Obituaries

Robert Shreve

Sep 20, 2024

Robert Okie Shreve, 84, of Oakland, passed away on September 20, 2024, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabillitation Center. Born on December 17, 1939, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Arnold and Blanch (Cosner) Shreve.

Robert attended Southern High School, after which he enlisted in the United States Army. He was a skilled carpenter and concrete...

Leo Custer

Sep 20, 2024

Leo Paul Custer, 85, of Friendsville, passed away on September 20, 2024. Born on January 17, 1939, in Swanton, he was the son of the late Heyward and Effie (Friend) Custer.

A dedicated farmer through and through, his passion for farming led him to become a cherished member of the Garrett County Farm Bureau, where he shared his knowledge and learned...

William Skinner

Sep 14, 2024

William F. "Uncle Bill" Skinner, 92, a third generation Washingtonian who was born six blocks from our nation's capital, on Thanksgiving day, November 26, 1931, and was the only child of the late Fredrick S. and Madeline (Cox) Skinner, died on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Cortland Acres in Thomas, WV.

After graduation from District of Columbia and Arlington, Virginia public...

Norma Bolding

Sep 4, 2024

Norma Joan Bolding, 91, of Oakland, passed away peacefully on the evening of September 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on January 27, 1933, in Oakland, MD, she was the daughter of the late John Ray and Maude Browning.

Norma was a graduate of Oakland High School, Capitol City School (DC General) of Nursing, and West Virginia University, where she...

George Rexroad

Sep 3, 2024

George Edward Rexroad, 90, of Swanton, passed away peacefully at his home on September 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on July 10, 1934, he was the son of the late William H. and Martha Mae (Wilt) Rexroad.

George was a graduate of Southern High School. As a young man, following in his father's footsteps, he worked for B&O Railroad...

Kathy Villalobos

Aug 31, 2024

Kathy Jean Villalobos, 64, of Thomas passed away on August 31, 2024, at Peace Healthcare at Dennett Road. Born on September 8, 1959, in Parsons, she was the daughter of James W. and Frances L. (Paugh) White whom survives.

She was a graduate of Mountaineer High School. She worked for Cortland Acres in the dietary department until retirement. She was a...

Florence Myott

Aug 29, 2024

Florence Myott, 86, of Bayard, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on August 29, 2024. Born on November 13, 1937, in Glenns Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Helen (Harris) Graham.

A private service was held on September 3, 2024. 

The C & S Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A., Oakland, is honored to be serving Ms. Myott's...

Curtis Ridder

Aug 26, 2024

Curtis Bradley Ridder, 68, of Oakland, passed away on August 26, 2024, at his residence. Born on September 16, 1955, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Robert Ray Ridder Sr., and Violet Roburtis Baker Railey whom survives.

Curtis was a graduate of Southern Garrett High School and worked for Fox's Pizza. He enjoyed strolling around town, enjoying the...

Kevin Callis

Aug 26, 2024

Kevin Callis, 69, of Oakland, passed away on August 26th, 2024, at Cortland Acres in Thomas, WV.Born on July 5, 1955, in Mt. Lake Park, he was the son of the late Carl L. and Nina E. (Bernard) Callis.

Kevin was a graduate of Southern Garrett High School. He was a past treasurer of the Garrett County Historical Society. He worked...

J. Lorraine Mason

Aug 24, 2024

J. Lorraine Mason, 83, of Oakland, entered the presence of her Heavenly Father on August 24, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on March 7, 1941, in an old farm house on Roth Reynolds Road, she was the daughter of the late Alfred J. "Fatty" and Betty D.L. (Calvert) Kight.

Lorraine was married while still in high school and she was...

Mark Park

Aug 23, 2024

Mark James Park, 59, passed away on August 23, 2024, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on October 29, 1964, in Oakland, he was the son of the late James Edward Park and Sandra (Reall) Park whom survives.

 He worked for Rigidply Rafters and was a member of the Preston County Hunting Club. Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and was an...

Phillip Fike

Aug 23, 2024

Phillip Ray Fike, 83, of Aurora, passed away on August 23, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on August 31, 1940, in Larew, WV, He was the son of the late Wayne V. and Georgia Belle (Jackson) Fike.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Barbara Anne (Shaffer) Fike.

He was...

Rocky Shaffer

Aug 21, 2024

Rocky Lane Shaffer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away at the age of 70 on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in his hometown of Oakland, MD. Born on March 23, 1954, he was the son of the late Charles "CD" and Oakareda "Poodle" Shaffer. Rocky was a proud coal miner employed by the Mettiki Coal Corporation,...

Lenora Flowers

Aug 21, 2024

Lenora Mae Flowers, 90, of Oakland, passed away on August 21, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on December 13, 1933, in Eglon, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Artemis and Viola Mae (Shillinberg) McWilliams.

Lenora was the owner and operator of Lenora's Fabric and Yarn where she supplied surrounding communities with all their sewing essentials. She was...

Mayo Shreve

Aug 20, 2024

Mayo Marvin Shreve, 86, of Oakland, passed away on August 20, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on March 22, 1938, in Gormania, he was the son of the late Arnold and Blanch (Cosner) Shreve.

Mayo attended Southern High School. He served in the United States Army Reserve. Mayo worked as a foreman for Highway Supply; servicing guard rail installation...

Erma "Jean" Gosnell

Aug 18, 2024

Erma Jeannine Gosnell, "Jean" passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Cherry Hill Assisted Living. Born on March 2, 1929 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late George Anderson Brunson and Naomi Wade.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edwin Gosnell; and two sisters, Vilma Grimes and Charlotte Lutz.

Jean loved gardening, knitting, baking and...

Robert Harsh

Aug 16, 2024

Robert Darrell Harsh, 81, of Eglon, passed away on August 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Born on May 16, 1943, in Eglon, he was the son of the late Artenis Berry and Ida Florence (Judy) Harsh.

Robert graduated from Aurora High School, and continued to live and work in the area as a farmer and carpenter, and retired...

Clara Bosch

Aug 15, 2024

Clara "Sissy" Louise Bosch, 70, of Davis, passed away on August 15, 2024, at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on October 2, 1953, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Adrain and Norma (Talmadge) Bowley.

Sissy worked as a bartender for numerous years at the FOE #936 of Davis. She was a very active member, assisting in countless...

Debra Gower

Aug 15, 2024

Debra Ann (Sypolt) Gower, 61, of Terra Alta, entered into Heaven on August 15, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on March 6,1963, in Terra Alta, she was the daughter of the late Edgar D. and Betty Jane (Kempher) Sypolt.

She graduated from East Preston Sr High School in 1981. On July 11, 2009, Debbie married the love of her...

Joseph Amos

Aug 13, 2024

Joseph William Amos, Sr., 71, of Aurora, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2024, in Keysville, VA. Born on February 3, 1953, he was the son of the late Averrett Daniel Amos, Sr.

Joe was a lifelong truck driver, working for Serious Trucking and ACA Logging. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and anything involving his trucks. He loved spending...