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Shirley Brown Bush

Shirley Brown Bush, 90, of Parkersburg, passed away July 17, 2026, at Cedar Grove Personal Care. She was born on February 1, 1936 at her home in Mineral Wells and was the daughter of the late George E. and Ida Mae Devaughn Brown. Shirley retired from the Wood County Board of Education after 38 years as a teacher and was a graduate of Glenville College and West Virginia University. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, South Parkersburg Women's Club and enjoyed crafts and bowling. She is survived by two daughters, Kimberlee Stone of Walkertown, NC, Karen (David) Post ...

Midori Clark

Midori Clark, 80, of Little Hocking, passed away July 16, 2026, in Marietta. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Marilyn Elder

Marilyn Alene Elder, 74, of Parkersburg, passed away on July, 21, 2026. Cremation services entrusted to the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

Melanie Rae Fisher

Melanie Rae Fisher, of Parkersburg, WV, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in her unexpected but peaceful passing at her home. Left to grieve her passing is the Love of her Life and Best Friend of 27 years, Scott Fisher of Clarksburg, WV; daughters, Britney Fisher of ...

James Charles French

James Charles French, 66, of Cairo, WV, departed this life July 22, 2026, at his residence. He was born Sept. 26, 1959, in Parkersburg, WV, the son of the late James and Edna Leaman French. Jim graduated from Harrisville High School in 1977. He worked in the Carpenter Union in Parkersburg ...

Barry Gearhart

Barry Gearhart, 64, of Williamstown, passed away July 21, 2026, in Parkersburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.