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Larry F. Snodgrass

Larry F. Snodgrass, 77, of Harrisville, WV, departed this life peacefully on July 31, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 12, 1949, in Parkersburg, WV, the son of the William and Geneva Snodgrass. Larry graduated from the former Harrisville High School in 1966. After graduation he joined the United States Army serving in the 9th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War from 1969 until 1971. He was honorably discharged on September 16, 1977. Although he spoke little of this time, he was proud to have served his country. Larry worked for Dominion Energy in ...

Stephen Lewis Trimble

Stephen Lewis Trimble, 80, of Mineral Wells, passed away July 30, 2026, at his residence. He was born October 9, 1945, a son to the late Arthur R. and Dorothy A. Trimble. For those that knew Stephen knew him for his fun sense of humor and loving nature. Surviving Stephen are his brother, Robert Trimble; children Kasey McWhorter (Scott), Brent Trimble (Jennifer), Robert Hupp (Carly), and Julie Barnett; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Beverly Hupp-Trimble; brothers John David Trimble, Arthur Roger Trimble Jr., ...

Funeral Services

DOWLER, Ruby E. – Today 11 a.m., Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial at Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation an hour before the service today. GRIFFITH, Paul R. – Wednesday 11 a.m., Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. WISEMAN, Violet Leota – Tuesday 11 a.m., Lambert Tatman Funeral Home, Pike Street, with Pastor Justin Enoch officiating. Interment at Skidmore Cemetery, Walker. Visitation from 2-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

David Richard Cremeans

David Richard Cremeans, (Dave), 71, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away July 28, 2026, at home. Born October 2nd, 1954, to James and Bonnia Cremeans, raised by Roy and Doris Cremeans. Dave is Survived by his wife of 38 years, Kelley Cremeans of Belpre, children Mike (Hollie) Cremeans, Rick (Kristie) ...

Ruby E. Dowler

Ruby E. Dowler, 74, of Washington, passed away July 30, 2026, at her residence. She was born April 15, 1952, a daughter to the late Delbert O. and Helen E. Paxton. Ruby attended New Life Baptist Church, and was known to be a skilled woodsman. She was a skilled fisherman and bow hunter, accounting for over 180 deer in her life. In her youth, she also was a skilled violinist, making all state orchestra 3 times. She also was a lifetime member of DAV Auxiliary, Ch. 32. Surviving Ruby are her husband Bill Dowler; brother Ray Paxton (Cindy); son Bill Dowler II (Stacy); sisters-in-law Wilda ...

Paul R. Griffith

Paul R. Griffith, 83, of Vienna, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2026, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark. He was born in Jackson County, a son of the late Leonard and Garnet (Weekley) Griffith. He was a 1960 graduate of Gilmer High School and was a machine operator at OI for twenty years and ...