevieve (Reams) Hahn.

Cheryl is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Dennis C. Shaffer; three children, Renee...

May 6, 2020

Naomi R. Uphold, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Naomi was born on November 12, 1934 in Vindex, MD to Joseph Edward Gregory and Linda Louise (Bell) Gregory.

Naomi is survived by one son, Jacob L. Gregory of New Windsor, MD and four daughters; Linda S. Shillingburg,...

May 5, 2020

Sherman Jarrett, 81, of the Timberline Community, Canaan Valley, West Virginia passed away peacefully at his home May 5, 2020. He was in good health and death was unexpected. He was born October 10, 1938 in Coalburg, West Virginia, a son of the late Tommie Jarrett and Biddie Christy Jarrett. He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Jean...

May 2, 2020

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Haskiell, 71, born October 25, 1948 in Turner Douglas, WV, passed away at her home on the morning of May 2, 2020.

Liz retired from Dennett Road Manor after 40+ years of dedicated service. She had a heart of gold, caring for and giving to others always before herself, She loved decorating and spending...

Apr 28, 2020

Richard A. McCrobie, Sr., 76, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.  Born on August 9, 1943, he was the son of the late James and Vida McCrobie.  Richard was a graduate of Southern High School and held various jobs in our community over the years. Richard was a man who enjoyed being outdoors.  Whether he was working on his...

Apr 27, 2020

Floyd Mathew Twyman Jr.(Dantley)  55 of Westernport,MD  went to be with the Lord  on April 27,2020 at WMHS in Cumberland,MD.  He was born in Keyser, WV on May 3, 1964 and was the son of the late Floyd M. Twyman Sr and Dorothy Irene Denmark.

He attended the First Church of God in Christ in Piedmont, WV...

Apr 23, 2020

Amber Dawn Legeer, 28, of Deer Park, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born on January 23, 1992, in Riverside, CA, she is the daughter of Mark Fazenbaker and Pamela (Legeer) Santos, both of Oakland.

Amber worked in healthcare as a licensed CNA/GNA.

She liked to be...

Apr 22, 2020

Harold Henry Upole, 85, of Deer Park, passed away on April 22, 2020 at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg. Born on June 26, 1934 in Deer Park, he was the son of the late George “Tuck” and Alta Jane Upole. Harold proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War era as a medical...

Apr 18, 2020

Marie K. Knotts, 96, of Oakland, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Oakland Nursing and Rehab. Born on May 18, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Hope (Martin) LeMaster. Marie was a very gifted chef. She loved to cook and bake and worked at several establishments up and down the east coast of the...

Apr 18, 2020

George Victor Futch, Jr., of Oakland, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his home.  Born on December 24,1937 in New Smyrna, Florida, he was the son of the late George Sr. & Ruth Pauline (Widner) Futch.  George was proceeded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Tommie M. Futch; a daughter, Patricia Ann Cleveland; sister &...