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Patricia Ann Speidel

Patricia Ann Speidel, 84, of Harrisville, departed this life June 24, 2026, at her residence. She was born November 6, 1941, at Martins Ferry, OH, the daughter of the late Clarence and Alberta Hungerman Runnion. Patricia had been a home health aide and a nurse at Camden Clark. She was a member of The Harrisville Woman’s Club, and the nursing association. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and working puzzles. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Speidel; children, Bruce Speidel (Natasha) of Smyrna, TN, Brian Speidel (Amy) of Logan, OH, Jodie Scadden of Harrisville, ...

Funeral Services

HALL, Lewvon - Gathering of family and friends, 2-4 p.m., Friday, July 3, 2026, at Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg. WHITED, Randall Lane - Funeral, 2 p.m. Friday, John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, with the Rev. Daniel R. Whited officiating. Visitation, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Burial, Ward Cemetery, Spring Creek Road, Spencer. Military honors and Masonic rites will be observed.

Larry Michael Anderson

April 24, 1946 June 18, 2026 Larry Michael Anderson, 80, of Parkersburg, passed away June 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 24, 1946, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Drexel P. Anderson Sr. and Nellie M. Willison Anderson. He was a lifelong resident of ...

Daniel Haig Cooper

Daniel Haig Cooper, of Parkersburg, passed away June 16, 2026. Daniel was born October 1, 1940, the son of Jim (Orris) and Fanny Cooper and his birthmother Ruby B. Hays. Dan was a 1958 Graduate of PHS and a graduate of Marietta College with a B.S. in Business. He was employed by Ames Company for 31 years and served as Human Resource Manager. He is survived by his wife Ann, his daughter Abby and by grandson Zachary Nicholas and his father Michael Nicholas. Dan was an active member of First Lutheran Church. He was proud of his 25 years of volunteer service with SW Resources. Family ...

Lewvon Hall

Lewvon Hall, born on Sept. 25, 1936, in Birch River, W.Va., passed away June 22, 2026, in her Parkersburg, West Virginia home. Gathering of family and friends, 2-4 p.m., Friday, July 3, 2026, at Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

Clarence Patrick Mckinstry

Clarence Patrick Mckinstry, 66, of Parkersburg, passed away June 17, 2026, in Parkersburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.