ADMINISTRATION TO CREDITORS,
DISTRIBUTEES & LEGATEES
Notice is hereby given that the following estate(s) have been opened for probate in the Pocahontas County Clerk’s Office at P. O. Box 209, 900 Tenth Avenue, Suite C, Marlinton, WV 24954-0209. Any person seeking to impeach or establish a will must make a complaint in accordance with the provisions of West Virginia Code 41-5-11 through 13. Any interested person objecting to the qualifications of the personal representative or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, shall file written notice of an objection with the County Commission within 60 days after the date of the first publication or within 30 days of the service of the notice, whichever is later.
If an objection is not filed timely, the objection is forever barred. Any claims against an estate must be filed within 60 days of the first publication of this notice in accordance with West Virginia Code 44-2 and 44-3A.
Settlement of the estate(s) of the following named decedent(s) will proceed without reference to a fiduciary commissioner unless within 60 days from the first publication of this notice a reference is requested by a party of interest or an unpaid creditor files a claim and good cause is shown to support reference to a fiduciary commissione.
First Publication Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Claim Deadline: Monday, March 17, 2025
ESTATE NUMBER: 14684
ESTATE OF: DELBERT R. COSNER, JR.
ADMINISTRATOR: Adam Matheny
356 Ridge Circle
Waynesboro, VA 22980-5428
ESTATE NUMBER: 14708
ESTATE OF: ARNOLD LEE BOND
ADMINISTRATRIX: Patricia Ellen Bond
13047 Cass Road
Cass, WV 24927-8401
Subscribed and sworn to before me on January 10, 2025.
Melissa L. Bennett
Clerk of the Pocahontas County Commission
1/16/2c
NOTICE OF ANCILLARY FILING
WITHOUT ANY ADMINISTRATION
TO CREDITORS, DISTRIBUTEES AND LEGATEES
Notice is hereby given that the following foreign will or affidavit of heirs has been filed in the Pocahontas County Clerk’s Office at 900 Tenth Avenue Suite C; P. O. Box 209, Marlinton, WV 24954-0209.
An interested person(s) objecting to the filing of the foreign will or affidavit or objecting to the absence of appointment or administration being made in this state must file a statement with the Pocahontas County Commission through the County Clerk’s Office at the address listed above within 60 days after the date of first publication or 30 days of service of the notice, whichever is later. If an objection is not timely filed, the objection is forever barred. The Pocahontas County Commission, upon receiving any timely objection thereto, shall schedule a hearing or hearings thereon and order relief, if any, it considers proper including, but not limited to, an order directing that full and complete ancillary administration of the estate of the nonresident decedent be made in this state.
First Publication Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
ESTATE NAME: WILLIAM MICHAEL GOINS
1907 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704-3009
ANCILLARY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael C. Doss
921 Tenth Avenue
Marlinton, WV 24954-1317
Subscribed and sworn to before me on January 7, 2025.
Melissa L. Bennett
Clerk of the Pocahontas County Commission
1/16/2c
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF POCAHONTAS COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
BYRON GEIGER, PLAINTIFF,
v. Civil Action No.: 23-C-2
DONNA K. MULLENAX,
DUSTIN MICHAEL MCCRAY,
WILLIAM (“WAYNE”) GILLEY,
JACKIE L. GILLEY,
TAMMIE L. GILLEY,
DIANE MARKET,
GARY MARKET,
JOHN GARDNER,
WILLIAM GARDNER,
SUSAN RAY,
HUBERT (“HUGH”) D. GEIGER II,
MARILOU GEIGER,
MARIE POWERS, fka MARIE GEIGER,
CAROLYN ROBINSON,
KAREN LYNN OLDS, fka KAREN LYNN KOHLMANN,
ROBIN KOLHMANN LEE, aka ROBIN ANN LEE
CYNTHIA (“CINDY”) KOLHMANN RUPERT,
JOHN HAMMOND aka RUSTY HAMMOND,
LINDA HAMMOND GILLET,
JAMES DOUG HAMMOND,
KRISTEN LYN MORAN GORRELL,
SCOTT OWEN MORAN,
JUDITH ANN MORAN RUDDY,
DARCY TRAVIS MORAN GARAY,
JOHN HAYES,
DEFENDANTS.
