Florence Reed obituary continued from A-3
Florence Lucille Reed, 88, of Rocky Gap VA, died August 14, 2018. Born April 9, 1930, she was a homemaker and Laurel Fork Baptist Church member, with a degree from Eastern Baptist Bible College. Survived by sons William C. Reed II and Michael Earl Reed. siblings John Blane Smith, Susie Gross, Helen Williams. two grandchildren. Services August 18 at Laurel Fork Baptist Church. private burial at Grandview Memory Gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Gap
Florence Lucille Reed
Bland County
William C. Reed, Jr
Earl Henderson Smith
Jane Williams
Ann Stinson
Farrie Reed
William C. Reed
Karen
Campbellville
Michael Earl Reed
Robin
Chesnee
John Blane Smith
Wytheville
Susie Gross
Bastian
Helen Williams
Bland
Patrick Reed
Jennifer Reed
Mercer Finneral
Laurel Fork Baptist Church
Abuse case outlined in bond talks and grand jury bound
In a West Virginia hearing, bonds for Powers and Jones were lowered to 500000. The court discussed venue changes as the case concerns JoJo Garbosky III. Investigations reveal extensive injuries to the toddler, including brain bleeds and burns, with testimony alleging repeated abuse by Powers and observed neglect by Jones. The child’s medical history spans weeks without treatment. The hearing established probable cause and sent the case to the grand jury.
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Powers
Jones
Joseph “JoJo” Garbosky III
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Charleston
Child Protective Services
Sgt
M.D. Clemons
West Virginia
State Police
Crimes Against Children
Clemons
JoJo
Sitler
CPS
Child Protective Service
Ms. Jones
Mr. Powers
Joe Harvey
Jerry Flanigan
Bluefield State aims for growth through visibility and outreach
Dr. Marsha Krotseng, BSC president, cites a $47 million annual regional impact and rejects consolidation plans while stressing community engagement, alumni outreach, and social media. The college scales back a $28 million residence hall to about $14 million, with Shott Foundation pledging $1.5 million. Enrolment strategies focus on increased high school visibility and targeted marketing to boost transfer and out-of-state metro-rate students.
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Marsha Krotseng
BSC
Bluefield State College
Krotseng
Jim Justice
Bluefield
USDA
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Shott Foundation
Jo Ann Robinson
West Virginia
West Virginia Higher Education
Bluefield State
Concord University
Robinson
Princeton
Pikeview
Charles Boothe
Cboathe
Former base manager brings city-wide insight to Bluefield visit
Plumley, a long-time civilian base manager, spent a week in Pyeongtaek observing Bluefield officials and systems. He praised city leadership, suggested leveraging National Guard engineers for a fire training center, and discussed making Bluefield attractive for military retirees while highlighting safety, budgeting realities, and shared goals for economic growth. Rideout called the visit transformative and a boost for federal visibility.
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Pyeongtaek
South Korea
U.S
Dennis Dillon
Rick Cary
Lori Mills
Lori
Mills
Public Works Department
Plumley
West Virginia
Hamlin
Marshall University
National Guard and Reserve
Man
Bluefield
Rideout
Board of Directors
Dane
Maria Blackwell
City
Phuley
West Point
Army War College
Baltimore
CMA
Army
Ft. Bragg
N.C
Alexandria
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Revees
Kime
Swope
Sitter
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