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James “Jim” Fredrick Linger

James "Jim" Fredrick Linger, 86, of Parkersburg, WV, died Thursday, December 4, 2025, peacefully at home. He was born December 6, 1938, in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Hayward and Naomi E. (Perrin) Linger. He retired from WVU-Parkersburg as a professor of Industrial Technology after ...

David Lee Mason

David Lee Mason, 84, of Waverly, passed away Nov. 23, 2025, in Parkersburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Nellie Agnes “Aggie” Parrill

Nellie Agnes “Aggie” Parrill, 95, of Marietta, formerly of Spencer, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at Waterview Pointe, Marietta. Visitation, 11 a.m. to noon, Monday, Dec. 8 at John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer. Condolences may be shared at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com.

Deborah (“Debbie”) Kay Spears

Deborah (“Debbie”) Kay Spears, 56, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on December 1, 2025, after a nearly two year courageous and fearless battle against pancreatic cancer. Born to David Lee Spears and Kathryn Sue Spears on June 20, 1969, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Debbie will be ...

Jacquin “Jackie” E. Underwood

Jacquin “Jackie” E. Underwood, 83, passed away peacefully and entered her eternal home with her Heavenly Father on December 3, 2025, at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born on December 16, 1941, in Doddridge County, West Virginia, and was the daughter of Aubra Carpenter and ...

Margaret Ruth Bennett Adams

Margaret Ruth Bennett Adams, 96, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away December 1, 2025, at Parkersburg Care Center. Daughter of the late Onie and Elva Bennett, Ruth was born August 6, 1929 in Lucille, WV. She retired from Nashua Photo in 1996. She enjoyed playing bingo, quilting, word search ...