Obituaries

Grew up in Fort Ashby W.Va. He attended WVU, then he went on to Ohio State to study veterinary medicine. He had an equine clinic in Clarksburg, N.J. 1997 he came home to start a practice in the tri-state and Pennsylvania area. He retired in April 2025 to Kingsland, Ga. Survivors include his wife, Patrica Adams; and...

Andrea Faye (Tichinel) Barnard, 62, of Keyser, W.Va., passed away peacefully with her children by her side on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 9, 1963, Andrea is the daughter of Gladys Faye (Paugh) Tichinel of Keyser and the late...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. [mdash] Jean Allen Bennett passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Englewood.
She was born May 16, 1930, in Cumberland, Maryland, to Robert L. Allen and Odessa P. Allen (both deceased).
She graduated from Fort Hill High School, class of 1948, and married in 1953 to Fred Bennett (deceased), a...

Kathleen "Kathy" Scully Brockett, 74, passed away suddenly in her home in Fort Ashby on April 10, 2026. A person of deep faith and tireless community spirit, Kathy leaves behind a legacy of dedication to her family, her church and her community.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on May 11, 1951, she was the daughter of the...

Carl Kenneth Conley, 77, of Cumberland, went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2026.
Born Dec. 1, 1948, in Garrett, Md., he was the son of the late Harold Kenneth Conley and Hilda Eliza (Shepard) Conley.
He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 38 years, Etta Lee (Beveridge) Conley.
Carl worked at the...

Alan C. Cuppett, lifelong resident and business owner in Ridgeley, died April 19, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Cumberland, Md., Alan was the son of the late Mary Madalean Zollner Cuppett and Carlton Robert Cuppett.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Mike Zollner and Gary...

Shelbia Jean Dunn, 88, of Funderburg Street, Keyser, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at WVU Medicine Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser.

Born Jan. 15, 1938, in Keyser, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Olan and Eva (Gerard) Shears. She also was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred C. Hicks,...

Emerick, Brenda Kay, 65, Hyndman, passed away May 8, 2026. Born October 12, 1960, to the late Lindy L. and Betty (Baker) Williams. Also preceded in death by her brother Daniel Williams.
She was survived by her husband of 35 years Ronald Emerick. Also, daughters, Beth Ann Johnson and Brooke Nicole Bowman;...

Donald Raymond Fink, 76, of LaVale, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at home.
Born April 20, 1950, in Martinsburg, W.Va., he was a son of the late Raymond and Wanda Fink. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Laura.
Donald was a graduate of Hedgesville High School, and he attended...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" "Footie" Footen, a cherished brother, uncle and friend, who left this world peacefully on March 29, 2026, at UPMC Western Maryland.
Born on April 18, 1954, in Frostburg, Md., Bob was the beloved son of the late William and Delores (Jeffries)...

Lois R. Hadley, 96, of Lonaconing, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center in Lonaconing. Born Nov. 2, 1929, in Lonaconing, she was the daughter of the late Peter Marshall and Mary Jane (Eilbeck) Marshall.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Jake" Hadley; her son,...