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Leroy Dean Fleming

Leroy Dean Fleming, 72, of Parkersburg, passed away March 21, 2026, in Parkersburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Robert Eugene “Whiz” Harold

Robert Eugene “Whiz” Harold, 85, of Newton, died Sunday, March 22, 2026. Visitation, 4-6 p.m. today at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, and noon to 1 p.m. Thursday. Funeral, 1 p.m. Thursday, at Zion Hill Baptist Church, Elana, W.Va. Burial, Smith Cemetery, Uler.

Michael Henry Jouver

Michael Henry Jouver, 75, passed away peacefully on Feb. 21, 2026, in Vienna. Memorial gathering, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, at Leavitt Reception Center, 620 Avery St. with Pastor Rick Kapple speaking at 3 pm. Cremation services were provided by Leavitt Funeral Services and Crematory.

Pat A. Garner

Pat A. Garner, 82, of Parkersburg, WV, died Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Cedar Grove Assisted Living. She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Raymond and Ruby Harper. She opened Pat’s Upholstery in 1974 and upholstered many pieces of furniture at the Blennerhassett Mansion. She enjoyed working, painting, and bird watching. She is survived by her husband M.O. “Buck” Garner; children Charles Arnold (Margaret) and Cynthia Walker (Paul) all of Wirt County; grandchildren Andrew, Deagan, Daniel, Holly, Ethan, and Levi; stepson Stephen Garner; and step grandchildren Stevie ...

Jacquelyn Mae Goodman

Jacquelyn Mae Goodman, 88, of Vincent, Ohio, passed away March 21, 2026, at her residence. Funeral, 1 p.m. Wednesday, at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre. Burial, Bethel Baptist Cemetery, Lubeck. Visitation, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Billy Joe Pauley

Billy Joe Pauley, 55, Mount Alto, W.Va., passed away March 22, 2026, in West Virginia University Medicine, Camden Clark, Parkersburg. Service, 3 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, with Pastor Rick Perrine officiating. Visitation, 1-3 p.m Saturday. Condolences may be shared at castofuneralhome.com.