Obituaries

Gwendolyn Diane Rapp

Gwendolyn Diane Rapp

Mar 22, 2026

Gwendolyn Diane Rapp, 71, of Davis, WV, passed away March 22, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born on June 6, 1954, in Charleston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Glen Bratton and Clarice Lola (Hamrick) Samples.

Gwendolyn was a beloved graduate of Mountaineer High School who continued her education at Fairmont State College and Potomac State...

Ernest Melvin Layman III

Ernest Melvin Layman III

Mar 20, 2026

Ernest Melvin Laymen III, 82, of Westernport, MD, passed away on March 20, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on January 11, 1944, in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Ernest Melvin Layman II and Eloise Lenora (Schaeffer) Layman.

Ernest graduated from St. Peter Catholic School before proudly serving his country in the United States Army. He deployed...

Evan N. Schrock

Evan N. Schrock

Mar 15, 2026

Evan N. Schrock, 65, of Oakland, MD, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at his home. Born on June 3, 1960, he was the son of the late Norman and Lena (Yoder) Schrock.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy N. Schrock.He was baptized in his youth upon his confession of faith and was...

Donald Shiflett Sr

Donald Shiflett Sr

Mar 10, 2026

Donald Shiflett, Sr., 86, of Bayard, WV, passed away on March 10, 2026, with his family by his side. Born on February 20, 1940, in Weaver, WV, he was the son of the late John Dallas and Bertha Juanita (Robey) Shiflett.A dedicated coal miner, Don spent more than 32 years underground with Island Creek Coal Company, where his hard work,...

Marsha Diane Osekowski

Marsha Diane Osekowski

Mar 9, 2026

Marsha Diane Osekowski, 70, of Oakland died on Monday, March 9, 2026, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on October 12, 1955, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Russell Thomas and Margaret Grace (Rodeheaver) Shank.

Marsha was a proud graduate of Southern High School. After moving to northern Virginia, she graduated from the Computer Learning Center in Alexandria,...

Marvin Galen Guthrie

Marvin Galen Guthrie

Mar 4, 2026

Marvin G. "Red" Guthrie, 81, of Mountain Lake Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at home following a brief but valiant battle with cancer.

Marvin was on born January 7, 1945, in Oakland, MD. He was the son of the late John Henry and Mabel Irene (DeWitt) Guthrie. He graduated from Southern High School in 1963, and entered...

Thomas Harold Callis Sr.

Thomas Harold Callis Sr.

Feb 28, 2026

Thomas Harold Callis, Sr., 90, of Oakland, passed away on February 28, 2026, at Garrett Medical Regional Center. Born on June 2, 1935, in Loch Lynn Heights, he was the son of the late Lawrence Clifford and Alma Elizabeth (Flannigan) Callis.Tom worked at Brownings Grocery's for over 25 years, and opened and ran the Yum Yum Shop that was part...

Bobetta Presutti

Bobetta Presutti

Feb 28, 2026

Bobetta Kay Presutti, 66, of Elkins, WV, passed away on February 28, 2026, at Elkins Rehabilitation and Convelescent Center. Born on August 8, 1959, in Parsons, WV, she was the daughter of the late Carl Ray Summerfield, Sr., and Barbara Ruth (Cosner) Summerfield.

Bobetta was a faithful and cherished member of the Gospel Light Tabernacle Church, where her quiet devotion and...

Roger Lee Levin, PhD

Roger Lee Levin, PhD

Feb 26, 2026

Dr. Roger Lee Levin of Estero, Florida, and Deer Park, Maryland passed away peacefully with family at his side, and joined his Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Roger was the loving husband of Barbara Ann (Simon) Levin for more than 65 years, and the beloved father of Mary Elizabeth (Steve) Lapham, Christine Joy (Scott) Hotham, and Thomas Lyle Levin...

Constance Jean Tomlin

Constance Jean Tomlin

Feb 24, 2026

Constance "Connie" Jean Tomlin, 85, of Swanton, passed from her earthly life on February 24, 2026, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on March 20, 1940, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late John Edward and Doris Retowski Lucas.

