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Lawrence Ratcliff Obituary
Lawrence Ratcliff 1966—2026 Lawrence Ratcliff, 59, passed away on June 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and lasting memories that will live on in all who knew him. He was born Nov. 14, 1966. Lawrence was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna Ratcliff; his father, June Ratcliff; and two nephews,…
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Connie Sue Rager Obituary
Connie Sue Rager 1946—2026 Connie Sue Rager, of Crum, West Virginia, passed away April 10, 2026, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Kentucky. She was born July 28, 1946, to the late Ermal and Goldie Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Polly Burke; her brother, Walter…
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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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Task force dismantles drug trafficking rings in multi-county operation: 35 charged, four wanted
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. — Sheriff Eddie Bradshaw announced Friday that a months-long investigation by the Violent Crime and Drug Task Force West and the Wayne County Sheriff Drug Enforcement Unit has dismantled multiple drug trafficking organizations operating in Huntington, Fort Gay and Crum. Bradshaw said the operations included multiple traffic stops and…
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Karen Elaine Johnson Obituary
Karen Elaine Johnson 1949—2025 Karen Elaine Johnson, 76, of Dunlow, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 17, 2025, in her home surrounded by the people she loved. Born July 24, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Betty Walker and Frank Shadd. She is preceded in death by her…
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Annavene (Fields) Anderson Obituary
Annavene (Fields) Anderson 1926—2025 Annavene (Fields) Anderson, 99, of Logan, Ohio, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. Born Feb. 26, 1926, in Wayne County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Fields and Vicy (Spaulding) Fields. Her heartfelt love will always be remembered by both family and friends who affectionately called her…
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Fort Gay officials indicted for embezzlement
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FORT GAY, W.Va. — Two former elected officials from Fort Gay in Wayne County have been indicted for embezzlement. Former Fort Gay Mayor Joetta R. Hatfield and former Treasurer/Recorder Sheila K. Bowen were indicted by a Wayne County grand jury for allegedly embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funds, according…
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Norfolk Southern train derails near Crum
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CRUM, W.Va. — A Norfolk Southern train jumped the tracks Friday night in southern Wayne County. Eighteen cars derailed from the tracks. The Kermit Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched around midnight to the scene on Webb Road. Firefighters arrived to find no injuries, property damage or hazardous leaks, according to Kermit firefighter…
