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Ronnie Paul Fleming

Ronnie Paul Fleming, 82, of Walker, WV, died Friday Aug. 8, 2025. He was born in Spencer, WV a son of the late Guy Paul and Glenna Opal (Stalnaker) Fleming. He worked for Warner Pontiac and was a United States Air Force veteran having served in Vietnam. He was a member of the Grantsville/Lindon Masonic Lodge since 1967. He enjoyed golfing, camping, and especially spending time with his family. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved gardening. He is survived by his son Ronnie P. Fleming II (Valerie) of Walker, WV; grandsons Ronnie P. Fleming III (Rebekah) and Quinton C. Fleming ...

Pat Foulks

Pat Foulks, 82, of Washington, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at her residence. She was born at Cass, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Paul and Garnett Lambert Bradley. Pat was a former manager with National Car Rental Agency of Parkersburg and a member of Lubeck Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Darrin Brubaker (Sarah) and Gregory Brubaker (Shelia); step-daughter, Monica Boccardi (Andrea); three grandchildren, Jessica Miller, Bradley Brubaker and Brando Boccardi; one great grandson, Lucas Miller; along with a host of other relatives and friends. ...

Stephen “Curty” Gilbert

February 11, 1956-July 29, 2025 Stephen Curtis Gilbert, age 69, of Larkspur, Colorado, tragically passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, following a truck accident in Paris, Texas. Steve is survived by his beloved wife, Heather Fennimore of Larkspur, Colorado; his mother, Arda Gilbert; brothers Rex and Mike Gilbert; and sisters Becky Powell, Linda Allen, Marilyn Lot, and Kim Cline, all of Parkersburg, West Virginia. He also leaves behind many cherished nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Steve’s loyal dog, Lucy, and his 22 reining horses were also part of the family he ...

James Richard Jonas

James Richard Jonas, 76, of Parkersburg passed away on Aug. 6, 2025, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center. Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Parkersburg, in charge of arrangements.

Josephine Lois Calendine Silman

Josephine Lois Calendine Silman, formerly of Parkersburg, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 7, 2025, at her home in Floresville, TX. She was born in Chesterhill (Morgan County), Ohio, Aug. 24, 1934, the third of four children born to Harley W. Calendine and Margaret I. Armstrong ...

Dorothy (Shannon) Varney

Dorothy (Shannon) Varney, 95, of Ravenswood, died Aug. 9, 2025, in Ravenswood Village following an extended illness. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, with the Rev. Toby Waggoner officiating. Burial will follow in Ravenswood Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until the time of service Thursday at the funeral home.