Obituaries

Sep 20, 2017

Lucy Margaret Calcamp, 93, of Eglon, WV passed away September 20, 2017 in Eglon surrounded by her family. She was born March 16, 1924 in Rowlesburg, WV a daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Huldah Grace Hartsell Wilhelm. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Lester Calcamp May 22, 2007. Also preceding her in death were 3...

Sep 13, 2017

Patricia Ann Stemple, 86, of Aurora, WV passed away September 13, 2017 at Dennett Road Manor, Oakland, MD. She was born March 7, 1931 in Aurora, WV a daughter of the late Wade Hampton and Maxine Catherine Close Hauser. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adrian Charles Stemple in 2002. Also preceding her in death were 2 brothers;...

Sep 6, 2017

Melvin Clifford Stemple, 102, of Aurora, WV died September 6, 2017 at his home. He was born March 9, 1915 in Ruth Belle, WV a son of the late Earl Clifford Stemple and Dora Catherine Stemple. He was also preceded in death by 1 brother, William Stemple and 3 sisters, Margaret Case, Mildred Kovlak and Madeline Wotring. Survivors include his...

Sep 5, 2017

Adeline Louise (Barello) Lowdermilk, 89, of Oakland, died on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at North Hills Health and Rehabilitation in Wexford, PA.  Born on March 25, 1928, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Alphonso and Grashia (Collins) Barello.  In her younger years, she had worked at Coffee's restaurant and, later, helped care for the homes of several Garrett...

Aug 28, 2017

Huntley Jaren Gibson, beloved infant angel of Brittni Renae Brown and Kyle Steven Gibson of Oakland, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 28, 2017.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal grandparents, Jim and Karen Brown of Oakland; paternal grandparents, Patti Ashworth of Hays, VA and Steve Gibson of Oakland; paternal great grandparents,...

Aug 27, 2017

Dorothy Ruth Alexander, 86, of Aurora, died on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center.  Born on April 19, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Arlie R. and Viola V. (Calhoun) Shahan.  Dorothy attended Center Street School.  She was an EMT with Union Ambulance Squad and was also the   first lady fireman of Preston...

Aug 26, 2017

Howard Hughes Bell, 91, of Oakland, MD and Naples, FL died on Saturday, August 26, 2017, in Naples.  Born on June 27, 1926, in New York, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Hughes Bell.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Oakland, MD. ...

Aug 26, 2017

David Randolph Copeland, 62, formerly of Petersburg and Franklin, WV, died on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home.  Born on January 29, 1955 in Keyser, WV, he was the son of the late Charles R. and Evelyn M. (Puffenbarger) Copeland.  David attended The Guild while living in Petersburg.  He had a knack for working...

Aug 22, 2017

Nancy Florence Kight, 88, of Oakland went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at her home.  Born on December 19, 1928, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Grace V. (Teets) Denison.  Nancy had grown up in Newton, Mass., outside of Boston, where her father had been an executive for...

Aug 20, 2017

Christina Maria Tasker, 64, of Pocomoke City, MD died unexpectedly, on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD. Born August 25, 1952 in Oakland, MD, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Crain.  Christina moved to Pocomoke with her husband in 1991 to start a church and made many new friends....

Aug 20, 2017

Juanita Varner Mallow age 83, being surrounded by her family, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Aug 20, 2017. She was born May 22, 1934 a daughter of Johnie and Goldie Burns Varner. On October 21, 1953 she married Keith Mallow who departed this life February 12, 2011. In addition to her parents and husband she is...

Aug 19, 2017

Cora "Alice" Gaither, 85, of Bayard , WV died on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home in Oakland.  Born on January 29, 1932, in Bayard, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Noah and Elsie Katherine (Turner) Cosner.  She served as the school secretary for Bayard and Union Elementary Schools for over 20...

Aug 18, 2017

Jessie Meridale Winters, 94, passed away August 18, 2017 at Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home in Oakland, MD. Jessie was formerly from Egon, WV. She was born May 13, 1923 in Sunnyside, MD a daughter of the late Raymond Arthur and Della Maud Lipscomb Sims. She was preceded in death by her husband, George F. Winters after 49 years of...

Aug 9, 2017

Thomas William Gauger, Sr., 86, of Oakland and formerly of Baltimore died on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at home.  Born on October 11, 1930, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Paul and Catherine (Schwallenberg) Gauger.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Korean War and had been a truck driver...

Aug 5, 2017

Thomas Raeford Gurley, Jr., 74, of Eglon, WV passed away August 5, 2017 in Oakland, MD. He was born October 28, 1942 in Goldsboro, NC a son of the late Thomas Raeford Sr. and Hester Elizabeth Bailey Gurley. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Bibb Gurley, two daughters, Patricia (John) Bruce and Debra (Bill) Thomas, four grandchildren, Anthony Curry,...

Aug 5, 2017

Donald W. Manning, Sr., 63, of Oakland died on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  Born on September 9, 1953 in Meridian, MS, he was the son of the late Ruby Lee (Grayson) Manning.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and had also served in the Army National Guard.  He was...

Aug 4, 2017

Michael Luther White, 26, of Thomas, WV died Friday, August 4, 2017 in Elkins, WV. He was born March 25, 1991 in Oakland, MD a son of the late Ocie Mitchell Bonner and surviving Jennifer Grace White. He is also survived by his maternal grandfather, Ernest White, Paternal Grandmother, Jackie Roy, brother, Levi White, one aunt, Eloise White, three uncles,...

Aug 1, 2017

Daniel L. Boone Pase, 87, of Thomas, WV passed away peacefully August 1, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born March 8, 1930 in Thomas, WV a son of the late Bert W. Pase and Madge Z. Schell Pase. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one brother, Thomas J. Pase...

Jul 30, 2017

Josiah Adam Friend, 19, of Accident, formerly of Westernport and Loch Lynn, died on Sunday, July 30, 2017, at his home.  Born on May 18, 1998, in Oakland, he was the son of Jerry B. and Jo Ann (Beckman) Friend of Accident.  He was a graduate of Southern High School and attended welding school.  He worked as an equipment...

Jul 28, 2017

Carl Ray Summerfield, Sr., 82, of Beverly, WV passed away July 28, 2017 at Nella’s Nursing Home in Elkins, WV. He was born May 27, 1935 in Hendricks, WV a son of the late Odis Riley and Bessie Ellen Long Summerfield. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ruth Summerfield, five brothers, Jack, Roger, Golden, Charlie, and...