Obituaries

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...

Jan 6, 2012

Inez Marie (Callis) Sanders, 96, of Oakland, MD, died Friday, January 6, 2012 at Garrett County Memorial Hospital. Born August 1, 1915 in Loch Lynn, MD, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Celia (Sturm) Callis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harvey W. Sanders in 2009 and a great grandson, Lucas Sanders. Inez...

Jan 6, 2012

Joy Dale Sweitzer, Sr., 83, of Mtn. Lake Park, residing in Swanton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 6, 2012. Born on October 16, 1928 in Swanton, he was the son of the late John Columbus and Holma Agnes (Bowser) Sweitzer. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Norma Rae (Friend)...

Jan 4, 2012

Kathryn Jean Donham, 91 of Mt. Lake Park, MD, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Garrett Memorial Hospital.

Born February 10 1920 in Harrisburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Webster F. & Pearl (Hummel) Dewalt. She was also preceded in death by her husband-Willard Lee Donham and brothers-Infant John Dewalt, Webster...

Jan 2, 2012

Ronald H. "Fiddle" Paugh, 73, of Elk Garden, WV died on Monday, January 2, 2012 at his home.

Born on August 27, 1938 in Elk Garden, he was the son of the late Teddy and Mary (Blackburn) Paugh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Mike Paugh. He is...

Dec 26, 2011

Stanley Eugene Fazenbaker, 67 of Oakland, MD, passed away, Monday, December 26, 2011 at Garrett Memorial Hospital.

Born October 18, 1944 in Oakland, MD, he was the son of the late Belvin & Dortha (Glotfelty) Fazenbaker. He was also preceded in death by brother-Herbert Fazenbaker & sister, Ilean Fazenbaker.

Stanley had...

Dec 25, 2011

Richard Leslie Howard, 56, of Oakland died Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

Richard was born on July 6, 1955 in Baltimore, the son of the late Jesse James and Annalee Barbara (Simmons) Howard.

He is survived by two sons, Travis L. Howard, Sr. and Richard...

Dec 21, 2011

Robert Lee Huffman, Sr., 85, of Dry Fork, WV died December 21, 2011 at his home.

He was born September 18, 1926 at Dry Fork a son of the late Minor and Susan Marie Davis Huffman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Alice White Huffman. Survivors include 2 sons, Robert Lee (Ruby)...

Dec 19, 2011

Hazel F. (Davis) Phillippi, 89, of Oakland, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born Sept. 28, 1922, in Hopemont, WV, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Hattie (Auwaeter) Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul W. Phillippi; four brothers, Claudius Davis, Gyle Davis, Willard...

Dec 13, 2011

John "Bill" William Murphy, 71 of Mt. Lake Park, MD, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at his residence.

Born September 29, 1940 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late James & Augusta (Hardesty) Murphy . He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy (Knotts) Murphy and infant daughter...

Dec 12, 2011

Helen Irene Lewis 92 of Oakland, MD, passed away Monday, December 12, 2011 at Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home.

Born May 7, 1919 in Henry, WV, she was the daughter of the late James & Verlinda (Arnold) Lipscomb and was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell.

Helen was a...