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Fort Gay traffic stop leads to arrest on meth and weapons charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FORT GAY, W.Va. — A traffic stop Monday evening in Fort Gay led to the arrest of a suspect on drug and weapons charges, Wayne County Sheriff Rick Thompson announced. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit had been patrolling the area when they decided to pull over a car.…
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AlleyWay Benefits brings Christmas cheer to family
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN FORT GAY, W.Va. — In a display of holiday spirit, AlleyWay Benefits brought an early Christmas surprise to a single mother and her four young children in Fort Gay. Led by founder Ricky Alley, AlleyWay Benefits and a network of gospel groups and church leaders have brought an annual benefit…
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Amanda Leigh Preece Obituary
Amanda Leigh Preece 1982—2023 Amanda Leigh Preece, 41, of Ft. Gay, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Breeden. She was born Jan. 3, 1982, in Overland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Sonny and Sue Preece, the youngest of three sisters. Amanda was a homemaker. She is survived by one son,…
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William Johnny Messer Obituary
William Johnny Messer 1944—2022 William Johnny “Pops” Messer, age 77, of Fort Gay, W.Va., gained his angel wings Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Born Nov. 14, 1944, on Marrowbone Creek, he was the son of the late Victoria Farley and Alec Messer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Birdie…
