The Shadow
Obituary: Thomas Edward West, Sr., 87
Thomas Edward West, Sr. Thomas Edward West, Sr., age 87, of 212 Railroad Avenue, Iron Gate, Virginia ...
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Obituary: James Wesley Ralsten, 77
James Wesley Ralsten Mr. James Wesley Ralsten, age 77, of Covington, died Friday, February 13, 2026, at ...
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Obituary: Kathy Sue Porterfield Bailey, 70
Kathy Sue Porterfield BaileyKathy Sue Porterfield Bailey, 70, of Frankford went to her heavenly home on ...
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Red Cross Declares Severe Shortage
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Red Cross is warning of a severe blood shortage as the ...
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Obituary: Leo Samuel Carper, Sr., 77
Leo Carper, Sr.Mr. Leo Samuel Carper, Sr., age 77, of Covington, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, ...
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Obituary: Deanna “Teensy” Simmons Stepp, 65
Deanna “Teensy” Simmons SteppDeanna “Teensy” Simmons Stepp, 65, of Salem, VA, and formerly of Eagle Rock, ...
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Obituary: Roselyn Ballard Boone, 95
Roselyn Ballard Boone Roselyn Ballard Boone, 95, of Covington, died Monday, January 5, 2025 at her residence.She ...
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Dear Abby 1/7/26: Couple’s long relationship reaches tipping point
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together for 18 years. Everyone we know thinks ...
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Obituary: Rosa Lee Persinger Dobson Bartley, 85
Rosa Lee Persinger Dobson BartleyRosa Lee Persinger Dobson Bartley, 85, of Covington, died Tuesday, January 6, ...
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Carbon Monoxide Is Known As A “Silent Killer.” It Is An Invisible, Odorless, Tasteless Gas And Is Highly Poisonous.
RICHMOND, Va. - Gas-powered appliances such as generators and charcoal or gas grills are often used during ...
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