Obituaries

James Walker Proffitt, Sr.

James Walker Proffitt, Sr. 1933-2023 In Loving Memory of James Walker Proffitt, Senior. James “Jim” Proffitt, a dedicated Army veteran, a double Purple Heart and triple Cluster recipient, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on July 28th, 2023. He was born on January 8th, 1933 into the Proffitt[Read More…]

Charles Edward Cross

Charles Edward Cross 1931-2023 Charles Edward “Charlie” Cross, age 92, of Hedgesville, W.Va., died on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at his daughter’s home with whom he was living. Born July 24, 1931 in Bedford, Pa., he was the son of the late Ray and Mary Banita Rankin Cross. He was[Read More…]

Wayne Sylvester Ziler

Wayne Sylvester Ziler 1938-2023 Wayne Sylvester Ziler, age 85, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at War Memorial Extended Care Facility. Born August 16, 1938 in the area of Doe Gulley in Great Cacapon, he was the son of the late George Wayne and Bessie Edith[Read More…]

Joan Marie “Judy” Hovermale

Joan Marie “Judy” Hovermale 1939-2023 Joan Marie “Judy” Hovermale, age 84, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Born January 17, 1939 in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of the late Donald Rockwell and Edna Otterbein Stotler VanGosen. She was[Read More…]

David Franklin Shoemaker

David Franklin Shoemaker 1937-2023 David Franklin Shoemaker, age 85, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family and while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born September 14, 1937 in Hancock, Md., he was the son of the late[Read More…]

Elvarine Vanorsdale

Elvarine Vanorsdale 1940-2023 Elvarine Vanorsdale, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023, at the age of 83. She was surrounded by her loving family at her home in Hancock, Maryland. Born on April 15, 1940, in Hagerstown, Maryland, Elvarine was the daughter of the late John and Betsy Shifflett Morris.[Read More…]

Rachel JoAnn Bishop

Rachel JoAnn Bishop 1940-2023 Rachel JoAnn Bishop, formerly of Hancock, Md., entered into the arms of Jesus on July 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. JoAnn was born on July 15, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Johnny and Helen Johnson and her stepfather, Ted Munson. JoAnn[Read More…]

John Russell Robinson, Sr.

John Russell Robinson, Sr. December 20, 1945-July 11, 2023 John Russell Robinson, Sr., age 77, of Kapolei, Hawaii passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday evening, July 11, 2023. Born on December 20, 1945 to James Russell Robinson and Grace Agnes Snyder in  Hancock, Maryland. He graduated from Hancock High[Read More…]

Quintel Maleak Jackson

Quintel Maleak Jackson 2004-2023 Quintel Maleak “Bubbie” Jackson, age 19, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in West Chester, Pa. Born March 21, 2004 in Hagerstown, Md., he was the son of William Patrick Jackson of Wheeling, W.Va. and Crystal Gale Vanorsdale of Berkeley Springs. He[Read More…]

Luella M. Yost Ford Andrews

Luella M. Yost Ford Andrews 1934-2023 Luella M. Yost Ford Andrews, age 88, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown, Md. surrounded by her loving family and while under the care of Hospice of Washington County. Born October 1, 1934 in[Read More…]