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Carl Frederick "Rick" Corbett, IV

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Published: December 21 2025 December 21 2025

 

Carl Frederick “Rick” Corbett, IV, 65, of Romney, WV, passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Becky, by his side on December 18, 2025, after battling many chronic health issues. Rick was born at Quonset Air Base in North Kingstown, RI on March 14, 1960 to Carl F. “Fred” Corbett (dec.) and Joanne (Wilson). He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Rebecca (Matthews), daughters Jennifer Petit (Jamey) and Melissa Corbett and granddaughter Lindsey Petit (Ash). He is also survived by his mother, Joanne (Wilson) Corbett and sisters Deborah Bryan (Martin) and Kerrin Martini, and was pre-deceased by a brother, Christopher P. Corbett.

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Sandra Bidwell

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Published: August 05 2025 August 05 2025

Sandra Lee Gergler Bidwell, 76, passed away peacefully on the 15th of July alongside her two children, Mandy Beth Bidwell and Shane T. French, after her second, no holds barred, bare knuckle, prison yard battle with The Cancer which she often brushed off her shoulder, punched in the throat like she was Rocky Balboa and stubbornly ignored continuing to live alone, remaining as independent and mobile as possible.

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Kenneth Harold Green

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Published: July 13 2025 July 13 2025

 

Kenneth Harold Green of New Windsor, NY died peacefully at his family home on July 4th, 2025 at the age of 64. Ken was born on May 26th,1961 at the West Point hospital to Harold Dawson Green and Thelma Karole Green.

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Renovation Updates at the Museum of Fife and Drum

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Published: May 11 2025 May 11 2025

Over the past several months, the Museum of Fife and Drum has undergone a series of thoughtful renovations aimed at improving safety, function, and the overall visitor experience — while staying true to the museum’s heritage. With the majority of the work now complete, we’re proud to share some of the key upgrades that will benefit the community for years to come.

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Bill Maling

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Published: April 15 2025 April 15 2025

William Bell Maling “Bill” passed away at home in Green, Ohio on April 9, 2025, at the age of 91.

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Theodore "Ted" Nelson

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Published: February 15 2025 February 15 2025

Theodore Harold Nelson, “Ted”, 89, of Centerbrook, CT passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2025 reuniting with his wife of 58 years Judie Nelson, in eternal happiness. He was born in Queens, New York on October 26, 1935, the son of Harold and Lydia (Greene) Nelson.

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  2. Building Repairs at The Fife and Drum Museum and Headquarters
  3. Marilyn Weksner
  4. George C. Yeramian, Jr.

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The Company of Fifers & Drummers is a non-profit organization formed in 1965 to perpetuate the historical significance and folk traditions of fife and drum music, and to foster the spirit of fellowship among fifers and drummers everywhere.

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