Markwood Funeral Home

Markwood Funeral Home was established in 1878 by Jacob H. Markwood. Like many funeral homes of that era, it began as a secondary trade to a furniture store or carpentry business. Markwood Furniture Store was located in the downtown business district of Keyser and the funeral home was operated from a second story parlor.

Whether you choose burial or cremation; whether you select a formal funeral or a more relaxed memorial service, the need for acknowledgment of the loss with family and friends is ever present. We offer various services ranging from traditional services to direct cremations. We can help you create a unique meaningful ceremony to express the genuine individuality of your loved one.

She is also preceded in death by her two husbands, Vernon L. Weasenforth and Charles L. "Butch" Smith, Jr.; an infant daughter, Tammy Lynn Weasenforth and a. During college, George enlisted in the Air Force. George valued this service highly and attained the rank of Airman First Class.

She is also preceded in death by her husband, Loraine C. Sines and first husband, Peter A. Franklin; her brothers, Charles Miller, Arthur Miller, Richard Miller, Claude Miller; a.Robert graduated from Piedmont High School, was a former prep plant Supervisor for Masteller Coal Company and retired from ATK.

Planning your funeral requires careful consideration. After you have selected your funeral director, make an appointment with him. During your meeting, he will be more than happy to give you any information you will need at no cost to you. Every family is different, and not everyone wants the same type of funeral.

The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans' family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. The Funeral Honors rendered to you or your veteran will be determined by the status of the veteran.