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James F. Meek

James F. Meek, 93, of Fleming, Ohio, passed away May 4, 2026, at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. Funeral services, 1 p.m., Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre. Burial, Barlow Cemetery. Visitation, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Cynthia Ramsey Smith

Cynthia Ramsey Smith, 67, passed away on May 1st, 2026, at CAMC Memorial. Cindy will be cremated, and a small graveside service will be held at a later time at the family cemetery. Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home is proud to serve the Smith family.

Michael D. Terrell

Michael D. Terrell, 76, of Parkersburg, passed away May 2, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Parkersburg the son of the late Cecil Terrell and Iris Hopkins Terrell. Mike graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1968 and served in the U.S. Army. He had been employed by McClinton Chevrolet in the Parts Department. He enjoyed the outdoors, doing yard work, working on cars, watching movies and spending time with his dogs, "Tucker" and "Teddy." He is survived by his daughters, Stacy D. Terrell and Megan M. Terrell both of Parkersburg. His brother, Pat Terrell of Walker, WV. His ...

Funeral Services

FLOWERS, Marvin L. - Service, 1 p.m. today at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial, Willow Island Cemetery. PATTON, Duane Eugene - Funeral, 11 a.m. today, Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial ceremony, Evergreen North Cemetery, with Masonic Blue Lodge honors observed.

Marvin L. Flowers

Marvin L. Flowers, 90, of Williamstown passed away May 1, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Pleasants County, WV a son of the late Curtis J. and Ada G. (Higgins) Flowers. He retired from Laborers' Local 1085 and was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife ...

Duane Patton

Duane Eugene Patton, 72, was called home on April 30, 2026, in Parkersburg, WV with his wife, Debbie, holding his hand and his sons, Matt and Jeff, by his side through his final moments. For the last 10 years, Duane battled chronic illness with incredible strength, resilience, determination, and grit. Even on the hardest days, he refused to give in. His perseverance, faith, and stubbornness to keep fighting inspired everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Helen Patton; his parents-in-law, J. Fred and Ruth Dooley; his brothers, Robert Patton and William ...