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Larry G. Richards

Larry G. Richards, 79, of Walker, West Virginia, was called home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2026. He was born on January 13, 1947, in Washburn, West Virginia, to Mestil and Robert Richards. Larry grew up in Ritchie County, West Virginia, and was a proud 1964 graduate of Harrisville High School. He went on to study at Glenville State College where he completed his Bachelors degree in 1968 and his Masters degree in 1971. He briefly taught biology at Harrisville High School followed by a long career as a guidance counselor at Parkersburg South High School, where he thoroughly ...

Joseph Faulkner

Joseph Faulkner, 68, passed away Aug. 22, 2026 in Parkersburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Phyllis Barber Harris

Phyllis Barber Harris, of Belpre, died Aug. 31, 2026, at Rockland Ridge, Belpre. Service, 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre. Visitation, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sharon Lucille Jenkins

Sharon Lucille Jenkins, 85, formerly of Parkersburg, passed away Aug. 27, 2026, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Funeral, 1 p.m. Thursday, at Spreading Truth Ministries. Interment, Evergreen North Cemetery. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike St., south Parkersburg. Condolences can be left for the family at www.LambertTatman.com.

George Allen Knotts

George Allen Knotts, 54, of Williamstown, passed away Aug. 14, 2026, Parkersburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Arlis Curt Miller

Arlis Curt Miller, 87, of Parkersburg, passed away Aug. 29, 2026, at his residence. Funeral, noon Thursday, Sept. 10, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Visitation, one hour before the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.