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Carl H. Schmidt

Carl H. Schmidt, 90, of Belpre, passed away Oct. 1, 2025, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre.

David C. Shaw

David C. Shaw, 71, of Charleston, passed away Sept. 27, 2025, in Marietta. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Randall Lee Bennett

Randall Lee Bennett, 76, of Vienna, WV, passed away on Sept. 30, 2025, at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born June 25, 1949, the son of Kenneth and Emilie June Bennett, who preceded him in death along with his oldest sister Judith Dianne (Bennett) Stutler. He graduated in 1969 from Parkersburg High School. While at PHS he was with a band called the “Hemis” He joined the U.S. Army in 1969, and was based at Ft. Seal, OK, and then transferred to Bonn, Germany. Upon finishing his time with the army he came back to Parkersburg and began a gospel group with his dear friend, Rex ...

Natella Orvella Manns Casto

Natella Orvella (Treadway) Manns Casto, 101, of Ravenswood, formerly of Evans, passed away Sept. 26, 2025, in Ravenswood Care Center. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, with Pastor Benjamin Riggleman officiating. Visitation, noon-1 p.m., Saturday. Condolences may be shared by visiting castofuneralhome.com.

Rebecca L. Davis

Rebecca L. Davis, 77, of Parkersburg, WV, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at WVU Medicine-Camden Clark. She was born in Beckley, WV, a daughter of the late Richard C. and Thelma (Johnston) Fitzpatrick. She worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital for forty-three years in Human Resources and then Physician Services. After that she worked at The Colonial House. She was a member of Hope Free Will Baptist. She loved her pets and all animals. She is survived by a son Patrick Davis (Gara) of Parkersburg; daughter Amy Root (Joshua) of Grasonville, MD; grandchildren Alexandra and James Root; step ...

Larry Lynn Eddy

Larry Lynn Eddy, 77, of Parkersburg, passed away Sept. 26, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. As per the family’s wishes, no services will take place, and Larry’s remains will be cremated. Arrangements have been entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.