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Jeffrey “Bink” Lowther

Jeffrey "Bink" Lowther, 78, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2026. Born on October 23, 1947, in Livorno, Italy, Bink spent his childhood growing up in Morgantown and Parkersburg, West Virginia. He graduated from high school in 1965 and later moved to Columbus to attend Columbus College of Art & Design, where he earned his degree in Advertising in 1970. It was in Columbus that Bink met the love of his life, Kathy. Together they shared 56 years of marriage, building a life centered on love, family, laughter, and countless cherished memories. Bink was a devoted husband, father, ...

Samuel (Sammy) Mitchell Mancari

Samuel (Sammy) Mitchell Mancari, born March 5, 1934, (92 yr.) passed away June 17, 2026. Funeral, 1 p.m. Saturday, at First United Methodist Church in Ravenswood, with Pastor Rod Blanchard officiating with military rites. Visitation was Friday at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood. Burial, Ravenswood Cemetery.

Trudy Kay McCartney

Trudy Kay McCartney (also Bush), passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at the age of 73 in Olean, New York, at the home of her eldest daughter. Born in Liverpool, Ohio, Trudy was raised primarily in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She graduated from Parkersburg South High School in 1971 and later attended West Virginia University at Parkersburg as a returning student, reflecting her lifelong belief in learning and personal growth. Trudy devoted much of her professional life to public service through a distinguished career with the Social Security Administration. Over the course of ...

Edwin Lee Porter Sr.

Edwin Lee Porter Sr., a cherished resident of Washington, WV, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on August 8th, 1938, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Edwin was the beloved son of the late Edward and Daisy Porter. A 1956 graduate of Parkersburg High ...

Karen Florence Robinson

Karen Florence Robinson, 83, of Mineral Wells, passed away June 18, 2026, at her residence. Funeral, 2 p.m. Thursday, Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with the Rev. Robin Crouch officiating. Interment, Mount Zion Cemetery. Visitation, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday.

Jess Dewayne Stevens

Jess Dewayne Stevens, of Kissimmee, FL, passed away peacefully in the care of Lakeland Regional Hospital's hospice care unit on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Jess was born February 5, 1956, to James Wilber Stevens and Naomi Jean Shock Stevens, both of whom preceded him in death. He is also preceded by his brother-in-law, Randall L. Gates, and Joann Cyr, with whom he spent 25 years. He is survived by his siblings, Judith L. Stevens Gates-Holmes and Jerry A. Stevens (Darby), both of Williamstown, WV. He is also survived by nephew, Schad Gates (Brooke) of Pensacola, FL, niece Mikki Gates Larch ...