This action seeks the partition or sale of real estate, which involves the above-named Defendants, the unknown estate of the Defendants, the unknown heirs at law, beneficiaries or devisees of the Defendants. It appears from the Complaint and affidavit filed in the above matter that there are Defendants who are unknown to the Plaintiff and that Plaintiff is unaware of the whereabouts of Defendants, their estates, heirs at law, beneficiaries or devisees, if any and whom may be non-residents of the State of West Virginia.
Therefore, the above-named Defendants, their estates, heirs at law, beneficiaries, devisees or other interested parties shall serve their Answer to the Complaint within Thirty (30) days of the publication of this notice, upon the Plaintiff’s attorney, Michael C. Doss, at his address of 921 Tenth Avenue, Marlinton, WV 24954. Otherwise, judgment may be granted against you.
Connie M. Carr, Circuit Clerk
Pocahontas County, West Virginia
12/26/3c
NOTICE
BOARD OF REVIEW AND EQUALIZATION HEARINGS
The County Commission of Pocahontas County, West Virginia, in its capacity as the Board of Review and Equalization will convene on the following dates and times for the purpose of reviewing and equalizing assessments made by the Assessor.
Friday, January 31, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
County Commission Office
Pocahontas County Courthouse-Marlinton
Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
County Commission Office
Pocahontas County Courthouse-Marlinton
Friday, February 7, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
County Commission Office
Pocahontas County Courthouse-Marlinton
Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
County Commission Office
Pocahontas County Courthouse-Marlinton
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 5:45 p.m.
County Commission Office
Pocahontas County Courthouse-Marlinton
The Commission requests that appointments be made prior to these dates. To schedule an appointment, please contact Melissa L. Bennett, County Clerk at 304-799-4549 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Pocahontas County Commission
1/16/2c
West Virginia Lifeline/Tel-Assistance
Information for Customers of
Spruce Knob Seneca Rocks Telephone, Inc.
Lifeline is a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program that make communications services more affordable for eligible low-income consumers. This benefit provides eligible customers with a monthly discount of up to $9.25 on qualifying internet service or telephone service bundled with qualifying internet service. In certain circumstances, a reduced benefit of $5.25 may be available for voice only telephone.
WV Tel-Assistance is a program that lowers the monthly telephone service by giving eligible low-income subscribers a discount on qualifying telephone service. This discounted rate provides a $2.00 monthly, non-transferable usage credit.
Consumers may qualify for the Lifeline/Tel-Assistance program if their gross household income level is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if they participate in any of the following federal assistance programs:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit, or certain Tribal Programs.
To check further eligibility, you can contact your local Department of Health and Human Resources.
Lifeline/Tel-Assistance is limited to one discount per household.
Lifeline/Tel-Assistance defines a household as anyone living at the same address who share income and household expenses. Lifeline/Tel-Assistance benefit is non-transferable and cannot be given to another person, even if they qualify.
Certification forms may be obtained by the Department of Health and Human Resources.
Services may vary by telephone company.
1/16/1c
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Spruce Knob Seneca Rocks Telephone, Inc., is the recipient of Federal financial assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s policy, this organization is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or disability and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is available in languages other than English. To file a complaint alleging discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.
To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 fax: (202) 690-7442; email:program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
1/16/1c
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pocahontas County 911 plans to construct a 195-foot lattice tower on Duncan Road, Buckeye, located at coordinates 38°11’59.80″N / 80°6’34.00″W. This tower, designated as the Beard Heights 911 Communications Tower, is designed to enhance emergency communication services in the area.
The tower is scheduled for construction in 2025 and is filed with the FAA under filing number 2024-AEA-12542-OE.
For additional information, comments, or concerns about this project, please contact the Pocahontas County 911 Director Michael O’Brien at 304-799-3985 or via email at mobrien@pocahontas e mergency.com
1/16/2c
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pocahontas County 911 plans to construct a 195-foot lattice tower on McCoy Road, Droop Mountain, located at coordinates 38°6’18″N / 80°15’51.99″W.
This tower, designated as the Droop Mountain 911 Communications Tower, is intended to enhance emergency communication services within the county.
The tower is scheduled for construction in 2025 and is filed with the FAA under filing number 2024-AEA-12543-OE.
For additional information, comments, or concerns regarding this project, please contact the Pocahontas County 911 Director Michael O’Brien at 304-799-3985 or via email at mobrien@pocahontas emergency.com
1/16/2c
