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DAVID SMITH

David A. Smith, DC, a proud Air Force Veteran and an accomplished Chiropractor, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025 at Liza’s Place surrounded by his loving family. David served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1963-1967 as an electronic specialist at Holloman Air Force Base/White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, bravely dedicating himself to his country. After his military service, David pursued higher education and completed his pre-medical studies at New Mexico State University and received his Doctorate Degree from Palmer State College of Chiropractic in ...

JAMES “JIM” COCHRAN

James “Jim” Cochran, affectionately known as “Bugs,” passed away on August 15, 2025, at the age of 90. A pillar of Marshall County, Jim dedicated over seven decades to journalism, community service, and chronicling the life of the Ohio Valley, leaving a lasting legacy in the region ...

JOHN GROVES JR.

John Wesley Groves Jr., 80, of Wheeling, passed away Tuesday August 5, 2025 at Liza’s Place. He was born July 7, 1945, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late John W. and Beatrice (Schnelle) Groves, Sr. John was an Equipment Operator for the City of Wheeling and retired after 29 years of ...

JAMES PEYTON JR.

James Cracraft Peyton Jr., 93, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Continuous Care Center, Wheeling Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements made by Kepner Funeral Homes, 166 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV (304-242-2311). Condolences ...

MARY ELLA SCHAFER

Mary Ella Schafer, 98, of Adena, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV. Born to John and Agnes (McDonell) Weaver, she was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy, Elliott’s Business College, and Belmont Technical College, and attended West Liberty State University. She retired as Controller and Corporate Secretary of Hitt Supply in Wheeling. In retirement she devoted many years to AARP’s Tax Assistance program. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Roger; grandson, Roger Schafer III; siblings Jack (Dot), Pat (Jim) ...

ANN CHAVANAK

Ann Chavanak, 97, formerly of McMechen, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5. She was born in Benwood on June 18, 1928 to Walter and Victoria Jawor who emigrated to the U.S. from Poland to ensure a better life for their children and future generations. Ann graduated from Union High School in 1946 and married Andy Chavanak in 1948. They were married for 49 years before his passing. Ann was a skilled seamstress who crafted a number of beautiful quilts during her lifetime. She also had a prolific green thumb and enjoyed spending hours in her flower garden. Ann was ...