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Peggy Joyce Weaver, 95, of Williamson, WV, passed away on November 27, 2023, at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY. 

Born December 29, 1927, in Williamson, WV, she was the daughter of the late Roy Marvin Taylor, Sr., and Mable Scott Taylor. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Ivan “Ike” Weaver, a brother, Marvin Roy (Lois) Taylor, Jr., a nephew, Roy Marvin Taylor, III, and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Olin H., and Ida Kathryn Weaver. 

Peggy was a 1945 graduate of Williamson High School where she reigned as Miss Williamson High School her senior year. She continued her education at the University of Kentucky earning a bachelor’s degree in business. 

Peggy taught English at Williamson High School where her charm and genteel mannerisms endeared her to students for more than three decades. In her classroom, she set the stage upon which the magic of literature, prose, and poetry came to life as she introduced students to great writers of literature and poetry. By the end of the school year students under her tutelage had studied such classics as the tragic romance of English poet, playwright, and actor William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” and the dark narrative poem, “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe. She was also completely invested in teaching students the structure of a sentence, and herein lies the most distinct of all memories associated with being a student of Peggy Weaver, the daunting albeit necessary practice of diagramming a sentence. Because of the manner in which she commanded the classroom, presented herself, and displayed genuine affection for students, she is among the most widely respected and memorable teachers to have ever taught at Williamson High School.

Outside the classroom Peggy was an avid sports fan and a very competitive and strategic Bridge player. She enjoyed many lifelong friendships, and she was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Williamson. She was devoted to her late husband, Ike, also an educator, their daughters, Tami and Lisa, and she was the proud grandmother of Chris, Victoria, and Elizabeth, and the great-grandmother of Sophia Lea. 

Peggy lived a long, fulfilling, and productive life. She was looked upon as a role model in the community, and she inspired many young people to become educators. She accepted the abiding affection of family, friends, and students with humility. Her enduring legacy lives on in not only her family, but also in the lives of those indelibly touched by her presence. She will be sorely missed, and fondly remembered always. 

Peggy is survived by her daughter with whom she had made her home for the past several years, Tamira, and her husband, Raymond Pinson of Louisville, KY, and daughter, Lisa, and her husband, Jeff Van Horn of Troy, MO, a grandson, Christopher, and his wife, Sarah Pinson of Louisville, KY, two granddaughters, Victoria, and her husband, Cody Stevenson of Anna, TX, and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Johnson of Celina, TX, a great-granddaughter, Sophia Lea Stevenson of Anna, TX, and a niece, Lynne (Jim) Curtis of Cassville, MO. 

Visitation is from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Weaver Mortuary in West Williamson. The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 1:00 pm with Reverend Jarrod Belcher officiating. 

Interment is in the Fairview Cemetery in West Williamson.

Pallbearers include Aubrey Booth, Jr., John Mark Hubbard, Christopher Pinson, Jeff Van Horn, John Weaver, and Jonathan Weaver. 

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PEGGY JOYCE WEAVER OBITUARY

Peggy Joyce Weaver, 95, of Williamson, WV, passed away on November 27, 2023, at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY. 

Born December 29, 1927, in Williamson, WV, she was the daughter of the late Roy Marvin Taylor, Sr., and Mable Scott Taylor. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Ivan “Ike” Weaver, a brother, Marvin Roy (Lois) Taylor, Jr., a nephew, Roy Marvin Taylor, III, and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Olin H., and Ida Kathryn Weaver. 

Peggy was a 1945 graduate of Williamson High School where she reigned as Miss Williamson High School her senior year. She continued her education at the University of Kentucky earning a bachelor’s degree in business. 

Peggy taught English at Williamson High School where her charm and genteel mannerisms endeared her to students for more than three decades. In her classroom, she set the stage upon which the magic of literature, prose, and poetry came to life as she introduced students to great writers of literature and poetry. By the end of the school year students under her tutelage had studied such classics as the tragic romance of English poet, playwright, and actor William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” and the dark narrative poem, “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe. She was also completely invested in teaching students the structure of a sentence, and herein lies the most distinct of all memories associated with being a student of Peggy Weaver, the daunting albeit necessary practice of diagramming a sentence. Because of the manner in which she commanded the classroom, presented herself, and displayed genuine affection for students, she is among the most widely respected and memorable teachers to have ever taught at Williamson High School.

