Twila Ruth Payne 1917-2023 Twila Ruth Payne, 106, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Hospice of the Panhandle. Born September 16, 1917, she was the daughter of the late James Stewart Johnson and Mary Jane (Michael) Johnson. Twila was a homemaker and a member of Snyders Bible Chapel[Read More…]
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R. Lubrent “Lovey” Deneen
R. Lubrent “Lovey” Deneen Lovey passed away on December 12, 2023 in Indialantic, Fla. He was 72. Whether you knew him by Lubrent, Lovey or Lou, everyone knew him as a gentle giant with a heart of pure gold. Born on a farm in Buck Valley, Pa., he moved to[Read More…]
Betty Jane Vann Yost
Betty Jane Vann Yost 1942-2023 Betty Jane Vann Yost, age 81, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at War Memorial Hospital. Born August 21, 1942 in Hancock, Md., she was the daughter of the late Darl and Edna Lucille Spade Vann. She was a Christian. Betty[Read More…]
Virgil Franklin Cain, Sr.
Virgil Franklin Cain, Sr. 1931-2023 Virgil Franklin “Barney” Cain, Sr., age 92, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Hospice of Panhandle. Born October 14, 1931 in Morgan County, W.Va., he was the[Read More…]
Martinsburg man killed, local man injured in two-vehicle accident
A Thursday morning accident on Martinsburg Road east of Berkeley Springs claimed the life of a Martinsburg man and injured a local resident who was able to walk away from the wreckage of the head-on collision. The accident happened shortly after 7:30 a.m.on Thursday, December 14. Joshua C. Catlett, 31,[Read More…]
Favorite American toys have a colorful history
by Kate Evans Some of the most traditional toys in America, which still surface during the holiday seasons and in our memories, have an amazing history. The beloved, cuddly Teddy Bear has comforted millions of children over many decades. But did you know that the teddy bear was created to[Read More…]
Harman rallies back to take win over Warm Springs
by Jamie Harris Last Friday night, December 8, the Warm Springs Middle School Lady Wolves got the rare opportunity to play a home game at Berkeley Springs High School. The Lady Wolves and Harman Panthers took the court be- fore the high school varsity contest between Berkeley Springs and Harman[Read More…]
Paw Paw takes down Union in season opener
by Jamie Harris The Paw Paw Pirates varsity boys’ basketball team is off to a 2-0 start on the season with wins over Mountain View Christian Academy and Union. Last Thursday, December 7 the Pirates hosted the Mountain View Christian Academy Conquerors and rolled to a 55-33 win. Paw Paw[Read More…]
Indians wrestling goes 2-1 at Skyline Quad
by Jamie Harris This past weekend the Berkeley Springs Indians var- sity wrestling team traveled to Skyline High School in Front Royal, Va., for a quad meet. The Indians would take on the hosts Hawks, Central (Woodstock) Falcons and the Orange County Hornets. The Indians finished the event 2-1 with[Read More…]
Moving through the holidays with grief – crafting a plan can help
by Kate Shunney Christmas and winter holidays are portrayed as festive, bright and jolly times to celebrate and enjoy life. But the holidays can look and feel different for someone who has lost a loved one, is in the midst of major illness, or for someone who has suffered a[Read More…]
