Obituaries

Rex Arnett

May 30, 2023

Rex Lawton Arnett, 61, of Aurora, WV, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Born on January 4, 1962, in Kingwood, he was the son of Marilyn Joyce (Sanders) Arnett of Aurora and the late Donald Rex Arnett.

Rex attended Aurora High School. At the age of fifteen, he bought a dump truck and started a hauling business/partnership. He also...

Sarah Fletcher

May 30, 2023

Sarah Thompson Fletcher, 80, of Canaan Valley, WV, went home to be with her Lord on May 30, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on April 24, 1943, in Arthurdale, WV, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Barbra Dorthy (Mayor) Thompson.

After graduating from Mountaineer High in Thomas, Sarah attended George Washington School of Nursing in...

Glenroot Piper

May 29, 2023

Glenroot "Glen" John Piper, 77, of Oakland, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at his home. Born on June 2, 1945, in Royal Oak, MI, he was the son of the late Frankie Walter and Ruby Eva Jane (Dilley) Piper.

 

Glen served in the United States Army in Korea during the Vietnam War. He began fostering children, and in...

Bernece Gooding

May 28, 2023

Bernece V. Gooding, 92, of Southgate, MI, passed away on May 28, 2023. She was born on May 25, 1931.

 

Beloved wife of the late Arlie Gooding. Loving mother of Elizabeth (Preston) Storms, Arlene (the late Lessel) Gray, Beverly (Ken) Larsen and Barbara (Tom) Young. Dearest grandmother of Kimberly (Kurt), Kris (Darcy), Brandon (Michelle), Barry, Brian (Natalie), Kristen (Tommy)...

William Rishell

May 26, 2023

William "Jack" Jackson Rishell, 80, of Loch Lynn, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on January 26,1943, in Gortner, he was the son of the late William and Henrietta (Stottlemeyer) Rishell.

Jack served his country in both the US Army and the Maryland Army National Guard from 1962-2003, obtaining the rank...

Linda Shupp

May 21, 2023

Linda J. Shupp, 77, of Thomas, WV, passed away on May 21, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born on November 27, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Orie Lee and Anna Alice (Wozniak) Smith.

Linda graduated from Kenwood High School. She worked for Cortland Acres as an activities aide where she volunteered...

Gary Mumford

May 13, 2023

Gary "G" Mumford, 65, of Middletown, died on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on February 26, 1958, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Edward C. and Mildred (Scott) Mumford.

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Tricia "Chuck" (Foster) Mumford; his daughter, Connie Minear and husband...

Blake Dever

May 12, 2023

Blake Dever, 29, of Oakland passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, in Rawlings, MD. Born March 18, 1994, in Oakland, he was the son of Valerie Helbig and Michael Dever.

Blake loved life, family and friends. In Blake's younger years, he raced motocross, was an avid skier, enjoyed skeet shooting, hunting, fishing and the outdoors in general. He had...

Bettina Summerfield

May 11, 2023

Bettina Ann Summerfield, 55, of Elkins, WV, peacefully passed away at her brother's home on May 11, 2023. Born on March 13, 1968, in Morgantown, WV, she was the daughter of the late Carl Ray Sr., and Barbara Ruth (Cosner) Summerfield.

Tina earned her GED from the Randolph County VoTech Center. She attended the Gospel Light Tabernacle Church in Elkins....

Genevieve Marie DeWitt

May 8, 2023

Genevieve Marie (Thomas) DeWitt, 77, of Oakland, died on Monday, May 8, 2023, at her home. Born on January 16, 1946, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Charles Stemple Sr. and Rosalee (Thomas) DeWitt. Genevieve went to Southern High School and was a home maker. She was a member of the Loch Lynn Church of God. Genevieve enjoyed spending...

Nell Hauser

May 7, 2023

Nell Lavern Metcalf Hauser, 84, of Eglon, WV, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Dennett Road Manor nursing home. God took her home after a long battle with dementia. Born on April 15, 1939, in Marion, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Lucy (Metcalf) Hauser.

 

Nell worked at Interwoven Mills in Martinsburg, WV,...

Connie Young

May 7, 2023

Connie Louise (Ashby) Young, 80, of Oakland, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Born on April 12, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Dorsey T. and Evelyn (Koontz) Ashby.

Connie's home was her whole world, she loved her flowers and plants, cooking and cleaning, and her birds, bunnies, and deer....

Daniel Donley

May 7, 2023

Daniel Gibson Donley, Jr., 70, of Oakland, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Born on June 30, 1952, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Daniel G. Sr., and Marie A. (Johnston) Donley.

Daniel was a graduate of Southern High School. He worked for Garrett County Roads Dept. for over 30 years. He...

Michael Stem

May 3, 2023

Michael William Stem, 72, of Oakland, died on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Garrett Regional Medical Center.

Born on November 11, 1950, in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late Clarence Stem and Shirley (Stonesifer) Stem.

Michael was a graduate of Southern Garrett High School and received his associate's degree at Garrett College. He served in the US...

Brian Howell

May 3, 2023

Brian Scott Howell, 36, of Oakland, MD, found his wings on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at his home. Born on May 28, 1986, in Oakland, he was the son of John C. Howell and Teresa "Teri" (Paugh) Howell of Oakland.

Brian went to Southern Garrett High School. He enjoyed cars and playing soccer.

In addition to his parents, he is...

Vickie DeWitt

May 2, 2023

Vickie Linn DeWitt, 63, of Oakland, MD, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at her home. Born on September 30, 1959, in Oakland, she was the daughter of James Harold Weeks Sr. and Lula Pearl (Upole) Weeks.

Vickie was a graduate of Southern High School and pursued a career in food service management at Cuppett and Weeks Nursing Home....

Alice Hanlin

May 1, 2023

Alice Elizabeth Hanlin, 101, of Elkins, WV, passed away on May 1, 2023. Born on December 28, 1921, in Thomas, WV, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Susan (Popish) Lanham.

 

Interment was held in the Davis Cemetery.

 

The Hinkle-Fenner Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hanlin family.

Selenna Bowman

Apr 30, 2023

In loving memory of Selenna Lynn Bowman, 52, of Keyser, and formerly of Piedmont, who died on April 30, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown WV. Born on April 19, 1971, she was the daughter of the late Phyllis and Michael Bowman.

Selenna was a strong, loving, caring woman that would give you the shirt off her back....

Chester Stanley

Apr 29, 2023

Chester F. Stanley, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the Mountain Memories Assisted Living facility in Elkins, WV. Born on January 26, 1951, he was the son of the late Ralph and Alma (June) Stanley.

Chester enlisted in the Army after graduating from Mountaineer High School in 1968. Assigned to the 3d Squadron, 4th...

Rose Mullenax

Apr 29, 2023

Rose Marie Mullenax, 88, of Horse Shoe Run, WV passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Born December 6, 1934, in Erwin, WV, she was the daughter of the late Rose Ann Bohon.

She married Roy William Mullenax on April 25, 1953. Together they celebrated nearly 69 years of marriage....