Former Buckhannon fire chief Larry Mackey honored with ceremonial salute

News Release

January 10, 2020

BUCKHANNON — Retired Buckhannon Fire Chief, Larry Mackey, was laid to rest on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020.

In honoring Chief Mackey, the funeral procession passed under a ceremonial arch known as Crossed Ladders, created by the Buckhannon Fire Department Truck 11 and the Elkins Fire Department’s ladder truck, before proceeding on to the burial at Heavner Cemetery.

The ceremonial Crossed Ladders in front of the Donut Shop Friday. / Photo by Monica Zalaznik

The funeral procession was led by the Buckhannon Police Department from Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home to Chief Mackey’s final resting place. Read the full obituary here.

Members of the Buckhannon Fire Department salute Chief Mackey. Pictured, from left, are volunteer firefighters Zack Conrad, Scott Preston and career firefighter Tanner Smith. / Photo courtesy Callie Cronin Sams

Local Businesses

Recent Stories

My Buckhannon · April 15, 2026

Blonda Ray Dawson and Hilda Mae Dawson

Blonda Ray Dawson, 89, and Hilda Mae Dawson, 82, both of Buckhannon, died April 12, 2024, and October 1, 2024. A joint memorial service celebrating their lives, 67-year marriage, and faith will be held Saturday, April 18, at 2:00 p.m.

Duane Carpenter · April 15, 2026

Softball Bucs, Baseball Bucs both ranked seventh in Metro News polls

Buckhannon-Upshur’s softball and baseball teams are earning statewide attention, both landing at No. 7 in this week’s WV Metro News Class AAAA polls. The Lady Bucs have 44 points in the coaches’ poll, while the baseball Bucs hold 34 points in the broadcasters and writers poll.

Duane Carpenter · April 15, 2026

Softball Lady Bucs crush Fairmont Senior, 16-2, but fall in seventh inning to G-W in 5-4 loss

Buckhannon-Upshur rolled Fairmont Senior 16-2 behind 10 hits, seven Polar Bears errors and Becca Pastorius’ eight strikeouts. Shorthanded Saturday, the Lady Bucs battled George Washington to the final out but lost 5-4 on a walk-off error, snapping a five-game streak.

Duane Carpenter · April 15, 2026

Tennis Lady Bucs struggle on road trip at John Marshall and Wheeling Park

Claire Small’s 8-5 win at No. 1 singles was the lone bright spot as Buckhannon-Upshur fell 6-1 at John Marshall, with a near upset in No. 3 doubles. The Lady Bucs were then swept 7-0 by a strong Wheeling Park squad, leaving them 1-8 heading into a busy week.

Duane Carpenter · April 15, 2026

Tennis Bucs drop road outings to John Marshall and Wheeling Park

Buckhannon-Upshur ran into a buzzsaw up north, falling 6-1 at John Marshall and 7-0 at Wheeling Park to drop to 3-6 on the season. The lone win came via a No. 3 doubles forfeit, while coach Jason Rock praised Mitchell Tracy and the Bucs’ doubles effort.

Sports Release · April 15, 2026

UCRC’s Summer Basketball League set to enter seventh (and biggest) season

UCRC’s Summer Basketball League tips off its seventh—and biggest—season June 29 at WV Wesleyan’s Rockefeller Center, backed by new sponsors St. Joseph’s Hospital and Camp Mahonegon Event Center.