Roberta “Deane” Grant, 93, formerly of Mineral Wells, WV, died Oct. 4, 2025, in North Carolina. She was born in Palestine, WV, on April 24, 1932, a daughter of the late James and Winona McClung. Roberta was a pastor’s wife and dedicated homemaker who took on the task of raising three ...

Connie Ann Lattea, 90, of Parkersburg, passed away Oct. 7, 2025, at Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center. Per her wishes, Connie will be cremated with a graveside service at Mt. Olivet on a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

Joy Lee Morningstar, 82, of Parkersburg, WV, entered the Kingdom peacefully on 9-28-25 surrounded by her living family. Born in St. Marys WV on 2-18-43. She is the daughter of the late Forest and Lona Webb. Sister of the late Paul “Bud” Webb. Left to cherish her memory are her two ...

Russell C. “Red” Polin, 101, of Leroy, W.Va., passed away on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Elizabeth Care Center in Elizabeth. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial, Young Cemetery, Linden, W.Va. Visitation, one hour before the service Wednesday.

Noah Shayne Pursley, 26, of Palestine, W.Va., gained his angel wings Oct. 7, 2025. Visitation, 2-4 and 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Matheny Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth.

Denzil Lee Sands, 74, of Foley, AL, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. He was born on May 2, 1951, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to Denzil Sands and Julia Sands. Following his fathers passing at a young age, Julia married Julius “Andy” Simon who raised him. He was a proud graduate of ...