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Mellissia Sophia Cale

Mellissia Sophia Cale, 57, of Reno, Ohio, passed away Jan. 15, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. Funeral, 1 p.m. Wednesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Rev. Ken Lowther officiating. Burial, Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home.

James Cobb

James Alan Cobb, 66, formerly of Parkersburg, went to be with the Lord Jan. 8, 2026, from Harmar Place, Marietta. Funeral, 2 p.m. Friday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with Rev.Rick Headley officiating. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. Visitation, noon to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Robert “Bob” Eakin

Robert “Bob” Eakin, age 63, peacefully passed away on January 16, 2026, surrounded by his family, and entered into the arms of Jesus. Bob was born on July 19, 1962, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Eakin, Sr. and Helen Eakin. He is ...

Elijah W. Hearn

Elijah Wade Hearn, 26, of Parkersburg, passed away January 18, 2026, unexpectedly at his residence. He was born December 21, 1999, in Marietta, OH, a son of Tim Eaton of Parkersburg and Jill Hearn Heet (Gary) of Centertown, MO. Elijah was a Corporal in the West Virginia Department of ...

William Lee Lott

William Lee Lott, 84, of Fleming, passed away Jan. 16, 2026, at his residence. Funeral, 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre with Pastor Eric Egger officiating. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. today, at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre, and one hour prior to services. Online condolences to www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.

David Joe McClain

David Joe McClain, 78, of Cutler, OH, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at Waterview Pointe in Marietta, OH. He was born Aug. 30, 1947, in Cutler, OH, son of the late Albert and Glady (Burnem) McClain. David grew up in the Cutler area and graduated from Warren High School. He was a very active person working on the family farm and enjoying the many activities including the field work, caring for the cattle and taking deep appreciation for the rural farm and all of its beauties. David is survived by a sister, Judy (McClain) and Roy Alkire; a brother, Thomas McClain and several ...