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Wilbert Paul Chapman III

Wilbert Paul Chapman III, 65, of Marietta, passed away Sept. 16, 2026, in Marietta. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Franklin Delano Dines

Franklin Delano Dines, of Caldwell, OH (formerly Parkersburg, WV) went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2026. He was born May 1, 1938, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to the late William Dines and Doris Mitchell Dines. Frank graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1956. He was employed ...

Joyce Lee (Lewis) Kearns

Joyce Lee (Lewis) Kearns, 78, of Mason, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public service at this time. Condolences may be shared at www.foglesongfuneralhome.com.

Thelma Elizabeth (Lyons) Oldaker

Thelma Elizabeth (Lyons) Oldaker, 94, of Letart, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at home. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public services at this time. Condolences may be shared at www.foglesongfuneralhome.com.

James G. Williams Sr.

James G. Williams Sr., 84, of Washington, W.Va., died Sept. 16, 2026, at his residence. Services, 2 p.m. Saturday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Pastor Adam Hall officiating. Graveside services, noon Monday at Middlerun Cemetery, Frametown, W.Va., with military honors. Visitation, noon-2 p.m. Saturday.

Funeral Services

BENNETT, Kathryn L. - Funeral, 11 a.m. today, at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. HURST, Richard "Shot" A. - Visitation, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike Street. Funeral, 1 p.m. with military honors. Burial, Lamberton Cemetery, Ellenboro. KELLY, Bobby Gay - Funeral, 1 p.m. today, at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial, Kelly Ridge Cemetery, Looneyville. TOWNSEND, Edwin - Memorial service, 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at North Atlanta Church of Christ.