Obituaries

Aug 21, 2016

Joseph Witt Melkus, Jr., 88 of Davis, WV passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born on December 2, 1927 in Sun, WV a son of the late Mary and Joseph Melkus. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Lea Melkus on August 29, 2005 and one daughter,...

Aug 17, 2016

Faye Kennard Ellifritz, 76, of Oakland, died Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on April 14, 1940 in Vindex, MD, he was the son of the late Charles Ellis and Lona Alta Faye (Knotts) Ellifritz. Faye was a graduate of Southern High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a...

Aug 14, 2016

Pat Sagace, 89, of Thomas, WV passed away August 14, 2016 at Cortland Acres. He was born April 28, 1927 a son of the late Anthony and Teresa Sagace. He is survived by his wife, Jean Stuart Sagace, whom he married May 26, 1951. They celebrated 65 years of marriage this year. He is also survived by 2 daughters, Patricia...

Aug 12, 2016

William H. Freeman “Beans” 82 of Quality St., Westernport, MD died at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV on August 12, 2016. Bill was born in Lonaconing, MD on January 8, 1934 and was the son of the late Gilson and Katherine(Foote) Freeman.

He was a 1952 graduate of Central High School in Lonaconing. He served in...

Aug 9, 2016

Barbara Ellen Riley, 81, of Loch Lynn died on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at her home. Born on July 7, 1935 in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Gloria (Wilhelm) Riley. Prior to retirement, Barbara had been self-employed and had, earlier, worked as an operator for C & P Telephone Company. For many years, she...

Aug 8, 2016

Jeffrey Allen Thompson, 56, of Davis, WV died on August 8, 2016 at his home. He was born September 2, 1959 in Harman, WV a son of the late Carroll Adam and Rosalea Linda Harman Thompson. He is survived by one son, Zachary Shane Thompson, Buckhannon, WV, two brothers, James Thompson, Illinois, and John Thompson, Buckhannon, WV, one sister, Sheri...

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)...