WAR (WVVA) - A McDowell County community paid final respects to its mayor Monday.
Tom Hatcher, the mayor of War who police say was murdered by his daughter-in-law and her brother, was buried following funeral services at 11 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church in War.
Hatcher was found dead in his home last Tuesday after he failed to show up for work. He was 72 years old.
Police initially said no foul play was suspected, but made the announcement on Friday that Rebecca Hatcher -- wife of Tom's son John -- and her brother Earl Click, had been charged with first-degree murder in the mayor's death.
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Rebecca Hatcher is currently in jail awaiting a bond hearing. Click was in court Monday in Buchanan County, Va., where he waived the right to an attorney and extradition.
Hatcher had served as mayor of War since 1997.
He was born in Iaeger in 1939 and graduated as valedictorian from Big Creek High School in 1958. Hatcher earned degrees from West Virginia University and Ohio State before becoming an educator.
He returned to War in 1991 and began teaching at Big Creek High School. Hatcher was also active in several historical societies and community organizations.
Hatcher is survived by three children, a brother, sister and two grandsons.
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