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Billy Joe Kuhl

Billy Joe Kuhl, 86, of Leachtown, West Virginia, departed this world for his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, May 25, 2026, at his home. He was born February 23, 1940, in Normantown, WV. He was the son of the late Russell and Edith Jewell Kuhl. Billy graduated from Normantown High School, Class of 1958. He retired from E. I. DuPont following 39 years of service. Billy is a member of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was known as Dad to his children and Pa to his grandchildren ...

Bernard D. Marks

Bernard Duane “Buzz” Marks, 87, of Belpre, Oxbow Community, passed away May 20, 2026 at the Harmar Place in Marietta. He was born March 15, 1939, in Wirt County, WV, a son of the late Glen and Iva Hodgen Marks. Mr. Marks’ family moved to Ohio when he was young and Buzz graduated from ...

Richard Albert McAtee

Richard Albert McAtee, age 86, of Pendergrass, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Mr. McAtee was born July 21, 1939, in Parkersburg, WV, and was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Belknap Sellers, Father John Hiram McAtee, brothers John McAtee, Bill Robb and sisters Shirley Gorrett and Dottie Flanigan as well as his wife, Janet Sue McAtee and his son, David Allen McAtee. He is survived by his son Charles McAtee. Additionally, he is survived by 4 grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Richard Served in the United States Marine Corps from July 1956 to July 1962. Richard ...

Dr. Gail June Rymer

Dr. Gail June Rymer, nee Grossenbaugh, passed away on May 18, 2026. She was born on June 7, 1949, daughter of Edna (Mason) and Clifford Grossenbaugh. She was raised in Cleveland, Ohio, along with her sister Evelyn Clifton. Following high school, Gail went on to Ohio University where she ...

Gypsy Lynn Wright

Gypsy Lynn Wright, a beloved resident of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on Sunday, August 22, 1948, in the same town she called home her entire life, Gypsy was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and ...

Funeral Services

BOHL, Tina Lee - Funeral, 11 a.m. Thursday, Lowell Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes. Graveside service, Greenlawn Cemetery, Lowell. Visitation 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home and one hour before the funeral. CARPENTER, Bernard - Service, 11 a.m. Friday, Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Thursday. ELDER, Lindell - Memorial service, 6 p.m. today, Leavitt Funeral Home. Visitation, 5-6 p.m. today. Burial, Mt. Olivet Cemetery at a later date. HUFFMAN, Larry Joseph - Funeral Liturgy with Mass, 10 a.m. Thursday, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, ...