PARSONS – Tucker County Magistrate Carol Irons has announced her plans to retire at the close of this year, and on Wednesday, she was honored and recognized for her many years of service to the area. Irons announced in October she planned to retire from her post Dec. 31.
Irons told The Parsons Advocate she would miss her work as magistrate, adding she would miss the people most of all. Tucker County Chief Circuit Court Judge Philip B. Jordan Jr. presented Irons with a certificate of recognition during the Tucker County Courthouse Christmas luncheon Wednesday.
“We confer this certificate of recognition for Carol Irons,” Jordan said. “It is signed by Chief Justice Robin Jean Davis, WV Supreme Court of Appeals and Steven D. Canterbury, Administrative Director. We congratulate you.”
Jordan presented Irons with a floral arrangement and thanked her personally for her hard work.
“I appreciate it,” Irons said. “It has been a wonderful journey. I have tried to serve the people of Tucker County to the best of my knowledge and I do give thanks to the people of Tucker County for allowing me to have this opportunity. I just consider us all in the government of Tucker County as family.”
Irons offered her best to Mont Miller, who will take Irons’ position beginning Jan. 1.
“There comes a time in your life when you know you need to do something different. That is what it is with me. One day I woke up and decided I was tired of going to work. I will miss the people. I am a people person and have served the residents of Tucker County for 33 years. I just have had an enormous journey and thank everyone.”
Irons served as Tucker County Magistrate since Jan. 1, 2005. Prior to that, she worked in the Tucker County Sheriff’s Office since 1982, as Chief Deputy of the taxes. In 2000, she was appointed to serve as Sheriff for the remainder of Marshall Davisson’s term following his death, and served one more term as Sheriff after winning the seat in the election.
Also during Wednesday’s luncheon, Tucker County Commissioner Lowell Moore recognized Tucker County Commission President Mike Rosenau for his work.
“We want to recognize Rosenau for his past six years of work on the Commission,” Moore said. “He served honestly and heartfelt. He also served on Parsons Council for two or three terms and several different boards. I want recognize him for the years of service. It has been a pleasure working with him. We will miss him and I wish him well.”
