When Divorce Happens: What about holidays and the kids?
By By Lyne Ranson and Brittany Ranson Stonestreet Q. My spouse just filed for divorce. What will happen with our children during the holidays?A. Even parents who aren't getting divorced often...
View ArticleGazette-Mail Charities fund drive at $15K in early days
Generous readers have given more than $15,000 to Gazette-Mail Charities during the early days of this year's holiday fund drive.While the fund is off to a good start, it has a long way to go to meet...
View ArticleDear Abby: How do I get mom to let me attend wedding she disapproves of?
Dear Abby: I am 16 and my old friend from grammar school is getting married next month. I just received a wedding invitation in the mail. However, my mother does not approve of her getting married at...
View ArticleLeonard Pitts Jr.: Republicans dance close to line in regard to Planned...
Our question of the day: Who - or what - should take the blame?The reference is to last week's act of domestic terrorism at a Planned Parenthood facility in Colorado Springs. Authorities say three...
View ArticleBridgeport's defense most dominant in AA Super Six history
By Derek Taylor WHEELING - Bridgeport coach Josh Nicewarner had expressed concern over how his team would slow down Tolsia's offense in the Class AA state championship game Friday night at Wheeling...
View Article'Focused' Capital collides with dynamic Park
By Rick Ryan WHEELING - It's not often that the turning point of a team's season follows a loss, especially to one of its arch rivals, but that appears to be the case with Capital.The Cougars are back...
View ArticleEast Hardy, Magnolia clash tonight for Class A championship
By Derek Taylor East Hardy's run to its first Class A championship game appearance can be explained in part by one of sports' oldest adages. "Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships."The...
View Article10-year-old girl collecting shoes to help others in need
By By Samantha Cronk The Journal HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. (AP) - As people wonder how to give back this holiday season, 10-year-old Elli Hurst is simply asking residents to open their closets.Elli, of...
View Article3 in West Virginia get prison for roles in heroin ring
By The Associated Press MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) - Three West Virginians have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a multistate heroin trafficking ring based in Baltimore.The government says the...
View ArticleMineral Wells couple purchases colorful mall train
By By Brett Dunlap News and Sentinel VIENNA, W.Va. (AP) - A Mineral Wells couple's love of trains and sharing that love with others led them to buy the trackless train at the Grand Central Mall.David...
View ArticleMabel Hedrick
Mabel McMillion Hedrick, 92, of Williamsburg, died Dec. 4, 2015. Service will be 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, Williamsburg. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday,...
View ArticleJames E. Harper, Jr.
James Edward Harper, Jr., 74, of Sissonville, passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 at home.He was a 30-year employee of Broughton Dairy and also a member of Teamsters Local No. 175.James was preceded in...
View ArticleJoseph M. Finerty
Joseph M. Finerty, 90, a retired Federal employee and candidate for President of the United States in 1984, died on December 1, 2015 after a prolonged fight with dementia.Born in Wilmington, Delaware...
View ArticleJohn A. Figliozzi
John A. Figliozzi, 77, joined his wife, Drema, on Nov. 28, 2015. Service will be noon Saturday, Dec. 5, at West Virginia Memorial Gardens Chapel, Calvin, with visitation one hour prior. Arrangements...
View ArticleRosalie Mae Ellis
Rosalie Mae Garner Ellis, 93, of Hurricane, passed away Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 at home.Born May 1, 1922 in Colorado, she was a daughter of the late John and Arlene Garner. She was also preceded in...
View ArticleRichard Gene Dunn Sr.
Richard Gene Dunn Sr., 62, of Dunbar, passed away Dec. 3, 2015.He was born Dec. 13, 1952 in Princeton, Ind., to the late Floyd and Helen Dunn.Richard was employed at the Kanawha County Assessor's...
View ArticleMichael W. Davis
Michael W. Davis, 70, of Charleston, passed away Nov. 21, 2015. Private service for Michael Davis' family and closest friends will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Tyler Mountain Memory...
View ArticleJesse Don Bohn
Jesse Don Bohn, 94, of St. Albans, died Dec. 3, 2015. Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Cunningham Memorial Park, Upper Mausoleum Chapel, St. Albans, with visitation one hour prior....
View ArticleFrank Augenstein
Francis Joseph "Frank" Augenstein, 68, of St. Albans, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, following complications from COPD, with his family surrounding him.Born...
View ArticleFunerals for: December 05, 2015
Bailey, Hilda I. 2 p.m., Harding Funerals & Cremations, Kanawha City.Chapman, Cathy J. 11 a.m., Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, South Charleston.Cline, Danny O. Sr. 11 a.m.,...
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