All Obituaries

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, Albert, James, Beaunnis and Myrtle; and son-in-law, Dallas Ours. Gertie was a member of the Barton Hose Company Ladies Auxiliary for 60 years....

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, Edward Murphy; and sister, Kathryn Ream. Sara attended and graduated from St. Peter’s School, Westernport. She continued to be a choir member...

    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 was a member of the Keyser Moose Lodge 662.    ...

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, Ersal John “Jack” Shewbridge. Bob was a member of the Barton Presbyterian Church where he previously held the position as a Deacon. He...

Dianne Jean Moorehead Hughes, 67 of Abingdon passed away on June 26, 2022. Born on June 22 1955, she was the daughter of the late Geraldine and Raymond Moorehead. She grew up in Westernport where she graduated from Bruce High school. She earned her undergraduate degree at Western Maryland College and her law degree at University of Baltimore. She was proud of her career as an attorney and enjoyed being able to help people through her work. She loved her cats Tidbit and Kyo and the view of...

     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 a son, Christopher M. Biggs and his wife Paula. She was “Grandma” to her twin grandchildren, Kristen Biggs and Tyler Biggs, whom she...

      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.       Born October 12, 1932 in Shaw WV, he was the son of the late Howard and Mabel...

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 Nelson. Barbara Anna Bean; Barbara left Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 18  and made her way to westernport, Maryland where she met Junior Bean and decided to marry him...

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. Elwood is a member of the Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church, where he was a lay speaker and greeter. He was a member of the Folley Run Sportsman Club and a member of...

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 and grandchildren were the light of her life. Along with her parents, she is also survived by her husband, Kevin Symons. Cheryl is survived by her children, Melissa Piper and...