Obituaries

Jul 22, 2018

Charlene A. Knox, 70, of Oakland died on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  Born on March 8, 1948, in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Evelyn M. (Winebrenner) Troutman. Charlene was known as “Mom” to all and will be lovingly remembered for taking excellent care of everyone.  She was proud of...

Jul 19, 2018

Goldie Irene Kennard, 95, of Davis, West Virginia passed away July 19, 2018 at Cortland Acres in Thomas, West Virginia. She was born December 14, 1922 in Bayard, West Virginia a daughter of the late John H. and Lola Schrock Sisler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Mashalll Kennard. Also preceding her in death, four brothers, Harry,...

Jul 16, 2018

Carla Jean Robinette, 57, of Davis, West Virginia died July 16, 2018 at Garrett Regional Medical Center. She was born May 23, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio a daughter of the late Douglas and Shelda Jean Judy Robinette. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rosenbaum Family House which helps with housing during the treatment of cancer in...

Jul 16, 2018

Kenneth Whitehair, 86, of Davis, WV passed away peacefully at home under the care of Mountain Hospice and surrounded by his family on Monday, July 16, 2018. Born January 24, 1932 in Coketon WV to the late Ferman and Leota (Knapp) Whitehair. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Connie (Barnes) Whitehair and two daughters, Lori & Joe...

Jul 15, 2018

John Wayne True, 67, of Kitzmiller died on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Garrett Regional Medical Center.  Born on August 16, 1950, in Kitzmiller, he was the son of the late Frank E. and Agnes V. (Warnick) True.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of the American...

Jul 14, 2018

Derek Scott Bennett, 26, of Oakland, died on Saturday, July 14, 2018, in Preston County, WV. Born on March 1, 1992, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Edward R. Bennett and Mary A. (Glotfelty) Brode. Derek enjoyed golfing, snowboarding, playing cornhole, spending time with friends, and working out. He is survived by two brothers, Darwin and Shawn Bennett, both of...

Jul 12, 2018

Mildred M. Moorehead “Millie” 85 formerly of Westernport, MD and Keyser, WV died at WMHS in Cumberland on July 12, 2018. She had resided at Frostburg Village for the last several years. She was born on Dec. 22, 1932 in Luke, MD and was the daughter of the late Robert L. Walker Sr. and Naomi (Brumback) Walker. She was...

Jul 12, 2018

Betty Elaine Cheshire 96, of Keyser, WV and formerly of Piedmont died on Thursday July 12, 2018 in Keyser. She was born at Luke, MD on Nov. 22, 1921 and was the daughter of the late W.G. Fatkin and Leah (Burkett) Fatkin. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Garland Cheshire; her son W. Mark Cheshire, her...

Jul 12, 2018

Debra Susan McGuinn passed away July 12, 2018 at Cortland Acres. At this time, there are no services to be conducted.

Jul 11, 2018

Robert (Bobby) Linton Helmick, of Damascus, Md. passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Bobby was born August 22, 1941 in Thomas, WV. The son of the late Walter S. and Sharlene M. Carr Helmick. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carol Cummings Helmick and two daughters, Tammy Kaye Helmick and LaTrisha Denise...

Jul 9, 2018

Adam B. Slagle, 17, of Oakland passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018, in Garrett County, Maryland. Born on March 7, 2001, he was the son of David and Eleanor Slagle of Oakland.

Adam was a boy who knew no stranger. His light and vibrancy were infectious, making it impossible not to smile. Those who had the privilege of knowing...

Jul 9, 2018

Lois Catherine Wolfe, 98, of Mtn. Lake Park died on Monday, July 9, 2018, at Dennett Road Manor. Born on October 6, 1919, in Red House, she was the daughter of the late Cyrus Sylvester and Tola A.D. (Hahn) Wolfe. Lois was a graduate of Oakland High School after which she went on to work for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in...

Jul 8, 2018

Lila Plum 86,  of Second St Piedmont, WV died at WMHS in Cumberland, MD on Sunday July 8, 2018 .She was born in Piedmont, WV on November 6, 1931 and was the daughter of the late James J. McDonald and Leota (Likens) McDonald. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin A. Plum.

She was a...

Jul 8, 2018

Joseph William Varner, 75, of Dryfork, WV passed away July 8, 2018 at his home. He was born September 9, 1942 in Dryfork, WV a son of the late Johnie W. and Goldie M. Burns Varner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanie Miller Varner. He is survived by two sisters, Grace (Bus) Wolford, Dryfork, WV, and AnnLee...

Jul 2, 2018

Betty Lou (Brooks) Fulk, 89, of Bayard, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center.  Born on November 23, 1928, she is the daughter of the late Flossie (Brooks) Likins. Betty attended Oakland High School.  She retired from over 25 years of service with the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources working at the Blackwater Lodge...

Jun 28, 2018

Joce Anna Wymer Govedich, 83, of Maysville, WV passed away June 28, 2018 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg. She was born May 1, 1935 in Elkins, WV a daughter of the late Olivia Olive Wymer. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Walter “Bud” Govedich, also surviving is one son, Steven M. Govedich (preceded in death...

Jun 26, 2018

Kerry Lee Robinson, 63, of Thomas, WV passed away June 26, 2018. He was born January 23, 1955 in Silver Spring, MD. At the request of the deceased, his remains were cremated. There are no services scheduled at this time. Hinkle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.hinklefuneralhome.com

Jun 23, 2018

Judith Ann (Legeer) Wilt, 75, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at her home in Mt. Lake Park, MD. She was born June 19, 1943 in Baltimore, MD.  Judy was preceded in death by her father, William Legeer, her mother, Mildred (Mellinger) Crane, and step-father, Robert Crane.  She was also preceded in death by four siblings; William Legeer; Evajean (Legeer) Smith;...

Jun 21, 2018

Robert Anthony Maravia, 82, passed away on June 21, 2018 in total comfort and peace with his brother, Allen, by his side at the WVVA Nursing Facility in Clarksburg, WV. He had been a resident of the facility since Nov. 2010 and was dearly loved by the staff. He was known for his singing, positive attitude and appreciation for...

Jun 20, 2018

Iva B. Hickey, 104, of Somerset, PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at The Patriot. Iva was born on March 18, 1914 in Pennsylvania. She graduated high school and worked as a secretary at Michelle's Seed Company. Iva was a devout Catholic woman. In her younger years, she enjoyed reading and working in her garden.  Iva is...