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Michael George Sine

Michael George Sine, 88, of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday Nov. 4, 2026, at Camden Clark Medical Center, WVU. Per his request there will be no visitation or services. Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.

Cathy M. Spears

Cathy Marie Spears, 71, of Parkersburg, passed away Nov. 4, 2026 at the Elizabeth Care Center after an extended illness. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Interment , Mount Olive Cemetery, Walker. Visitation, 2-5 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to services.

Rita Arlene Burge Stealey

Rita Arlene Burge Stealey, 85, of Belpre, Ohio, passed peacefully on November 4, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She moved from a full and rich and loving life, here on earth, to a life of far more fullness, richness and love in eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was ...

Patsy Nell (Allen) Strouse

Patsy Nell (Allen) Strouse of Gahanna, OH, passed away November 4, 2026, at the age of 86. Born February 10, 1940, to the late Nell Woodrow Powers Allen and George Malcom Allen. She grew up in Pennsboro, WV. Patsy graduated from Pennsboro High School with the class of 1957. Following her graduation, she attended St. Joseph’s Hospital Nursing Program in Parkersburg, WV. In 1961 she married the love of her life William Babcock, Jr., who sadly passed away from cancer just shy of their fourth wedding anniversary. Patsy went on to have a long and distinguished nursing career. After ...

Funeral Services

GREATHOUSE, Pamela Kay - Celebration of Pam’s life, 11 a.m. Saturday, at The Journey on Park Avenue, 1825 Park Ave., Parkersburg. OLIVER, Robert “Bob” L. - Funeral service, 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Lighthouse Baptist Church, Barlow, Ohio. Graveside service and entombment with military honors, Eastlawn Memorial Park, Marietta, Ohio. Visitation, 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes.

Pamela Kay Greathouse

Pamela Kay Greathouse, 73, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio after a strong battle. She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Shirley Owen and Irma Metz Greathouse. In addition to her parents, Pamela ...