Obituaries

Aug 4, 2016

Andrea J. Ours, 64, passed away on August 4, 2016 at Davis Medical Center, Elkins, WV. She was born September 18, 1951 in Elkins, WV, a daughter of Andrew and Dorothy (Cooper) Waybright. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter Shelly Barkley, her father, Andrew Waybright, and one brother, Vaughn Waybright. Mrs. Ours is survived by her loving...

Aug 4, 2016

Corey Patrick James "Doodles" Stephens, 4, of Oakland went to be one of God's angels on Thursday, August 4, 2016. Born on June 15, 2012 in Oakland, he was the precious son of Andrew James "AJ" Stephens and Britany McDaniel. He had attended Head Start and was a member of Miss Kathy's class. Corey was a loving child who...

Aug 4, 2016

Junior L. "JR" Shillingburg, 80, of Elk Garden, WV died on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at his home. Born on November 30, 1935 in Morgantown, WV, he was the son of the late James H. "Bud" and Hallie (Mayhew) Shillingburg. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean War. Prior to retirement,...

Aug 4, 2016

Morris E. Brant, 67, of Racine, WI and formerly of Swanton died on Thursday August 4, 2016, at Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints Medical Center in Racine. Born on March 30, 1949 in Swanton, he was the son of the late John and Cecelia (Friend) Brant. Following graduation, Morris proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at Great Lakes...

Aug 3, 2016

Charles Franklin "Tom" Graham, II, 79, of Oakland died on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at his home. Born on October 3, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Dr. Charles Franklin and Vaun Evalyn (Lemley) Graham. Tom began his career as a young man in Pittsburgh, PA, employed by Keystone Corporation. He also was a...

Jul 28, 2016

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Dolores Marie (Knott) Fairall, 90, passed away at her home in Keyser WV on July 28, 2016 surrounded by family, a team of dedicated caregivers and under the compassionate care of Potomac...

Jul 26, 2016

Schrilla Marion Knox, 90, of Oakland died on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on December 14, 1925 in Accident, she was the daughter of the late Jonas and Esther (Teets) Knox. She had attended the Loch Lynn Church of God. She is survived by a sister in law, Viola Knox of Mt....

Jul 24, 2016

Darrell Lee Armstrong, 76, of Kitzmiller died on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at his home. Born on March 3, 1940 in Vindex, he was the son of the late Fred and Emma Pearl (Stewart) Armstrong. He was retired from the United States Army. During his years of service, Darrell served spent five and a half years in Vietnam during...

Jul 20, 2016

Klaus Dieter Mielenz, 87, of Oakland, died on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on May 8, 1929 in Berlin, Germany, Klaus was the son of the late Walther and Ilse (Hassenkamp) Mielenz. He graduated from Der Freien Universitat, Berlin, Germany with his PhD in physics. He worked for several years in Germany,...

Jul 18, 2016

Carl Mitchell Cathell, 89, of Oakland died on Monday, July 18, 2016, at the Cherry Hill Assisted Living in Accident. Born on December 1, 1926 in Rowlesburg, WV, he was the son of the late Clarence Mitchell and Gladys Emma (Sinclair) Cathell. He was a veteran of both the United States Army and Air Force having served in the...

Jul 16, 2016

William Branson Phelps, 82, of Thomas, WV passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on July 16, 2016 at Cortland Acres. He was born May 26, 1934 in Thomas, WV a son of the late Herman Herbert and Dorthea Evangeline Mosser Phelps, and stepmother, Thelma Phelps. He was preceded in death by one brother, John Phelps, and 1...

Jul 13, 2016

Ruby Gwendolyn (Evans) Skinner, 87, of Mt. Lake Park, died on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Dennett Road Manor. Born on July 23, 1928 in Horseshoe Run, WV, Ruby is the daughter of the late Wilbur O. and Bessie F. (Winters) Evans. She was a graduate of Aurora High School, class of 1946. Ruby retired from her position as...

Jul 12, 2016

Betty Jo Madigan, 85, of Deer Park, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on July 9, 1931 in Swanton, she was the daughter of the late Carroll F. and Nellie (Rhodes) McRobie. Betty attended Oakland High School. She was a retired bookkeeper for Englander's Pharmacy. She previously owned and operated the Country...

Jul 6, 2016

Ward Delmer Moats II, 70, of Thomas, WV died on July 6, 2016 at Cortland Acres. He was born December 14, 1945 in Aurora, WV a son of the late Ward Delmer and Dove Lavina Simmons Moats. He is survived by 2 sons, Ward Delmer Moats III and Robin Lee Moats, 1 daughter, Dove L. Moats, 2 brothers, James (Charis)...

Jul 4, 2016

Clarice "Glendine" Ringer, 94, of Oakland died on Monday, July 4, 2016, at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on June 18, 1922 in Corinth, WV, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Virginia (Wright) Lewis Riley. She was a member of the Corinth United Methodist Church. She loved singing as well as playing the guitar...

Jul 3, 2016

George "Lester" Denton, 91, of Oakland went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2016, at his home. Born on July 3, 1925 in Broomes Island, he was the son of the late John Henry and Nola Belle (Dove) Denton. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II and...

Jul 2, 2016

Donald Allen Fint, 75, of Saltville, VA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at the home of his daughter, in Oakland. Born on March 4, 1941 in Aurora, WV, he was the son of the late Ray Arnold and Eva Marie (Shillingburg) Fint. He was a 1960 graduate of Aurora High School and had...

Jun 28, 2016

Robert Colin Miller, Sr. "Bob", 74, of Swanton, MD went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the Garrett Regional Medical Center in Oakland, MD. Born on January 19, 1942 in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late Curtis Creighton Miller and Marguerite Beckman Miller Wotring. Bob was a...

Jun 27, 2016

Carolyn Ruth Beckman, 73, of Oakland went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 27, 2016 at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home. Born on August 27, 1942 in Mt. Lake Park, she was the daughter of the late Harry Clinton, Sr. and Ruth Delphina (Shipley) Turney. She was a 1961 graduate of Southern Garrett County High School....

Jun 27, 2016

James P. Fairall, Sr passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2016 surrounded by family, a team of dedicated caregivers and the compassionate care of Potomac Valley Hospice.

Born on Aug 24th 1924,in Westernport, MD, he was the son of the late Walter and Kathryn (O'Hanley) Fairall.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...