Michael L. Shackelford, 68, of Ranson, died on January 28, 2021 as the result of a tragic automobile accident. He was born on August 16, 1952 in Mt. Harmony, Marion County, West Virginia. He was the son of Charles Ray and Violet Jean Shackelford. He attended Mt. Harmony School and was a graduate of East Side High School class of 1970. He began working at the Avenue Market in Fairmont. In 1971 he married Janet Wilson. In 1981 they welcomed the birth of their son, Ben. He worked for 12 years for Wise Potato Chips in Fairmont and was a delivery driver for Frederick Produce, now Food Pro, in Frederick, MD for 25 years before retiring. He is survived by his mother, Jean Shackelford Vincent...

Michael L. Shackelford, 68, of Ranson, died on January 28, 2021 as the result of a tragic automobile accident. He was born on August 16, 1952 in Mt. Harmony, Marion County, West Virginia. He was the son of Charles Ray and Violet Jean Shackelford. He attended Mt. Harmony School and was a graduate of East Side High School class of 1970. He began working at the Avenue Market in Fairmont. In 1971 he married Janet Wilson. In 1981 they welcomed the birth of their son, Ben. He worked for 12 years for Wise Potato Chips in Fairmont and was a delivery driver for Frederick Produce, now Food Pro, in Frederick, MD for 25 years before retiring. He is survived by his mother, Jean Shackelford Vincent...

Michael L. Shackelford, 68, of Ranson, died on January 28, 2021 as the result of a tragic automobile accident. He was born on August 16, 1952 in Mt. Harmony, Marion County, West Virginia. He was the son of Charles Ray and Violet Jean Shackelford. He attended Mt. Harmony School and was a graduate of East Side High School class of 1970. He began working at the Avenue Market in Fairmont. In 1971 he married Janet Wilson. In 1981 they welcomed the birth of their son, Ben. He worked for 12 years for Wise Potato Chips in Fairmont and was a delivery driver for Frederick Produce, now Food Pro, in Frederick, MD for 25 years before retiring. He is survived by his mother, Jean Shackelford Vincent...

Francis "Hugh" Muse, 83, of Ranson, WV passed away January 15, 2021 at his residence. Born July 14, 1937 in Ashburn, VA, he was the son of the late Gentry Muse and Ruby Smith Muse. He was of the Episcopal faith. Hugh was an antique car enthusiast and loved most anything with an engine. He was a great story teller and had a flair for jokes. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Darlene DeLong Muse, at home; one daughter, Carolyn Muse Siegel and husband, Jason, five grandchildren, Christopher, Noah, Jacob, Ellie and Ben; twin brother, James Muse, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and faithful K-9 companion, Elsie. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Charles...

Eric Lee Miller, 50, of Martinsburg, WV passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, WV. Born October 31, 1970 in Fairmont, WV, he was the son of the late Clark Adam Miller and Carolyn June Moore Miller. Eric was a loving "Pappy" to his granddaughters. He loved to ride his motorcycle, sing, and play his guitar. He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Melisa B. Jenkins Miller, three daughters, Christian Long, Samantha Long and Skyla Hays and husband, Alexander, four granddaughters, November, Scarlett, Paisley and Emry, one sister, Janet Dotson and husband, Lemoyne and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Jeffrey Doran Bresee, 80, of Kearneysville, WV passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his residence. Born June 12, 1940 in Great Falls, MT, he was the son of the late James Doran Bresee and Katherine Oliver Bresee. He was a graduate of the University of Oregon and the University of Maryland School of Law. He served on active duty in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1966, attaining the rank of Lt. (j.g.). His ship, the USS Okinawa, was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, which is where he met his wife Kay. Jeff and his family settled in Frederick, Maryland in the early 1970s. Starting around this time and up until 1987 he worked for the Maryland Department of Planning. In 1987 he...

Jeffrey Doran Bresee, 80, of Kearneysville, WV passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his residence. Born June 12, 1940 in Great Falls, MT, he was the son of the late James Doran Bresee and Katherine Oliver Bresee. He was a graduate of the University of Oregon and the University of Maryland School of Law. He served on active duty in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1966, attaining the rank of Lt. (j.g.). His ship, the USS Okinawa, was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, which is where he met his wife Kay. Jeff and his family settled in Frederick, Maryland in the early 1970s. Starting around this time and up until 1987 he worked for the Maryland Department of Planning. In 1987 he...

Jeffrey Doran Bresee , 80, of Kearneysville, WV. died Jan 7, 2021 Jeffrey Bresee passed away at his residence. Services will be private. Condolences may be expressed at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Bradley Wyatt Holt on December 27, 2020 in Fairfax, VA Brad is originally from Gaithersburg, MD. He spent 12 years in Active Duty Service for the Air Force. He has spent the last 25 years in the Springfield, VA area. Brad is survived by his loving wife (Karen Holt), his mother (Judy Wyatt Holt), and his two brothers (Jeff Holt and Kevin Holt). A memorial service will be planned for later this year where we will invite others to share in the joy of Brad's life. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to Living with Cancer at https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/donate?utm_source=websitehome.

