Obituaries

Barbara Parsons

Apr 1, 2025

Barbara Jean Parsons, 79, of Thomas, passed away on April 1, 2025, at Cortland Acres Nursing Home. Born on April 13, 1945, in Pierce, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Calvin and Virgie May (Aronhalt) Shepard.

After graduating Thomas High School, Barbara married the love of her life and began the wonderful journey of motherhood. Time...

Cora Wilkins

Mar 28, 2025

Cora Alice Wilkins, 94, of Mtn. Lake Park, passed away on March 28, 2025, at Dennett Road Manor. Born on June 17, 1930, in Crellin, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Alice (Degie) Friend.

Cora was a graduate of Oakland High School, and worked in the restaurant business for many years in Cumberland. She also taught...

Everett DeBerry

Mar 27, 2025

Everett Burns DeBerry, 91, of Deer Park, passed away on March 27, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on June 25, 1933, in Deer Park, he was the son of the late Corwin Burns and Mary Helene (Sebold) DeBerry.

Everett "Bud" was a member of the Oakland High School class of 1951. He was a skilled heavy equipment operator and...

Brandy Shaluta

Mar 23, 2025

Brandy Shaluta, 45, of Oakland, passed away on March 23, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on April 28, 1979, she was the daughter of Sam and Debbie (Ridder) Shaluta of Oakland.

Brandy was a graduate of Southern High School. She attended Crossroads Church and cherished spending time with her family and friends, especially her children, whom she held dear....

Juanita Stemple

Mar 19, 2025

Juanita Kathryne Stemple, 96, of Eglon, went home to be with her Lord on March 19, 2025, at Oakland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born on July 17, 1928, in Horse Shoe Run, she was the daughter of the late Gus Lawrence and Lura Agnes (Harsh) Calcamp.

Juanita was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed quilting, sewing, and maintaining her yard. She loved...

Elsie Peachey

Mar 16, 2025

Elsie Peachey, 68, of Oakland, went to be with Jesus on March 16, 2025, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on May 16, 1956, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Daniel William and Lottie "Lichty" Peachey.She was baptized in her youth on the confession of her faith and was a member of the Mountain View Church....

Shelia Rexrode

Mar 15, 2025

Sheila Lee Rexrode, 71, of Oakland, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at her daughter's residence. Born on December 27, 1953, in Keyser, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Rhodes and Betty (Parrish) Teets.

She loved spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed crocheting, camping, feeding the goldfish in her daughter's...

Evelyn George

Mar 13, 2025

Evelyn W. George, 78, of McHenry, passed away on March 13, 2025, at Oakland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Born on November 29, 1946, in Baltimore, she was the daughter, of the late Joseph Wilbur and Dorothy Ann (Eckman) Butts.

Evelyn worked as a bank teller for over 30 years, but her favorite job was as a veterinary technician in...

Betty Bello

Mar 13, 2025

Betty Lucille Bello, 100, passed away on March, 13, 2025, at the Goodwill Retirement Community, in Grantsville, MD. Born on March 9, 1925, in Tunnelton, WV, she was the daughter of the late William Harrison and Phoebe Ellen (Shannon) Wiles.

Betty was a proud graduate of Aurora High School, where she laid the foundation for a life of dedication and service....

Margaret Meyers

Mar 10, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Margaret "Margie" Meyers on March 10, 2025, at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, following a brief battle with a rare neuromuscular disorder. Margie was born on July 8, 1959, and was preceded in death by her father, John F. "Jack" Meyers Jr., and Uncles Fred Meyers, John...

Marie Crossland

Mar 9, 2025

Marie Ellen Crossland, 88, of Davis, passed away on March 9, 2025, at the Stonehaven Home in Home in Belington. Born on August 30, 1936, in Lanesville, she was the daughter of the late Joyl and Mary (Collins) Crossland.

Marie retired from the City of Alexandria, VA, where she worked as a secretary. She enjoyed playing bingo and board games. She...

Madelyn Tedrow

Mar 4, 2025

Madelyn Elayne Tedrow, 79, of Oakland, MD, passed away on March 4, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Born on September 12, 1945, in Henderson, NV, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Evelyn (McCain) Launer.



Madelyn was raised in Quartz Hill, CA, and grew up with horses, but did not like to ride...

Joann Shaffer

Mar 4, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Joann Roberta (Boden) Shaffer, 92, of Oakland, Maryland, announces her passing. She began her new life on March 4, 2025, after an inspiring 10 year battle with cancer.

Born in the summer of 1932, in Cumberland, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucile (Frantz) Boden. She was the...

Sandra McCrobie

Mar 3, 2025

Sandra Kay McCrobie, 77, of Kingwood, WV, passed away on March 3, 2025, peacefully at her daughter's home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 7, 1947, in Parsons, she was the daughter of the late Orville Gerald and Coyla Mae (Uphole) Hershman.

Sandra attended Southern High School, and worked as a caregiver for Home Health...

Betty Barrick

Mar 3, 2025

Betty Jean (Bray) Barrick, 84, of Oakland, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on October 28, 1940, in Vindex, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Nellie (Knox) Bray.

Betty was a 1959 graduate of Southern High School. She attended the Presbyterian Church in Kitzmiller. She worked as a payroll clerk...

Frederick Glaze

Feb 28, 2025

Fred Glaze, 81, of Oakland, Maryland, peacefully passed away on February 28, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on March 28, 1943, in Oakland, Maryland, he was the son of the late Franklin Carlton and Maybelle Elizabeth (Cummings) Glaze. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Susan (Kasprzak) Glaze, and a sister, Dottie Bowman.

Fred...

Charles Grove

Feb 21, 2025

Charles W. "Corky" Grove, 81, of Oakland, MD, passed away on February 21, 2025, at River Oaks Healthcare in Clarksburg, WV. Born on October 8, 1943, in Frostburg, MD, he was the son of the late George Peter and Naomi (Wade) Grove.

After graduating Valley High School, he went on to serve his country in the United States Airforce. He worked...

Claude "Tom" Persinger

Feb 20, 2025

Claude "Tom" Edward Persinger, 90, of Oakland, passed away on February 20, 2025, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on July 12, 1934, in Gilmer Co., WV, he was the son of the late Gordon and Carrie Persinger.

After his service in the National Guard, Tom started his career at the Weston State Hospital and as a truck driver for fifteen...

Linda Lewis

Feb 19, 2025

Linda Jean Lewis, 77, of Eglon, WV, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on February 18, 1948, in Philippi, she is the daughter of Claude W. Winters and the late Bonnie Jean (Miller) Winters. 

 

Linda graduated from Aurora High School, and then obtained her Bachelor's Degree from West Virginia University. She was...

Charles Baker

Feb 18, 2025

Charles "Doug" Baker, 69, of Oakland, passed away peacefully at his home on February 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 27, 1955, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Clayton Baker and Ruby (Paugh) Baker, who survives him.

Doug was a dedicated and hard-working mechanic, spending decades working as a heavy equipment mechanic...