Hopeful prayers that some of the West Virginia coal miners would still be found alive turned into sorrowful prayers for their grieving families and coworkers over the weekend, at funerals and Sunday church services. A few of the stories:

• Some W. Va. miners’ families say goodbye; others wait (USA Today)
• Churchgoers honor 29 dead miners — and profession (Associated Press)
• West Virginia Coal Towns Mourn the Miners Lost (New York Times)
 

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