David Allen Smith, Sr. 1960-2024 David Allen Smith, Sr., 64, of Hancock, Md., passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Born Tuesday, January 19, 1960, in Reading, Pa., he was the father of Amy J. Ray (Glenn) of Hancock, Md., and David A. Smith, Jr. (Ashley)[Read More…]
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Dr. Roger W. Akers, DC
Dr. Roger W. Akers, DC 1944-2024 Dr. Roger W. Akers, DC unexpectedly passed away on September 29, 2024 at Sipes Mill, Pa. He was born June 17, 1944. Roger graduated from Southern Fulton High School in 1962, then served 4 years in the United States Navy as a corpsman. Following his[Read More…]
Mary Lyle Perry
Mary Lyle Perry 1932-2024 Mary Lyle Perry, age 92, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at her home. Born June 30, 1932 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Frank Lee Bishop and Edna Virginia Cain Bishop Hensley. She attended public[Read More…]
Steven R. DeLawder
Steven R. DeLawder 1954-2024 Steven Randall DeLawder “Big Steve,” 70, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2024, after his brave battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 26th, 1954 in Winchester, Va., he was the son of Paige Dixon and Virginia Lee Culp DeLawder. He[Read More…]
Lonnie Eugene Brown
Lonnie Eugene Brown 1985-2024 Lonnie Eugene Brown, born April 1, 1985, passed away on October 27, 2024 after slipping into a diabetic coma from which he could not recover. His on-going battle with a multitude of medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with smiles[Read More…]
Sandra Greer Hevener
Sandra Greer Hevener 1950-2024 Sandra Greer Hevener, age 74, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Born February 18, 1950 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Roswell Lanier “Rozzie” and Ardath Meridean “Peggy” Unger Hevener. She[Read More…]
Dawn Rose Cook-Turner
Dawn Rose Cook-Turner 1962-2024 Dawn Rose Cook-Turner, age 62, of Hedgesville, W.Va., died on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va. Born March 15, 1962 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Phyllis Bowers Cook. She was a Christian.[Read More…]
Linda Lou Kerr
Linda Lou Kerr 1939-2024 Linda Lou Kerr, age 84, of Berkeley Springs, died on Friday, October 11, 2024 in Winchester, Va. Born December 4, 1939 in Rainelle, W.Va., she was the daughter of Wallace E. and Lorraine Smith Waugh. Linda graduated from high school in Baltimore, Md. She was a[Read More…]
Maryland issues Statewide Burn Ban amid dry weather & fire pressures
Dry, windy conditions have increased fire risk across the state and fueled ongoing wildfires On Friday, November 1, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources implemented a statewide ban on open air burning in all Maryland counties. Extremely dry conditions persist across the state and have led to an above average[Read More…]
Hancock Police Report
Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, October 21, through Sunday, October 27: October 21 Property accident, first block East Main Street. Infromation exchanged. Service to advise, 200 block Terrace Street. Subject advised. Service to advise, 200 block Terrace Street. Subject advised. Traffic[Read More…]
