Obituaries

Michael Bennett

Aug 6, 2024

Michael "Doc" Ralph Bennett, 87, of Job, WV, departed this life Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 3, 1937, in Job, WV, he was the son of the late Thomas William and Olive Rebecca (Reed) Bennett.

Doc was a graduate of Harman High School with the class of 1955. On February 13,...

James Mosser

Aug 5, 2024

James Allen "Jimmy" Mosser, 61, of Germantown, died on Monday, August 5, 2024, at his home. Born on January 16, 1963, in Washington DC, he was the son of the late Harold James "Jim" and Loretta Frances (Edgar) Mosser.

He was a graduate of Rockville High School and worked for 35 years in retail management for Giant Foods. He was a...

Charles Clary

Aug 4, 2024

Charles Earlis Clary, 80, of Deer Park, MD, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

Charlie "Bud" was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Charles L. and Hazel F. (King) Clary on October 27, 1943. He was a graduate of Southern Garrett High School in Oakland, MD. He married Eva Mae...

Matthew Schoonmaker

Jul 28, 2024

On Sunday, July 28, 2024, Matthew James Schoonmaker of Bridgeport, WV, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 52. Matt was born on October 28, 1971, in Chattanooga, TN, to Mary Rosalie Winters and the late Rev. Larry Schoonmaker.

Matt was a graduate of Tucker Co. High School. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Disciplinary Studies from Glenville State...

Jody Friend

Jul 26, 2024

Jody Wayne Friend, 57, of Oakland, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, in Pittsburgh. Born on October 2, 1967, in Oakland, he was the son of Patricia (Tasker) Friend of Oakland, and the late David Friend.

Jody was a welder by trade. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and held a special place in his heart for his dogs,...

Lilly Bennett

Jul 24, 2024

Lilly Catherine Bennett, 67, of Dry Fork, passed away on July 24, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Elkins, on November 12, 1956, she was the daughter of the late George Adam Bennett and Maxine Virginia (Newbraugh) Bennett.

Lilly attended Harman School, was a proud homemaker and enjoyed working on the farm. In her spare time, she enjoyed...

Billy Conrad

Jul 22, 2024

Billy James Conrad, 85, of Aurora, WV, passed away on July 22, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on August 31, 1938, in Orlando, WV, he was the son of the late Emmett Conrad and Rethe (Vankirk) Conrad.

Billy graduated from Burnsville High School in 1958, he then served in the United States Army until 1961, and was married to...

Martha Masters

Jul 21, 2024

Martha Louise Masters, 86, of Oakland, passed away on July 21, 2024, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on March 9, 1938, in Hoyes, MD, she was the daughter of the late Montell and Grace (Fike) Friend.

A graduate of Northern High School, Martha was a homemaker who worked several years in housekeeping for Uno's restaurant. She spent...

Kathleen Tasker

Jul 18, 2024

Kathleen Leone Tasker, 85, of Suffield, OH, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 18, 2024. She was born in Laurel Dale, WV, on March 21, 1939, to the late Gilbert B. and Margaret E. (Shepherd) Brown.

In April 27, 1957, she married Jimmie D. Tasker Sr. They moved from Maryland to Akron, Ohio, where they began...

David Scott Messenger

Jul 17, 2024

David Scott Messenger, 55, of Davis, passed away unexpected on July 17, 2024 at his residence. Born on May 5, 1969, in Weston, he was the son of Larry Messenger and Donna Blake.

Scott was a graduate of Tucker County High School and was a lifelong resident of Davis. He was a skilled carpenter and owned his own business that he...

Diane Thayer

Jul 13, 2024

Diane S. Thayer, 90, of Oakland, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024, at Goodwill Retirement Community in Grantsville. Born on December 19, 1933, in Sudbury, Canada, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret Senior. 

Diane was a graduate of the College of Wooster where she met and married her late husband Fred Thayer. After graduation she and...

Russell Alexander

Jul 7, 2024

Russell Broze Alexander, Jr., 67, of Oakland, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at his home. Born on December 11, 1956, in Oakland, MD, he was the son of the late Russell Broze Alexander Sr. and Daisy Jean (Paugh) Alexander.

 Russ attended Southern High School and graduated in 1974. He was a jack of all trades who knew a little...

Cynthia Gaither

Jul 6, 2024

Cynthia Cleda Gaither, 54, of Bayard, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born on August 9, 1969, in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late William J. Gaither and Linda A. (Gay) Gaither whom survives.

Cyndy was a graduate of Union High School. She was a Christian by faith. Cyndy enjoyed listening...

Michael Ackley

Jul 2, 2024

Michael Lynn Ackley, beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather peacefully departed us on the morning of July 2, 2024. His family is especially grateful to the staff at Mon Health in Morgantown, West Virginia for their kind and compassionate care in this most difficult time.

Mike Ackley was born in 1948 in Columbus, Ohio to Autmer Ackley and Phyllis Halbirt Ackley....

Shirley Thomas

Jul 2, 2024

Shirley Faith Thomas, 76, of Aurora, passed away on July 2, 2024, at Cortland Acres. Born on August 15, 1947, in Horseshoe Run, she was the daughter of the late Frances H. Starr and Avelue Jean (Harsh) Starr.

For most of Shirley's adult life she lived in Akron, OH, briefly attended Akron University, and for many years worked as a sales...

Walter Helmick

Jun 30, 2024

Walter "Junior" Helmick, Jr., 75, of Davis, passed away on June 30, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on July 7, 1948, in Benbush, he was the son of the late Walter S. and Sharlene M. (Carr) Helmick.

Junior started working for Milkint's garage as a young man; moving on to the Kingsford Charcoal Plant and then tug boat service in...

Daniel Bray

Jun 28, 2024

Daniel "JR" Dwight Bray, Jr., 44, of Kitzmiller, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2024, at his home. Born on January 23, 1980, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Daniel and Janet (Logan) Bray, Sr.

He was a graduate of Southern Garrett High School. He enjoyed playing video games, listening to music, especially Metallica, and spending time with...

Donald Matthews

Jun 27, 2024

Pastor Donald D. Matthews, 91, of Oakland, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Peace Healthcare Dennett Road. Born on July 9, 1932, in Sand Patch, PA, he was the son of the late John and Susan E. (Sines) Matthews.

Don served the Lord as a Pastor for the Church of the Brethren. He...

Eleanor Arnold

Jun 25, 2024

Eleanor Mae Arnold, 80, of Oakland, passed away on June 25, 2024, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on December 21, 1943, in Deer Park, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (campbell) Broadwater.

After graduating Southern High School, she worked for Cuppett & Weeks Nursing Home for over 44 years as a nurse's aid. She was a...

Ronald Meadows

Jun 24, 2024

Ronald Edward Meadows Sr., 79, passed away on June 24, 2024, at his home in McHenry, MD. Born on January 23, 1945, in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Edward Meadows and Geraldine (Taylor) Meadows.

Affectionately known as "Ronnie" and "Big Ronnie" by loved ones, he was raised by his grandmother Dora Taylor known as Grandma Taylor. While working...