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Bernard B. Byers Jr.

Bernard B. Byers Jr., 76, of Belleville, WV, passed away peacefully at his home. He was born to the late Alice Jean Yeater Byers and Bernard B. Byers, Sr. Bernard retired from DuPont and was a faithful member of Belleville Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He married Clarissa Mae Byers in 1967, and together they shared 58 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife, Clarissa Mae Byers; daughters, Tamara (Tom) McKinney of Parkersburg, Robin (Roger) Westbrook of Belleville, and Heather (Jim) Freeland of Belpre Ohio; 9 grandchildren; and 14 ...

Judith Ann Chichester

Judith Ann Chichester, 87, of Williamstown, died Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Per her request there will be no visitation or services. Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.

Charles “Charlie” Childress Jr.

Charles “Charlie” Childress Jr., 87, formerly of Parkersburg, passed away June 8, 2026, at the Madison at Oviedo in Oviedo, Florida. He was born August 18, 1938, in Mobile, Alabama, a son of the late Charles Sr. and Clarice Cummings Childress. Charlie worked for the social security ...

Steven “Steve” Scott Cline

Steven "Steve" Scott Cline, 57, Cutler, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026. Celebration of Steve's Life will be at a later date. Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home is honored to serve Steve's family during this difficult time.

Daniel Haig Cooper

Daniel Haig Cooper, of Parkersburg, passed away June 16, 2026. Family services will be at a later date. His ashes will be interred in the columbarium of First Lutheran Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Marlene Gaines

Marlene Sue Gaines, 89, of Parkersburg, passed away June 18, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Parkersburg July 12, 1936, a daughter of the late Paul H. and Mary Gain Lott. Marlene, along with her sister-in-law, Linda Lott, owned and operated the M and L Craft Store. She also worked at ...