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Patricia B. Ellenberger

Patricia Barnes Ellenberger, 90, of Parkersburg, North Hills Community, passed away December 16, 2025, at her residence. She was born March 28, 1935, in Bellefonte, PA, a daughter of the late John C. and Hazel Keeler Barnes. Pat met and married Tom in 1956, and children followed thereafter. ...

Sabrina Dawn Ferrell

Sabrina Dawn Ferrell, 45, of Parkersburg, passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at WVU Wheeling Hospital. At this time there will be no public visitation or service. Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home has been entrusted to assist with final arrangements. An online guestbook is available on Sabrina’s webpage at vaughankimes.com.

Anna Lee (Chandler) Hays

Anna Lee (Chandler) Hays, 81, of Mason, W.Va., passed away Dec. 17, 2025. Service, 1 p.m. Saturday, at Foglesong Funeral Home, Mason, with Pastor Joe Johnson officiating. Burial, Graham Baptist Church Cemetery, New Haven. Visitation, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Ola V. “Bunk” Nichols Jr.

Ola V. “Bunk” Nichols Jr., 75, of Parkersburg, passed away December 17, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born December 8, 1950, in Spencer, a son of the late Ola V. Sr. and Evelyn Swick Nichols. He was retired as a carpenter from Corning Glass, Schott Scientific, after 32 ...

Anna Marie Oshel

Anna Marie Oshel, 67, of Parkersburg, passed away Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. There will be no public visitation. Her wishes were to be cremated, and Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home has been entrusted to assist with final arrangements. An online guestbook is available on Anna’s webpage at vaughankimes.com.

Jeffrey Edward Sommerville

Jeffrey Edward Sommerville, 67, of Reedy, W.Va., passed away Dec. 17, 2025. Visitation, 1-3 p.m. Monday, at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer. Per Jeffreys wishes, he will be cremated following the visitation. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.taylorvandalefuneralhome.com.