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Jess Dewayne Stevens

Jess Dewayne Stevens, of Kissimmee, FL, passed away peacefully in the care of Lakeland Regional Hospital's hospice care unit on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Jess was born February 5, 1956, to James Wilber Stevens and Naomi Jean Shock Stevens, both of whom preceded him in death. He is also preceded by his brother-in-law, Randall L. Gates, and Joann Cyr, with whom he spent 25 years. He is survived by his siblings, Judith L. Stevens Gates-Holmes and Jerry A. Stevens (Darby), both of Williamstown, WV. He is also survived by nephew, Schad Gates (Brooke) of Pensacola, FL, niece Mikki Gates Larch ...

Crystal Moore Brannon

Crystal Moore Brannon, 53, of Parkersburg, passed away June 15, 2026. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Patty M. Brown

Patty M. Brown, 94, of Vienna, died Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at her residence. Funeral, 2 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike Street, with Pastor Jim Kelly officiating. Visitation, 1-2 p.m. at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

Michael Shawn Cox

Michael Shawn Cox, 57, of Vienna, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral, 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Pastor Jack Seabolt officiating. Burial, IOOF Cemetery, St. Marys. Visitation, 5-8 p.m. Monday and 1–2 p.m. Tuesday.

Raymond Wesley Harper Jr.

Raymond Wesley Harper Jr., 61, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away June 11, 2026, in Belpre. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Janet Marie Schmutzer

Janet Marie Schmutzer, 63, of Parkersburg, passed away June 16, 2026, at The Willows Center in Parkersburg. Online condolences may be left at www.leavittfuneralhome.com.