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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.

Paul H. ‘Slugger’ Brady Jr.

Paul H. “Slugger” Brady Jr., 70, a resident of the Adolph Road, Mill Creek, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Paul H. “Slugger” Brady Jr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.

Austin Jack Allen Lawrence

Austin Jack Allen Lawrence, 26, a resident of Elkins, West Virginia, departed this life Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Sunday, Sept. 13, 1998, at Elkins, West Virginia, a son of Jack Allen Lawrence II and wife, Melinda, of ...

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 ...