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Virginia Huffman Obituary February 27, 2026 – Ott & Lee Funeral Homes

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March 1, 2026

Virginia Huffman Obituary February 27, 2026 – Ott & Lee Funeral Homes

Mary “Virginia” Huffman, 82, of Pelahatchie, Mississippi, passed away on February 27, 2026.

Born on February 28, 1943, in Morton, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Carl and Nannie Mae Bradshaw. She married the love of her life, Jimmy Lavell Huffman, on June 14, 1963, and together they built a life rooted in faith, family, and hard work. Virginia devoted nearly 50 years to teaching high school math, beginning at Morton High School and later serving at East Rankin Academy. Generations of students were shaped by her steady guidance, high expectations, and deep belief in their potential. Many would say they entered college prepared because they had learned from “Mrs. Huffman.” Her students knew the famous “Mrs. Huffman look,” but no one understood it quite like her children and grandchildren. To many, she was more than a teacher—she was a mentor, encourager, and second mother.

A faithful member of Cross Roads Baptist Church, Virginia was a true matriarch and prayer warrior whose life was anchored in her love for the Lord. She woke each morning to study the Word of God and carried that faith into every conversation, classroom, and season of life. She played piano and organ, sang in the choir, and on Sunday mornings could often be found at home practicing the piano before church—something her family dearly loved listening to. She served her church and community with quiet devotion. Whether tutoring students during the summer, helping families in need, or visiting church members, she consistently lived out a servant’s heart.

She loved farm life—raising chickens and cows, cutting hay, tending her flower beds, and cooking for the people she loved. She was especially known for her strawberry pies, egg custard, and caramel cake (see Cheryl Moore for the recipe). She faithfully attended her grandchildren’s sporting events and found her greatest joy in cheering on her family. She loved deeply and wholeheartedly, treating not only her own children and grandchildren as treasures, but embracing many others in her community as if they were her own.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Lavell Huffman; her children, Connie Goodman (Mike), Karen Jones, and Jade Huffman; her grandchildren, Christin (Colby) (Candace), Christopher (Victoria), Dillon, Marley, Halle (Elijah), Kyla Kate, and Eli; her great-grandchildren, Autumn, Titus, Sophia, Liam, Scarlett, Luke, and Ava; and her siblings, Paul (Joyce) and Delilah.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Nannie Mae Bradshaw; her in-laws, Clyde Sr. and Zora Huffman; her son, Scot Huffman; and her sisters, May Erving and Maxine Strong.

Virginia will be remembered as a woman of unwavering faith, steadfast strength, and extraordinary love. Her legacy lives on in the family she nurtured, the students she prepared, and the countless lives she covered in prayer.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – until on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Pelahatchie and again on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 12 pm – 1 pm.

Services will be held at 1pm Monday, March 2, 2026 at Cross Roads Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.

Bro. John Vaughn, Bro. Gary Morris and Bro. Steven Platt will officate the services.

Pallbearers will be Tim Wolverton, Colby Boyd, Christopher Wilson, Dillon Pettigrew, Eli Huffman and Elijah Moore.

Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Morton is honored to serve the Huffman family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Cross Roads Baptist Church Building Fund.

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Goochland residents sue county over Technology Overlay District approval

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March 30, 2026

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Goochland residents sue county over Technology Overlay District approval

GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Four Goochland residents are taking the county’s board of supervisors and planning commission to court, alleging officials failed to lawfully and clearly explain their approved Technology Overlay District (TOD).

In November, the board adjusted zoning rules and approved the TOD and a Technology Zone (TZ) to incentivize data centers and high-tech businesses to be in eastern Goochland.

That approval came after months of community meetings and public comment periods where neighbors shared concerns about the environmental impacts, noise emissions and the county’s rural character.

Plaintiff Cynthia Haas and informal legal advisor John Gessner both live near, but outside, the zone and believe their concerns could lead to unknown impacts of data center development and operations.

“Water, power: nobody knows. It borders on reckless to approve these — or make it easier for them to be built — without knowing exactly what the impacts are,” said Gessner, who also built a career as a zoning lawyer.

“[Data center development] is coming one way or the other,” Haas said. “You’re throwing all this stuff into the TOD without considering the consequences.”

After public hearings, the county made some changes to the project, such as increasing buffers around homes and reforming noise limits.

“It is true there were all sorts of public meetings, but there was never an opportunity to find out really what they were thinking and the reasoning for it,” Gessner said.

The lawsuit claimed Goochland did not properly advertise the project, violated zoning regulations and made last-minute changes to the district without hearing from residents.

Around 300 people have donated to support Haas’s and the plaintiff’s filing, in hopes of reversing the TOD.

A Goochland County spokesperson says its leadership stands by its approval process. In February, its board of supervisors approved a $250,000 fund for the county’s defense. If the county’s defense is less than $250,000, the spokesperson said the additional funds will be returned to the county’s unassigned general fund.

Another $100,000 is being used for the county’s defense, part of a public officials’ liability policy through the Virginia Association of Counties Self-Insurance Risk Pool.

County administration told 8News last year that revenues from businesses in the district would help lower residents’ taxes and help pay for a water and sewer service debt.

The county spokesperson said in part, “Adoption of the TOD and TZ establishes standards and expectations. It does not approve any specific project. Any proposed technology development must still comply with all applicable requirements…”

“We’re going to continue to fight this. We’re not going to let a group of men pass illegal legislation and get away with it,” Haas said. “That’s not the way this is going to working in Goochland anymore.”

A hearing is set for Tuesday, May 26, in the Goochland Circuit Court, where the court will decide which of the 8,500 documents filed will be submitted for the record.

Goochland has asked the court to throw the suit out, but a hearing for that has not been scheduled.

Learn more about the TOD and Goochland County’s full statement on the pending litigation here.

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West Virginia State Police searching for missing woman last seen in Kingwood

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17 hours ago

March 29, 2026

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West Virginia State Police searching for missing woman last seen in Kingwood

Shania Moser (WVSP Image)

KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia State Police are asking communities to keep an eye out for a missing woman last seen in Preston County.

According to a Facebook post by the WVSP, 29-year-old Shania Moser was last seen Thursday, March 26, at around 11 a.m. in the Albright Avenue area of Kingwood.

Moser is described in the post as having blonde hair and brown eyes, being 5′ 2″ tall, and was last seen wearing a purple hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and white Nike shoes.

At the time she was last seen she was driving a 2015 blue Ford Escape with a West Virginia registration reading 1G5016.

Those who have any information on the whereabouts of Moser are urged to call the WVSP at 304-329-1101.

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West Virginia Lottery results: See winning numbers for Powerball, Lotto America on March 28, 2026

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1 day ago

March 29, 2026

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The results are in for the West Virginia Lottery’s draw games on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on March 28.

Winning Powerball numbers from March 28 drawing

11-42-43-59-61, Powerball: 25, Power Play: 4

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Lotto America numbers from March 28 drawing

15-29-30-32-35, Star Ball: 09, ASB: 05

Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Daily 3 numbers from March 28 drawing

0-7-1

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Winning Daily 4 numbers from March 28 drawing

2-7-3-5

Check Daily 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

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When are the West Virginia Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10:59 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
Lotto America: 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Daily 3, 4: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
Cash 25: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

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