Paul David “Duck” VanMatre, 89, of Letart, W.Va., passed away Dec. 12, 2025, at his home. Service, 1 p.m. Wednesday. Burial, Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Letart. Visitation, 6-9 Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Charles Gary Carder, 87, of Waterford, passed away Dec. 5, 2025, in Caldwell, OH. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Patricia Jean Gateman, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on Hilton Head Island on December 4. The daughter of Major and Gwendolyn Ward, Pat was born and raised in Parkersburg, spending her first 85 years there, building a life centered on family, friends, and deep community roots. In her ...

Judy Lewellen Griffin, 80, of Reedy, W.Va., died Sunday, Dec. 7. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be shared at www.taylorfuneral home inc.com.

Michael Allen Hupp, 53, of Parkersburg, passed away Dec. 4, 2025, in Parkersburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Carolyn Sue Atkins, 77, of Spencer, died Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, at home. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Swank Cemetery, Speed Road, Spencer. John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is assisting the family with arrangements.