Danny Allen Barr, 71, a native of Elkins and a resident of Inwood, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Danny Allen Barr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneral home.com.
Emily Swecker Thomasson, 74, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed peacefully on Oct. 21, 2025. A private graveside service will be held Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Brick Church Cemetery in Huttonsville, West Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tyrand Cooperative Ministries, P.O. Box 365, Mill Creek, WV 26280. Arrangements are entrusted to Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins, West Virginia. Condolences may be expressed at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
Rev. Charles Raymond "Preacher" Herron, 81, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Vandalia Health Davis Medical Center in Elkins. Charles was born Friday, March 9, 1945, in Elkins, a son of the late Raymond David Herron and Martha Geneva Hornick Herron. ...
Junior Paul Helmick Sr. 82, a resident of Parsons (Mt. Zion Community), was called home to the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center in Elkins with his family by his side. He had been in declining health and under the care of West Virginia Caring. Junior was ...
Anita Lynn Byrd Kelley was born in Elkins on June 21, 1969, daughter of Richard L. Byrd, Sr. and Loretta Byrd. Anita attended Randolph county schools and graduated from Elkins High School class of 1987. She retired as an IT Specialist from the U.S. Forest Service after 36 years of service. ...
A life well lived Rachel Ann Pingley, a beloved member of our community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, at the age of 90. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the First Church of Christ in Elkins. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, April 28, at 4 p.m. at the church with Preaching Minister Jason Brandon officiating. Rachel’s remarkable life will be honored and celebrated by all who attend. Interment will follow in the American Legion Little Arlington Cemetery where the presentation of the American Flag will ...
