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Jimmy Lee McKnight

Jimmy Lee McKnight, 85, of St. Marys, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in his residence at Harmony of Morgantown. He was born October 1, 1939, in Weirton, WV to Claude and Erma McKnight. A 1956 graduate of St. Marys High School who entered the Army and served during the Korean War. Upon his return from Korea, he married Sara Little on Christmas Day, 1960. He worked at Union Carbide for over 30 years and also held positions with Queen City Barrel and Republic Container. He was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. He was elected to the Pleasants County Board of Education and ...

Nancy C. Wiblin-Ward

Nancy C. Wiblin-Ward, 87, of Marietta, passed away on June 23, 2025. A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at CAWLEY & PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME OF MARIETTA, from noon to 2 p.m.. A Memorial Service will follow at 2 p.m. www.CawleyandPeoples.com.

Roy Beckman

It is with great sadness that the family of Roy Beckman shares that he journeyed home on July 9, 2025, at the age of 75. He fought hard, winning his battle against cancer and overcame kidney failure with grace. Roy, formerly of Belleville, was born on Dec. 18, 1949, in Swanton, MD, he was the ...

Steve Eugene Combs

Steve Eugene Combs, 70, of Parkersburg passed away Saturday July 12, 2025, at his residence. There will be no visitation or services. Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.

Darlene Kay (Everson) Fritsche

Darlene Kay (Everson) Fritsche of Belpre passed away in her home on 10 July, 2025, at the age of eighty-three. The celebration of her life will be held at Belpre Church of Christ on Wednesday with visitation at 4 p.m., a memorial at 5 p.m. and a celebration of life meal following the memorial at 6 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre.

Carmel Edward Garvin Sr.

Carmel Edward Garvin Sr., 88, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born on Dec. 24, 1936, in Webster County, WV to the late Henry Martin Garvin and Vada Clutter Garvin. Carmel (better known as Eddie) retired from GE ...