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Edward “Herman” Lively

Edward “Herman” Lively, 85, passed peacefully from this life at home with family in Spencer on Saturday, Nov. 22. A graveside memorial service will take place later. John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is assisting with arrangements. Condolences may be shared at www. taylorfuneralhomeinc.com.

Shirley Ann Marks

Shirley Ann Marks, 85, of Walton, passed away peacefully at home Nov 22, 2025, from a long fight with Dementia. There will be no services, per Shirley’s request. Condolences may be shared at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com.

Phillip L. Weser

Phillip L. Weser, 75, of Morgantown, formerly of Parkersburg, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, with his family by his side. Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation arrangements. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of The Parkersburg News and Sentinel. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.

Robert “B.J.” Conrad

Robert “B.J.” Conrad, 74, of Walker, WV passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, after a prolonged illness at Marietta Memorial Hospital on November 20, 2025. Son of the late William Leonard and Rosemary Conrad, B.J. was born November 23, 1950 in Houston, Texas. He was a proud lifelong United States Marine Corps veteran, loyally serving his country for four years. B.J. was a member of the American Legion and the National Rifle Association. He was known for being a hard worker, instructing Right-to-Carry classes and retiring from Verizon Phone Company as a dedicated ...

Tammy Louise Morton

Tammy Louise Morton, 65, of Belpre, Ohio, died on November 21, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Parkersburg, WV, on August 4, 1960, and was the daughter of the late Robert and Louise Morton. She graduated from Belpre High School ...

Maxine R. Holden Powell

Maxine R. Holden Powell, 100, of Parkersburg passed away Nov. 21, 2025, at her residence. Services will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Green Street, with Pastor Kurt Busiek officiating. Burial will follow at Archbold Cemetery in Doddridge County. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to time of service on Wednesday at the funeral home.