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Jeffrey “Bink” Lowther

Jeffrey "Bink" Lowther, 78, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2026. Born on October 23, 1947, in Livorno, Italy, Bink spent his childhood growing up in Morgantown and Parkersburg, West Virginia. He graduated from high school in 1965 and later moved to Columbus to attend Columbus College of Art & Design, where he earned his degree in Advertising in 1970. It was in Columbus that Bink met the love of his life, Kathy. Together they shared 56 years of marriage, building a life centered on love, family, laughter, and countless cherished memories. Bink was a devoted husband, father, ...

Richard Reynolds

Richard Reynolds, 78, of Palestine passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Cedar Grove Assisted Living in Parkersburg. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. today at Matheny Whited Funeral Home, 97 Juliana St., Elizabeth. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m Tuesday, at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Lamb officiating. Interment will follow at Sayre Cemetery in Palestine.

Funeral Services

BYERS, Bernard B. Jr. – Today 1 p.m., Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 1934 DuPont Road, Parkersburg, with Pastors Larry Dale and Randy Dornan officiating. Visitation noon-1:00 p.m. Burial to follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. BUNNER, Margaret A. – Tuesday 1 p.m. Lambert Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg. Visitation 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. CHILDRESS, Charles “Charlie” Jr. – Today 11 a.m., South Parkersburg Baptist Church, Blizzard Drive, with Pastor Adam Paff officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation one hour prior to the service at the ...

Margaret A. Bunner

Margaret A. Bunner, 87, of Parkersburg, passed away June 18th, 2026. Visitation, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service at 1 p.m. both at Lambert Tatman Funeral Home, South Parkersburg.

Bernard B. Byers Jr.

Bernard B. Byers Jr., 76, of Belleville, WV, passed away peacefully at his home. He was born to the late Alice Jean Yeater Byers and Bernard B. Byers, Sr. Bernard retired from DuPont and was a faithful member of Belleville Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He married Clarissa Mae Byers in 1967, and together they shared 58 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife, Clarissa Mae Byers; daughters, Tamara (Tom) McKinney of Parkersburg, Robin (Roger) Westbrook of Belleville, and Heather (Jim) Freeland of Belpre Ohio; 9 grandchildren; and 14 ...

Judith Ann Chichester

Judith Ann Chichester, 87, of Williamstown, died Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Per her request there will be no visitation or services. Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.