All Obituaries

William Boyd “Hop” Hardesty, 72 passed away on February 25, 2021. Born on October 3, 1948, he was the son of the late William and Frances (Riley) Hardesty. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Chester Hardesty. Hop was a United States Army Veteran. He was a graduate of Valley High School. Hop enjoyed hunting and fishing, he loved his deer meat. He was an avid NASCAR enthusiast, he was a fan of Dale Earnhardt. He treasured his John Deere tractor and showing off his Chevy...

Billy DeWitt Pearce, 93 of Westernport passed away on February 25, 2021 at his residence.  Born on August 3, 1927, he was the son of the late Ray and Verda (DeWitt) Pearce. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Pearce; his children, Ronald Pearce and Lura Lee Saville; and his brother, Robert "Zeke" Pearce.  Billy was a United States Army Veteran, having served during the Korean War. He worked and retired from Westvaco. He was also an avid car...

Dorothy Jean Miller, 79, passed away on February 18, 2021. After growing up in Westernport and graduating from Bruce High School, Mrs. Miller married Lawrence “Smily” Miller in 1959, and they spent many wonderful years together in Center Township, PA. She spent her life lovingly raising her five sons, her flower garden, and her delicious homegrown tomatoes. She also loved to cook and bake, especially her chocolate and pumpkin pies. She retired from Hills Department Store as head...

Harry Haggerty, 83, of Keyser passed away at his residence on February 11, 2021, with his loving wife and family by his side. Born February 8, 1938, he was the son of the late, Amby and Mae Elizabeth (Kidwell) Haggerty. Harry is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert and sister, Onie. Harry was a graduate of Piedmont High School. He retired from Westvaco after working in the finishing department, pulp mill for 34 years. Harry enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, and spending time...

Charleston, WV Timothy David Bradley, Sr. 53 passed away on February 8, 2021. Born on January 15, 1968, he was the son of the late Francis Bradley Sr. and Sandra (Brown) Bradley Dawson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Chris Bradley. Tim was an avid NASCAR and Dallas Cowboys fan. He enjoyed reading and spent about every night of his life watching Jeopardy. Tim is survived by his children, Timothy “TJ” Bradley, Jr. and his wife, Veronica of Westernport, MD, Jesse...

Charles Ray Ross, 78 of Barton went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 4, 2021. Born May 28, 1942 in Vindex, he was the son of the late Edward Jacob and Fannie Gladys (Puffenbarger) Ross. He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Edith Lease, Mary Jane Wahl, Arnold Ross, Frank Ross, Kenny Ross, Ted Ross, Bobby Ross, Charlotte Ross and Peggy Ross. Charles proudly attended Mt. Lake Independent Baptist Church in Mt. Lake Park. He loved his family and church family. He loved Jesus...

Westernport, MD Geraldine Ellen Michael, 95 of Westernport passed away on January 29, 2021. Born January 11, 1926 at Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Whiteman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Michael; her sons, James Edward Michael and Dennis Lee Michael; her infant sister, Ruth Ann Whiteman; her Aunt that helped in raising her, Helen Broadwater; a special niece, Mary Ann Michael; and several cousins. Geraldine was once employed with the...

Keyser, WV Rosemary “Tootie” (Francis) Tichnell, 79, of Keyser died on January 23, 2021 at her residence. She fought a very long three year battle with Leukemia. Born February 3, 1941 in Westernport, MD, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lola Mary (Phillips) Francis. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Willard Tichnell; daughter, Karen Bush; sisters Betty Simpson and Celinda “Cindy” Leatherman; brother, Gerald Francis; niece, Sharon...

Westernport, MD Geraldine “Judy” Moorehead, 87 of Westernport passed away on January 17, 2021. Born on April 25, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Dorothy (Clayton) Barr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Dewey Moorehead; a great granddaughter, Ally Lease; siblings, Bobby Barr, Mildred Folk and Frances Mitter; and her beloved dog, Daisy.   Judy was a member of the Westernport Church of the Brethren. Judy enjoyed bowling, fishing and...

Swanton, MD Michael Edward Kellison, born on December 16, 1993 passed away on January 10, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Edward and Judith (Kasmier) Kellison; his uncles, James “Sam” Kasmier and wife, Michaeleen, Kevin Kasmier and wife, Gayle, Jeff Kasmier and significant other, Jenny; his aunts, Treva Steiding and husband, Dave, Shelia Davis and husband, Bill and several cousins. Michael was a special child and a special young man who was loved dearly by his parents,...