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Phillip Stricker

Phillip Eugene StrickerPhillip Eugene Stricker (Phil), 93, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2026.Phil enjoyed creating with his hands.

January 21, 2026

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businesses in which Richard and his brother, Phil, were actively involved throughout their youth.A 1954 graduate of Elkview High School, Richard went on to pursue a Civil Engineering degree at West Virginia University

January 20, 2026

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Toni Boyd

Toni Rae Hastings Boyd, 70, of Dry Branch, West Virginia passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 16, 2026.

January 20, 2026

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Shiloh Hedrick

Shiloh Elyse HedrickShiloh Elyse (Ellie), our deeply treasured, loved, and precious daughter, was born sleeping on January 18, 2026.

January 20, 2026

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Lawrence Coleman

activities that allowed him to connect with nature and spend cherished time with family.

January 19, 2026

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Senator Tarr Proposal Raises Concerns Over Limits on Toxic Exposure Lawsuits

Legislation introduced by Sen. Eric Tarr (R-Putnam, 4) would significantly limit when plaintiffs can recover damages for future medical monitoring in civil lawsuits, drawing criticism from consumer and labor advocates who say

January 19, 2026

State

Del. Scot Heckert Introduces Bill Restoring Voting Rights to Convicted Felons

Del. Scot Heckert (R-Wood, 13) has introduced legislation that would explicitly restore voting rights to individuals convicted of felonies once they are released from incarceration.

January 19, 2026

State

Peggy Hodge

Peggy Lynn Brinegar Hodge, 71, of Cross Lanes, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, in the Hubbard Hospice House.Peggy was formerly of Cabin Creek and a graduate of East Bank High School.

January 19, 2026

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Senator Rucker Introduces Bill to Recognize Gold and Silver as Legal Tender

Sen. Patricia Rucker (R-Jefferson, 16) has introduced legislation that would recognize gold and silver as legal tender in the state and establish a framework for their use in private and public transactions.

January 19, 2026

State

January 2026 - Page 5

Phillip Stricker

Kathy Hudson

Richard Morrison

Toni Boyd

Shiloh Hedrick

Lawrence Coleman

Senator Tarr Proposal Raises Concerns Over Limits on Toxic Exposure Lawsuits

Del. Scot Heckert Introduces Bill Restoring Voting Rights to Convicted Felons

Peggy Hodge

Senator Rucker Introduces Bill to Recognize Gold and Silver as Legal Tender