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Daniel Gibson
Daniel Herman Gibson, 71, of White Sulphur Springs, passed away Wed-nesday, December 15, 2021, at Kanawha Hospice Care in Lewisburg. Born October 2, 1950, in Pocahontas County, Virginia, he was a son of the late James Parker Gibson and Lois Ann White Gibson. Mr. Gibson was a retired laborer. He...
‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus’
It’s a question every child has pondered at Christmastime – is there a Santa Claus? Curious little minds try to find logic in the stories of a magical jolly man, in his flying sled led by eight reindeer, who delivers presents to all the good little boys and girls on Christmas Eve.
Thomas Buzzard
Thomas A. “Tom” Buzzard, 70, was granted his angel wings Friday, December 10, 2021. His final days were spent at Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea, with his wife, Jeanne, by his side. Tom was a Master Barber for 53 years and loved sharing stories with his customer sat...
Eddie Queen
Born June 24, 1946, at Cass, he was a son of the late Lee Queen and Juanita Alice Smith Queen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Queen; brothers, Charles, Robert, William and Benny. He is survived by his wife, Linda Sue Peck...
Betty Vydra
Betty Kramer Vydra, 94, of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away Friday, December 10, 2021. Born July 14, 1927, in Marlinton, she was a daughter of the late Charles S. Kramer and Mary Madge Kramer. Betty was a graduate of Marlinton High School. She attended Mary Baldwin College where she was...
Mildred Lambert
Mildred Bessie Carpenter Lambert, 102, gained her eternal rest Sunday, November 22, 2021, at her home on Lick Creek Road in Hurricane. Born December 15, 1918, on Martin’s Branch near Hurricane, she was a daughter of the late Asa and Olivia Wade Carpenter. She married Odeth H. Lambert, of...
Richard Dale
A bright light flickered out Thursday, December 9, 2021, only to shine ever so brightly on the other side as Richard Murrel Dale, 96, of Huttonsville, passed from this mortal life to join his sweetheart, Verna, who passed October 18, 2014. Born October 30, 1925, in St. Albans, he was...
James Cooper
James B. “Jim” Cooper, 86, of Delphi, Indiana, passed away at his residence Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 6 a.m. He married Sandra J. “Sandy” May, in Tucson, Arizona, June 30, 1961. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1954, then enlisted in the U.S. Navy...
Terrance Coleman, I
Born August 15, 1952, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, he was a son, and one of six children, of the late Marshall and Emma Coleman. Terry graduated from Kennett Senior High School. Ready to travel the world, Terry enlisted in the U.S. Navy. There he met his first wife, Ocie Jennings. From their marital union, Terrance Coleman, II, and Charyna Coleman were born.
Lady Warriors improving – most of the time
PCHS V – 42 Moorefield V – 43 The Pocahontas County Lady Warriors headed to Class AA Moorefield December 7 for JV and Varsity basketball games. The Yellow Jackets only played Pocahontas one time last season, and PCHS lost 34-44 at Dunmore. The game was the last regular season game for PCHS, and their record after the game was 5-8. Moorefield’s record with the win was 4-10. Moorefield lost one senior to graduation from last year’s team, and PCHS lost three senior starters.
For Your Consideration
It took a good half-hour, but the sardines and energy bar restored Clive’s warmth a little and, likewise, his dwindling cognitive abilities. He occasionally used the shaft of his ice axe to poke holes through the snow accumulating above his head like a cottony ceiling. The intermittent spasms of...
Hotel/Motel tax changes will benefit county
For several years, all lodging facilities in Pocahontas County have paid a hotel/motel tax which is collected by the Sheriff’s office and doled out by the county commission to various groups and organizations in the county, including public libraries and fire and rescue departments. Whether it’s condos at Snowshoe,...
Commission receives updates and distributes funds
At its December 7 meeting, Convention and Visitors Bureau executive director Cara Rose advised the Pocahontas County Commission that, as of January, third party travel booking companies, such as AirBNB, will be collecting the Hotel/Motel Tax from guests and forwarding the money to the Sheriff. This will relieve the local hosts from that responsibility.
Ann Adams
Ann Adams, 95, of Marlinton, passed away at home Wednesday, December 1, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family. Born October 18, 1926, in New York City, Ann lived most of her life in Londonderry, Vermont. Her husband, Doug, preceded her in death in 2004. Ann is survived by...
Remember our Heroes, Honor Their Service and Teach the Value of Freedom
On Saturday, December 18, 2021, Members of the Poca- hontas County community will have the opportunity to gather to honor veterans during the holiday season as part of the annual Wreaths Across America Day in conjunction with the annual wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery. The Pocahontas County Veterans Honor...
Kenny Hoke
Kenny Clyde “Doc” Hoke, 67, of Buckeye, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Pocahontas Memorial Hospital. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Melinda Hoke; and daughter, Gina Hickman Jack. He is survived by sons, Michael Hoke, Matthew Hoke, Steven Hickman...
The Lady Warriors 2021-22 basketball season has begun
PCHS V – 38 — East Hardy V – 24 The East Hardy Cougars girls basketball teams traveled to Pocahontas County High School November 30 for Varsity and JV games. The PCHS Lady Warriors will play 22 varsity games this season, and the JV squad will play 20 games after only eight JV games could be played last season due to COVID.
Helen White
Born September 15, 1954, in Marlinton, she was a daughter of the late Herman Turner and Evelyn Ray Hise Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter; a sister, Julia Ann Plaugher; brothers, Larry, Sterl, Mike and Herb Turner. She is survived by...
Sewer issues take center stage at MTC
Marlinton Town Council received a report Monday night on the sewer system smoke test, which was performed by Dunn Engineering, in preparation for the town’s sewer system improvement project. Dunn Engineering owner Wayne Hypes gave the presentation and reported that the smoke test is complete and there were several...
For Your Consideration
Outside magazine interviewed Clive Wilson about his many climbing exploits just days before his death. The next to last thing he said to the journalist during this interview was, “I have done nearly everything I have wanted to do in this life. I have also done many things that I regret doing. Unfortunately, the sum total in the regret category tips the scale in the wrong direction. And, quite frankly, I believe that there are better ways to measure the value of one’s life than vertical hikes.”
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