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‘Cricket’ Cowan

Marion Vivian “Cricket” Cowan, 91, of Mineral Wells, formerly of Newark, Wirt County, passed away April 23, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born June 20, 1934, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Alfred and Lillian Ballengee Fought. Mrs. Cowan was the owner/operator of Taylor’s Market and previously the Fought General Store. She was an outdoors person and an animal lover, having several rescue dogs. Surviving is her daughter, Cindy Brock (Dave) of Williamstown, twin sister Marjorie Mayes of Newark, brother Lloyd Fought (Dorothy) of Newark, grandchildren: Jessica ...

Rickey Allen ‘Rick’ Green

1955 – 2026 Rick Green passed away at his home in Williamstown, WV, following a brief illness. He was a man of quiet strength, a dedicated worker, and a devoted family man. Rick was born in Charleston, WV, to the late Paul Brooks Green and Wanda Scott Green. He dedicated over 45 years to ...

Patricia Ann Geisler

Patricia Ann Geisler, 95, peacefully went to be with her Lord April 22, 2026. Funeral, 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2026, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 401 Scammel St., Marietta, Ohio. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2026, at Hadley Funeral Home Reno Chapel, 1021 Pike St., Marietta. Condolences may be made at www.hadleyfh.com.

Fred Robert Halbert

Fred Robert Halbert, 81, of Lynchburg, Va., passed away March 17, 2026. A gathering for family and friends is planned for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike Street, south Parkersburg. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Halbert family.

Larry James Harmon

Larry James Harmon, 69, of Ravenswood, left this world April 23, 2026, in Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, following an extended illness. Service, 1 p.m. Tuesday at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, with Pastor Jason Sparks officiating. Burial, Blaine Memorial Cemetery, Cottageville. Visitation, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared with the family at castofuneralhome.com.

Kenneth Earl Hillberry

Kenneth Earl Hillberry, age 73, passed away on March 3, 2026 in Marietta, Ohio after a courageous but short battle with colon cancer. Ken was born on December 12, 1952 to Kenneth Hillberry and Thelma LeRow Hillberry of Parkersburg, WV, joining his four loving older sisters. Ken grew up in ...