Shirley Ann (Sutton) Tracy

Nelson Dean Hines, 88 of Birch River, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Braxton Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born June 17, 1934 in Hacker Valley to the late Rosco and Mable Mayse Hines. Nelson was a United States Army Veteran and a retired chipper operator for Coastal Lumber Company. He was an avid bird watcher, especially red cardinals; enjoyed turkey and deer hunting when he was able; loved WWE; was a talker; and absolutely loved his family. To him, family was everything. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his great-grandson Tyler James Fister, Jr. Nelson is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Ware Hines; daughter Deanna Hines; sons Nelson “Lynn” (Geneva) Hines and Brandon Hines; grandchildren Destiny Fister, Dana Davis, Fern Stibler, and Wayne Hines; great-granddaughter Kirra Fister; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends to mourn his passing. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Bennie Cowger officiating. Friends may join the family for a time of gathering one hour prior to service time at the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doddreedfh.com. Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving Nelson’s family.

Doris Hope White, of Webster Springs, WV, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 15th, 2022 due to a short illness. She worked at Webster County Memorial Hospital under Dr. Paul Bennett and Dr. Robert Mace for 30+ years until she decided to retire. She was also a long time member of the Webster County Woodchopping Festival Committee and a member of the First Baptist Church of Webster Springs where she absolutely loved singing in the choir. She enjoyed watching any and all sports, especially her Webster County Highlanders and West Virginia Mountaineers. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Hale (Bud) White; parents Paul and Phyllis Hull; and brother Frank Hull, all of Webster Springs. She is survived by her daughters Kathy (Jack) Tonkin and daughter Kelli (Charles) Cochran of Webster Springs; son Jeffrey (Jodie) White of Lebanon, Tennessee; brothers Tom Hull of San Diego, CA and Bill (Anna) Hull of St. Albans; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews. Per her last wishes, cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Doris and her family request that donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Webster Springs or to the Webster County Woodchopping Festival. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.doddreedfh.com. Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving Doris’ family.

Garland D. Hall, 85 of Hugheston, formerly of French Creek, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley. He was born January 20, 1937 in Removal to the late Okey F. and Nora Ware Hall and was a United States Army Veteran. Garland enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and owned and operated Jerry Run Grocery for 12 years, a job he thoroughly enjoyed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Veda Ireda Brown Hall; son Garland D. Hall, Jr.; brother Gordon R. Hall; and sisters Lors Hall and Dorothy Isenhart. Garland is survived by his sons Theron Roger Hall and John Glenn (Shawna) Hall; grandchildren Cody Hall, Harlan Hall, and Clarice Hall; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends to mourn his passing. Friends may join the family for visitation on Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Dodd & Reed Funeral Home. Funeral Services to celebrate Garland’s life will be held at 6:00 PM at the Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Cosner officiating. Military Honors to follow. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.doddreedfh.com. Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hall family.

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - There’s a brand-new bakery in Weston, and its doors are officially open to the community. Loveberry Bake Shop is situated on 2nd Street, and the owners are excited to start serving sweet treats of all kinds. This mother/daughter-owned business held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate...

WESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The Lewis County Carnival was canceled this year, but there are many other activities the fair will offer. Due to a last minute cancelation from the carnival company, there will be no carnival at the Lewis County Fair this year. There were about 10 rides Lewis County booked for the carnival.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The Hazel Ruby McQuain Graduate Scholarship is helping six students continue their graduate studies because of their dedication to bettering West Virginia. The scholarship program honors the legacy of its late namesake, Hazel Ruby McQuain, a businesswoman and benefactor devoted to community development in Morgantown and...

WESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - Stonewall Resort will be hosting a fireworks dinner party at Lightburn’s Restaurant on Sunday, Sept. 4. The event offers a front-row seat to a fireworks display and a delectable three-course dinner that features Appalachian ingredients. “Our Labor Day Fireworks Dinner Party, along with a host...

SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - Last month, a husband and wife were shot and killed behind a Summersville nail salon. Now, a GoFundMe has been set up in their name. Family members launched the GoFundMe page to help pay for the couple’s funerals and support their two young children. In...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WDTV) - The West Virginia State police is asking for your help to vote for the department’s cruiser in a calendar contest. WVSP is participating in the 9th annual American Association of State Troopers best looking cruiser calendar contest. The top 13 states will be featured in...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - STORY UPDATE (8/15/22) Officials have identified the man killed in Sunday’s accident on I-79. Deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle accident on I-79 southbound near the 143 mile marker around 1:30 p.m., according to the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office. The driver of the...

ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - Midland Elementary students got a taste of what the new school year would be with a night full of activities. Families were able to meet with the teachers. There was a Photo Booth for students to take pictures with friendsas well. Principal Teena Wallace said she...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WDTV) – The worlds of rock and country will collide in November as Five Finger Death Punch and Brantley Gilbert bring their tour to West Virginia. The two are joining forces for a Fall US arena tour. The tour will arrive at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention...

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A back-to-school party for a good cause. With students heading back to school soon, what better way to start the school year off with a pool party at the Glenville state pool?. This isn’t just any pool party. It’s for a great cause, kids with special...

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A major expansion project at the North-Central West Virginia Airport is one step closer to reality. It only took moving about 3-million cubic yards of dirt to make it happen. The expansion was dubbed the ‘Move that Mountain Project’. It involved leveling dirt over a 50-acre...

ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - Portions of Elkins are seeing widespread water disruptions Sunday. City officials say the second and third wards were impacted by an 18 in. water main break. This happened at around 12:30 Sunday afternoon. Then at around 8 p.m., water system personnel responded to a water leak under Worth Ave. near Main St.

ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - The Elkins Water Board has recommended an emergency rate increase of 32 percent for city water customers that could go into effect as soon as next month. The Elkins council could approve the increase as soon as Sept. 15. Officials said the increase would become effective...

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia University will receive $930,000 to develop and equip a mobile wastewater-testing laboratory that will be used across the Mountain State. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin says the mobile lab will help forecast infectious disease outbreaks and detect where drug misuse may be widespread. The funding...

GLENVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - Glenville State University students marked the first day of fall 2022 semester classes on Monday. Last week, new students took part in New Pioneer Orientation, a program designed to help them create meaningful connections, become familiar with policies and procedures at Glenville State, connect with the caring and dedicated professionals across campus and become informed of the services the institution provides.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner is looking for registered voters to become poll workers for the November 8 general election. August 16 is designated as National Poll Worker Recruitment day by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. Potential poll workers must be registered to vote...