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Leon W. Barger

Leon Wayne Barger, 63, of Maysville, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 at his home. Family will receive friends on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, from noon till 2 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg, West Virginia. Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home Interment will follow in the Turner Family Cemetery.

Malcolm C. ‘P.nut’ Roy

Malcolm C. "P.nut" Roy, 67, a resident of Thomas, West Virginia, departed this life Tuesday, Sept 22, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Monday, Feb. 2, 1959, at Parsons, West Virginia, a son of the late Charles Roy and Carol Phillips Lewis. Surviving are three ...

Gertrude Helen ‘Trudy’ Carowick

Gertrude Helen "Trudy" Carowick, 87, a resident of Elkins, passed away Sept. 15, 2026 at her home. Trudy’s request for cremation will be honored. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Avenue, Elkins. Pastor Tim Eden will officiate. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to W.V. Caring Hospice, P.O. Box 760, Arthurdale, WV 26520 or the First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241. The Tomblyn Funeral home of Elkins is in charge of the ...

Joan Yates

Joan Yates, 89, departed her life on Sept. 15, 2026, peacefully at her home after a brief illness. Born in Bromborough, England, Joan was devoted homemaker that enjoyed life, her legacy will be carried on by her beautiful family. She is survived by children, Patricia Galford, Paul (Sue) Yates, Donna Carr (Mark Dague), Andy (Sherry) Yates, James (Lisa) Yates and Ron (Linda) Yates; grandchildren, Amy (John) Chenoweth, Jodi (John) Jones, Jeremy (Laurie) Yates, Chrystal (Junior) Talbott, Janice (Bryan) Hayes, Micheal (Ashly) Carr, Samantha (Jeff) Nelson, Jessica Carr, Kate (Justin) Sharp, ...

Emaloyn Brennis (Booth) Reed

Mrs. Emaloyn Brennis (Booth) Reed, 95, a resident of Elkins, departed this life Monday morning Sept. 21, 20260, in the United Hospital Center at Bridgeport. Death was following a period of declining health. She was born July 24, 1931, at Junior, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Brennis ...

Stephen Estel Kimbrell

Stephen Estel Kimbrell, 78, of Beverly, West Virginia, died Saturday morning following complications from lung cancer and heart disease. A son of Richard and Ruth (Webster) Kimbrell, he grew up in Shelbyville, Indiana, and was a 1966 graduate of Shelbyville High School. In his teen years, he was guitarist with the Indiana rock-and-roll band The Kandells, performing with the group during the mid-to-late 1960s. The Kandells won the Battle of the Bands in Indianapolis and Louisville. After high school graduation, the group continued as The Styx & Stonz in Miami, Florida, where they ...