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Terry Ray Showalter

Terry Ray Showalter, 72, of Williamstown, WV, passed away at 8:30 pm, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at University Hospitals, Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, OH. He was born May 14, 1953, in Marietta, a son of Floyd R. Showalter and Burnita Dotson Showalter. He was a graduate of Williamstown High School, class of 1973, and was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ at 9th and Riverside. He worked at Fenton Art Glass and then started a lawn service company until his retirement. Terry loved to deer and squirrel hunt in the winter and fish in the summer. He is survived by his ...

Brenda Kay Edmisten

Brenda Kay Edmisten, 71, of Pennsboro, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. Funeral, 3 p.m., Sunday, at Riddles Chapel Church, 236 Riddles Chapel Road, Harrisville. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Saturday at McCullough Funeral Home, Pennsboro.

Brian Richard Lehman

Brian Richard Lehman, 47, of Pennsboro, W.Va., departed this life Jan. 10, 2026, at WV Caring Hospice in Elkins, W.Va. According to Brian’s wishes, he will be cremated. The family will have a Celebration of Life at their convenience. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mcculloughraiguel.com.

Jeremy Scott Rhodes

Jeremy Scott Rhodes, 47, St. Marys, WV, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at home from complications of cancer. Born in Ripley, WV, on October 15, 1978, he was the son of Linda Lou Randolph Rhodes and the late Rodney Leon Rhodes. He was a 1997 graduate of Sheldon Clark High School and a ...

Donald Ray Strong

Donald Ray Strong, 67, of Mineral Wells, passed away Jan. 14, 2026, at his residence. Funeral service, 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at Lambert Tatman Funeral Home, Pike St., South Parkersburg. Visitation, 6-8 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Burial, K of P Cemetery, Elizabeth.

Joyce S. Beck

Joyce S. Beck of Mineral Wells, died January 11, 2026, after a short illness. She was born on November 5, 1949 in Wirt County, West Virginia to the late George and Beulah Monroe. Joyce grew up in Wirt County, graduating as Salutatorian in her graduating class of 1968. She attended and graduated from Glenville State College. Joyce met the love of her life, Jack Beck, in junior high school. Transfers of schools did not keep them separated for long. Joyce and Jack had 44 years of a loving marriage. Jack preceded Joyce in death September 25, 2016. Joyce and her husband had many ...