Outside the classroom Peggy was an avid sports fan and a very competitive and strategic Bridge player. She enjoyed many lifelong friendships, and she was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Williamson. She was devoted to her late husband, Ike, also an educator, their daughters, Tami and Lisa, and she was the proud grandmother of Chris, Victoria, and Elizabeth, and the great-grandmother of Sophia Lea. 

Peggy lived a long, fulfilling, and productive life. She was looked upon as a role model in the community, and she inspired many young people to become educators. She accepted the abiding affection of family, friends, and students with humility. Her enduring legacy lives on in not only her family, but also in the lives of those indelibly touched by her presence. She will be sorely missed, and fondly remembered always. 

Peggy is survived by her daughter with whom she had made her home for the past several years, Tamira, and her husband, Raymond Pinson of Louisville, KY, and daughter, Lisa, and her husband, Jeff Van Horn of Troy, MO, a grandson, Christopher, and his wife, Sarah Pinson of Louisville, KY, two granddaughters, Victoria, and her husband, Cody Stevenson of Anna, TX, and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Johnson of Celina, TX, a great-granddaughter, Sophia Lea Stevenson of Anna, TX, and a niece, Lynne (Jim) Curtis of Cassville, MO. 

Visitation is from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Weaver Mortuary in West Williamson. The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 1:00 pm with Reverend Jarrod Belcher officiating. 

Interment is in the Fairview Cemetery in West Williamson.

Pallbearers include Aubrey Booth, Jr., John Mark Hubbard, Christopher Pinson, Jeff Van Horn, John Weaver, and Jonathan Weaver. 

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Gerald L. Chafin

Gerald L. Chafin, aka Jerry Chafin,  was named a recipient of the Civic Recognition Award on Monday. Chafin joins the ranks of others from West Virginia who have received this honor.

The purpose of the Civic Recognition Award is to inspire people to help others and improve their communities. Recipients come from all walks of life and all 50 states. Under certain circumstances, the award can be issued posthumously.

It is hoped the Civic Recognition Award will encourage people in Delbarton and across West Virginia to live their lives around ten values than enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Those ten values are compassion, courage, forgiveness, generosity, humility, inclusiveness, integrity, kindness, respect and service.

Chafin is among a select number of individuals recognized in Delbarton. Many individuals never receive a civic award despite years of community involvement. While formal recognition should never be one’s motive for acts of kindness, receiving an award is an affirmation of the positive impact one’s actions can have.

It should be a proud moment for Chafin’s family and friends, and an opportunity to share inspiring stories. If fact, by discussing the award, the inspiration provided by Chafin’s good deeds is multiplied. Discussion of the award can also help spread the word about the ten values embodied by the award. It is a fact that many individuals feel motivated to do more after hearing about the good deeds of others. Award recipients themselves can feel encouraged or inspired by the recognition to help more.

The positive impact of Civic Recognition Award winners like Chafin on their community cannot be measured. These winners were often the first to help people in need and the first to welcome a new neighbor. The existence of community non-profit organizations of all kinds is a lasting testimony to the good works of involved individuals who, like Chafin, stepped forward to make a difference.

The lives of Civic Recognition Award winners like Chafin are also often examples to children. Children look up to role models to help shape how they behave in school, relationships or when facing challenging situations. When children emulate positive role models, they respond to situations in healthy ways that can contribute to individual and community well being. Positive role models are essential to every child’s well being.

The Civic Recognition Award is one of the highest recognitions possible for individuals. Residents of Delbarton - Williamson and all of West Virginia can feel proud that one of the own, Gerald Chafin, has been recognized with this high distinction.

“Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifices to help others.”

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Gerald L. Chafin

Gerald L. "Jerry" Chafin, of Elk Creek Road, Delbarton, WV went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2021, following a lingering illness. He was 91. Born April 1, 1930, at Elk Creek, he was a son of the late Jeff Chafin and Tilda Curry Chafin.

