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Obituaries

Bernice Lucile Sims Bartlett

Bernice Lucile Sims Bartlett, 92, of LeRoy, WV, passed away, Tuesday, August 5, 202,5 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born in Peewee, WV on November 9, 1932, to the late Thelma Boggs and Aldie Sims. Lucile attended Ripley Baptist Temple and enjoyed her church and her family. She ...

Stanley “Jack” Hess Jr.

Jack was born August 26, 1953, to the late Stanley Hess, Sr. and Trixie Dunaway Hess. He passed away at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center on August 1, 2025. Jack was a 1970 graduate of Parkersburg South High School where he played the clarinet with the band. After graduation, Jack ...

Ira Dennis Shaffer

Ira Dennis Shaffer, 75, of Pennsboro, departed his life Tuesday at Worthington Healthcare Center, Parkersburg. Funeral, 2 p.m., Saturday at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville. Visitation, noon-2 p.m. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mcculloughraiguel.com.

Spencer S. Blair

Spencer S. Blair, 76, of Marietta, Ohio. There will be no visitation or services at his request. Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.

Elaine Ferrell

Elaine Ferrell, 82, of Gandeeville, passed away Aug. 3, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg. A private graveside service was held Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, at the Ferrell Cemetery with Jack Roberts officiating. Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer assisted with arrangements.

Roger Allen Kelley

Roger Allen Kelley, 64, of Spencer, joined the company of angels on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at his home. Visitation, noon-1 p.m. Friday. Memorial, 1 p.m. at The Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, 206 Beauty St, Spencer with Pastors Danny Whited and Justin Simmons officiating. Burial, Mount Zion Cemetery.