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Richard E. Varner

Richard E. Varner, 65, a resident of Elkins, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, with his family by his side, following a three-year battle with cancer. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, from the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Jay Ketterman officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. The family request contributions be made to the Harman Volunteer Fire Department, ...

Estil Leo Heavener

Estil Leo Heavener, 81, of Petersburg, West Virginia, departed this life on Friday, May 8, 2026, at his home. Estil’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 13, from the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Interment will be in the Flanagan Memorial Cemetery, Dry Fork, West Virginia.

Cathy Dianna (Swick) Kemp

Cathy Dianna (Swick) Kemp, 70, of Petersburg, West Virginia, passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Cathy’s family will receive friends on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from noon till 2 p.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Petersburg, West Virginia.

Deborah Harker Hoeper

Deborah Harker Hoeper passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from effects of a stroke. Debbie will be buried in Arbovale Cemetery, Arbovale, West Virginia, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17. A brief service will be held at the graveside. The burial is by Wallace and Wallace. If you would like to contribute to charity in Debbie’s memory, consider your local animal shelter; Debbie loved cats. To get the latest information on memorial gatherings for Debbie, go to www.hoeperart.com

Richard E. Varner

Richard E. Varner, 65 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, with his family by his side, following a three-year battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 27, 1960, in Elkins a son of the late Kelly Varner and the late Bessie ...

Travis Lee Veal

Travis Lee Veal, 46, a native of Tucker County, and a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee, departed this life Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Death was unexpected. A visitation will take place at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons, West Virginia, on Monday, May 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. On Monday at 1 p.m., a Celebration of Life will take place. The Reverend James Snyder will officiate. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of the arrangements for Travis Lee Veal. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.