Charles Cosner
Aug 8, 2019
Charles Allan Cosner, 79, of Davis, West Virginia passed away at his home on August 8, 2019 after battling cancer. He was born March 24, 1940 in Albert, West Virginia, a son of the late William Henry and Ella May Roberts Cosner. Charlie is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Shoemaker Cosner, whom he married on February 19, 1975. He...
Ernest Shotwell
Aug 8, 2019
Ernest Harvey Shotwell, 89, of Oakland, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019. He was born on April 15, 1930 in Person County, NC. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings except for a younger brother, Jr. Shotwell of Roanoke Rapids, NC. He was married to the former Mary Lucille Salley on December...
William Gaither
Aug 4, 2019
William J. Gaither, 75, of Bayard, WV, died on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on August 17, 1943 in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Hunter F. and Mary C. (Peterson) Gaither. Mr. Gaither served his country in the United States Navy for two years, followed by the Army...
Oscar Strawser
Jul 24, 2019
Oscar Vernon “Bud” Strawser, 83, of Columbus, GA, formerly of Oakland, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Born on April 20, 1936, he was the son of the late Alvin and Goldie (Smith) Strawser. Bud was a medical transport driver for Community Action. He is survived by a son, Alvin Ray Strawser and wife Cheryl of WV, two daughters,...
Frederick Thayer
Jul 22, 2019
Frederick Augustus Thayer IV, 60, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Oakland, died on Monday, July 22, 2019. Born on October 10, 1958, in Oakland, he was the son of Diane Senior Thayer of Oakland and the late Frederick A. Thayer, III. Rick retired as Vice President of First United Bank & Trust. During his time in Maryland, he served...
Bonnylin Lantz
Jul 21, 2019
Bonnylin Lucille Lantz, 87, of Aurora, West Virginia passed away at her home July 21, 2019. She was born April 16, 1932 in Manheim, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Anna Beatrice Green Bolyard. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2010, Maynard Roscoe Lantz. Also preceding her in death, one brother, Charles Edward...
Michael Hoffeditz
Jul 21, 2019
Michael Andrew Hoffeditz, 51, of Sugar Creek, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Born on May 11, 1968, in San Antonio, TX, he was the son of Charles "Chuck" and Madalyn (McIntire) Hoffeditz of Deep Creek Lake. Mike worked in oil and gas property leasing. In his free time, he enjoyed waterskiing, snowskiing, golfing and many other outdoor...
Grace Corbitt
Jul 21, 2019
Grace Louise Corbitt, 78, of Dryfork, West Virginia passed away July 21, 2019 at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins, West Virginia. She was born February 13, 1941 in Onego, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Omar and Ocie Morral Mallow. She was preceded in death by her husband on December 15, 2014, Charles Edward Corbitt, whom she married on...
Jean Winters
Jul 16, 2019
No more clacking of typewriter keys or the soft sounds of the organ in the Winters' home on Red Hill. Bonnie Jean Miller Winters, 92, of Eglon passed away in the early morning hours of July 16, 2019 at Dennett Road Manor in Oakland, MD, where she had been a resident since April 2017. She was born February 4, 1927...
William Likins
Jul 15, 2019
William Grant Likins, 79, of Oakland, died on Monday, July 15, 2019, at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on August 13, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph Earl and Flossie (Brooks) Likins. Bill was a foreman for the State Roads Department. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with his loving family, hunting,...
Albert Trader
Jul 15, 2019
Albert Joseph Trader, 62, of Thomas, WV, formerly of Belington, WV, passed away July 15, 2019 at his home. He was born June 19, 1957 in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Richard Royce Trader and Beulah Louise (Shuttlesworth) Trader. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Judith A. Coffman and Goldie L. Trader. He is survived by...
Robert Moats
Jul 12, 2019
Robert C. Moats, 78, of Aurora, was born on September 23, 1940 and died on Friday, July 12, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruby J. (Cummings) Moats; a son, Randy Moats and wife Candy of Grantsville; a grandson, Tyler; a brother, James (Charis) Moats of Wellsburg, WV; and two sisters, Ruby Moats Kempfer of...
Dale Mullenax
Jul 10, 2019
Dale "Wilbur" Eugene Mullenax, 66, of Horse Shoe Run, WV passed away July 10, 2019 at his home. He was born January 13, 1953 in Oakland, MD, a son of the late Homer Woodrow and Lela Elva Mullenax. He is survived by three brothers, Allen (Carolyn) Mullenax, Roger (Renee) Mullenax, both of Horse Shoe Run, WV, and twin brother,...

Effie Dumire
Jul 10, 2019
Effie "Dot" Dumire, 86, of Aurora, WV passed away July 10, 2019, in Oakland, MD at Dennett Road Manor. She was born April 29, 1933 in White Ridge, WV, a daughter to the late Morris Lakin and Mary Lepha Wotring White. She was preceded by her husband on April 29, 2007, Earl McKinley Dumire, whom she married on June 28,...
Dora Hunter
Jul 4, 2019
Dora Opal Hunter, 54, of Friendsville, died on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at her residence. Born on September 30, 1964 in California, she was the daughter of the late David Allen and Kathryn Marie (Dilsworth) Hunter. Dora attended First Christian Church, Friendsville and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by her sisters; Diane Scatena...

Colin Martin
Jun 30, 2019
Colin H. Martin, 66, of Oakland, died on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. Born on January 9, 1953, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late William H. and Anna J. Martin. Following his college graduation, Colin was an engineer for ABS Pumps. In keeping with his wishes, the C & S Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A., Oakland...
Carolyn Riley
Jun 29, 2019
Carolyn Elwanda Riley, 77, of Oakland, died on Saturday, June 29, 2019, in the comfort of her home. Born on December 2, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Irven Abraham and Eleanor Jane (Zimmerman) Liller. Carolyn was a graduate of Southern High School and was a homemaker throughout her life. She was a member of Shady Dell Church as well...
Lloyd Wilt
Jun 27, 2019
Lloyd Allen Wilt, 90, of Mt. Lake Park, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born January 1, 1929 in Cumberland, MD. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Judith (Legeer) Wilt. He was also preceded by his parents Porter McKinley “P.M.” Wilt and Helen Isabel (Tasker)...
Merlin "Pete" Peters
Jun 26, 2019
Merlin Ira "Pete" Peters, 93, of New Creek, WV, formerly of Riverdale, MD, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at his residence. Born on November 9, 1925 in Clifton Township, Minnesota, he was a son of the late Frank "Archie" and Pearl Madaline (Blood) Peters. Twice married. he was preceded in death by both wives; Jeanne Marie (Thomas) Peters on July...
Samuel Roth
Jun 24, 2019
Samuel George Roth, 83, of Eglon, West Virginia passed away June 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 21, 1936 in Oakland, Maryland. He was a son to the late William Calvin and Bernice Evelyn Martin Roth. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Helen Slaubaugh Roth whom he married on...