Fred Hamrick
Fred G. Hamrick, 75, of Nicholasville, Ky., went home to be with the Lord on Wed. Aug. 26, 2015.Fred was born in Speed, W.Va., then resided in St. Albans and South Charleston. He graduated in 1957...
View ArticleEdith Hammons
Edith Hammons, 88, of Ronceverte, died Aug. 17, 2015. Service will be 2 p.m. Mon. Aug. 31, at Morgan Funeral Home, Lewisburg. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sun. Aug. 30, at the funeral home.
View ArticleFrances B. Hale
Frances B. Hale, 100, born December 22, 1914, formerly of Oakmont Road, Charleston, W.Va., passed peacefully, surrounded by family members, on June 11, 2015, in Milwaukee, Wis. A memorial celebration...
View ArticlePhyllis "Jean" Frame
Phyllis "Jean" Frame, 80, of Wilson Ridge, entered in rest on August 28, 2015, to be with her Lord and Saviour, surrounded at home by family and friends, as she wished.She was preceded in death by her...
View ArticleThurman Darnell
Thurman Eugene Darnell, 72, of Glen, went home to be with the Lord, Thurs. Aug. 27, 2015, at his home after a long illness.He was the son of the late Wade Darnell and Violet Grose Darnell. He was also...
View ArticleDora Beckett
Mrs. Dora L. Beckett, 85, of Chapmanville, died Fri. Aug. 28, 2015. Service will be 11 a.m. Tues. Sept. 1, at the Evans Funeral Home and Cremation Services at Chapmanville. Friends may call from 6 to...
View ArticleDavid Armstrong
David Wayne Armstrong, 52, of Scarbro, died Tues. Aug. 25, 2015. Service will be 5:30 p.m. Sun. Aug. 30, at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until service time on Sun. at the...
View ArticleCharles Alexander Jr.
Charles Alexander Jr., 45, of Arbovale, passed Tues. Aug. 25, 2015. Service will be 2 p.m. Sun. Aug. 30, at the Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home, Arbovale. Visitation will be 2 p.m. at the Wallace and...
View ArticleJames "Heck" Alderson
James Frederick "Heck" Alderson, 86, of Alderson, died Thurs. Aug. 27, 2015. Service will be 11 a.m. Mon. Aug. 31, at the Lobban Funeral Home, Alderson. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. at the...
View ArticleFunerals for: August 29, 2015
Anders, Betty — Noon, Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston.Arrington, Jacqueline — 1 p.m., Faith Gospel Church, Gallipolis Ferry.Barton, Jon R. — 11 a.m., Cedar Grove Community School, Cedar...
View ArticleTV academy, actors union toast diversity at pre-Emmy party
By By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - With hit shows like "Empire," "black-ish" and "How to Get Away With Murder," diversity is the new normal in TV.That was the...
View ArticleEx-jail guard receives probation for having sex with inmate
By The Associated Press HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A former correctional officer who pleaded guilty to having sex with an inmate will spend three years on probation.The Herald-Dispatch reports that Jason M....
View ArticleAuthorities investigate fire at former Fort Gay school
By The Associated Press FORT GAY, W.Va. - The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire that damaged a former school in Fort Gay.The Fort Gay Fire Department tells multiple media outlets...
View ArticleBraxton County Monster chairs keep quirky folklore alive
By Kelsey Thomas Flatwoods, W.Va. - Braxton County is known for its rolling hills, scenic lakes, and ... giant monster chairs."Every year in the past fives years, interest in (the monster) has grown...
View ArticleShinnston resident received French honor for WWII heroism
By By Brittany Murray The Exponent Telegram SHINNSTON, W.Va. - As a lifelong resident of Shinnston, John Belcastro has served his community in various ways, whether working in the local coal mines or...
View ArticleBoil-water advisory
West Virginia American Water has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for approximately 40 customers in the Yorktown Subdivision in South Charleston. The affected area includes Yorktown Place,...
View ArticleFamed neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks dies at 82
By By Malcolm Ritter The Associated Press NEW YORK - There was the blind man who had the disastrous experience of regaining his sight. The surgeon who developed a sudden passion for music after being...
View ArticleBulletin Board: Aug. 31, 2015
Adult grief support groupAn Adult Grief Support Group for those who have lost a loved one will have sessions from 2 to 4 p.m. or from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 15 and 22. Participants may...
View ArticleBoone ambulance director received $144K as utilities consultant
By Eric Eyre Boone County Ambulance Authority Director Randy Lengyel, who's under investigation for accepting an illegal $103,000 loan from his board, collects $30,000 in extra pay each year as a...
View ArticleScott Shalaway: Fall migrations have begun
Thanks to shorter days and chilly morning temperatures, curious naturalists know the transition from summer to fall has begun. Various fall migrations also provide evidence that autumn is coming....
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