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ROBERT HIGGINS

Robert "Bradley" Higgins, 64, of Tampa, FL, died Friday, October 9, 2026 at home. He was born February 4, 1962 in Glen Dale, WV; the son of the late Robert L. and Janet Calvert Higgins. Bradley was a manager for Leather Galleries and Methodist by faith. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bradley is survived by his uncle, John Calvert, his loving aunts, Maureen "Cakie" Thomas and Sandy Higgins, and his dear friend, Lee Oken, whose unwavering friendship, love, and support remained a constant in Bradley's life. Lee stood faithfully by his side until the very end. Private ...

LINDA SMITH

Linda Kay Smith, 75, of Wheeling passed away on Sunday October 11, 2026 in Peterson Hospital. She was born in Wheeling, daughter of the late Earl and Virginia (Perine) Smith. Linda was a Baptist and attended Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed being outdoors, word search puzzles and loved stuffed animals. She is survived by her sisters, Earlene Nicholson, Sandy Smith; nieces, Tina Nicholson, Marie Yocum; nephews, Kevin (Jennifer) Nicholson, Albert Yocum, Spenser Nicholson and Spencer Yocum. Friends and family will be received on Thursday October 15, 2026 from 11 am until the time ...

JOAN PRICE

Joan Ellen Price, born June 15, 1958, died October 7, 2026. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Altmeyer Funeral Home, Wheeling.

RANDALL GALLAGHER

Randall L. Gallagher, 77, a devoted husband and father, peacefully passed away in his home in St. Clairsville, Ohio on October 9, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Eunice Gallagher of Malaga, Ohio, his father-in-law, Wayne D. Henthorn and his infant granddaughter, Callie ...

RUSSEL BECKER

Russel Raymond Becker, 79, of Wheeling, WV, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at home. He was born January 8, 1947, in Wheeling, son of the late Russel A. and Gertrude Rickus Becker. Russel was a sales clerk for Lou W. Nau Plumbing for 35 years, a lifelong member of St. Michael ...

JULIE SCOTT

Julie Lynn Scott, 50, of Benwood, passed away on October 5, 2026 in Select Specialty Hospital, Wheeling. She was born July 9, 1976 in Wheeling, WV; the daughter of the late Charles Mical "Scotty" and Sharon Mathys Scott. Julie enjoyed attending church and spending time with her ...