Richard C. Oesterle, Jr., of Slate, WV, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at Belpre Landing. He was born in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Richard C. and Mary Catherine Oesterle. He was owner/operator of Oesterle Glass and Paint, and a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. He was a United ...
Channing L. Smith, 46, of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, after an extended illness at Camden Clark Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a son of Robert “Bob” Layne Smith and the late Teresa Jean Young James. His memory will be carried in the hearts of those who loved him dearly, including his father, Bob Smith and bonus mom, Brenda Hurst; daughter, Kiliegh Batton; siblings, Kandi Dent (Mitch), David Hurst (Amber), Chauncy James (Cayla), Carissa Buskirk (Jason), and Chelsea Lafferty (Devin); aunt, Donna Young; ...
Lewis Don Wilson, 80, of St. Marys, WV, departed this earth early morning on Sept. 13, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, missing the first day of squirrel season. Born on Nov. 5th, 1944, and growing up in Harrisville, WV, he spent many years enjoying hunting, fishing, berry picking, and ...
Ronald Floyd Balser, 76, of Spencer, died Sept. 11, 2025. A private service will be held by the family. John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer is assisting the family.
Sarah Anne Boise, 41, of Mineral Wells, passed away on Sept. 10, 2025, at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. Per the request of her family, and Sarah’s final wishes, she will be cremated. The family will hold a private memorial at their convenience. Lambert Taman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg, is honored to serve the Boise family.
Monica Jane Brenner,74, of Parkersburg, passed away April 20, 2025 of heart failure. Born in Lansing, Michigan, August 23, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. John J. Brenner. Monica graduated from Seton Hill University in 1972 and worked for the Bureau of Public Debt in Parkersburg until her retirement. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Monica enjoyed reading, current events, soap operas and movies. She fondly remembered her trips to Europe, Hawaii and Florida. She is survived by her brother, James (Susan); nephew Nathaniel (Amanda); grandniece ...