Randall E. (Randy) Derflinger, age 62, of Charles Town, West Virginia, died at his home on Christmas morning, 2020. He was born in Frederick, Maryland, on October 31, 1958. Randy was the son of the late Robert E. and Beulah V. [nee Lucas] Derflinger. He was a 1976 graduate of Brunswick High School. He was a member of New Hope United Methodist Church, Brunswick. As a young man, he was an active member of the Brunswick Fire Department. He was retired from the Dickerson Generating Station as a Power Plant Operator, where he received several commendations for his excellent performance. Randy's family includes his daughter, Danielle P. [nee Derflinger] Schofield, Psy.D. (husband Adam) of...

Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry, WV. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. Inurnment will follow in Park Heights Cemetery in Brunswick, MD.

Rickey Clay Smith of Harpers Ferry, WV passed away December 21, 2020. He was the son of the late Elwood Raymond Smith and Lucille Stanley Smith of Elkton, VA (Crow Hollow). He was a retired carpenter and the last years that he worked he had a wood craft business with his wife. Next to his family and friends he loved old cars and a good joke. On August 3, 1984 he married Katherine M. Galope, the love of his life. In addition Rickey leaves behind 8 children; Richard, Jamie (Cheryl), Charlie (Jenny), Stevie, Jennifer (Mark), Karen (Chris), Candi (Dave), Laura and special grandson Iann, 21 grand children, 12 great grandchildren and his "West Virginia Family" who he dearly loves, The...

Kenneth Norman Gay , 60 Sep 10, 1960 - Dec 3, 2020 Kenneth Norman Gay, 60, of Knoxville, MD passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 in Hagerstown, MD. Born September 10, 1960 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Norman Gay and Margaret Ann Louise Mills. He was of the Christian faith. Kenneth was an avid Orioles fan and loved to shoot pool and play fantasy football. He is survived by four brothers, Donald Mills and April, Ronald Moats and wife, Amy; Allen Moats and wife, Tessa and Jerry Moats; brother-in-law, Terry Fraley, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Robert Moats, sister, Debbie...

Margaret Irene Bohrer, 87, of Charles Town, WV, a longtime Loudoun County resident, died November 23 at her residence in Pembroke Grove. Mrs. Bohrer was born March 26, 1933, in Washington, DC, to the late Albert Welch and Grace May Adams. Margaret retired from AT&T in 1989 after 30 years of service with the company. She moved from Leesburg, VA to Charles Town in 2005 Survivors include two daughters, Karen E. Evans and Molly D. Robinson of Charles Town; a son, Brian S. Bohrer of Kearneysville; 9 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Services to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256...

Novella Forlong Stiltner, 91, of Martinsburg, WV passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Care Haven Center in Martinsburg. Born June 24, 1929 in Kelly View, VA, she was the daughter of the late William Morgan Day and Amanda Delena Pierson Day. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Novella retired from AT&T with over 40 years of service. She was a proud member of Pioneer Telephone Workers of America, Communication Workers of America and the Southwestern Virginia Historical Society. She loved genealogy, quilting, gardening and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by one daughter, Amanda S. Bennett and husband, Jim of...

Novella Forlong Stiltner, 91, of Martinsburg, WV passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Care Haven Center in Martinsburg. Born June 24, 1929 in Kelly View, VA, she was the daughter of the late William Morgan Day and Amanda Delena Pierson Day. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Novella retired from AT&T with over 40 years of service. She was a proud member of Pioneer Telephone Workers of America, Communication Workers of America and the Southwestern Virginia Historical Society. She loved genealogy, quilting, gardening and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by one daughter, Amanda S. Bennett and husband, Jim of...

Sydney Renee Seabolt, 23, of Winchester, VA passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Winchester Medical Center. Born May 6, 1997 in Ranson, WV, she was the daughter of Emily Renee Walker of Haymarket, VA and the late Joseph Alan Lester. She was of the Christian faith. Sydney was a graduate of Jefferson High School, class of 2015. She was very active in youth ministries at both Covenant Church and New Destiny Ministries. She loved children and thoroughly enjoyed being a nanny to many of them. She loved Jesus by her example and words, and was fiercely independent. In addition to her mother, Emily Walker and companion, Max Leonard, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Randy and...

Frederick C. Calhoun, Jr., 85 of Hillsboro, VA, passed away on November 4, 2020. A private funeral service performed by Mark Jagoe was held on November 13, 2020 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Neersville, VA. Fred was born in Frederick, MD on February 23, 1935, to James Calhoun and Clara Brown Calhoun. Fred graduated from Brunswick High School in 1953. He retired from Brunswick C&O Railroad. Fred was a men's baseball coach for years and loved to hunt and ride his Harley. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Doris B. Calhoun; two granddaughters, Brett (Kyle) Gabriel and Brea Calhoun; one sister, Catheran Johnston; two sisters-in-law, Freida Bane and Lind (John) Langley; three...

Anne Mae Luman 11/15/1922 - 10/28/2020 Anne died surrounded by the love of her family in Point of Rocks, MD. She was a Devoted and Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, which we are all so very grateful for. She lived in the house that she dearly loved until the end of her life. She was the wife of the late Estil H Luman, Retired Air Force for which she traveled the world until he retired and started working at East Coast Relay Station, War Control at Fort Detrick MD. She was preceded in death by her two Son's David B Luman and Robert B Luman and Grandson Raymond G Sauer, JR Surviving is her two Daughters, Rebecca Anne Shores and Janice S. Sauer and husband...