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Paul ‘Slugger’ Brady Jr.

On this day Feb. 20, 2025, Paul “Slugger” Brady Jr., of Mill Creek, went to be with his Heavenly Father. He was born June 15, 1954, in Elkins, to the late Paul Brady Sr. and Lois (Shrock) Brady. On Nov. 10, 1972, he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Debra ...

Ashley Nicole Novallis

Ashley Nicole Crakes Novallis, 42, a resident of Davis, West Virginia, departed this life Saturday evening, Feb. 15, 2025, at her home, following the most courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. She had been in declining health for the past few years, although death was ...

Evers T. Ours Jr.

Evers T. Ours Jr., 89, of Dorcas, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at his home. Junior’s family will receive friends on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of the Schaeffer Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Lahmansville Cemetery with military honors.

James William Rawson

Beverly resident James W. Rawson, 81, was born in Gates Mills, Ohio, to parents James and Ellen (Beaver) Rawson and died in Maryland with family nearby. He is survived by long-time companion, Mille Hann; his son and daughter-in law, Jim and Cheryl Rawson; his stepdaughter and son-in-law, Kristin Davies James and Stu James;, his stepson and daughter-in law, Drew and Carrie Davies; and grandchildren Lauren, Whitney, Kade, Emma, Addison and Elizabeth. His sister, Nancy Rawson Hinrichs, preceded him in death. Jim attended West Virginia University where he received a Master’s ...

Vieva M. ‘Vickie’ Ward

Vieva M. “Vickie” Ward, 73, a resident of Elkins, passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 15, 2025, in Mansfield Place at Philippi, West Virginia. Vickie’s request for cremation was honored. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at the Ward Family Cemetery on the Ward Road near Elkins. Pastor Julie Davis will officiate and inurnment of the cremains will follow. The family request contributions be made to Mansfield Place, 5 Healthcare Drive, Philippi, WV 26416 in memory of Vickie. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of ...

Tommy William Wise

Tommy William Wise, 72, of Franklin, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Virginia. His body has been cremated, and the family will commemorate his life privately. Memorials may be given to a local charity of choice. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kimblefuneralhome.com.