A1 TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2012 VOLUME 100, NUMBER 31 PRINTED WITH RECYCLED NEWSPRINT WilliamsonDailyNews.com NEWSSTAND PRICE IS 50 CENTS Woman gets 40 years for husband’s murder By CHAD ABSHIRE The sentencing is the maximum penalty drous love and peace,” Sparks said. Staff Writer she could have gotten, as she faced between David Clark, a former Williamson busi- no less than 10 years and no more than 40. nessman, was found shot to death in the cou- WILLIAMSON - A woman accused of “Based upon a comprehensive analysis of ple’s home in Varney by a relative on April killing her husband in April of last year was the evidence, I am confident that justice was 26. sentenced to 40 years in prison yesterday. served in this case,” Mingo County Prose- After the body was found, Crystal Clark, Crystal Gale Clark, 33, of Varney, was cuting Attorney, C. Michael Sparks, said in a along with the couple’s daughter, then originally indicted in September by the press release last month following her guilty 13-month-old Chloe Clark, were missing. Mingo Grand Jury for the murder of her hus- plea. An Amber Alert was placed on the child, band, David Clark, at their home in Varney. “I trust that the victim’s family can now but Chloe Clark was found unharmed on She pleaded guilty to second-degree mur- have closure as they continue the grieving April 28, with her mother, in a motel room der in January. process. May God bless them with His won- ■ Turn to CLARK/6 Crystal Clark Winners from the Rough N’ Rowdy Staff Photo/RACHEL C DOVE A 2004 GMC Sierra truck that was destroyed by fire following a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on U.S. 119. No serious injuries in fiery two-vehicle accident Monday By RACHEL C. DOVE was operating a 2004 Staff Writer GMC Sierra truck in the northbound lane of U.S. MYRTLE - The inves- 119 when he lost control tigation continues into of the vehicle for an un- the cause of a two-vehi- known reason. cle accident that occurred He reportedly drove Monday afternoon on across the median into the U.S. 119 near the com- southbound lane, struck a munity of Myrtle, with guardrail and shot back one of those involved across the median where bursting into flames after he collided with a 2010 impact. Dodge Ram 2500 driven Staff Photo/RACHEL C DOVE Staff Photo/RACHEL C DOVE Mingo County Deputy by William Lipps, 65, of Winners of the lightweight women’s division of Pictured left to right are Williamson Rough N’ Kevin Ball released in- Williamson. the 2012 Williamson Rough N’ Rowdy compe- Rowdy heavyweight division runner-up Matt formation from his pre- Following the crash, tition are left to right: Champion Laura Byrnes Totten and champion Jeremy Chapman. liminary report, saying the GMC pickup ignit- and runner-up Crystal Mullins. Other winners that Wayne Edward John- ed, and in a very short can be found on page 5. son, 36, of Chapmanville, ■ Turn to ACCIDENT/6 Man indicted for murder in deputy’s One-vehicle accident results in fatality death leads Pike County indictments By RACHEL C DOVE a report of a vehicle flipped Staff Writer By JULIA ROBERTS GOAD near Belcher. Police say Childers is accused of breaking into the on its top in the south Staff Writer was speeding when he allegedly home of Jeff Caudill and a build- bound lane of U.S. 119, MYRTLE - A Chap- near the Twins Branch exit. crossed the center line and hit ing owned by Steven Harris, steal- manville resident was PIKEVILLE, Ky. - A Pike Coun- James Thacker’s cruiser head on. ing jewelry from Caudill and tools Upon arrival, Miller ty man has been indicted for mur- fatally injured Sunday stated that he discovered Investigators say they found belonging to Harris. morning in a one vehicle der in connection with the death of drug paraphernalia in Childers • James Perkins, 27, of Shelbi- the sole occupant of the a deputy last month. accident near the commu- 1996 Ford Ranger had SUV. ana, was indicted for possession of nity of Myrtle, on U.S. 119. David Childers, 47, of Ashcamp, Also indicted by the Pike Coun- a controlled substances, hydroco- been ejected from the vehi- was indicted by a Pike County According to informa- cle and was unresponsive. ty Grand Jury were: done, alprazolam and colazapam, tion received from Mingo Grand Jury for murder and first de- • Tiffany Davis, 30, of Lexing- third offense DUI, driving with a She was identified as gree persistent felony offender. County Sheriff’s Depart- Corrina L. Scott, 34, of ton, was indicted for two counts license revoked for DUI, failure ment Chief Field Deputy Pike County Sheriff’s Deputy burglary, two counts of unlaw- to have insurance and prescription Chapmanville. James Thacker, 53, of Elkhorn James Smith, Deputy M. Eyewitnesses said that ful taking, DUI and driving with