In addition to his parents was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Hatfield Chafin, two brothers and four sisters. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Mingo County, except for a few years that he was a full-time resident of Tennessee, enjoying its streams and fishing as much as possible. He was educated in the Mingo County school system and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He later attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science from which he graduated in 1957. Jerry founded the Chafin Funeral Home in Delbarton, WV right after his graduation from mortuary college. Jerry served the Delbarton and surrounding communities as a funeral director from 1957 until being elected Sheriff of Mingo county in 1988. He served two terms as sheriff. Jerry also served as a member of the Mingo County Commission, as a member of the House of Delegates in the State Legislature, and as a County Coroner for many years. He was a past-president of the West Virginia Isaak Walton League, and served on the National Endowment Board.

Jerry was also educated at West Virginia University and Clarksville School of Theology, holding a Doctor of Theology and a PhD in Philosophy of Christianity. He was a 33rd Degree Mason, he loved to fish, and spending time engaged in wood working projects.

While living in Tennessee, he attended Bean Station Worship Center. He had served as a Bible study leader and he also taught Sunday School. Jerry was a very engaged and active man throughout his life. He loved Mingo County, and working for her people. He also loved his work as a funeral director and the opportunity to serve the bereaved and suffering in their time of need.

Jerry was a private pilot. He loved flying and flew for the last time on his 88th birthday.

Jerry was a multi-faceted man who gave so much of himself to those he served and loved. He was a loving husband to his wife; Beatrice, and he was a loving friend to a host of lifetime friends.

Jerry devoted many years of work to the founding, growth and sustainability of the Delbarton Volunteer Fire Department. Contributions in Jerry's memory may be made to the Delbarton Volunteer Department, County Highway 65/12, Delbarton, WV 25670.

Jerry will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered always.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Beatrice Jarrell Chafin, and her family, and the family of his late wife, Marie Chafin.

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Henry Vinson Funeral Director

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Mortuary slab in a abandoned children’s hospital.

Source: Sam F-W (flickr)

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Morgue slabs in St Peter’s Mortuary .

Source: Subversive Photography (flickr)

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Miami Dade Medical Examiner morgue - Main cooler/body storage.

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Emogene Haga

Emogene Haga was named a recipient of the Civic Recognition Award on Monday. Haga joins the ranks of others from Texas who have received this honor.

The purpose of the Civic Recognition Award is to inspire people to help others and improve their communities. Recipients come from all walks of life and all 50 states. Under certain circumstances, the award can be issued posthumously.

It is hoped the Civic Recognition Award will encourage people in Cibolo and across Texas to live their lives around ten values than enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. Those ten values are compassion, courage, forgiveness, generosity, humility, inclusiveness, integrity, kindness, respect and service.

Haga is among a select number of individuals recognized in Cibolo. Many individuals never receive a civic award despite years of community involvement. While formal recognition should never be one's motive for acts of kindness, receiving an award is an affirmation of the positive impact one's actions can have.

It should be a proud moment for Haga's family and friends, and an opportunity to share inspiring stories. If fact, by discussing the award, the inspiration provided by Haga's good deeds is multiplied. Discussion of the award can also help spread the word about the ten values embodied by the award. It is a fact that many individuals feel motivated to do more after hearing about the good deeds of others. Award recipients themselves can feel encouraged or inspired by the recognition to help more.

The positive impact of Civic Recognition Award winners like Haga on their community cannot be measured. These winners were often the first to help people in need and the first to welcome a new neighbor. The existence of community non-profit organizations of all kinds is a lasting testimony to the good works of involved individuals who, like Haga, stepped forward to make a difference.

The lives of Civic Recognition Award winners like Haga are also often examples to children. Children look up to role models to help shape how they behave in school, relationships or when facing challenging situations. When children emulate positive role models, they respond to situations in healthy ways that can contribute to individual and community well being. Positive role models are essential to every child's well being.

The Civic Recognition Award is one of the highest recognitions possible for individuals. Residents of Cibolo and all of Texas can feel proud that one of the own, Emogene Haga, has been recognized with this high distinction.

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What kind of “past misconduct” would former House Speaker John Dennis “Denny” Hastert pay $3.5 million to keep quiet? I have my informed theories (discussed below), as it could only be a very few, specific things. Regardless, I really wish my dear, late former employer, Congressman Philip M. Crane was around to see this RINO jerk, who blocked him every step of the way, get his. What’s unusual here and made clear by the Dennis Hastert indictment (read the indictment) is that the Justice Department is working with Hastert’s blackmailer/extorter, when usually it’s the other way around. Given that, here’s what I think Denny Hastert did . . . .

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