Obituaries

Willard Qualls

Mar 5, 2024

Willard Dale "Sonny" Qualls, 83, of Bayard, WV, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Valley Health Winchester Medical Center, VA. Born on November 23, 1940, in Comfort, WV, he was the son of the late Daniel Boone and Emily Irene (Morris) Qualls.Sonny was a 1958 graduate of Philippi High School, where he was student council president and a member...

Betty Bowman

Mar 3, 2024

Betty Sue Bowman, 82, of Swanton, passed away on March 3, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on September 20, 1942, in Coffee County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Jewell (Norwood) Salter.

On July 29, 1963, Betty married the love of her life, Gilbert Bowman, who preceded her in death. She pursued the life of...

David Ogden

Feb 21, 2024

David L. Ogden, 83, of Oakland and Laurel, MD, went home to his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on December 21, 1940, in West Virginia, he was the son of the late Rev. Albert L. and Mary (Stine) Ogden. Dave undertook a wide variety of vocations during his lifetime...

Diana Goller

Feb 18, 2024

Diana Lynn Goller, 66, of Swanton, passed away on February 18, 2024, surrounded by her family, at her home. Born on November 3, 1957, in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Howard Damon and Jean Zickefoose.

Diana was a graduate of Southern High School and attended Garrett College and Frostburg State College. She worked as an addiction specialist...

Sherry Cooper

Feb 17, 2024

Sherry Lea Cooper, 62, of Harman, passed away on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, under the care of WV Caring Hospice. Born on Feb. 20th 1961, in Harman, she was the daughter of the late Arthur "Merk" and Velma E. (Wymer) Cooper.

Sherry was a graduate of Harman High School. She worked for many years at Timberline Ski Resort...

Elizabeth Peachey

Feb 15, 2024

Elizabeth Mae Peachey, 95, of Oakland, MD, passed away on February 15, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on February 26, 1928, in Belleville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Rufus A. and Annie L. (Zook) Peachey.

Elizabeth attended Belleville Public School. She was baptized in her youth upon her confession of faith and was a faithful member of...

Rosemary Tasker

Feb 12, 2024

Rosemary Tasker, 76, of Kitzmiller, died on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Moran Manor in Westernport. Born on February 25, 1947, in Kitzmiller, she was the daughter of the late Orval and Ida Bell (Bernard) Tasker.

Rosemary enjoyed watching westerns, cooking, and completing seek and find puzzles. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her...

Timothy Blossom

Feb 6, 2024

Timothy Allen "Tim" Blossom, 33, of Eglon, WV and New Alexandria, PA, died on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Born on December 31, 1990, in Oakland, MD, he was the son of Catherine (Blossom) and Doyle Harsh of Eglon.

Tim was a 2008 graduate of Preston High School, where he spent four years in the JROTC on the Rifle and Drill Teams....

Charles Rishell

Feb 5, 2024

Charles Elwood Rishell, 79, of Mtn. Lake Park, died on Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home. Born on January 2, 1945, in Mtn. Lake Park, he was the son of the late William and Henrietta (Stottlemeyer) Rishell.

Charles was a carpenter who worked across the county for several companies. In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoyed hunting...

Opal Myers

Feb 3, 2024

Opal V. Myers, 88, of Aurora, WV, died on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Peace Healthcare Dennett Road Manor. Born on July 31, 1935, in Rowlesburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Everett A. and Mary Victoria (Wilhelm) Shields.

Opal was a graduate of Rowlesburg High School and had been a cook for the Preston County Schools, having cooked...

John Trefren

Feb 1, 2024

John James Trefren, 78, formerly of Las Cruces, NM, and most recently of Oakland, passed away on February 1, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on March 5, 1945, in San Francisco, CA, he was the son of the late Verlin "Frenchie" and Patricia (O'Hearen) Trefren.

John proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War....

Mary Crowl

Feb 1, 2024

Mary Virginia Crowl, 69, of Davis, passed away on February 1, 2024, at WVU United Hospital in Clarksburg. Born on November 5, 1954, in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Wilma (Arnold) Melkus.

Mary attended Mountaineer High School. She enjoyed going to church at Davis United Methodist Church. She was a member of FOE #936 Ladies Auxiliary...

David Peachey

Jan 31, 2024

David C. Peachey, Sr., 96, of Oakland, MD, passed away on January 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 13, 1927, in Allensville, PA, he was the son of the late Jacob J. and Annie Lizzie Peachey.

David attended Allensville Public School. He was baptized upon his confession of faith in his youth; and was a faithful member...

David Kosanic

Jan 30, 2024

David Keith Kosanic, 45, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at his home. He was born in Parsons, WV, on November 1, 1978, the son of Rita Faye (Cosner) Kosanic and the late Dennis Alexander Kosanic.

David loved making other people laugh and having a good time. He always found a way of cracking jokes and comforting his children, especially...

Robert "Robbie" Hull

Jan 27, 2024

Robert Cecil Hull, 58, of Davis, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 27, 2024, surrounded by his family at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on March 15, 1965, in Parsons, he was the son of the late James Benjamin and Dorothy Lillian (Paugh) Hull.

Robbie was a graduate of Tucker County High School Class of 1983. He worked...

Amy Lohr

Jan 26, 2024

Amy Lynn Lohr, 50, of Swanton, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 26, 2024, at her home with her loving sister by her side. Born on August 21, 1973, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late William Carlton Lohr, Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth (Tasker) Lohr. 

Amy will be forever remembered as a Ray of Sunshine who...

Carl Osborne

Jan 22, 2024

Carl Michael Osborne, 71, of Oakland, passed away on January 22, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.  Born in Tazewell, VA, he was a son of the late Carl Mayborn and Mae Elizabeth (Hale) Osborne.  

After graduating from Tazewell High School, he went on to work, and also retired as a Range Supervisor from the Department of Defense at the Aberdeen...

LaVerna Evans

Jan 20, 2024

LaVerna D. "Cookie" Evans, a beloved member of the Oakland community, passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 81. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Born on June 10, 1942, Cookie was the daughter of the late Floyd H. Shaffer and Priscilla D. Bell.

Cookie dedicated her life to serving her community...

Roger Wolford

Jan 19, 2024

Roger Lee Wolford, 68, of Dryfork, passed away on January 19, 2024, at Davis Memorial Hospital. Born on October 22, 1955, in Alexandria, VA, he was the son of the late Dan and Sally (Lawrence) Wolford.

Roger worked for the City of Alexandria in the sanitation department until retirement. He was a member of the Dryfork Assembly of God Church. He...

James Harvey

Jan 18, 2024

James Hobart Harvey, 77, of Kitzmiller, MD, passed away on January 18, 2024, at his home.  Born on August 1, 1946, in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late James and Stella (Lucas) Harvey.  

Jim was a graduate of Elk Garden High School. He started his career as a miner at the age of 12, taking care of...