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Robert E. Frisby 1925-2013

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ROBERT E. FRISBY

February 11, 2013
Cumberland Times-News


"Robert was a role model to many. Despite the racial inequality that was pervasive throughout the U.S. during much of his lifetime, he conducted his life with a dignity, strength, and pride that earned him the respect of nearly everyone with whom he came in contact."

ECKHART — Robert Edward Frisby, 87, of Eckhart Mines, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.

Romaine Franklin, 1917-2016

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Romaine Elizabeth Franklin

The following obituary appeared in the June 2, 2016 edition of the Cumberland Times-News:

Romaine Elizabeth Franklin, 99, of Cumberland, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016, at the WMHS Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born Jan. 22, 1917, in Cumberland, Mrs. Franklin was the daughter of the late Charles Leo Denson and Gottie Violet (Gilmore) Denson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Hubert Franklin Sr.

Johnny Lee Fields, Sr. 1947 - 2011

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ohnny L. Fields Sr. [Romney]

The Cumberland Times-News Jan 05, 2011

— ROMNEY, W.Va. — Johnny Lee Fields Sr., 63, of Romney, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, at the University of Pittsburgh Presbyterian Hospital, Oakland, Pa.

He was born June 4, 1947, the son of the late Arnold Lee Fields and Elsie Mae Taylor Fields. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Corey Bartlett.

Charles K. Denmark, 1932-2012

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Charles K. Denmark appears numerous times on this African-American history website, primarily in the Sports section on the Carver Football, Basketball Coach Crawford and Team, Goss Construction Company Basketball Team, and the Cleggett and Brown Softball Team pages.

June 9, 2012
CHARLES K. DENMARK [Cumberland]

Cumberland Times-News

CUMBERLAND — Charles Kenneth Denmark, 79, of Cumberland, passed away Friday, June 8, 2012, at the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center.

Reverend Alfred Deas, Jr., 1949-2019

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Reverend Alfred Deas, Jr., 1949-2019


Cumberland, MD – Reverend Alfred Deas, Jr., 69, of Cumberland, MD, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019, Ruby Hospital, Morgantown, WV.
Born November 9, 1949, in Wilmington, NC, Reverend Deas, Jr., was the son of the late Alfred Deas, Sr., and Eula Mae (Canty) Deas. He was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law: Sie Shanks.

Garland Darr

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GARLAND H. DARR

CUMBERLAND — Garland Hopewell Darr, 95, of Cumberland, passed away on Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, at the WMHS Memorial Campus Hospital.

Born Oct. 18,1908, Cumberland, he was the son of the late Edward Arlington Darr and Vernetta (Page) Darr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel A. Darr, 1993; and four brothers, James Darr, Elmer Darr, John Darr, and Nial Darr; and two sisters, Vernetta (Darr) Jones and Marian Darr. Mr. Darr is the last surviving member of his immediate family.