William R. “Bill” “Buck” Omps 1941-2025 William “Bill” “Buck” R. Omps, 84 of Cross Junction, Va., died Friday, June 27, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center. He was born on January 25, 1941 in Whitacre, Va., the son of the late Dayton Omps and Icy (Puffinberger) Omps. Bill was a machine[Read More…]
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Theresa Mary Messersmith
In Loving Memory of Theresa Mary Messersmith 12/5/1967-6/20/2025 It is with broken hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Theresa Messersmith, age 57, who tragically lost her life in a motor vehicle accident on June 20, 2025, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Theresa was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister[Read More…]
Driver jailed after three prior DUI convictions
Krystal A. Smith, 40, of Berkeley Springs was arrested on Saturday, June 21 at about 7:30 p.m., and charged with driving revoked for DUI, third offense. Police stopped Smith as she drove a silver Dodge Dakota through the intersection of Householder Road and Cherry Run Road, appearing not to notice[Read More…]
Terry Wayne Cain
Terry Wayne Cain 1959-2025 Terry Wayne Cain, age 65, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at WVU-East Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Born October 20, 1959 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late Charles Ray Cain, Sr. and the late[Read More…]
Chamber accepting nominations for Morganite awards
The Berkeley Springs-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 3rd Annual Morganite Awards, proudly sponsored by CNB Bank, Inc. The celebration will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at The Country Inn of Berkeley Springs, and promises to be a[Read More…]
Steve Lineweaver
Steve Lineweaver 1955-2025 If you are reading this in The Morgan Messenger, I didn’t make it to the age of 70. Steve Lineweaver, age 69, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at his home. Born December 23, 1955 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the[Read More…]
Exline Iris Gardens offering beauty & renewal for more than half a century
by Jim Ross special to The Morgan Messenger Year after year, every May, as I approached the 522 Bridge to Hancock to my left and River Road to my right, I saw “Exline Iris Garden” and “Iris” signs along the roadside. I wanted to follow the signs, but there was[Read More…]
Hunter James Fiske
Hunter James Fiske 2001-2025 Hunter James Fiske, 23, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Friday, June 20, 2025, at his home. Hunter was born on September 4, 2001, in Martinsburg, W.Va., the son of Michael Fiske, Sr. of Bowie, Md., and the late Kathy Miller. He previously worked as a[Read More…]
Bypass opens to public traffic…mostly
by Kate Shunney Three years after construction began, the 3.4-mile, four-lane U.S. 522 Bypass around Berkeley Springs opened to public traffic last Wednesday, June 25 around 7 a.m. The West Virginia Division of Highways announced the opening by press release on Tuesday, June 24 at 4:30 p.m. Last Wednesday morning,[Read More…]
Elizabeth Ann Cain
Elizabeth Ann Cain 1962-2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann “Bette” Cain, age 63, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., who passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Born on March 20 1962 in Washington, D.C. Bette was a loving daughter and sister. She[Read More…]
