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Delvin James ‘Jim’ Wratchford

Delvin James "Jim" 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. He was born Wednesday, May 1, 1946, at Parsons, West Virginia, a son of the late Delvin Delmer Wratchford and Gertrude Frances Watring. Surviving are one daughter, Carrie Wratchford Allender of Kerens; one sister-in-law, Lois Wratchford of Parsons; two grandchildren, Haley Jordan Allender and Wesley Jackson Allender, both of Kerens; and ...

Leslie ‘Earl’ Digman

Retired CW3 Leslie 'Earl' Digman of Opelika, Alabama, passed away on June 21, 2026. Earl was born in 1936 in Elkins, a son of Claude and Ruth Nestor Digman. He was predeceased by Geraldine 'Gerry' Digman, his wife of 60 years, and son-in-law, Frank 'Buddy' DeGraffenried. He is survived by ...

Vallie Pearl Harper Goots

Vallie Pearl Harper Goots, 100, a resident of Elkins, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, at Bridgeport, West Virgina. Arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins for Valley Pearl Harper Goots. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneral home.com.

Gloria June Arbogast Warner

WARNER Gloria June Arbogast Warner, 85, a resident of Beverly, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the West Virginia Caring Hospice Facility. She was born April 29,1941, at Coalton, a daughter of the late Jewell Oakland Arbogast and Mildred Juanita Roberts Bennett. On June 23, 2002, at Mill Creek, West Virginia, she was married to Steven Roy Warner, who preceded her in death July 16, 2023. Gloria is survived by one son, Donald Keith Warner of Huttonsville and a daughter Catherine Lurene Warner Ringer of Norton. Also surviving is a brother, Joseph Wayne Arbogast of Belington; ...

Richard Allen Leitner

With a life devoted to serving as a role model, teacher, uncle, brother, son and cherished friend, Richard Allen Leitner, 68, passed away on July 9, 2026, in the comfort of the home where he was raised. Richard dedicated his life to education. He started his teaching career at Randolph ...

Gloria June Arbogast Warner

Gloria June Arbogast Warner, 85, a resident of Beverly, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 in the West Virginia Caring Hospice Facility. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Gloria June Arbogast Warner. The family request memorial contributions be made to WV Caring Hospice, PO Box 760, Arthurdale, WV 26520 or the Markley Chapel Church, Route 219 South , Valley Head, WV 26238 in memory of Gloria. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Gloria June Arbogast Warner. ...