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Beverly Jean Davis

Beverly Jean Davis

Oct 21, 2024

Beverly J (White) Davis

September 7, 1946 – October 21, 2024

Beverly J (White) Davis, 78, passed away peacefully Monday October 21st 2024 in Barberton, OH. By her side was her devoted niece Kelli (White) Braithwaite who has been her caregiver the last 10 years.

Beverly was born September 7th 1946 in Keyser, WV. She was the daughter of the (late) Melvile White...

William Robert Beeman

William Robert Beeman

Oct 20, 2024

William Robert “Bill” Beeman, 88 of Barton passed away peacefully at his home on October 20, 2024. 

Born at Westernport on March 9, 1936, he was the son of the late Amel and Cletus (Shrout) Beeman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carol Beeman; and sister, Joann “Bunny” Morris.  

Bill attended the Barton School until his senior year,...

William Edward Mayles, Jr.

William Edward Mayles, Jr.

Oct 16, 2024

William Edward Mayles Jr, 83, of Westernport passed away on October 16, 2024, surrounded by family. 

Born October 14, 1941, he was the son of the late William and Evelyn (Ahern) Mayles. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Pam Mayles, and his second wife Geraldine Mayles.

Bill was a graduate of Bruce High School class of 1959. He was...

Fredrick G. Crawford

Fredrick G. Crawford

Oct 15, 2024

Fredrick G. “Fred” Crawford, 85 of Scherr, WV passed away on October 15, 2024.

Born September 22, 1939 in Beryl, he was the son of the late James T. and Sarah E. (Metcalfe) Crawford. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ann Crawford; his siblings, Patsy Gardner, Betty Sterling, Jean Wren, Victor Crawford, and James “Bud” Crawford. 

Fred...

Kenneth Schramm

Kenneth Schramm

Oct 12, 2024

Kenneth Schramm, 87, of Barton passed away on October 12, 2024. 

Born September 17, 1937, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Brown) Schramm. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Roy, Clarence, Charles and Harold Schramm; his sisters, Anna Keen, Emma Howe, Mary Snyder, and June Kiddy; and a great grandson, Aaron Wilhelm. 

Kenny was a...

Charles William Metz

Charles William Metz

Oct 8, 2024

Charles William Metz, 88, of Barton, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Born in Barton on November 1, 1935, he was the son of the late Charles and Cora Mae (Swick) Metz. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Helen Jean (Howell) Metz just over one month ago. He was also preceded in death...

Earl Eugene Riggleman

Earl Eugene Riggleman

Sep 25, 2024

Earl Eugene Riggleman, Jr., 81 of Keyser passed away on September 25, 2024.

Born April 29, 1943, he is survived by his loving wife, Eleanor Riggleman; two siblings, numerous children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family and friends. 

Earl was a 1961 graduate of Bruce High School, he was a standout basketball player during his high school career. He retired from Mead-Westvaco, where...

Helen Marie Braithwaite

Helen Marie Braithwaite

Sep 23, 2024

Helen Marie (Kight) Braithwaite passed away on September 23, 2024 at Keyser Healthcare.

Born April 28, 1939 in Beryl, WV to the late Joseph E. Kight and Mildred (Grandstaff) Kight. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Junior Braithwaite; her sisters, Mary Jane Thrasher, Margaret Evans; infant sister, JoAnne; and brothers, Donald and William “Fuzzy” Kight. She was the...

Clyde Miller

Clyde Miller

Sep 19, 2024

Clyde Miller, 75 years young, lifelong resident of Westernport, born October 29, 1948, passed peacefully at home with his daughter on September 19, 2024, after courageously battling numerous health issues and frequent hospital stays this year subsequent to multiple strokes in January.

He is preceded in death by his parents Leslie and Louise (Biddle) Miller of Wood Street Ext.; seven brothers,...

Mary Roxann Smith

Mary Roxann Smith

Sep 13, 2024

Mary Roxann "Rocky" Smith, 66, of Keyser passed away on September 13, 2024.

Born September 26, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Delores (Taylor) Wright. She was also preceded in death by her husband Ben Smith; and sister, Rhonda Wright.

Rocky is survived by her sister, Anita Wright.

Rocky was a 1975 graduate of Bruce High School. She worked at Westvaco...

