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Derek A. Parsons

Derek A. Parsons, 63, of Parkersburg, passed away April 18, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. There are no services scheduled. Arrangements have been entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

Raymond Pyles

Raymond Pyles, 87, of Belpre, passed away April 18, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

Carmen F. Queen

Carmen F. Queen, 95, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away April 16, 2025, at her residence. She was born Sept. 6, 1929, in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Thomas Grim and Sylvia Chevuront. Carmen was employed by Vitro Agate for over 35 years. Her faith was an important part of her life, ...

John H. Shank

John H. Shank, age 98, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Vienna, WV, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at his residence. He was born Nov. 17, 1926, in Point Pleasant, WV, a son of the late Ernest C. and Frances Henderson Shank. John was a graduate of Racine High School and Ohio University. He entered the service in the Army Air Corps in April 1945 and was discharged in December 1946 as a corporal. After college he taught science and coached basketball and other sports at Olive – Orange High School, Tuppers Plains, OH and Marietta High School, Marietta, OH. John was a State Farm Agent ...

Elizabeth “Liz” Sims-Lambert

Elizabeth “Liz” Sims-Lambert, 65, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness. Funeral service, 1 p.m. Wednesday, at Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. today. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittfuneralhome.com.

Juanita Lynn Starcher

Juanita Lynn Starcher, 55, of Creston, went to be with the Lord Friday, at home. Graveside service, 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Craig Ridge Cemetery near Spencer with Pastor Jack Roberts officiating. Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer is in charge of the arrangements.