Obituaries

Apr 11, 2022

Ernest Wayne Evans, 87, of Oakland, MD, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, in Morgantown, WV. Born October 21,1934, in Horse Shoe Run, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Wilber and Bessie (Winters) Evans. Wayne attended Pine Grove Church. He retired from Shaffer Ford Sales after over 40 years of service. He started as a mechanic...

Apr 11, 2022

Philip Jack Teter, 64, of Harman, West Virginia, passed away at his home on April 11, 2022. He was born February 22, 1958, in Harman, West Virginia. The son of the late Robert Jack Teter and surviving Dorles Irene (Roy) Teter.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Lisa Teter; a granddaughter, Chloe;...

Apr 10, 2022

Elizabeth Paugh, 90, of Swanton died on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at her home. Born on March 19, 1932, in Vindex, she was the daughter of the late George and Juanita (Warnick) Tichinel. She was a member of the Assemblies of God and enjoyed reading the Bible, joining in Bible study and teaching the young people at church. She...

Apr 10, 2022

Laura Marie (Holmes) Elder, 95, of Oakland, MD, passed away on April 10, 2022. Born on September 14, 1926, in Plum Borough, PA, to the late Mae Shriver. Laura was a member of the Eastern Stars and loved traveling to Florida in the winter and doing activities with the Red Hat Ladies. In her spare time, she enjoyed knitting,...

Apr 8, 2022

Raymond "Sonny" Howard O'Haver Jr., 46, of Oakland, MD, passed away at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital on April 8, 2022. Born on March 2, 1976, in Oakland, MD, a son to the surviving Raymond Howard Sr., and Naomi Lucille (McRobie) O'Haver. Sonny had a deep love for helping others. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He...

Apr 6, 2022

**UPDATE** Friends will be received at Hinkle-Fenner Funeral Home, Friday, August 5, 2022, from 5 to 7 PM. A celebration of life will be held at 7 PM with Pastor Susan Metzner officiating.

Melvin M. Hanlin, 86, of Davis, WV, passed away on April 6, 2022, at Cortland Acres. He was born June 28, 1935, in Dryfork,...

Apr 3, 2022

Connie Lynn Carpenter, 66, of Oakland, MD, passed away at home on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Born on August 14, 1955, in Portsmouth, VA, she was the daughter of Christine (McKee) Mellinger of Oakland and the late Calvin Mellinger.

Connie was a teacher's assistant at Southern Middle School for 41 years.

She is survived by...

Mar 31, 2022

Robert Lee Simmons, 66, of Elk Garden went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2022, at UPMC Western Maryland, after a long hard fight with a respiratory illness. Born on April 14, 1955, in Keyser, he was the son of Melvin (Ted) and Mary Bernadine (Lyons) Simmons. Robert was a 1973 graduate of Elk Garden High School. Robert...

Mar 30, 2022

Charles "Buss" Richard Wolford, 78, of Dryfork, WV, passed from this life Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at home surrounded by his wife and children.  He was born on Wednesday, January, 19, 1944 in Dryfork, a son of the late Charles and Zettie Huffman Wolford.

On August 18, 1965, he was united in marriage to Grace Maxine Varner....

Mar 25, 2022

Carma R. (Bray) White, 86, of Kitzmiller died on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center.

Born on August 17, 1935, in  Swanton, she was the daughter of the late Everett Benjamin and Ruth E. (Peck) Bray.

Carma was a social worker for over twenty years with the Garrett County Department of Social Services...

Mar 21, 2022

Charlene Susan Woods, 73, of Cross Street Keyser WV went peacefully at her residence with her son, grandson, and dog by her side. She was born in Keyser WV on August 24, 1948. Charlene was the daughter of the late Charles Haines and Alice (Lewis) Haines. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Woods. She was...

Mar 21, 2022

Daniel Frank Milavec, of Oakland, MD, passed away at home surrounded by his two favorite boys, Noah and Cole, on March 21, 2022. He was born on December 16, 1940, in Shallmar, MD, a son to the late Frank and Georgia Milavec. Daniel proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. After his time in the service,...

Mar 18, 2022

Suddenly, on March 18, 2022, EMT/Firefighter Preston Wyatt Coddington BCFD, went to be the Lord and his late father Charles E. Coddington. He is survived by his beloved wife Sarah E. Coddington (nee Cathcart) and his cherished children Isaiah K. Coddington and Charlotte E. Coddington. Preston is also survived by his devoted mother Clara E. Coddington (nee Sweitzer), his...

Mar 17, 2022

Sue Rasmussen, 66, of Gormania, WV, passed away March 17, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was born September 10, 1955, in Painesville, Ohio, a daughter to the late George Albert and Doris Jean (Wooten) Rasmussen.

Sue was a graduate of Fairport Harding High School. She retired from Team One Automotive where she worked in...

Mar 12, 2022

Delores "Jo" Adamy, age 79, of Thomas, WV, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Garrett Regional Medical Center.  She was born July 27, 1942, in Pocahontas County, WV, a daughter of the late Alvie and Dollie Vandevender Goff.

On September 16, 1961, she married Paul E. Adamy and they had a son, Michael Adamy,...

Mar 10, 2022

Darrell Ross Bolyard, 69, of Swanton died on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at home. Born on September 21, 1952, in Tunnelton, WV, he was the son of the late Jehu Darrell and Elsie Melverine (Halbritter) Bolyard. Darrell was a coal miner for Marion County Coal Resources, Inc. and member of the United Mine Workers for forty-six years. In his...

Mar 9, 2022

Carl Eugene Holtschneider, 87, of Oakland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on February 24, 1935, in Deer Park, he was the son of the late Albert and Alice (George) Holtschneider. He was a carpenter for the Fred E. Beachy Lumber Company. He enjoyed playing horse shoe and was a two...

Mar 7, 2022

Troy Long, 81, of Dryfork, WV, passed away March 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 20, 1940, in Dryfork, WV, the son of late Lenza and Flarnia Lenora Long.

Troy was a carpenter by trade. He was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Jointers of America for...

Mar 5, 2022

Robert "Bob" Jason Young, Sr., 75, of Thomas, WV, passed away March 5, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born April 6, 1946, in New Martinsville, WV, a son to the late Ralph Parker and Ida Mae (Quinn) Young.

Bob was a life-long welder working for various fabrication shops for mining equipment. He...

Mar 3, 2022

Fred Alan Myers, Sr., of Davis, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 3, 2022.  He was born on July 6, 1938, in Benbush, WV, the son of the late Fred Edward and Bernadine Ruth (Helmick) Myers.

Fred served his nation in the United States Navy. He was the first commander for the Tucker County Veterans and...