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Saylor Betty J. Mock 94 of Davidsville went to be with Jesus on January 11 2026. She died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Born April 181931 in Salix PA she was the daughter of James and Ethel Mock. Preceded in death by parents husband John J. Saylor who died March 26 2017 brother Ri...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Carlton Reed 71 who passed away on August 17 2025 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He graduated from St. Pauls College in Lawrenceville Virginia and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Steven is survived by two brothers Will...

Caldwell Bady 74 passed away peacefully on Friday October 10 2025 at The University of Virginia Medical Center. Over the last several years he had found enjoyment in studying the bible and listening to his favorite hymns such as He promised me a home over there no more sorrow and sickness. In Februa...

Mollie Blankenship Lester 85, of Jolo, WV passed peacefully at home Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on June 18, 1939, in Wolford, VA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Jennie Rowe Blankenship.Mollie was of the Christian faith and a member of Jesus Church of Bartl...

Janice “Yvonne” McClanahan Evans, 68 years of age, of Jolo, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at McDowell Healthcare Center. Born February 21, 1957, in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Mary Addaline Puckett McClanahan.Yvonne was of the Pentecostal faith enjoyed do...

Rita Jane Ball, 59, of Tazewell, VA, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at her home.She was born on December 29, 1965, in Richlands, VA, to the late Paul Junior Ball and Linda Louise Anders Ball. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Violet Gilbert...

Gladys Queen 71, of Lenoir, NC, formerly of Cove Gap, WV, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2025 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel by Tim Davis. Burial will follow at Taylor Cemetery, Kiahsville, WV. She was born Janu...

William David Faulkner 72 of Princeton died Thursday December 11 2025 at his home.Born October 12 1953 in McDowell County he was the son of the late Bill Faulkner Peggy Lambert Faulkner.David spent the majority of his life working as a mechanic in the coal industry in McDowell County. He was a memb...

Dorothy L. Levsen, age 98, of Plymouth, passed away on January 11, 2026 at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice.She was born on April 22, 1927 in the Town of Greenbush, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late August and Leona (Rautmann) Schroeder.She attended Spring Valley Grade School in the Town of Greenbush an...

William Mark Maxwell 59 known to most as Mark or Max of Dunbar WV passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 20 2025 from an acute episode of his chronic Crohns disease. Born in Charleston WV he was the son of Charles Bill Maxwell and the late Dianna Maxwell. Mark was a lifelong residen...

Merlyn Lester Franson 80 of Strum WI passed away Wednesday September 24 2025 at Dove Healthcare in Osseo WI. He was born November 27 1944 in Eau Claire WI son of the late Thomas and Lillian Nelson Franson. He graduated the 8th grade he then helped on the family farm. He married Emily Olson in 1964. ...

Galen Roger Ellison, Sr., 88, born and raised in Catharpin, VA passed away peacefully at home with family at his side on September 26, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Chabot, his daughter, Virginia “Ginger” Louise Ellison, his son, Galen Roger Ellison, Jr, and grandson, Ryan Ellison. ...

In person signing of the book viewing will be 12noon 5pm Tuesday December 30 2025 in the Chapel of West Gadsden Funeral Home Celebration of life will be 100pm Wednesday December 31 2025 Graveside at Rainbow Memorial Park. Apostle Claudine Crumpler Officiating. Today we come together to celebrate th...

Mayor Donald Bowling passed away on December 27 2025 at the age of 97 at Poplar Care Center in Loogootee. Don was born in Loogootee Indiana on July 19th 1928 the fifth of seven children of Harry and Bridget Mattingly Bowling and the last surviving. His brothers were John William Ardis Bowling Jim Or...

Mr. Claude Springfield age 94 of Chatsworth passed away on Wednesday November 19 2025 at Hamilton Medical Center. Claude was a member of Holly Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He liked camping traveling across the United States and especially going to Alaska. He also enjoyed ...

