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Millicent Danielle Carr, 60, of Ranson, WV passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the Jefferson Medical Center, Ranson, WV. Millicent was born June 15, 1963 in Charles Town, WV and she was the daughter of the late Millard Dotson and Wanda Joyce Carr. Millicent was a Bus Driver for the Jefferson County School System. She was a faithful member of Kingdom Life Cathedral Ministries, Charles Town, WV where she served as a Communion Steward at the church. She was an All-American Tennis and Basketball Player. She went to Nationals in Basketball in Tennessee. She coached kids in 3rd through the 6th grade boys and girls midget league Basketball. Never missed any sports events, number one fan...

MaryAnn White Morgan, 91, of Shepherdstown, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 2, at her home in Shepherdstown. She was born December 14, 1931, in Myerstown and was the only child of the late Francis N. and Mary C. White. She served as the ever-present, faithful, and formidable matriarch of the Morgan Family. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, musician, volunteer, and businesswoman. After spending what she refers to as an idyllic childhood growing up in Charles Town, she graduated from Charles Town High School in 1949. After a year at McDaniel College (formerly Western Maryland College), she transferred to Shepherd University (formerly Shepherd College) and...

Joseph O. Matthews passed away in the care of Hospice of the Eastern Panhandle on May 6 following a brief illness. He was 94. He was born in Rockville, Maryland to Joseph O. Matthews and Helen Fisher. Joe was a graduate of Gonzaga High School in Washington, DC, attended Mount St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Maryland and graduated from George Washington University. He served in the US Army for two years and was stationed in Alaska. Joe enjoyed a 20-year career with IBM, working in Washington and in Hagerstown. Joe and his life partner John Shank restored an early 19th century stone house outside of Boonsboro. Following retirement, they established the Matthews and Shank Antiques business...

Deborah Ann "Debbie" Bucher, 66, of Shepherdstown, WV passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Facility, Kearneysville, WV. Debbie was born July 4, 1956 in Ranson, WV, she was the daughter of the late Pete Griffith and Mary Ann (Carroll) Whittington. She had been employed at Johns Family Restaurant, Rainbow Diner as a waitress and had been employed for 25 years with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with FEMA. She attended Jefferson High School. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 1028, Charles Town, WV. Debbie loved her dogs, Charlie and Turbo. She is survived by her son, Asa Daniel Brewer, Jr., of Shepherdstown, WV;...

Bonnie Ethel Rawls, 82, of Sterling, VA passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 at the Potomac Falls Health and Rehab. in Sterling, VA. Bonnie was born July 22, 1940 in Cabins, WV, she was the daughter of the late Frank Lyle Chamberlain and Maysell Virginia (Watts) Hartman and step daughter to Shirley Chamberlain, of Cumberland, MD and the late Forrest Paul Hartman. She retired after 35 years as an Administrator with the Federal Government in Langley, VA. She was of the Methodist Faith. She graduated from Charles Town High School, Charles Town, WV, class of 1958. She was an excellent cook, always serving wonderful meals to her family and friends. In addition she was an avid reader. She is...

Jane Francina Rissler of Kabletown, W.Va., died February 21, 2023, from complications of metastatic breast cancer. The daughter of the late Lewis Shaull Rissler and Kathleen Johnson Rissler, Jane was educated in local schools, graduating from Charles Town High School and Shepherd College (now University). She had a Doctor of Philosophy degree in agriculture from Cornell University. After brief stints as a high school teacher in Jefferson County and a college professor at the University of Maryland, Jane worked nearly 30 years in Washington, D.C., on science and public policy issues related to sustainable agriculture at the Environmental Protection Agency, National Wildlife Federation, and...

Patricia Ann (Pender) Hetzinger, 90, of Charles Town, WV passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 at her residence under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. She was born Feb. 7, 1932 in Buffalo, NY. She was the daughter of the late Glen and Doris Pender. She worked as Secretary for South Buffalo Railroad, moved to Hamburg, NY in 1955 where she became a Teacher at Charlotte Avenue Elementary School in Hamburg, NY. She attended Hamburg Presbyterian Church, Hamburg, NY where she was wed on July 12, 1969, she was Deacon and Financial Secretary at Hamburg Presbyterian Church. In June 1970, resigned from teaching to adopt daughter, Karen and in 1974 adopted son David. When children started High...

