Obituaries

sitting on her front porch watching the birds, planting flowers, and spending cherished time with her family.

sitting on her front porch watching the birds, planting flowers, and spending cherished time with her family.

Betty Ruth Short, 88, of Belle passed away January 27, 2026 at CAMC General Hospital following a long illness.She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and a homemaker.Preceding her in death

Betty Ruth Short, 88, of Belle passed away January 27, 2026 at CAMC General Hospital following a long illness.She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and a homemaker.Preceding her in death

Madeline “Maddy” Elaine Coffey, 79 of Ashford passed away January 20, 2026.She preceded in death by her father, Walter Mitchell; mother, Velva Mitchell, brother, Gary Mitchell and grandson, Brett Ordaz.She retired after

Madeline “Maddy” Elaine Coffey, 79 of Ashford passed away January 20, 2026.She preceded in death by her father, Walter Mitchell; mother, Velva Mitchell, brother, Gary Mitchell and grandson, Brett Ordaz.She retired after

granddaughters, Brittany, Kaleigha, Karina, and Khaleesi; grandsons “Little” Chris, Cody, and Adrian—and her treasured great-granddaughter, Armani.

granddaughters, Brittany, Kaleigha, Karina, and Khaleesi; grandsons “Little” Chris, Cody, and Adrian—and her treasured great-granddaughter, Armani.

Bernice ShaferBernice Shafer, 79, of Clendenin entered into eternal rest Friday, Jan.

Bennett Driggs 77 of Poca, formerly of Alaska passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 at home.At this time arrangements are incomplete.Gatens - Harding Funeral Home 147 Main Street Poca is assisting the