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Larry Brooks Cline

Larry Brooks Cline Larry Brooks Cline, 82, of Parkersburg, departed this life on July 1, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, Pappy, and the steady foundation of his family. Larry was born on July 26, 1943. He was preceded in death (one month to the day) by his high school sweetheart and adoring wife of 64 years, Barbara Ann Cline. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Olive Cline, and six siblings: Mildred Hickman, Diane Harper, Kathryn Hopkins, Charles Cline, Ivan Cline, and Forrest "Rabbit" Cline. Larry is survived by two siblings, Barbara Cornell and Bill ...

Shirley Ann Duley

Shirley Ann Duley Shirley Ann Duley, 79, of Mineral Wells passed away July 3, 2026 at her residence. Funeral services will be Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Interment will follow at the Ayers Cemetery, Smithville. Visitation will be Tuesday 4-7 p.m.

Kathryn Louise (Kathy) Clark McDaniel

Kathryn Louise (Kathy) Clark McDaniel Kathryn Louise (Kathy) Clark McDaniel, 81 passed away July 3, 2026. Survivors include two sons, Charles William (Billy) McDaniel, Jr. of Torch, Ohio, Michael Todd McDaniel and wife, Gina, of Belpre, Ohio. Serveral grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William (Charlie) McDaniel Sr. Services Thursday, 11:00 AM at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre. Visitation Wednesday, 6 to 8 PM. Condolences to family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.

Nancy Lucille Zapf Blankenship

Nancy Lucille Zapf Blankenship, 80, of Lost Creek, WV, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Fairmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Nancy was born in Alton, Illinois on August 14, 1945, a daughter of the late Frank and Lucille Busse Zapf. She was also preceded in death by her husband James Blankenship, who passed away in 2007. She is survived by her two daughters, Katherine Blankenship and her husband Karl Johnson of Lost Creek and Kay Salizzoni and her husband Mario of Parkersburg; two grandchildren, Jenn Salizzoni and her husband Nick of Parkersburg and Jared ...

Norma Jean Echard

Norma Jean Echard, 83, of Harrisville, West Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 30, 1943, in Macfarlan, WV, Norma was the daughter of the late Willard Jenkins and Victoria Easton McGuire. A devoted ...

Jack (Hugh) Flesher

Jack (Hugh) Flesher, 94, of Murphytown, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2026, with his beloved wife of nearly 69 years, Jo, and his daughter, Lynn, by his side. Born on January 20, 1932, Jack lived a life rooted in faith, hard work, and love for his family. ...