William Allen "Bill" Turner
Jun 7, 2026
William Allen "Bill" Turner, age 84, of Franklin, WV passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at Sentara RMH, in Harrisonburg, VA . He was born on April 5, 1942, in Covington, VA, the son of the late Durward Clement and Mary Elizabeth (Persinger) Turner. On December 11, 1962, Bill married the love of his life and his wife of...
Pauline Lillian Sponaugle
May 30, 2026
Pauline Lillian Sponaugle, age 86, of Hunting Ground WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV. She was born on July 17, 1939, on Back Ridge, near Hunting Ground in Circleville, WV, the daughter of the late Arlie and Iva (Sponaugle) Warner. Pauline was married to the late Gilbert Sponaugle.
Pauline attended Back...
Edna Mae Harman
May 28, 2026
It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Edna Mae Harman,
beloved wife, devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who departed this earthly
life on Thursday, May 28, 2026, to be with her dear Lord.
Edna’s life was a beautiful example of unconditional love, kindness, faith, and
dedication to family. She married the love of her life, Richard “Dickie” Harman,...
Mary Kathleen "Kate" Mitchell
May 26, 2026
Mary Kathleen “Kate” (Hartman) Mitchell, age 92, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, VA. She was born on May 27, 1933, in Cave, WV, the daughter of the late Melvin Earl and Mary Ellen (Lambert) Hartman. On August 31, 1950, Kate married Roy Abraham Mitchell, who preceded her in death.
Kate attended...
Verlin "Jim" D. Warner
May 25, 2026
Verlin "Jim" D. Warner, age 87, passed away on May 25, 2026, in Franklin, West Virginia. Born on December 28, 1938, in Cave, WV, the son of the late Verlin and Lona Mae (Simmons) Warner.
Jim attended Pendleton County Schools, where he laid the foundation for a life defined by steadfast work and devotion. His career spanned several vocations including farming,...
Karen Lorraine Martin
May 24, 2026
Karen Lorraine Martin, age 67, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at her residence in Franklin. She was born on May 25, 1958, in Chesapeake, VA, the daughter of the late Earl Talent and Betty Frances Conley. Karen was married to Floyd Kenneth Martin, who survives in Franklin.
Karen was a graduate of Great Bridge High School...
Donna Lee Simpson
May 18, 2026
Donna Lee (Moyers) Simpson, 69, went to be with Jesus on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Harrisonburg, VA. She was born on August 6, 1956, in Harrisonburg, VA, the daughter of the late Curtis A. Moyers and Bertha (Pitsenbarger) Moyers of Franklin, WV.
On June 14, 1975, Donna married Larry G. Simpson. They are the parents of Tiffany Simpson and Rebeka...
Lawrence Wayne Libby
May 16, 2026
Lawrence Wayne Libby, better known as Larry, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 76.
Larry was born in Arlington, Virginia, June 4, 1949. Early on, he answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the United States Air Force. He served honorably, including deployment to the beautiful state of Alaska. Larry, with his wife,...
Dorothy Belle Whetzel
May 16, 2026
Dorothy Belle Whetzel, age 91, of Petersburg, WV, entered Heaven’s Gates on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at her home. She was born on February 8, 1935 in Circleville, WV, the daughter of the late Gordon George and Annie Zernie (Wimer) Arbaugh. On February 17, 1954, Dorothy married Arthur Franklin Whetzel who survives in Petersburg.
Mrs. Whetzel attended school in Circleville and...
Truman Miller
May 3, 2026
Truman Miller, age 77, of Seneca Rocks, WV, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Braxton Healthcare Center, Sutton, WV. Mr. Miller was born on November 5, 1948 in Seneca Rock, the son of the late Denton and Chloe Birdie (Lough) Miller. On December 1, 1976, Truman married his loving wife, Connie Miller who survives in Clay, WV.
Mr. Miller...