Connie graduated from Eastern High School and was a preschool teacher at Northwood Apold School. She was a beloved...

Ethel Lorraine Harvey

Ethel Lorraine Harvey

Feb 24, 2026

Ethel Lorraine Harvey, 85, of Kitzmiller, passed away on February 24, 2026, at Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland. Born on November 4, 1940, in Kitzmiller, she was the daughter of Theodore Paugh and wife Mary, and Dorothy Paugh.Ethel had a deep love for animals, especially her faithful dog Ginger, who brought her endless joy. She cherished the rhythms of...

Linda Mae Lee

Linda Mae Lee

Feb 23, 2026

Linda Mae Lee, 78, of Oakland, died on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on June 16, 1947, in Norwich, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lorimer W. and Sylvance L. (Case) Follett.Linda is survived by her loving husband, Lewis J. Lee.There are no services planned at this time.The Fredlock & Fenner Funeral Homes,...

Terry Lee Wolfe

Terry Lee Wolfe

Feb 20, 2026

Terry Lee Wolfe, 69, of Cumberland, died on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Goodwill Retirement Community in Grantsville. Born on November 2, 1956, in Kingwood, WV, he was the son of the late Phyllis (Brock) Shaffer and her husband, Herb.Terry worked for nine years as a boilermaker, and was a behavioral counselor for over 20 years with Archway Station.He is...

Grace Maxine Wolford

Grace Maxine Wolford

Feb 19, 2026

Grace Maxine Wolford, 79, of Dryfork, was reunited with her Lord and Savior, her husband, and her son on February 19, 2026. Born on September 21, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Johnny and Goldie (Burns) Varner. Grace was a devoted and cherished member of the Dryfork Assembly of God Church, where her unwavering faith shone brightly in...

Richard Linden Fries

Richard Linden Fries

Feb 19, 2026

Richard Linden Fries, 69, of Accident passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Dennett Rehabilitation from complications of diabetes. Born on April 25, 1956, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Arlington Boyd Fries and Mary Alice (Sweitzer) Fries.Richard was proud of his work in the coal mines with Frank Polce Coal Company. He also worked at...

Ressie L Conrad

Ressie L Conrad

Feb 18, 2026

Ressie L. Conrad, 83, of Aurora, passed away on February 18, 2026, at Dennett Rehab Center. Born on August 30, 1942, in Copen, WV, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ruby (Sands) Wine. Ressie, a proud 1960 graduate of Burnsville High School, dedicated her life to creating a warm and loving home as a devoted homemaker. She...

Russell E. Stewart

Russell E. Stewart

Feb 16, 2026

Russell E. Stewart, 80, of Oakland, passed away on February 16, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on December 6, 1945, in Vindex, he was the son of the late Alston D. and Eliza (Davis) Stewart.Russell was a proud graduate of Southern High School, where he laid the foundation for a life defined by curiosity, service, and hands-on creativity....

Jeffrey James Hamilton

Jeffrey James Hamilton

Feb 13, 2026

Jeffrey James Hamilton, 64, of Mountain Lake Park, passed away on February 13, 2026, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on November 13, 1962, he was the son of Robert and Patricia (Casey) Hamilton.For many years, Jeff poured his heart and expertise into his work as a painter with RPM Construction, where his meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment...

Deborah Lawrence

Deborah Lawrence

Feb 13, 2026

Deborah Kay (Mallow) Lawrence, 66, of Harman, WV, passed away February 13, 2026, surrounded by love, leaving behind a family who cherished her deeply and a life filled with warmth, laughter, and devotion. She was a loving wife, mother, and Nanny whose greatest joy came from the people she loved most.

Deborah is survived by her devoted husband, Kevin Lawrence; her...

Mary Catherine Shipley

Mary Catherine Shipley

Feb 9, 2026

Mary Catherine (Fitzgerald) Shipley, age 95, of Oakland, passed away at home surrounded by family on Monday morning, February 9, 2026. Born November 19, 1930, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Richard Dominic Fitzgerald and Catherine Barbara (Lehmann) Fitzgerald.

Mary graduated from the Academy of Notre Dame high school. She worked as a secretary and church organist,...