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Dyle Edward Dillon Obituary
Dyle Edward Dillon 1955—2026 Dyle Edward Dillon, 71, went to be with his love, Rhoda (Messer), and his baby boy, David Alan Dillon, on May 25, 2026. Born March 23, 1955, he was the son of the late Claude and Nora Dillon. Dyle was a wonderful man with a heart of gold and could find…
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Many West Virginians paid the price in the Vietnam War
West Virginians had a higher death rate per capita compared to other states during the Vietnam War. The Mountain State sent 36,578 troops to Vietnam, with 1,182 of them dying. This rate was higher than the national average, with West Virginia suffering the highest casualty rate in the nation. Kentucky had 1,024 soldiers killed in…
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Melvina ‘Vennie’ (Waller) Case Obituary
Melvina ‘Vennie’ (Waller) Case 1953—2026 Melvina “Vennie” (Waller) Case, 73, passed away April 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 12, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Homer Waller and Ruby Hodge. Vennie was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She showed her love to everyone she met. She was…
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Mingo County arrest report
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN STAFF WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Magistrate Court released these criminal complaints and arrest reports by various law enforcement agencies this past week. Panda Sue Bryant, 40, of Williamson, was charged with public intoxication, being a pedestrian in the roadway and obstructing an officer. She was arrested April 2 by SP Trooper…
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Free waste tire drop-off April 18 in Mingo County
West Virginia residents will have a free opportunity to dispose of old tires as part of Mingo County’s countywide cleanup campaign. Friends of the Tug Fork River announced it will open its free waste tire disposal trailer Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Williamson Water Plant parking lot, 317 E.…
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Murder trial set May 4 in killing of West Virginia trooper
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A Matewan man accused in the 2023 killing of a West Virginia State Police sergeant is scheduled to stand trial May 4 in Mingo County Circuit Court after a case marked by delays, a failed venue-change effort and a mistrial last year. Timothy Kennedy Jr., 32, has…
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Mingo County arrests for week of March 15
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Magistrate Court clerk’s office released these arrests and criminal complaints from various law enforcement agencies. Bryandon Standridge, 41, of Matewan, was charged with three counts of animal cruelty. He was arrested by Mingo County Sheriff’s Department (MCSD) Deputies J. May and M. Tiller. Riley George Burton,…
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Ferrell Woodrow Fuller Obituary
Ferrell Woodrow Fuller 1961—2026 Ferrell Woodrow Fuller, age 64, passed away peacefully at his home March 20, 2026. Born Oct. 14, 1961, he was the son of Woodrow and Geraldine (Jude) Fuller. A man dedicated to his family and roots, Ferrell leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. In addition to his parents,…
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Oppy Berneice (Davis) Gore Obituary
Oppy Berneice (Davis) Gore 1939—2026 God called Oppy Berneice (Davis) Gore, 88, to her heavenly home March 14, 2026. She got to see Jesus, whom she had served for most of her life, and she heard the Savior say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Oppy was a gifted musician and singer, and led worship…
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Thomas Spaulding Obituary
Thomas Spaulding 1958—2026 Thomas Spaulding, 68, of Mingo County, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 17, 2026, at Logan Regional Hospital. Born Jan. 27, 1958, he was the son of the late William and Rosie Salmons Spaulding. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by siblings Pauline…
