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James Wilson Kerns II

James Wilson Kerns II, 57, went to be with his Lord Saturday, May 23, 2026. Jimmie, as he was affectionally called, was born on Oct. 17, 1968, in Elkins West Virginia, to the late James Wilson Kerns Sr. and Sharyn Vaughn Kerns. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his ...

Kenneth H. Kepner

Kenneth H. Kepner, 83, a resident of Elkins, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 in the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Kenneth H. Kepner. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com

Martha Ann Stalnaker Arbogast

Mrs. Martha Ann "Marty" Stalnaker Arbogast, 88 a resident of Mansfield Place at Philippi, departed this life Monday afternoon June 8, 2026, in the care facility. She had been in failing health for the past several months. She was born July 21, 1937 at Philippi, West Virginia, a daughter of ...

Frances Kesler Holcomb Holliday

Frances Kesler Holcomb Holliday, 99, a former resident of Elkins, West Virginia, and more recently a resident of North Haven, Connecticut, departed this life Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford, Cpnnecticut. A Graveside Service will be conducted at noon, Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Jennette Cemetery at Lookout, West Virginia. Pastor Ann Fretwell will officiate and interment will follow. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of the arrangements for Frances Kesler Holcomb Holliday. Condolences may be expressed to the family at ...

Naola ‘Mae’ Shipp

Naola "Mae" Shipp, 86, of Elkins, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born July 15, 1939, in Randolph County, she was the daughter of the late Cleophus and Elva Blanch (Cross) Hart. Mae attended Davis & Elkins College and was a lifelong area ...

Sammie Lee Regester

Sammie Lee Regester, 46, a resident of Hambleton, passed from this life Wednesday, June 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of WV Caring. Sammie was born in Elkins on Friday, Sept. 11, 1979, a son of Loretta W. Falls Pennington of Hambleton and the late ...