Phyllis Helane Deniker

Phyllis Helane Deniker

Sep 10, 2024

Phyllis Helane (Henry) Deniker, 87, of Rawlings passed away on September 10, 2024. 

Born December 28, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Brown and Adrian (Fisher) Henry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellsworth “Ding” Deniker; and her brother, Brown “Ted” Henry. 

Phyllis was a faithful member of the St. Peter Catholic Church in Westernport. She was actively...

Frederick "Rusty" Jones

Frederick "Rusty" Jones

Sep 10, 2024

Frederick Ray "Rusty" Jones, 66 of Westernport passed away on September 10, 2024. 

Born September 3, 1958, he ws the son of Betty Lou (Carder) Jones and the late William "PJ" Jones. He is preceded in death by his son, Zachary Jones; his brother, Carder Jones, brother-in-law, Phil Sonner; mother-in-law, Dora Westfall; and sister-in-law, Susan Westfall.

Along with his mother, Rusty is...

Rita "Missie" Bittinger

Rita "Missie" Bittinger

Sep 6, 2024

Rita “Missie” (Mayhew) Bittinger, 67, of Cresaptown passed away on September 6, 2024 with her loving family at her side. 

Born on March 3, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Woodie (Paugh) Mayhew. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Bittinger; her son, Paul R. Bittinger, Jr.; her siblings, Roger “Jake” Mayhew, Mark...

Brian Thomas Bean

Brian Thomas Bean

Sep 4, 2024

Brian Bean of Barton, MD passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. 

Brian was the youngest son of John F. Bean Sr. and Alice (Kenney) Bean, born on December 10, 1967. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sam and Carrie (Moffatt) Bean and Ignatius and Alice (Doolan) Kenney; nephew, Chris Wigington; father and...

Gary Wayne Riggleman

Gary Wayne Riggleman

Sep 3, 2024

Gary Wayne Riggleman, 75, of Westernport passed away on September 3, 2024.

Born September 14, 1948, he was the son of the late Ruby (Wolfe) Riggleman of Moorefield, WV and Glen Riggleman of Petersburg, WV. He is also preceded in death by his sister-in-law Ruth (Stahl) Riggleman.

Gary was a member of the Piedmont Church of God where he was a former...

Daniel F. Bever

Daniel F. Bever

Sep 2, 2024

Daniel F. "Slim" Bever, 63, of Swanton, passed away on September 2, 2024.

Born Feb. 28, 1961, he was the son of the late James and Joanna "Ginny" (Rebar) Bever. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lucinda Suite.

Danny worked at the paper mill in Luke. He was a member of the Crossroads Church at Deep Creek Lake. He...

Kathi Schramm

Kathi Schramm

Aug 31, 2024

Kathi (Booth) Schramm, 66, passed away on August 31, 2024.

Born September 23, 1957, she was the daughter of Alma Booth and the late James Booth.

She is survived by her son Ed Schramm; her granddaughter, Reece Schramm; former husband, Jim Schramm; and family members in Texas. 

Kathi graduated from Flintstone High School in 1975. She will be missed by family and friends within...

Helen Jean Metz

Helen Jean Metz

Aug 27, 2024

Helen Jean (Howell) Metz, 87, of Barton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Born in Barton on July 11, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Roy Harrison Howell and Grace Helen (Michaels) Howell. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Violet Conca and Dorothy Shaw.

Jean was a 1955 graduate of Valley...

Harry Erwin "Jack" Mitter

Harry Erwin "Jack" Mitter

Aug 26, 2024

Harry Erwin Mitter, known as Jack to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024 at Cortland Acres Nursing Facility in Thomas, WV.

Jack was born at home on January 11, 1932 in Bloomington, MD. He served in the United States Army as a medic for two and a half years during the Korean War. Jack also worked...

James Edward Miller

James Edward Miller

Aug 19, 2024

James Edward Miller, 88, of Westernport passed away on August 19, 2024.

Born May 8, 1936, he was the son of the late Elmer and Ethel (Shugars) Miller. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Miller and son, James Arlen Miller. 

James is survived by his children, Barbara Echols of Illinois, Bill Miller, Florida, Lisa Phillips and husband Sam...

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