Marvin Rohrbaugh
Sep 18, 2025
Marvin Odell Rohrbaugh, Jr., 44, of Beverly, passed away at his home on September 18, 2025. Born on December 18, 1980, he was the son of the late Debora Ann and Marvin Odell Rohrbaugh Sr.
Marvin "Odell" was a private man whose gentle spirit shone through his kind, caring, and compassionate nature. He held a deep love for animals, particularly cats...
Adrian Shaffer
Sep 14, 2025
Adrian V. "Bud" Shaffer, 89, of Mountain Lake Park, MD, passed away September 14, 2025, at his residence. Born on September 3, 1936, in Brookside, WV, he was the son of the late Herman A. Shaffer and Bessie L. (Shoemaker) Johnson.
After attending Aurora High School, Bud worked as a talented stone mason, bricklayer, and blocklayer for local contractors. He then...
Dortha Wilt
Sep 10, 2025
Dortha “Dot” Wensel Wilt, 96, of Coshocton, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, at Kobacker House in Columbus, as the result of a stroke.
Dortha Jane Wensel was born on September 22, 1928, on the family farm near Oakland, Maryland, to the late Floyd Lee Wensel, Sr., and Bertha May Nicholson Wensel, the fifth of their eight children.
She was a...
Michael Molinary-Otero
Sep 10, 2025
Michael David Molinary Otero, 45, of Davis, passed away on September 10, 2025. Born on November 8, 1979, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late David Molinary and Zulma Ivette Otero.
Michael graduated from culinary school in Puerto Rico, and came to West Virginia in 2012, fell in love with WV, and chose to stay and call...
Helen Harris
Sep 8, 2025
Helen Jean (Broadwater) Harris, 84, of Oakland, passed away on September 8, 2025 at her home. Born on May 8, 1941, in Swanton, MD, she was the daughter of Everett and Lennie Broadwater.
When she graduated from high school, she worked for a time at the Pentagon. Helen greatly enjoyed working for her family business, Harris Pools. She was a member...
Rev. Thomas W. Gills
Sep 6, 2025
Rev. Thomas W. Gills, 71, of Little Orleans, Maryland, died on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at his home. Born on January 21, 1954, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Ann (Malec) Kowalski.
Fr. Tom attended St. Mary's Seminary in Roland Park and was ordained into the priesthood in 1986. He was a veteran of the United States Navy,...
Margaret Jamison
Sep 6, 2025
Margaret Eileen Jamison (nee Watson), 94, of Oakland, Maryland and Manor, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025. She was born on March 27, 1931, to parents John R. Watson and Nellie Bantyne Watson in Eckhart, Maryland. Eileen graduated from Beall High School (now Mountain Ridge) in Frostburg, MD. She attended the West Penn School of Nursing in...
Betty Bonner
Sep 5, 2025
Betty Marlene Taylor Bonner, age 88, a long time resident of both Pineview Apartments and Cortland Acres Nursing Home in Thomas, WV, entered into Heaven on Friday, September 5, 2025, from the Madison Center in Morgantown, WV. She had been in declining health.Betty was born Sunday, December 6, 1936, in Meridan, Barbour County, WV. She was the daughter of the...
Beverly Eye
Aug 31, 2025
Beverly Gail Eye, 76, of Harman, passed away on August 31, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 26, 1949, in Harman, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Gale and Velma Elizabeth (Wymer) Cooper.
She graduated from Harman High School and worked as a bank teller and loan officer at Stockmans Bank of Harman,...
Dèsirè Baker
Aug 27, 2025
On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Dèsirè Joy "DJ" Baker, was born into Heaven. Though his time on earth was short, the love we hold for him is eternal. DJ's tiny heartbeat and precious life reminded us of God's miracles, and even in silence, he brought us joy.
DJ is the cherished son of Bella Marie Shiflett and Skylar Cane Baker. He...
Carolyn Green
Aug 26, 2025
Carolyn Jean Green (Durst), 76, of Swanton, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 24, 1949, in Cumberland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Lester F. and Nadiene E. Durst.
Carolyn was a graduate of Fort Hill High School and later became a registered nurse. She utilized...
James O'Neill
Aug 26, 2025
James Edward O'Neill, 93, of Thomas, WV, passed away at Garrett Medical Regional Center in Oakland, MD, on August 26, 2025. Born on November 11, 1931, in Providence RI, he was the son of the late James and Mary O'Neill.
James joined the United States Army Airborne, and served in the Korean War. He then became a Journeyman Electrician and later...
James Ford
Aug 19, 2025
James Frederick Ford, 67, of Friendsville, MD, passed away on August 19, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Born on June 21, 1958, in Oakland, MD, he was the son of the late James F. Ford Sr. and Nellie (Durr) Ford.
Jim worked for Bausch & Lomb and Garrett Memorial Hospital. He enjoyed camping, hunting, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers,...
Michael Winstead
Aug 19, 2025
Michael Dana Winstead, 70, of Oakland, passed away on August 19, 2025, at Dennett Rehab Center. Born on May 16, 1955, in Rocky Mount, NC, he was the son of the late Phil Winstead and Peggy (Stanley) Winstead.
In 1974, Mike enlisted in the United States Air Force. After his honorable discharge, he became a truck driver, completing long-haul trips across...
Leo McBee
Aug 10, 2025
James "Leo" McBee, 90, of Oakland, went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Born on September 5, 1934, in Berkeley Springs, WV, he was the son of the late John Glenwood McBee and Evalyn Leona (Clark) McBee.
Leo worked for Naylor's Hardware in the 1950's and 60's, and served in the Army National...
Oliver Sharpless
Aug 6, 2025
Oliver Sharpless, aka Pap, a devoted father, proud veteran, and lifelong craftsman, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025. Born in Swanton, Maryland in 1945, Oliver moved to Lake County, Ohio in 1955, where he built a life rooted in hard work, service, and love for his family.
A Vietnam War veteran, Oliver served with honor in the United States Army,...
Cathy Wilt
Aug 5, 2025
Cathy Sue Wilt, 73, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on January 15, 1952, in Morgantown, WV, she was the daughter of the late Benson W. Unger, Sr. and Susan M. (Yeager) Unger.
Cathy worked for Appalachian Crossroads in Oakland for 34 years. In her free time, enjoyed shopping and spending time...
Robert Lee
Aug 4, 2025
Robert E. "General Lee" Lee, 66, of Kitzmiller, passed away on August 4, 2025, at his home. Born on August 26, 1958, in Columbus, OH, he was the son of the late John W. Lee, Jr. and Frances (Hensler) Lee.
Robert loved hunting, camping, and UTV riding. Most of the time you would find him wearing camo while outdoors. He never...
Lillian Foster
Jul 31, 2025
Lillian Amor Foster, beloved infant daughter of Cody Foster and Leslie Jamerson, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2025, at Ruby Memorial WVU Hospital.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Brian and Christy Evans, and Kendra Thiess; and her siblings, Julian Carrillo, Miya Bean, and Ravyn Bean.
Private interment was in the White...
Rebecca Woods
Jul 30, 2025
Rebecca "Becky" Ann Woods, 61, of Stafford, VA, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, in Thomas, WV. Born on December 4, 1963, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Donald Woods and Betty (Shepard) Woods, who survives.
Becky, a Woodbridge Senior High School alumna, dedicated 36 years to the Stafford County School System as a cafeteria...