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Dec 31, 2022

Keyser, WV

Mary Katherine (Watson) Miller Sowers, 86 of Keyser passed away on December 31, 2022.

Born March 2, 1936 at Parcoal, WV, she was the daughter of the late Madison and Mary (Newhouse) Watson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bernard “Bum” Sowers; the father of her children, James “Coffee” Miller;...

Dec 31, 2022

Westernport, MD

Evelyn McCarty, 97 of Westernport passed away on December 31, 2022 at Egle Nursing and Rehab.

Born April 2, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Clyde V. and Gladys L. (Miller) Marsh. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles McCarty; daughter; Rayma McCarty; grandson, Lee McCarty; sisters, Mary...

Dec 30, 2022

Westernport, MD

Ruth Ann (Broadwater) Swope, 65 of Westernport passed away on December 30, 2022 at the Hampshire Center in Romney, WV.

Born October 19, 1957 at Keyser, WV, she was the daughter of Norma Lee (Moorehead) Broadwater and the late Harold Lynn Broadwater in 2012. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ashley...

Dec 29, 2022

Gilbert G. Tichnell, Sr., 97 passed away on December 29, 2022.

Born December 13, 1925 at Chestnut Grove, MD, he was the son of the late Kelly and Iva (Paugh) Tichnell. He was preceded in death by his son Gilbert “Jerry” Tichnell, Jr.; brothers, Austin Tichnell, Harold Tichnell and Daryl Tichnell.

Gilbert served two years...

Dec 28, 2022

Erwin P Kenner, Swanton, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, December 28,2022 at the age of 80.

Born August 21,1942 he is preceded in death by his parents, Jonas H Kenner and Viola (Riggleman) Kenner; three brothers, Robert “Bob” Kenner, Cecil Kenner and Charlie Kenner; one grandson, Travis Kenner; and his most beloved companion, his dog, “Rex.”

Dec 23, 2022

John Francis “Jack” Bean, Sr., 92 of Barton passed away at his residence on December 23, 2022.

Born July 23, 1930, he was the son of the late Samuel Bean, Sr. and Carrie (Moffatt) Bean. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alice “Ginger” (Kenney) Bean; siblings, Samuel Bean, Jr., Martha Sturla, James Bean, Mary...

Dec 17, 2022

Westernport, MD

Steven Franklin “Rambo” Thomas, 54 of Westernport passed away suddenly on December 17, 2022.

Born March 25, 1968 he was the son of Sharon (Dye) Thomas and the late George Thomas.

Rambo was an avid deer and mushroom hunter. He was a member of the George’s Creek Valley Lodge AF&AM #161....

Dec 12, 2022

Maynard Dale “Sam” Swayne, born February 5, 1934; deceased Dec.12, 2022, last remaining offspring of Martha Pearl (True) Swayne and Ezra Cecil Swayne.

Sam is survived by daughters Kathleen Grace (Joseph), Martha Schadt (Jon), sons Adam Swayne (Vickie Brenneman), Glenn Swayne, Bruce Swayne (Rhonda); fourteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces and his longtime companion Carol...

Nov 27, 2022

Barton, MD

Armeda Gertrude “Gertie” Custer, 92, of Barton passed away on November 27, 2022.

Born February 1, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Whetzel and Ethel (Trenum) Whetzel Wilson Kohne. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Custer; son, Roger Custer; daughter, Kathy Gammon; siblings, Bob, Dick,...

Nov 23, 2022

Westernport, MD

Sara Janet Hartman, 86, resident of Peace Healthcare at Lions Center and formerly of Rawlings and Westernport passed away on November 23, 2022.

Born on October 10, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Reba (Gerard) Murphy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth “Butsy” Hartman; brother,...

Nov 21, 2022

Christopher Scott “Chris” Barcase, 37 of Keyser died Monday, November 21, 2022 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.

Born November 29, 1984, in Cumberland MD, he was the son of Jeffrey Barcase and wife Lisa of Westernport, MD and Kimberly Muir and fiancé Ray of Everett, PA.

Most recently Chris worked for Pilgrim’s Pride in Moorefield. He...

Nov 19, 2022

Barton, MD

Charles Robert “Bob” Green passed away on November 19, 2022.

Born October 1, 1928, he was the son of the late Ira O. and Elizabeth J. (Robertson) Green. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marie (Crump) Beal Green; siblings, Ellsworth Green, Lois Clark and Bonnie Warnick; step-son, Lester Beal; and son-in-law,...

Nov 11, 2022

Joy W. Biggs, 85 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2022. Joy was born in Westernport, MD on January 22, 1937. She was preceded in death by her mother, Clare D. Wilson, her father, Earnest “Pingley” Wilson, and a brother, Bob Hill. She is survived by her husband, Robert M. Biggs, and...

Nov 10, 2022

Delbert S. “Pete” Broadwater, 90, of Westernport MD, passed away after a brief illness, at Stonerise Nursing Home, Keyser WV.  Despite his earnest longing for Heaven, Pete’s goal was to make it to his 90th birthday. He reached that mark a few weeks ago, and just after midnight, November 10, 2022, he was embraced by his Savior.

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Nov 10, 2022

Barbara Bean, 75, of Keyser passed away on November 10, 2022. Barbara was in care of UPMC surrounded by her children and loved ones.

Born September 1, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Scott and Catherine (Smiley) Dye. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Dye; and a great granddaughter, Kyeran Leigh...

Oct 26, 2022

Swanton, MD

Arthur Elwood Davis, 79 of Swanton passed away on October 26, 2022.

Born April 2, 1943, he was the son of the late Robert and Maude (Brown) Davis, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lenora "Tump" (Duckworth) Davis; his siblings, Roy, Mary, Edwin, Garry, Pattsy, Donald, James and John.

Oct 11, 2022

Lonaconing, MD

Cheryl Anne Symons, 62 of Lonaconing passed away on October 11, 2022.

Born June 11, 1960, she was the daughter of Frank and Nancy Wright. She is preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Charlie and Wilma Symons.

Cheryl enjoyed camping with her kids when they were younger. Her children...

Sep 17, 2022

Bloomington, MD

Everett “Buck” Knott, 88 of Bloomington passed away on September 17, 2022

Born January 18, 1934, he was the son of the late Ellis and Katie (Penford) Knott. He was also preceded in death a son, Richard E. Knott; a daughter; Kathy Ann Knott; and a sister, Betty Raines.

Sep 16, 2022

Glenn F. Shingler, 68, of Westernport passed away on September 16, 2022 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born April 5, 1954, he was the son of the late Margie (Mayhew) and Don Wilt and George Shingler, Jr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Smith; brother-in-law, Robert Smith, Sr.; brothers, George Shingler III,...

Sep 15, 2022

Westernport, MD

Jack R. Fazenbaker, 89 of Westernport passed away on September 15, 2022.

Born November 15, 1932, he was the son of the late Ernest and Florence Fazenbaker. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Clara Madison, Richard, Robert, Thomas, Vernon, Harry, Donald and Junior.

Jack was a United States...