Dr. James Edwin Keel, 88, of Martinsburg, WV passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 at Hospice of the Panhandle, Kearneysville, WV. Born Jan. 21, 1934 in Petoskey, MI. he was the son of the late George C. Keel and Mary Lucille (Chase) Keel. For more than 23 years, Dr. Keel was a Veterinarian for the United States Army. He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church. Dr. Keel graduated from Petoskey High School, Michigan State University with a Veterinarian Degree and received his Master's Degree (Master of Science) at Perdue University. He is survived by his niece, nephew and great niece. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Hill. A celebration...

Donald Wayne Beeson, 75, of Ranson, WV passed away Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 at his residience. He was born December 7, 1946 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was the son of the late Jewel Beeson and Noralene (Tilley) Beeson. He was a Software Engineer Defense Contractor. He attended two years of college and was a member of the VFW in Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam He is survived by his son, Daniel Beeson (Jannette), of Ranson, WV; daughter, Sarah Ambriati (Salvatore), of Garland, Texas; grandchildren, Salvatore and Tillynna and brother, David Beeson, of Waxahachie, Texas. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Laura (Lonas) Beeson and brothers,...

John Joseph Falkinburg, 67, of Ranson, WV passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the Inova-Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, VA. John was born November 13, 1954 in Washington, D.C. he was the son of the late Francis Falkinburg and Thelma (Danielson) Falkinburg. John was for 40 years a painter for the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. He was of the Catholic Faith. He is survived by his wife, Margie Falkinburg; son, Jeremiah Wallace and wife Ashley, of Martinsburg, WV; grandchildren, Dalton, Shanlee, Paisley and "Kylee" (whom was the love of his life); sister, Ann Tupa and husband Robert, Sparks, Nevada; brother, Michael Falkinburg and wife Dee, of Minot, North Dakota; nephews,...

Robert "Bob" Lee Stull, 69, of Shenandoah Junction, WV passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Inova-Fairfax, VA Hospital. Robert was born Nov. 24, 1952 in Frederick, Maryland. He was the son of the late Charles Wilburn Stull and Mildred Irene (Dorsey) Stull. He was a retired self-employed stone mason. He graduated from Middletown High School, Class of 1970, and attended St. Mary's College in Southern Maryland. He was an avid gardener, environmentalist, and the author of three mystery books. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Stauffer) Stull, of 47 years; sister, Martha Sellers, of Arkansas; brother, Curtis Stull, of Frederick, MD; three nephews and their families; brother in-law...

Robert Glen Moshier, 80, of Charles Town WV passed away peacefully on Monday, June 13,2022 at Williamsport Retirement Community, while under the care of Hospice of Washington County. Bob was born in coal mining country, McDowell, WV, and his father was a coal miner. He was born on June 6, 1942 in Elkhorn, WV and was the son of the late Glen Elkbert Moshier and Elsie Naomi (Frazier) Moshier. Bob graduated from Elkhorn High School in Elkhorn, WV and joined the Army National Guard after graduation. While in the Guard, Bob was responsible for the tanks and motorpools. Bob was an Insurance Agent with Smith- Nadenbousch Insurance Agency in Charles Town WV and retired after more than 35 years...

Lyle Campbell (Cam) Tabb, III, 75 of Leetown, WV passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at the Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Facility, Kearneysville from complications of a stroke. He was the eldest son of the late Virginia and Lyle C. Tabb, II. Cam is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jane; his children, Lyle C. Tabb, IV (Kiya) of Key West, Florida, Amy L. Tabb (Dave) of Charles Town, Stephanie Julazadeh (Mike) of North Charleston, S.C. and Ross A. Tabb (Jen) of Leetown; and nine grandchildren, Lyle C. Tabb, V, Ardan Tabb, Jesse Wright, Alexandra Wright, Sophia Julazadeh, Tyler Julazadeh, Samantha Albert, Cole Albert and Reid Tabb; surviving siblings, Walter C. Tabb, Coram, Montana,...

PHILIP C. BROMWELL, 72, suddenly on Friday, April 22, 2022. Born October 30, 1949 in Baltimore, he was the son of Loretta Bromwell and the late George M. Bromwell. Most recently, he resided in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia with his wife Meline Baron. He graduated from North Carroll High School in 1967 and attended Maryland Institute College of Art. Phil became an optician in the 1970's and spent 50 years in the field. In 1999 he and Meline opened Visionary Opticians, later VISIONS, an eclectic optical boutique in downtown Frederick, which they operated until July 2021. A talented painter, printmaker and sculptor, he was a bee-keeper and enjoyed gardening and fishing. In addition...

