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John Maston Riffe

John Maston Riffe, 76, a resident of the Pheasant Run Community, Kerens, West Virginia, departed this life Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, at the Davis Medical Center at Elkins, West Virginia, following a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons, West Virginia, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Mr. Riffe will then be moved to Parsons Family Cemetery at Shavers Fork for Graveside Rites. The Reverend Steve Morrow will officiate and interment will follow. The ...

Charles Junior Westfall

Charles Junior Westfall, 77, of Franklin, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, West Virginia. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin where a funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Brad Mitchell officiating. Private interment will be at Oaklawn Cemetery near Franklin. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kimblefunera lhome.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin, West Virginia.

Sandra Kay ‘Sandy’ Kisamore Hardy

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Kisamore Hardy, 77, resident of Hambleton, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born Friday, Sept. 10, 1948, in Elkins to parents Warren G. and Sylvia Marie Huff Kisamore, Sandy grew up in Parsons alongside brother, Neil Howard Kisamore, his wife, Doris ...

Hoye Lynn Carr

Hoye Lynn Carr, age 75, of Parsons, West Virginia unexpectedly passed away early Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia, with his loving family at his side. He was born Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1950, in Hendricks, West Virginia, the youngest ...

Rachel Ann Pingley

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. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Rachel was known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit, leaving a lasting impression on all who had ...

Neva A. Georgeson

Neva A. Georgeson, 91, a resident of Elkins, passed away Monday evening, April 20, 2026, at her home under the care of West Virginia Caring Hospice. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until noon Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at noon Monday from the funeral home chapel with Robert Hermanson officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. The family request memorial contributions be made to the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, 450 Randolph Ave., Elkins, WV 26241 or WV Caring Hospice, ...