Obituaries

Feb 16, 2016

Audrey Loree Burgess, 99, of Elk Garden, WV died on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Piney Valley Nursing Home in Keyser. Born on February 15, 1917 in Elk Garden, she was the daughter of the late John and Clora (Cosner) Cornell. Audrey was a homemaker who loved spending time gardening and tending to her flowers. She was a fifty...

Feb 16, 2016

Lela Elva Mullenax, 92, of Horse Shoe Run, WV passed away on Tuesday February 16, 2016 at Garrett Regional Medical Center. She was born May 11, 1923 in Horse Shoe Run, WV, a daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Ina Mae Wotring Evans. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Homer Woodrow Mullenax, four sisters; Geneva Feather, Joyce...

Feb 14, 2016

Marvin James Davis,76, of Davis, WV died February 14, 2016 at Cortland Acres. He was born February 11, 1940 in Onego, WV a son of the late Floyd James and Gertie Helmick Davis. He was raised by Etta Howdshell and Jake Mick. Survivors include his wife, Lena Ellen Wilfong Davis, 2 sons; Henry Keith (Donna) Davis of Davis, WV, Marvin...

Feb 14, 2016

Sheridan William Layman, 101, of Aurora, WV passed away February 14, 2016 at Pineview Ridge Nursing Home. He was born July 29, 1914 in Bayard, WV a son of the late Charles Frederick and Anna Boring Layman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Corrine Pifer Layman, also preceding him in death, 1 son, David Carroll Layman, 6...

Feb 13, 2016

Norma Rea Hinkle, 88, of Oakland went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on January 8, 1928 in Burk, WV, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Edith (Sowers) Liller. She had attended the Apostolics of Oakland. She had worked in numerous restaurants in and...

Feb 10, 2016

Dennis Allen Henderson, 40, of Elk Garden, WV died on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at home. Born on March 18, 1975 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Harry Clayton Henderson and Helen M. (Paugh) Henderson Weese. He was a member of the McCoole VFW Men's Auxiliary and the Keyser Moose. He is survived by his wife,...

Feb 7, 2016

James “Tom” Thomas Cooper, 69, of Dry Fork, WV died February 7, 2016 at Garrett Regional Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1946 in Elkins, WV a son of the late Samuel Paul and Grace Jemima Kerns Cooper. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Donna Mae Rohrbaugh Cooper whom he married on June 16, 1967....

Feb 5, 2016

Margaret Alice “Peggy” Arnold, 86, of Cortland Acres, Thomas, WV passed away February 5, 2016. She was born November 18, 1929 in Parsons, WV a daughter of the late Norman A. and Dove Luflin Pine. She was preceded in death by her husband Darl E. Arnold, son, Ronnie Arnold, infant son, Johnnie Arnold and 3 brothers, Marvin, Tip and Darl...

Feb 2, 2016

Helen Mary Harvey, 85, of Keyser, WV died on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Piney Valley Nursing Home in Keyser. Friends will be received at the C & S Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A., 710 Church St., Kitzmiller on Thursday, February 4th from 2 to 4 PM. According to her wishes, there will be no service. Interment will be in...

Feb 1, 2016

Opal L. Reall, 90, of Oakland went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home. Born on July 19, 1925 in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Porter G. and Bessie O. (Kitzmiller) Jordan. She loved flowers, gardening and feeding and watching the birds. She also enjoyed traveling...

Jan 30, 2016

Lenora May Schwinabart, 74, of Elk Garden,WV died on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Western Maryland Health System in Cumberland. Born on May 30, 1941 in Shaw, WV, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Bethel (Propst) Summerfield. She was known as a kind hearted person who enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived...

Jan 30, 2016

Mary Virginia Evans, 93, formerly of Mt. Storm, WV died on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home, Oakland. Born on June 9, 1922 in Deer Park, she was the daughter of the late George T. and Bertha B. (Boyce) Barnard. She was a graduate of the Kitzmiller High School Class of 1942. Mary was...

Jan 26, 2016

Connie Lynn Schrock, 47, of Oakland, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Garrett Medical Regional Center, Oakland. Born on August 15, 1968 in Oakland, she was the daughter of Bill and Shirley (Dillsworth) Schrock. Connie was a 1986 graduate of Southern High School and attended the Mt. Lake Independent Baptist Church. She loved to do crafts, wedding...

Jan 23, 2016

Harland Ross (Pete) Lewis, 83 of Oakland passed away on Monday, January 23rd at Garrett Memorial Hospital.

Loving & devoted husband of 64 years to Louise(Werdebaugh) Lewis, loving father of Ella Rimel & husband Chuck, Rose Housley & husband Bill, Baltimore, Gloria Burns, Oakland, Pete Lewis, and wife Kenia of Miami, FL, and Alice Baasland...

Jan 21, 2016

Rylee David (Mullenax) Friend, 4, of Horse Shoe Run, WV was suddenly called home as a very special little Angel, Jan.21, 2016 from GRMC, Oakland, MD., as a result of an accidental choking. He was born Oct. 7, 2011, in Oakland, MD., he was the son of Kelsey Mullenax-Valentine, Terra Alta and Shane Friend, Oakland. Rylee was being reared...

Jan 20, 2016

Edward Grant “Pete” Kepner, 40, of Canaan Valley, WV died January 20, 2016. He was born June 13, 1975 in Oakland, MD a son of the late Edward Smith Kepner and Linda Diane Ruff (Terry) Smith of Stuarts Draft, VA who survives. Also surviving are his sister, Diane Dalton of Lynchburg, VA, his grandfather, Edward R. Kepner of Thomas, WV...

Jan 17, 2016

Wayne "Brooks" Hamilton, Jr., 72, of Oakland died on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home. Born on August 11, 1943 in Philippi, WV, he was the son of the late Wayne Brooks, Sr. and Claudia Maxine (Wheeler) Hamilton. He was a graduate of Southern Garrett County High School and had attended the University of...

Jan 16, 2016

Lorraine Virginia Texiere Fike, 95, died peacefully on January 16, 2016 at the Bridgewater Home in Bridgewater, Virginia. Lorraine is survived by two children, Judith Fike Riley (Frank) of Luray VA, Michael Fike (Cindy) of Bridgewater VA, daughter-in-law Lisa Fike of Greensburg PA; grandchildren Chris Riley of Luray VA, Lori Riley Maxfield (Stefan) of Seattle WA, Shannon Fike (Loretta Rose)...

Jan 15, 2016

Viola Mae (Shillingburg) McWilliams, 102, of Aurora, WV passed away on Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home. Born on April 23, 1913 in Brookside, WV, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Ida (Mosser) Shillingburg. She was a talented seamstress and quilter who enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived...

Jan 12, 2016

Rev. Norman S. "Sol" Via, 76, of Swanton went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at his home with family by his side. Born on November 28, 1939 in Mt. Storm, WV, he was the son of the late Norman B. and Louise (Thurston) Via. Had retired from the former Mead/Westvaco and had also served...