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Barbara Helen Phillips

Barbara H. Phillips, 85, of Mineral Wells, WV, left us peacefully on July 16, 2025. A beloved wife, mother and nana - she will always be remembered for her loving nature, big smile and her hugs! We would tell people, don’t get within a couple feet of Barbara or she will put a “Hug on ...

Betty Ann Richards

Betty Ann Richards, 66, of Harrisville, died July 17, 2025, at her residence. Funeral services, 3 p.m. Sunday at Raiguel Funeral Home, Harrisville. Burial, Harrisville IOOF Cemetery. Visitation, 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Mary Ruth (Watson) Spencer

May 9, 1968 - March 14, 2025 Mary Ruth (Watson) Spencer, 56, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE, due to complications from Lupus. She was born on May 9, 1968, in Lewiston, New York, the daughter of Wanda (Rice) Watson of Middletown, Delaware, and the late Paul H. Watson. She is survived by her devoted mother, Wanda Watson of Middletown, DE; her husband, Scott Spencer of Elkton, MD; three sons, Sean (Brandi) Spencer of Newark, DE; Evan Spencer and Kyle Spencer of Elkton, MD, and one daughter, Emily (Quinn) Folks of ...

Hugh Chambers Ballard Jr.

Hugh Chambers Ballard Jr., 91, of Ripley, passed away, July 15, 2025, at his home following an extended illness. Visitation will be 1 to 2:30 p.m., Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Casto Funeral Home, Evans. Private burial, Morgan Cemetery, Ripley.Online condolences may be shared with the family at: castofuneralhome.com

Mary Ann Brannon

Mary Ann Brannon, 76, of Parkersburg, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Mountain View Care Center, Ripley. There will be no visitation or service. Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, is assisting the family.

Thomas Scott Fluharty

Thomas Scott Fluharty, 75, of Annamoriah, WV. Our dearest Thomas went to be with his Lord and savior this day July 14th, 2025. He fought the good fight until the Lord needed him more. Thomas was a 1967 graduate of Calhoun County High School and proudly served 28 years in the United States Army. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara Jane Fluharty (Wilson) of Annamoriah, WV; his only daughter and son-in-law Dena Marie and Randal Lee Roberts of Elizabeth, WV; his grandson Haden Forest and wife Takeesha Katlyn Roberts of Elizabeth, WV; great-grandchildren Dylan Lee Roberts II and ...