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Gregory Dean Kaylor

Gregory Dean Kaylor, passed away May 5, 2026. Service, 1 p.m. Saturday, at Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason with the Rev. Randy Evans officiating. Visitation, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial, Sunrise Memorial Gardens, Letart. Condolences may be shared with the family at foglesongfuneralhome.com.

Harvey Metz —

Harvey Metz, age 68, passed away while in hospice care on May 5th, 2026. He was born on January 7th, 1958, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Harvey served in the U.S. military and was stationed in Texas and Alaska. He is preceded in death by his Father - Paul Metz, Mother - Betty Metz, brother in law Pete Burch, nephew - John Burch, and his Amanda Burch. Harvey is survived by his sister Patty Burch, Brother Robert Metz (Norma), his sisters Brenda Timm (Kevin), Peggy Smith (Jerry), and Linda Reeder (Joe). As well as many nephews, Niece, and great nephew. Services will be held at 11 a.m. ...

Funeral Service

COOK, Connie Lynn - Memorial service, 5 p.m. Saturday, Mineral Wells Baptist Church. Gathering of family and friends, 4–5 p.m. at the church.

Connie Lynn Cook

Connie Lynn Cook, 71, of Parkesburg, passed away May 4, 2026, at her residence. A memorial service, 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at Mineral Wells Baptist Church. A gathering of family and friends will be from 4 – 5 p.m. at the church. Final arrangements are being handled by Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home in South Parkersburg.

Thurman Kirkpatrick Jr.

Thurman Kirkpatrick Jr., 94, of New Matamoras, OH, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Archer. A private family burial will take place at Matamoras Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.hadleyfh.com.

Emma Jane Sampson

Emma Jane Sampson, 73, of Parkersburg, passed away April 30, 2026 in Marietta. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.