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Charles W. (Bill) Taggart

Charles W. (Bill) Taggart went to meet his Lord Aug. 14th, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. There will be a Celebration of Life service at a later date this fall. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home South Parkersburg.

Carla Sue Westbrook Griffin

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carla Sue Westbrook Griffin, 58, of Parkersburg. She passed away Aug. 16, 2025. at home, surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born Aug. 6, 1967, she was the daughter of Stephen and Janet Westbrook. She was born alongside her twin sister, Carey, with whom she shared a lifelong bond. Carey provided Carla care and comfort in her final days and was by her side right to the end. In her early years, Carla had fond memories participating in her Brownie troop and also enjoyed doing chalk art on the sidewalk ...

Patsy Jane Napier

Patsy Jane Napier, 96, passed away Aug. 18, 2025. Born Sept. 15, 1928, in Wise, VA, she was the daughter of the late James Walker Gilliam and Martha Jane Freeman. She had attended West Virginia Business College in Bluefield, WV. She loved her church and was a member of the Wayside Methodist ...

Thomas W. Olcott

Thomas W. Olcott, 93, of Fayetteville, N.C., passed away Aug. 3, 2025. Arrangements are being made by Jernigan Warren Funeral Home in Fayetteville.

John Oliver

John Oliver, 63, of Marietta, passed away Aug. 14, 2025, in Marietta. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Michael Polsley

Michael Alan Polsley, 62, of Parkersburg, passed away Aug. 17, 2025, at his residence. Service, 11 a.m. Friday, at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Pastor James Sprague officiating. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.