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Leon Wayne Patterson

Leon Wayne Patterson, 89, of Parkersburg, passed away July 18, 2025, at Worthington Healthcare Center. He was born Oct. 8, 1935, in Sherman, WV, a son of the late John E. and Hattie B. Moore Patterson. Leon was a photographer, serving honorably in the U.S. Air Force. He later went into printing for Banner, Easton and Newlon Printing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, drawing, reading, and completing crossword puzzles. He is survived by two nephews, Russell Patterson (Dottie) of Parkersburg and Gerald Patterson (Teresa) of Galloway, Ohio; six nieces, Janice Laughman of Ohio, Sandra Wires ...

Gary A. Sole

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Gary Arthur Sole, 77, of Middlebourne, WV, passed away at his home with his brother, Darrell at his side. Gary, who was the son of Arthur and Jerle (Fiber) Sole, was raised and lived his entire life just outside of Middlebourne, in his beloved community of Lone ...

Marilyn Eloise Stegner

Marilyn Eloise Stegner, 98, of Marietta passed away July 18, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Hadley Funeral Home, 1021 Pike St., with visitation at 10 a.m. prior to the service. Internment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery at a later time.

Frances Kay Livingston

Frances Kay Livingston, 80, Williamstown, died on July 16, 2025. A service to celebrate her life will be held 1 p.m. today Myers Funeral Home in Sistersville with Pastor Greg Fluharty officiating. Visiting hours will be from 11 a.m until the time of service at the funeral home.

Janice Irene Malone

Janice Irene Malone, 73, Oak Grove Road Community, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark. Born in Green’s Run, St. Marys, WV, on March 26, 1952, she is the daughter of Robert “Bob” Cronin and the late Genieve Mitchell. She was a proud 1970 graduate of St. Marys High School, where she participated in the marching band and chorus. Upon graduation she married her cherished husband Terry on June 19, 1970. After marriage, the couple resided in the Oak Grove Community, where they lived and raised their two daughters, Christy and Wendy. In 1982, Janice ...

Jerry Wayne Owens

Jerry Wayne Owens, 60, of Coolville passed away July 19, 2025, in Belpre. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at White Funeral Home in Coolville with Tim Burch officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.