LINDA MULLINSNORTON, VA – Linda Sue Mullins, 75, died November 2, 2025, at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Matt and Nina Collins Messer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Charlie Bullion; a daughter, Sandra Adkins; a brother, Tommy Messer; two sisters, Jac...

Dennis Gauding 73 Punxsutawney passed away Friday January 9 2026 at Punxsutawney Area Hospital. He was born September 25 1952 in Ravenna OH a son of the late Lester F. Violet Rose Leibforth Gauding. He married Alice A. Campbell Gauding she survives in Punxsutawney. Denniss oldest brother was Lester...

Rochelle Shelly Phyllis Smulowitz 89 beloved wife mother grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on October 31 2025 at her home in Naples FL. Born in Scranton Pennsylvania on May 15 1936 Shelly was the daughter of Stella and Lester Nathan and the older sister of Judy Nathan Meer. Sh...

Roy Alvin Dickerson was born on March 16, 1952 to Bennie Dickerson and Alva Lee Powell-Dickerson in East Bernard, Texas. He was the tenth handsome child of their union. He accepted Christ on May 7, 2023 under the leadership of Pastor Bobby Lockridge at the Wilderness Branch Missionary Baptist Church...

Olivia Libby Yeats Endsley age 82 passed from this life Sunday November 2 2025. She was born September 18 1943 in Monroe LA to the late Rev L.J. and Hazzle Yeats. Born into a family deeply rooted in ministry Olivia was the daughter of Rev. L.J. Yeats who founded Selman Field Pentecostal Church in 19...

Raymond PridgenJune 18, 1939 – December 25, 2025La Grange- Raymond Thomas Pridgen, 86, passed away peacefully at his home late on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025. Born on June 18, 1939, in Wilson County, Raymond was the son of the late Joseph Mack Pridgen and Lela Mae Jordan Green. In addition to h...

Sebasco Estates Warren Charles Alexander Wardy 72 went to be home with the Lord on March 6 2024 at 255pm. With his beloved wife by his side. Wardy and Melissa worked together for many years beginning with cutting fire wood and moving on to numerous different jobs on the water including many years o...

Kenneth Lawrence Murray Sr. 83 of North Monmouth Maine formerly of Auburn Maine passed peacefully at the Hospice House in Auburn on Saturday September 28 2019. Kenneth was born on May 101936in Brewer Maine and was the son of Lester Pat Murray and Marjorie Tucker Murray.Ken was a businessman in the A...

AuburnArline T. Poussard 88 formerly of Wales MEand Plant City FL passed away Friday morning December 25 2009 at the Hospice House in Auburn. She was born in Wales on September 10 1921 the daughter of William H.H.and Georgie A. Ridley Taylor. Arline married Honore J.Poussard on August 20 1949 in Lew...

She was born on November 1st 1944 in Masardis Maine to parents William James and Mona Jennie Colbath Stevens. She attended Ashland Community High School Class of 1962. She attended UMaine at Presque Isle majoring in Library Science. Martha was a writer. Aside from writing she enjoyed mowing the lawn...

If I walk in the pathway of duty If I work till the close of the day I shall see the great king in all his beauty when Ive gone the last mile of the way. With compassion R. H. Greene Funeral Home is offering care to the loved ones of Mr. Freddie Allen Brown age 81 of Knightdale North Carolina. A nat...

Kenneth “Gerald” Luttrell, age 83, of Frankfort, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Ashton Grove in Georgetown, Kentucky.He was born on July 6, 1942, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late George and Edna Luttrell.In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his brothers...

Wilma M. Schroder age 83 passed away with her loving family at her side on Monday November 17 2025. She was born in Darboy to the late Anthony and Juanita Wilson Wyngaard on April 22 1942. She was baptized at Holy Angels Church in Darboy and after graduating high school married the love of her life ...

Gladys L. Beck 96 of Reynoldsville passed away on Friday December 19 2025 while at her home surrounded by family. Gladys was born on February 28 1929 to the late Lester and Nettie Douthit Clontz in Reynoldsville PA. Gladys married John D. Beck on March 7 1947 he preceded her in passing on May 7 1973...