Obituaries

Mar 3, 2012

Arlie "Gene" Hauser, 78, of Red House, died Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Oakland Nursing & Rehab Center of Oakland.

Gene was born May 30, 1933 in Red House, the son of the late John David and Vernie Pricilla (Gnegy) Hauser. He was retired carpenter and farmer. Gene was an active member of St. John's...

Feb 26, 2012

Marie Schaeffer Watkins, 82, Morgantown, WV, formally of

Oakland, MD, died on February 26, 2012, at Ruby Memorial

Hospital, Morgantown after battling cancer.

Born March 26, 1929 in Washington D.C., she is survived by her

husband of 65 years, John Douglas Watkins, Morgantown; two daughters,

Linda Marden,...

Feb 25, 2012

Larry Robert Edgar, 50, of Germantown died Saturday, February 25, 2012. He was born March 3, 1961 in Oakland, the son of the late Robert Nelson Edgar and Deloris E. (Warnick) Edgar of McHenry.

Larry had worked as a Private Investigator up until the birth of his daughter, Amanda, at which time he became a...

Feb 24, 2012

Robert Earl White, 97, of Thomas, WV passed away at his home February 24, 2012.

He was born February 16, 1915 in Long Hollow (St. George), WV the son of the late Morris Laken White and Leafia Wotring White.  He married his wife of 68 years, Mary Gladys Luzier White, on August 10, 1935.  She preceded him...

Feb 24, 2012

Melvin Lewis Paugh, 83, of Swanton, MD, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 at his home. Born March 6, 1928 in Vindex, MD, he was the son of the late Mabel Paugh and the grandson of the late Mary and John Paugh. He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Dylan Paugh. Melvin retired from Bethlehem Steel in...

Feb 23, 2012

Lena Grace Shahan, 90, of Bedford Heights, OH, formerly of Deer Park, MD, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2012.

Born January 2, 1922 in Deer Park, MD, she was the daughter of the late Lynn & Evelyn (Weimer) Browning. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Dale Shahan; sisters, Wilma McCrobie,...

Feb 21, 2012

David Andrew Wilson of Swanton, MD, was embraced by the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at his home.

Born August 4, 1947 in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Thomas Edward & Amy Jane (Friend) Wilson. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Mary Louise (Teets)...

Feb 20, 2012

Fred Vernon Downey, 86 of Westernport, MD, passed away February 20, 2012 at Potomac Valley Hospital.

Born April 27, 1925 in Kitzmiller, MD, he was the son of the late Clyde & Alice J. (Bray) Downey.

Fred retired from Westvaco with forty-four years of service. He was a gifted man with...

Feb 18, 2012

David William Paugh, Sr., 86 of Oakland, MD, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Oakland Nursing & Rehab Center.

Born June 29, 1925 in Kitzmiller, MD, he was the son of the late Miles G. & Myrtle Ethel (Harvey) Paugh. He was also preceded in death two brothers, Theodore Paugh and Nae Paugh.

Feb 18, 2012

Charles Patrick (Chip) Evans, Jr. 86 of Oakland, MD, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012 at his residence.

Born March 25, 1925 in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Charles P. Evans, Sr. and Willa Lucretia (Williams) Evans. He was also preceded in death by daughters Alison Christine Evans and Jennifer Ann...

Feb 16, 2012

Harry Reid King, 95 of Oakland, MD, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Oakland Nursing & Rehab Center.

Born September 16, 1916 in Deer Park, MD, he was the son of the late Emanuel B. & Laura Mae (Friend) King. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Elizabeth (Reckner) King in...

Feb 9, 2012

"Theresa" Edna Z. Paugh ,of Oakland, MD, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

Born March 24, 1931 in Marshall, NC, she was the daughter of the late McKinley & Flossie (Reese) Smith.

Theresa was a homemaker.

She is survived by husband, Delbert "Dell"...

Feb 3, 2012

Gazelle Vengen Dennis,90, of Martinez GA and a recent resident of Cortland Acres, Thomas WV died on February 3, 2012.

She had been in declining health.  She was born  July 24, 1921 in Thomas WV a daughter of the late John and Nellie Vengen.  She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Warren Dennis who died...

Feb 3, 2012

John Alexander Grant, 88, died February 3, 2012, at his home in Oakland.

Born February 27, 1923, at 115 North Second Street in Oakland, Maryland, he was the son of the late Dr. William Wallace and Patience (Williams) Grant. He was also preceded in death by his brother William Wallace Grant, Jr.

Feb 1, 2012

Betty Arletta Sponaugle, 77, of Davis, WV passed away February 1, 2012 at her home.

She was born January 28, 1935 at Jordan Run, WV a daughter of the late Andrew Christan and Nora Mae Goldizen Rohrbaugh. Survivors include 2 sons; Franklin Andrew Sponaugle, Rockville, MD, Timothy Alan and companion Ellen Sponaugle, Accokeek, MD, 1...

Jan 22, 2012

Karen L. Friend, 65, of Oakland died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at home surrounded by her family. She was born December 11, 1946 in Accident, the daughter of the late Earl and Theresa (Wotring) Deal. Karen was a hairdresser in Oakland for over 35 years. She was a prior member of the American Legion and Red Hat Society. She...

Jan 19, 2012

Willis Lacy Turner, 87, of Bayard, WV died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Garrett Memorial Hospital in Oakland, MD. Willis was born July 22, 1924 in Brushy Run, WV the son of the late Dick and Dora (Thompson) Turner. He was a retired boiler maker out of the Union Hall in Winfield, WV. He is survived by two daughters,...

Jan 15, 2012

Pollyanna (King) Stottlemeyer, 87, of Mtn. Lake Park passed away January 15, 2012, at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home. Pollyanna was born November 10, 1924 in Albright, WV the daughter of the late Herbert "Peck" Woodell King and Anna "Honey" Agnes (Puffenbarger) King. She was a cook at Maidsville School in West Virginia and the Loch Lynn Restaurant....

Jan 14, 2012

Wilma Frances Paugh, 84, of Kitzmiller, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 14, 2012, surrounded by her family at Garrett Memorial Hospital in Oakland. Frances was born on June 24, 1927, in Vindex, the daughter of the late John A. and Della S. (Sharpless) Kent. Frances enjoyed cooking, gardening, and taking care of her family. She always...

Jan 11, 2012

Ellen Marie Green, 58, of Oakland, MD, passed away January 11, 2012 at her home. Born August 24, 1953 in Uniontown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas E. & Della H. (Upole) Green.

Ellen was the Office Manager for Dr. Dona Alvarez.

She is survived by her sister...