Clarence Baker
Clarence Clayton Baker, 93, of Boomer, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 21, 2016.A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, Clarence afterwards worked at Union Carbide/Elkem Metals and...
View ArticleFunerals for: January 25, 2016
Chaney, Nathaniel — Noon, Grace Bible Church, Charleston.Grueser, Marjorie M. — 1 p.m., Deal Funeral Home, Point Pleasant.Guthrie, Robert — 10 a.m., BartlettHamilton, Claudette M. — 1 p.m., Calvary...
View ArticleGazette editorial: Brutal WV industrial warfare gets a national retelling
Tonight, public television will relate a violent episode of West Virginia history - a tormented episode that wasn't mentioned in school state history courses for many years."The Mine Wars," a...
View ArticleFareed Zakaria: Can political turmoil be a sign of strength?
DAVOS, Switzerland - Conversations here at the World Economic Forum might begin with the global economy, but sooner or later they turn to Donald Trump. The Republican primary contest has gotten...
View ArticleElliot M. Namay, Jr.: Elections have consequences, for your health or your...
By By Elliot M. Namay Jr. One of the reasons I love Saturday mornings is that I can download my Stephanie Miller Show podcast from Friday and listen to it while I fritter away long minutes in a hot...
View ArticleMark Sadd: Welcome, Stranger!
Author's disclosure: I do not belong to and have never belonged to out-of-state corporations. Yes, I have used their products and services - occasionally. Okay, I can't live without them.I confess....
View ArticleDaily Mail editorial: Public charter schools worth exploring in W.Va.
While much of the discussion in the 2016 Legislature so far has focused on workplace freedom - giving workers a choice in whether to join a union - the House of Delegates is ready to tackle freedom in...
View ArticleReaders' Vent: Jan. 26, 2016
Express your opinion on any subject you wish. Not all comments are published. Call 304-348-1775 or email readersvent@wvgazettemail.com.To all women who are pregnant and smoking - please stop for the...
View ArticleDear Abby: Our mother's late-in-life surprise pregnancy was a blessing
Dear Abby: I just read the letter from "Expecting in Canada" (Sept. 8) and am disappointed in her daughters' reaction to her pregnancy, as were you.My own mother announced she was pregnant with my...
View ArticleDaily Mail editorial: Remedy for cabin fever: Get out and visit area restaurants
Restaurants across the area suffered loss of business over the weekend, as snowbound residents took the good advice of emergency officials and stayed home.That was good for safety, but those who...
View ArticleJennifer Rubin: Michael Bloomberg to the rescue?
The Washington Post reports: "Michael R. Bloomberg, the billionaire and former New York mayor, is considering making an independent bid for the presidency, a move that could provide yet another wild...
View ArticleCarolyn Mae Corder
Carolyn Mae (Earl) Corder, 81, of Huntington, died Jan. 24, 2016. Per her wishes, there will be no service. Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Barboursville, is caring for the family.
View ArticleFreddy L. Carr, Sr.
Freddy L. Carr, Sr., 78, of Frametown, died Jan. 19, 2016. Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at Hope Baptist Church, Frametown, with visitation two hours prior. Condolences may be...
View ArticlePeggy Elaine Bragg
Peggy Elaine Bragg, 76, passed away Jan. 22, 2016. Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at Stockert-Paletti Funeral Home, Flatwoods, with visitation two hours prior.
View ArticlePete Bowles
Gary "Pete" Lee Bowles, 78, of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016.Pete was a U.S. Marine veteran and retired after 27 years as chief of Dunbar Fire Department. He was very active in youth...
View ArticleGrady D. Boner
Grady Delton Boner, 91, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 at Valley Center, Charleston.He was a retired truck driver for Union Carbide, Institute - Linde...
View ArticleDavid Bruce Barber
David Bruce Barber, 52, of Huntington, passed away Jan. 22, 2016 at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston. Arrangements are forthcoming. Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
View ArticleWilliam F. Appleton
William "Bill" F. Appleton, 81, of Mount Hope, W.Va., passed away Jan. 20, 2016. Please go to www.daymanofskyfuneralservice.com for the full obituary and to express online condolences.
View ArticleDorothy L. Altizer
Dorothy Lee Altizer, 81, of Mallory, died Jan. 24, 2016. Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Davin Baptist Church, with visitation two hours prior. Arrangements by Mounts Funeral Home,...
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