drugs not in a proper container. Miller was dispatched at City, died in an accident on US 460 a license suspended for DUI. She ■ Turn to FATALITY/6 ■ Turn to CHILDERS/6 approximately 7:45 a.m. to Mingo deputies make arrests; investigate death By RACHEL C. DOVE Chief Field Deputy James Smith re- form CPR, but were unable to revive House in Delbarton on Friday night, Staff Writer leased information stating that Deputy the female. Mingo County Medical Feb. 3, regarding a female resident M. Miller was dispatched to a home in Examiner Mike Casey was called to being threatened by a male subject WILLIAMSON - The Mingo Coun- Wharncliffe, after the male occupant the scene and pronounced her dead. who reportedly was the father of her ty Sheriff’s Department was kept busy called Mingo 911 and reported that Her body was taken to the Chief child. The manager of the facility said over the weekend responding to a va- he had found his girlfriend, Audrey Medical Examiner’s office in Charles- he was attempting to remove the juve- riety of calls, including one that re- Stumbo, 44, unconscious and unre- ton for autopsy. The investigation is nile from the location. sulted in a Wharncliffe resident being sponsive. still ongoing, but Smith stated that Corporal C. Endicott and Deputy pronounced dead from causes that are Miller and responding emergency foul play is not suspected. S. Smith responded to the scene and yet to be determined. services workers attempted to per- Deputies were called to the Hope ■ Turn to MINGO/6 thank Opal Browning - Lenore, WV Weather View the for subscribing to the Daily News you ... Tonight: Partly cloudy skies dur- ing the evening will give way to cloudy skies overnight. Low 37F. InsIde Winds light and variable. Classifieds ...........10 Entertainment ........7 Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow showers in the morning. online A few rain showers in the after- Comics ..................9 Obituaries ..............6 noon. High 44F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mpt. Chance of rain 60%. www.williamsondailynews.com Editorial .................4 Sports ....................5 A2 2 ■ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 WILLIAMSON DAILY NEWS CalendarFebruary 7 February 17-19 Wade Spencer will be sing- arrive 30 minutes prior to com- Pantry, at New Vision Assem- The Action In Mingo (AIM) ASEP Coaching class will ing at the Leckieville Freewill plete an application. This does bly, Hatfield Bottom, will give Group will meet at 4:30 p.m. at be conducted at Huntington Baptist Church March at 6 p.m. not affect the intenerate office out USDA food the last Friday Williamson City Hall to begin High School for those inter- There is no admission charge in Williamson DHHR office of the month from noon until 2 planning for the 40th annual ested in coaching a secondary and everyone is invited. on Wednesdays from 8:30 to 5 p.m. It is free. King Coal Festival. All mem- school sport. Register at www. March 20-21 p.m. Mingo County PSD is now bers are encouraged to attend wvssac.org. The Mingo Career Center Mingo Extended Learning accepting applications for wa- and new members are always February 18 will be holding GED testing Center (formerly Mingo Career ter service on the Dingess Water welcome. For more informa- The Disabled American Vet- for candidates who have passed and Technical Center) School Project. Those customers that tion, contact AIM President erans Chapter #141, Belfry, the Official Practice Test. For of Practical Nursing is cur- signed up for water service and Mae Stallard at (304) 235- Ky, and its Auxiliary, will have more information, contact John rently accepting applications have paid their tap fee can now 5560. its regular monthly meeting Webb at (304) 475-3347, ext. for the class of 2012-13. Appli- apply to have their water meter February 8 starting at 2 p.m.at the Belfry 13. To register for Adult Basic cants must pass a pre-entrance installed. A fifty dollar ($50.00) The King Coal Highway Courthouse. All members and Education to take the Official exam to be considered for the refundable security deposit is I-73/74 Authority Board will honorably discharged veterans Practice Test, contact Mary Ol- program. A $35 testing and pre- required. Applications will be meet at 3:30 p.m. in Charleston are invited. iver at (304) 235-2022. registration is required. Test- accepted at the PSD’s office at the Charleston Town Center The First Baptist Church March 31 ing dates are: Thursday, Feb located at the Naugatuck Water Marriott in the Cumberland at Belfry, Ky., will be serving The Lyrick Talent Quest 14 16; Wednesday, March 14; and Plant Monday through Friday Room for their regular meet- lunch as a fundraiser to support will be held at the Mountaineer Tuesday, April 10.