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Deborah L. Myers

Deborah L. Myers, 67 of Parkersburg, passed away Oct. 25, 2025, at her residence. Per Deborah’s request, there will be no visitation or service. Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Debra L. Palmer

Debra L. Palmer, age 73, of Williamstown, West Virginia passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Parkersburg, WV to the late Clayton and Leah Hill Bond. Debra was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and she enjoyed camping, sewing, and singing. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her loving daughter, Dawn (John) Leshinski of Maryland, brother, Clayton (Sandy) Bond of Vienna, WV, sister, Carolyn Parsons of Williamstown, WV, sister-in-law, Jackie Bond of Vienna, WV, and granddaughter, ...

Melody Ann Stivers

Melody Ann Stivers, 65 passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at her home of many years surrounded by her husband of 45 years, Patrick “Packy” Stivers, her loving daughter, Nicole Stivers and her son, Christopher Stivers. She is also survived by her mother, Maybelle Frazier and her ...

Gail Townsend

Gail Townsend, 89, of Williamstown passed away Oct. 15, 2025, in Marietta. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Karen Minta Smitley West

Karen Minta Smitley West, 76, Marietta, died on Oct. 25, 2025, at Muskingum Skilled Nursing in Beverly surrounded by family. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial following in Newport Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. before the service.

Robert James “Bob” Drennen

Robert James “Bob” Drennen, 82, of Spencer died on Oct. 24, 2025 ,surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. today at Taylor Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer.