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Mary Lyle Perry

Mary Lyle Perry 1932-2024 Mary Lyle Perry, age 92, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va. passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024 at her home. Born June 30, 1932 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Frank Lee Bishop and Edna Virginia Cain Bishop Hensley. She attended public[Read More…]

Steven R. DeLawder

Steven R. DeLawder Steven R. DeLawder, 70, of Berkeley Springs, died Saturday, November 2, 2024. Full obituary will be in next week’s The Hancock News. Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs.

Lonnie Eugene Brown

Lonnie Eugene Brown 1985-2024 Lonnie Eugene Brown, born April 1, 1985, passed away on October 27, 2024 after slipping into a diabetic coma from which he could not recover. His on-going battle with a multitude of medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with smiles[Read More…]

Sandra Greer Hevener

Sandra Greer Hevener 1950-2024 Sandra Greer Hevener, age 74, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center. Born February 18, 1950 in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Roswell Lanier “Rozzie” and Ardath Meridean “Peggy” Unger Hevener. She[Read More…]

Dawn Rose Cook-Turner

Dawn Rose Cook-Turner 1962-2024 Dawn Rose Cook-Turner, age 62, of Hedgesville, W.Va., died on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va. Born March 15, 1962 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Phyllis Bowers Cook. She was a Christian.[Read More…]

Linda Lou Kerr

Linda Lou Kerr 1939-2024 Linda Lou Kerr, age 84, of Berkeley Springs, died on Friday, October 11, 2024 in Winchester, Va. Born December 4, 1939 in Rainelle, W.Va., she was the daughter of Wallace E. and Lorraine Smith Waugh. Linda graduated from high school in Baltimore, Md. She was a[Read More…]

Hancock Police Report

  Hancock Police report the following arrests and incidents from the week of Monday, October 21, through Sunday, October 27: October 21 Property accident, first block East Main Street. Infromation exchanged. Service to advise, 200 block Terrace Street. Subject advised. Service to advise, 200 block Terrace Street. Subject advised. Traffic[Read More…]

Lady Panthers celebrate Senior Night with another win

by Lisa Schauer Seniors on the varsity volleyball team were recognized at Hancock Middle Senior High School in a heart-warming ceremony prior to their match against Hyndman Charter School on Tuesday, October 22. The team’s four seniors were escorted onto the court by family members, where their messages of grit[Read More…]