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James L. Grogg

James L. Grogg, 78, of Parkersburg, WV, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, at WVU Medicine - Camden Clark. He was born Sept. 1, 1946, in Weston, WV, a son of the late Leonard L. and Annabelle (Butcher) Grogg. He retired in 2010 after thirty-six years at Borg Warner, GE Plastics, and then Sabic. He was a United States Army veteran having served in Germany. He was a 32nd degree Mason, member of Nemesis Shrine Motorized Unit, Mid-Ohio Valley Shrine ClubParkersburg Moose Lodge 1118, Royal Order of Jesters Court 156, Ben Bey Grotto, American Legion Post 15, and Wirt County Masonic Lodge #82. He ...

Woodrow Edward “Woody” Hicks

Woodrow Edward “Woody” Hicks, 73, of Mineral Wells, passed away on Aug. 4, 2025, at his residence. A private cremation has been arranged by Lambert Tatman Funeral Home in South Parkersburg. The family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Sarah “Amy” Burton Johnson

Sarah “Amy” Burton Johnson, 97, of Mineral Wells, passed away July 31, 2025, at her residence. She was born Nov. 21, 1927, in Elizabeth, a daughter of the late Frank and Fadelia Wright Burton. Amy was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, watching Nascar, and enjoying time with her grandkids ...

Kimberly Ritchie Light

Kimberly Ritchie Light passed away after a long illness on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at home with her devoted husband Scott Light by her side. Kim was born on Dec. 18, 1962, in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Ritchie. She is survived by her mother Carol & Dwight ...

Dr. Alfredo Prieto

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Dr. Alfredo Prieto announces his passing on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. He passed away peacefully in Sarasota, Florida with his beloved wife at his side. He was born in Manizales, Colombia on Jan. 4, 1940. He is survived by his wife, Maureen Prieto, his ...

Charles (Chuck) Boyd Shinn

Charles (Chuck) Boyd Shinn, 74, of Mineral Wells, West Virginia, passed away on August 7, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Born December 1, 1950, in Cottageville, West Virginia, a son of the late Charles Wilbur and Blanche Buena Bennett Shinn. He was a 1970 graduate of Ravenswood High ...