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Kathryn L. Bennett

Kathryn L. Bennett, 100, of Parkersburg, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2026, from Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born August 9, 1926, in Reedy, WV, a daughter of the late Harry “Cam” DePue and Elizabeth (Hanger) DePue. Kathryn was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church and ...

Margaret Anne Davis

Margaret Anne Davis, 79, of Rockport, passed away Sept. 15, 2026, at Camden Clark Medical Center, WVU in Parkersburg. As per her wishes, there are no services scheduled. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.

Franklin Delano Dines

Franklin Delano Dines, of Caldwell, OH (formerly Parkersburg, WV) went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2026. He was born May 1, 1938, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to the late William Dines and Doris Mitchell Dines. Frank graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1956. He was employed ...

Richard “Shot” A. Hurst

Richard "Shot" A. Hurst, 89, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away September 15, 2026, at Camden Clark Medical Center. Son of the late James Cecil and Mildred Hickman Hurst, Shot was born November 22, 1936 in Shirley, WV. A proud veteran, Shot served his country with honor in the United States Navy. His dedication and service to his nation were a testament to his character and commitment to the values he held dear. He was a devoted Christian and member of the South Parkersburg Baptist Church. He was known as a hard worker and a jack-of-all-trades having the ability to work on and fix ...

Bobby Gay Kelly

Bobby Gay Kelly, 90, of Spencer, passed away at home Sept. 15, 2026. Funeral, 1 p.m. Friday, at Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, with Pastor Mike Kelly officiating. Burial, Kelly Ridge Cemetery, Looneyville. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Dr. Frieda Misch Owen

Dr. Frieda Misch Owen, 96, who introduced “Wood Whispers” and National Board Teacher Certification to Wood County Schools, died September 15 at Wyngate Senior Living in Parkersburg. Frieda was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and grew up in South Dakota where she earned bachelor’s and ...