PHILIP C. BROMWELL, 72, suddenly on Friday, April 22, 2022. Born October 30, 1949 in Baltimore, he was the son of Loretta Bromwell and the late George M. Bromwell. Most recently, he resided in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia with his wife Meline Baron. He graduated from North Carroll High School in 1967 and attended Maryland Institute College of Art. Phil became an optician in the 1970's and spent 50 years in the field. In 1999 he and Meline opened Visionary Opticians, later VISIONS, an eclectic optical boutique in downtown Frederick, which they operated until July 2021. A talented painter, printmaker and sculptor, he was a bee-keeper and enjoyed gardening and fishing. In addition...

Richard Snowdon Durham , 81 Jan 1, 1941 - Mar 2, 2022 Richard Snowdon Durham , 81 Jan 1, 1941 - Mar 2, 2022 Richard Snowdon Durham , 81 Jan 1, 1941 - Mar 2, 2022 Richard Snowdon Durham, 81, of Martinsburg passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at the Hospice of the Panhandle Inpatient Facility, Kearneysville. He was born Jan. 1, 1941 in Chattanooga, TN. He was the son of the late Kenneth Augustus Durham and Josephine Snowdon Durham. He and his twin sister were born in Chattanooga, in 1941. When they were 3, their father's job took them to Des Moines, Iowa and then Greenwich, Connecticut, but their father was determined to have his children grow up in the South, so he moved them to the...

Charles Lee Weaning, 79, of Kearneysville passed away on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 at the Jefferson Medical Center, Ranson. Charles was born Dec. 20, 1942 in Hamilton, Virginia. He was the son of the late Charles Oliver Weaning and Emma Dean Triby Weaning. He was a self-employed Diesel Mechanic for 50+ years. He was a member of the Middleway United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Charlotte M. Burcker Weaning, at home; son, Allen Weaning, of Berryville, VA, daughters, April Weaning, of Charles Town, Emma Weaning, of Inwood; step-sons, Nathan Carlisle, of Martinsburg, Dale Carlisle, of Berkeley Springs and Michael Carlisle, of Ranson; grandchildren, Wesley Weaning,...

Joseph Charles Bound, Jr. ("Joe" / "Aussie Joe"), 78 of Harpers Ferry, WV went to be with our Lord & Saviour, Jesus Christ on January 25, 2022. Joe was born in Pottsville, PA on July 11, 1943. Son of the late Joseph Bound, Sr. and Eleanor Naomi (Harner) Bound. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Carol Ann Bound, and his brother, Vincent Bound. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Rita Marie (Colna) Bound, of Harper's Ferry, WV; his daughter, Christa Marie Engel, (& husband, Michael), of Gaithersburg, MD; his son David Joseph Bound, (& wife Julie Rene), of Ranson, WV. Joe has 3 grandsons, Kaziah Matthew White of Long Lake, NY, Julian...

MABEL A. VAN DEN BERG Aug. 22, 1942---Jan. 8, 2022 Mabel was born on Aug. 22, 1942 in Paterson, New Jersey to Peter and Dena Brower being the youngest of three children. She is survived by her husband Earl of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia where the family lived for the past 25 years. Also survived by her brother Robert Brower of Dunnellon, Fla., and a sister Evelyn Gruenberg of Yellow Springs, Ohio. She is the mother of four children, eleven grand children, and three great grandchildren. She grew up with family in Hawthorne, New Jersey where she attended local schools and was a member of the Hawthorne Gospel Church. She graduated from Hawthorne High School in 1960 and Paterson General...

Mabel was born on Aug. 22, 1942 in Paterson, New Jersey to Peter and Dena Brower being the youngest of three children. She is survived by her husband Earl of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia where the family lived for the past 25 years. Also survived by her brother Robert Brower of Dunnellon, Fla., and a sister Evelyn Gruenberg of Yellow Springs, Ohio. She is the mother of four children, eleven grand children, and three great grandchildren. She grew up with family in Hawthorne, New Jersey where she attended local schools and was a member of the Hawthorne Gospel Church. She graduated from Hawthorne High School in 1960 and Paterson General Hospital School of Nursing in 1963 as a registered nurse....

Charlotte Good Kirtley, 95, of Harpers Ferry passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the Reston Hospital Center, Reston, VA. Charlotte was born July 26, 1926 in Rockingham County, VA. She was the daughter of the late Charles E. Good, Sr. and Rebecca Hederick Good. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Charles Town. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Geraldine K. "Day" Lakin, of Reisterstown, MD; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of dear friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, George W. "Buddy" Kirtley who died June 12, 2013; sister, Lois G. "Bonnie" Shifflet and brother, Charles E. Good, Jr. Services will be held at 11...