Mary Calhoun
Jan 16, 2024
Mary Claudine Calhoun, 98, of Oakland, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Peace Healthcare at Dennett Road Manor. Born on December 6, 1925, in Loch Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Murray Edward and Carrie Mae (Haskell) Paugh.
Claudine worked as a cook in the Southern High School Cafeteria for 35 years and, after her retirement, continued...
Robert Metz
Jan 12, 2024
Robert "Bob" Truman Metz, 85, of Parsons, passed away on January 12, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on July 30, 1938, in Pisgah, he was the son of the late James Russell and Grace Winifred (Butcher) Metz.
Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked in the Steel Mill industry, as a...
Caroline Reeves-Novotny
Jan 11, 2024
Mae Caroline Reeves-Novotny, 57, of Westernport, passed away after a two-year battle with brain cancer on Thursday morning, January 11, 2024.
Born on June 20, 1966, she was the daughter of Mary C. (McKenzie) Fanelli of Cumberland,
Maryland, and the late Richard P. "Dick" Reeves. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Richard P. "Dickie Paul" Reeves, Jr.
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Hubert "Tom" Armstrong
Jan 11, 2024
Hubert "Tom" A. Armstrong, 81, of Kitzmiller, passed away at his home on January 11, 2024. Born on April 29, 1942, in Vindex, he was the son of the late Frederick Orville Armstrong and Emma Pearl (Stewart) Conn.
After graduating from Southern High School, Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four wheeling,...

Barbara MacMillan
Jan 11, 2024
Barbara J. MacMillan, 81, of Oakland, MD, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Peace Healthcare Dennett Road Manor. Born on December 7, 1942, in Crystal Lake, IL, she was the daughter of James Henry and Evelyn Marie (Johnssen) Cornell.
She is survived by her son, Sean MacMillan, of Oakland and a sister, Jill Cornell, of Berkeley, CA.
In addition...
Teddy Barkley
Jan 9, 2024
Teddy "Shark" Randolph Barkley Jr., 91, of Parkton, MD, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2024. He was born on February 26, 1932, in Whitmer, WV to parents Teddy Sr. and Silvia (Dolly) Barkley. For 67 years, he was a best friend and devoted husband to Gail (Nelson) Barkley.
Teddy experienced a humble upbringing but was proud of where he...
Sharon Paugh
Jan 6, 2024
Sharon Ann Paugh, 57, of Kitzmiller, passed away on January 6, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born on May 11, 1966, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late James C. and Lavada Marie (Lucas) Lipscomb.
Sharon was a 1984 graduate of Southern High School. She attended the Kitzmiller Assembly of God Church. Sharon enjoyed playing...
Harry Gaither
Jan 3, 2024
Harry Allen Gaither, 70, of Bayard, WV, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his home. Born on April 10, 1953, in Fort Campbell, KY, he was the son of the late Harry E. and Cora Alice (Cosner) Gaither.He was a 1971 graduate of Union High School and a Union Coal Miner for 39 years. He was also a member...
Debra Brown
Dec 30, 2023
Debra Ellen "Debbie" Brown, 68, of Gormania, WV, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on May 19, 1955, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Gordon Aronhalt, Jr. and Elizabeth Elsie (Otto) Aronhalt.
She was a 1973 graduate of Southern High School. Debbie had worked as a teller for Miners...
Henry Yoder
Dec 29, 2023
Henry Yoder, 59, of Oakland, passed away at Peace Healthcare of Dennett Road Manor on December 29, 2023. Born on March 30, 1964, in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of Alvin and Lydia (Zook) Yoder. He was preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Eli and Noah; a sister-in-law, Cora Yoder; and a nephew, Jason Yoder.
He is...
Dale Brown
Dec 27, 2023
Dale Eugene Brown, 81, of Gorman, passed away on December 27, 2023, at his home and surrounded by his family. Born on June 4, 1942, in Swanton, he was the son of the late Edwin Taylor and Violet Mae (Secrist) Brown.
Dale worked for Buffalo Coal Company; working in multiple capacities, he was a skilled timberman, sawmill operator, and heavy...
Allen Crossland
Dec 22, 2023
Allen "Power Wagon" Crossland, 79, of Davis, passed away on December 22, 2023, in Elkins. Born on July 19, 1944, he was the son of the late Joyl and Mary (Collins) Crossland.
Allen served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver for over 42 years and was proud that he never once had an...
Dorothea Ross
Dec 20, 2023
Dorothea Regina Ross, 83, of Westernport, passed away peacefully at home with family members at her side on December 20, 2023, following a long battle with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a type of blood cancer.
Born on May 4, 1940, in Keyser, WV, Dorothea was the only daughter of William and Dora (Ord) Stine.
Dorothea lived in Piedmont, WV, until age...
Richard Hamilton
Dec 16, 2023
Richard Hamilton, 79, of Oakland, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, December 16, 2023, after a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure.
Rick was born on April 2, 1944, in Kokomo, Indiana to Barbara and Richard Hamilton. Although he was a day too late to be an April Fool's baby, he filled his life with laughter, jokes,...
Barbara Stieringer
Dec 16, 2023
Barbara Ann (Adams) Stieringer, 87, of Aurora, passed away at home on December 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on July 21, 1936, in Pierce, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Pearl Adams.
Barbara enjoyed sewing, dancing, playing cards, traveling, her whiskey and smoking, and sitting by a campfire. She was lovingly known by her family...
Gerald Chapman
Dec 14, 2023
Gerald "Bill" William Chapman, 73, of Mount Storm, passed away on December 14, 2023, at Keyser Healthcare. Born on August 30, 1950, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Alma (Conrad) Chapman.
Bill worked as a truck driver for over 45 years. He enjoyed being out on the road and seeing new places. In his spare time, he...
Joetta Watkins
Dec 13, 2023
Joetta Watkins, 67, of Gormania, WV, died on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown. Born on March 2, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Dora Bell (Armentrout) Curry.Joetta was a cook who cooked in and owned several restaurants, including The Old Mill in Gorman. In addition to cooking and baking, she truly...
Jerry Stewart
Dec 12, 2023
Jerry Kemp Stewart, 83, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Peace Healthcare at Dennett Road Manor in Oakland. Born on May 26, 1940 in Vindex, MD, he was the son of the late Alston G. and Luicel (Davis) Stewart.
Jerry was a devoted employee of the Republican Newspaper, where he served as the bookkeeper for 42...
Harland Beachy
Dec 11, 2023
Harland LeRoy Beachy, 91, of Swanton, passed away on December 11, 2023, at Goodwill Retirement Community in Grantsville, MD. Born on March 24, 1932, in Accident, he was the son of the late John C Beachy and Bernice M. (Custer) Beachy.
Harland was a graduate of Oakland High School. He drove the milk truck for Mt. Country Trucking and was...

James Turner
Dec 11, 2023
James E. Turner, Jr., 82, of Oakland, died on Monday, December 11, 2023, at his home. Born on September 16, 1941, in Martinsburg, WV, he was the son of the late James E. Turner, II and Gladys (Braithwaite) Turner.
Jim enjoyed his career in car sales for Frederick Ford and the Ford Motor Company. After moving to Oakland, he attended...