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Delvin James “Jim” Wratchford

Delvin James âJimã Wratchford, 80, a resident of Parsons, West Virginia, departed this life early Tuesday morning, July 14, 2026, at Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs, Elkins, West Virginia. He had been in declining health. A Graveside Service will be conducted at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman, West Virginia, on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. The Reverend James Snyder will officiate and interment will follow. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of the arrangements for Delvin James âJimã Wratchford. Condolences ...

Gene E. Doyle

Gene E. Doyle, 86, of Beverly, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Friends may call from noon until 2:00 pm Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dave ...

Forrest Brown “Brownie” Thomas

Forrest Brown "Brownie" Thomas, 93, a resident of Beverly, passed from this life Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center. Brownie was born Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1932, in Belington, a son of the late Jessie Brown Thomas and Myrtle Belle Poling Thomas. He was twice ...

Harvey Nelson

Harvey Nelson, 63, a resident of the Lanesville community passed from this life Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Harvey was born Monday, July 22, 1963, in Harman, a son of the late Burley Nelson and Bonnie Lou Cooper Nelson, who survives. He had ...

Delores Jean Teter

Delores Jean Teter, of Elkins, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was 87 years old. Born on April 17, 1939, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Francis Moore. Delores was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, ...

Buddy Charles ‘Bud’ Tacy

Buddy Charles "Bud" Tacy, 89, of Huttonsville, West Virginia, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on March 15, 1937, in Huttonsville, a son of the late Gilbert Tacy and the late Alva Archer Tacy. On ...