Obituaries

Jul 14, 2020

Mildred Louise (Johnson) Davis, 74, of Thomas, West Virginia passed away July 14, 2020 at Cortland Acres. She was born May 3, 1946 in Albert “Douglas”, West Virginia daughter to the late Fredrick and Ruth (Long) Johnson. Mrs. Davis is survived by her loving husband, Floyd “Junior” Davis. Also surviving are two sons, Frederick “Freddy” Davis and wife Donna, Randall...

Jul 11, 2020

Ernest Olie White, 82, of Thomas, West Virginia passed away July 11, 2020 under the care of WV Caring in Elkins, West Virginia. He was born October 15, 1937 in Dryfork, West Virginia, a son of the late John Clyde and Bertha Grace (Kisamore) White. He is survived by one son, Ernest Olie White II, two daughters, Eloise May White...

Jul 11, 2020

Virginia Mae Reckart, 74, of Oakland died on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born on February 1, 1946, in Vindex, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Carr) Holtschneider.

Virginia's grandfather, Frederick Holtschneider came to Garrett County in the early part of the twentieth century from Germany. Virginia...

Jul 9, 2020

Erma M. Black, 78, of Oakland died on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Dennett Road Manor. Born on November 23, 1941, in Horse Shoe Run, WV, she was the daughter of the late Randall and Jenny (Bennett) Garrett. Erma is survived by a sister, Vonda Mullenax; a brother, Floyd Garrett; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her...

Jul 8, 2020

Frank Graden Harvey, 47, of Whitmer, West Virginia died July 8, 2020. He was born April 3, 1973 in Willoughby, Ohio. Death was sudden and unexpected. Frank is survived by his father, Frank Douglas Harvey, fiancé, Ashley Marple, two sons, Zackary Graden-Lee Harvey and Zaiden James-Douglas Harvey, one step-daughter, Caitlin Ely, one brother, Douglas Turner, two sisters, Deana Mullennex and...

Jul 7, 2020

Helen F. Hines, 86, of Keyser, WV and formerly of Piedmont went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, WV. She was born on March 1,1934 in Esmont, VA, and she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ella (Price) Garland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jul 6, 2020

Frederic Francis Chesley, Jr., 81, of Mtn. Lake Park passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020, at home. He was the son of Frederic F. Chesley and Nelle Thornton Offutt; grandson of Charles Elwood Offutt and Nanienne Norton Thomasson, and Willoughby Sprigg Chesley and Marie Louise Holtzman. He was born in Washington, DC on April 27, 1939, but by...

Jul 4, 2020

James "Jim" Edward Binnix, Sr., age 73, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

Born June 13, 1947, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Harold and Mary (Klosterman) Binnix.

James was preceded in death by his wife, Edith (Green) Binnix; two sons,...

Jul 3, 2020

Janet Ruth Geer, age 81, of Mountain Lake Park, formerly of Kitzmiller, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Cortland Acres. Born on December 29, 1938, in Short Run, MD, she was the daughter of the late E. Milo Wilson and Thelma F. Harvey. Janet was born at home on a small farm and had pet lambs growing...

Jun 28, 2020

Patricia Strickler “Pat” 87 of W. Harrison St, Piedmont, WV died at  Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV on June 28, 2020. She was born in Piedmont, WV on March 30, 1933 and was the daughter of the late Larry DiMasi and Theresa (Fanto) DiMasi. She was Preceded in death by two sisters, Gloria Nyman and Rose Mary Sanders....

Jun 25, 2020

Donna Jean Dumire Eskridge of Thomas, WV passed away June 25, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born September 23, 1948 in Thomas, WV, a daughter to the late Cecil Dumire and Sylvia Dawson Dumire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ron Dumire, sister, Mary Darr and son in...

Jun 25, 2020

Mary Lou (Sturm) Crowl, 82, of Davis, West Virginia passed away at her home surrounded by her family on June 25, 2020. She was born July 29, 1937 in Hambleton, West Virginia, a daughter to the late Greta Mae and Delbert Earl Sturm. She is survived by one son, Ronald E. Hebb, Davis, West Virginia, three daughters, Hazel C. Dragovich...

Jun 24, 2020

John Eugene Sturm, 89, of Mountain Lake Park, died on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center.

Born on August 28, 1930, in Clemtown, WV, he was the son of the late Alva Earl and Isora Jane (Murphy) Sturm.  He was a graduate of Philippi High School Class of 1948.   John was a veteran of the...

Jun 24, 2020

Shirley A. Bowman, age 81, of Crellin, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Dennett Road Manor. Born on April 19, 1939 in Crellin, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Julie Shaffer. Shirley was a graduate of Southern High School and was employed by First United Bank and Trust as a switchboard operator. She was...

Jun 24, 2020

William Melvin Evans, age 71, of Elk Garden, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at UPMC Western Maryland. Born on November 25, 1948 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Melvin and Mae Evans. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Navy and with the First Marine Division, First Medical Battalion during the Vietnam...

Jun 23, 2020

C. Edward ”Ed” Bowser, Jr., age 84, of Oakland, MD passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the WVU United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV after a brief illness.

Born on November 11, 1935, in Cumberland, MD, was the son of the late Carlton E. and Violet (Foreman) Bowser. He graduated from Southern Garrett High School in...

Jun 20, 2020

Richard Lee “Rooster” Sharpless, age 73, of Oakland, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his home.  Born on February 5, 1947 in Keyser, he was the son of the late Harold and Anna Jane Sharpless.  Rooster was a graduate of Southern High School and proudly served his country from 1966-1970 in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam...

Jun 19, 2020

Dr. Barbara L. Leighton gave up her earthly vessel and entered eternal life on June 19, 2020.

Barbara was born on November 6, 1955 to Dr. Herbert H. and Dorothy (Brock) Leighton.  Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Mark Salsgiver of Oakland, MD; a daughter Rachel Dowling and partner Daniel Reese of Munich, Germany;...

Jun 18, 2020

George E. Hubbard, 93, of Thomas, West Virginia passed away on June 18, 2020 at Cortland Acres. He was born November 18, 1926 to the late George and Myrtle Hubbard. George served in the US Navy and retired from Carbide. His greatest passion in life was playing golf and living life to the fullest. George is survived by his sons,...

Jun 17, 2020

Joyce "Joy" Thayer Cornish, 80, of Oakland, died on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at her home. Born on June 28, 1939, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late John "Pip" and Regina "Den" Thayer. Joy had attended beauty school in Morgantown and worked as a beautician. She was an extraordinary painter who also enjoyed travel, flowers and...