Elijah Abshire
Heaven gained and angel, Elijah John Abshire, infant son of John and Brandi Cruickshank Abshire of Chelyan, passed away January 14, 2016, at CAMC Women and Children's Hospital.In addition to his...
View ArticleFunerals for: January 17, 2016
Adams, George — 3 p.m., Ravenswood Church of the Nazarene, Ravenswood.Crouse, Gloria — 2 p.m., Vaughan Cemetery, Vaughan.Gunter, Ronald — 4 p.m., Richard M. Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.Kazee, Haskell...
View ArticleDaily Mail editorial: Democratic policies at odds with good sense
West Virginia Democrats are quick to tell voters where they stand on a right-to-work law."We oppose right-to-work legislation," House Minority Leader Tim Miley, D-Harrison, said when his caucus...
View ArticleDaily Mail editorial: The status quo is the real enemy of West Virginia workers
The West Virginia Democratic Party and leaders of many unions in the state want you to think that the Republican legislative majority is against unions, against working people, against K-12 education...
View ArticleLeonard Pitts Jr.: Nikki Haley living in Fantasyland
Nikki Haley's 44th birthday is this week. You would think her a little old for fairy tales.But a bizarre, little-reported remark the South Carolina governor made last week suggests that, age...
View ArticleMonday Gazette editorial: Celebrating equality on King's day
Aging West Virginians can remember the 1950s, when black citizens were shunned outcasts, treated as tainted inferiors, denied the privileges and benefits of white society. They were forced to live in...
View ArticleShawn P. George: The worthy legal case behind the 'Concussion' movie
By By Shawn P. George Thank you for publishing the front page article on Dr. Julian Bailes (Dec. 24) and highlighting his role in helping to diagnose and draw attention to the dangers of repetitive...
View ArticleWVU, Marshall team up to offer history lessons to all
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) - Marshall University and West Virginia University are teaming up to bring state history to the masses.The two universities are offering free online access to publications on...
View ArticleConfederate flag's removal turns King Day into celebration
By By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated PressCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Civic leaders, activists, artists and others are celebrating, marching and paying homage Monday to Martin Luther King Jr., marking the 30th...
View ArticleFayette County clerk refused to comply with robbery
By Staff reports Police are looking for a would-be robber after the man allegedly attempted to rob the Mountaineer Mart at Lochgelly, but the clerk refused to give him money.About 6:45 p.m. on Sunday,...
View ArticleWest Virginia man dies in western Pennsylvania mine accident
MOUNT MORRIS, Pa. (AP) - A West Virginia man is dead after a mining accident in southwestern Pennsylvania.Officials with the Morgantown, West Virginia-based Mepco say 31-year-old Jeremy Neice was...
View ArticleAround WV: Jan. 18, 2016
By Erin Beck In Around West Virginia today: inside a school during a bomb threat, Handle with Care continues to expand, schools offer free mental health courses, and more. n The executive editor of...
View ArticleMargaret Fraser
Margaret May "Peg" Fraser, 93, left this quiet Earth to be with her Heavenly Father on January 15, 2016. She was born Sept. 28, 1922, the daughter of the late Neal and Ruth Ort Fraser. A native of...
View ArticleDale Elswick
Dale Elswick, 76, of Fraziers Bottom, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a short illness.Born Nov. 15, 1939 in Queen Shoals, he was a son of the late William and Lillie...
View ArticleFlavie "JR" Ellison
Flavie Hugh "JR" Ellison, 43, of Summersville, died Jan. 11, 2016. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at White Funeral Home, Summersville. Private funeral service will be held at a...
View ArticleHarry Ellis
Harry Ellis, 85, of Gilbert, passed away Jan. 15, 2016. Service will be 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at Mounts Funeral Home, Gilbert.
View ArticleJames Butler
James Samuel Butler, 77, died January 15, 2016. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tues. Jan. 19, 2016, at St. Francis of Assisi on Sixth Avenue, St. Albans. Visitation for family...
View ArticleFrank Barrett
Mr. Frank Barrett of Beckley died Jan. 14, 2016. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor Chapel, Beckley, with visitation one hour prior.
View ArticleAllen Baker
Allen Baker, 47, of Ripley, died Jan. 15, 2016. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, with visitation one hour prior.
View ArticleDianna Lynn Allen
Dianna Lynn Allen, 63, of Summersville, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016 after fighting a hard battle with cancer. Born March 7, 1952 in Richwood, she was a...
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