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Roberta “Deane” Grant

Roberta “Deane” Grant, 93, formerly of Mineral Wells, WV, died Oct. 4, 2025, in North Carolina. She was born in Palestine, WV, on April 24, 1932, a daughter of the late James and Winona McClung. Roberta was a pastor’s wife and dedicated homemaker who took on the task of raising three ...

Connie Ann Lattea

Connie Ann Lattea, 90, of Parkersburg, passed away Oct. 7, 2025, at Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center. Per her wishes, Connie will be cremated with a graveside service at Mt. Olivet on a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

Joy Lee Morningstar

Joy Lee Morningstar, 82, of Parkersburg, WV, entered the Kingdom peacefully on 9-28-25 surrounded by her living family. Born in St. Marys WV on 2-18-43. She is the daughter of the late Forest and Lona Webb. Sister of the late Paul “Bud” Webb. Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters Jody (Arnold) Morris and Michelle Morningstar. She is also lovingly remembered by her two grandsons, Colt Morningstar and Mikel Taylor as well as her great grand-daughter Dixie Sargent and great niece Gypsy Morningstar. Joy was a proud member of the St. Marys High School marching band. After ...

Russell C. “Red” Polin

Russell C. “Red” Polin, 101, of Leroy, W.Va., passed away on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Elizabeth Care Center in Elizabeth. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer. Burial, Young Cemetery, Linden, W.Va. Visitation, one hour before the service Wednesday.

Noah Shayne Pursley

Noah Shayne Pursley, 26, of Palestine, W.Va., gained his angel wings Oct. 7, 2025. Visitation, 2-4 and 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Matheny Whited Funeral Home, Elizabeth.

Denzil Lee Sands

Denzil Lee Sands, 74, of Foley, AL, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. He was born on May 2, 1951, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to Denzil Sands and Julia Sands. Following his fathers passing at a young age, Julia married Julius “Andy” Simon who raised him. He was a proud graduate of Warren High School, Class of 1969. Shortly after, he served his country with honor as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Denzil worked as a carpenter for Heiss Brothers and then dedicated over 30 years of his life to AEP Ohio Power as an ...