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Dorothy Jean (Blackburn) Cole

Dorothy Jean (Blackburn) Cole, age 93, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at her home in Belpre, Ohio. She was born August 17, 1932 in Torch, Ohio to the late Melvin and Gladys (Boston) Blackburn. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Leslie M. Cole who passed away in October 2002. She spent most of her life as a homemaker. She is survived by her three sons; Randy (Beth) Cole of Vincent, OH, Kevin (Tracy) Cole of Vincent, and Brian (Raymond) Cole of Columbus. Also surviving are five grandchildren; Justin (Michelle) Cole of Cedarville, OH, Derek (Megan) Cole of ...

Louise Ann “Weezie” Harris

Louise Ann “Weezie” Harris, 82, of Williamstown, passed away May 7, 2026, at her residence. She was born June 4, 1943, a daughter to the late Lloyd and Helena Tennant (Brewer). She was an avid reader of novels, found joy in music and bingo, and cherished time spent with her grandchildren. ...

Jerry Lynn Jett

Jerry Lynn Jett, 83, of Pennsboro, passed away April 17, 2026, in Pennsboro. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Earl David Mattox

Earl David Mattox, 73, of West Columbia, W.Va., passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington. Memorial service, 5 p.m. Saturday, at Fairview Bible Church in Letart. Visitation, one hour before the funeral. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.foglesongfuneralhome.com.

Larry Ray Newton

Larry Ray Newton, 86, of Parkersburg, passed away May 9, 2026. Funeral, 1 p.m. Monday, May 18 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 1934 Dupont Road, Parkersburg, with John Loughery officiating. Burial, Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation, noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Shane Simmons

Shane Simmons, 59, of Coolville, OH, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born March 20, 1967, in Parkersburg, WV, son of Judy Dawson Simmons and the late Donald W. Simmons. Donald was an avid fisherman and loved motor sports. He loved traveling and spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his mother, Judy Simmons, he is survived by his wife of 27 years, Julie Power Simmons; 2 sons, Josh and Kaylli Simmons and Casey Simmons; granddaughter, Adeline Simmons; sister, Tobie and Chris Newberry; mother-in-law, Carol Power; sister-in-law, ...