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Laura Jean Howell Hunt

Laura’s request for cremation was honored. The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons, West Virginia, on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The Rev. Julie M. Davis will officiate. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.

Richard ‘Dick’ Collett

Richard “Dick” Collett, 85, of Palm Harbor, Florida, formally of Elkins, departed this life Dec. 12, 2023. He had been declining health. He is survived by his wife, Judith Wolfe, of Clarksburg; three adult children; and several grandchildren. Dick is also survived by his sister, Patty Simmons and husband, Vic. He was a graduate of Elkins High School with the class of 1956. His request for cremation was honored.

Allen ‘Power Wagon’ Crossland

Allen “Power Wagon” Crossland, 79, of Davis, passed away on Dec. 22, 2023, in Elkins. Born on July 19, 1944, he was the son of the late Joyl and Mary (Collins) Crossland. Allen served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver for over 42 years and was proud ...

Paul William ‘Coon’ Sponaugle

Paul William “Coon” Sponaugle, 86, a resident of Parsons, West Virginia, departed this life early Monday morning, Dec. 25, 2023, at Mountain Memories Assisted Living at Elkins, West Virginia, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of WV Caring. He had been in declining health although death was unexpected. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and are under the direction of the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home for Paul William “Coon” Sponaugle. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.

Montie Ray Corley

Montie Ray Corley, 73, a resident of Mabie, West Virgina, passed from this life on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at Autumn Lake Health Care in Crystal Springs. Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, at 10 a.m., from the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Dewaine A. Corley officiating. Interment will follow in the Rowan Memorial Cemetery, Mabie West Virginia. Full Military Honors will be accorded at the gravesite by members of the West Virginia ...

Laura Jean Howell Hunt

Laura’s request for cremation was honored. The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons, West Virginia, on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The Rev. Julie M. Davis will officiate. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.