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PAULA DEMOTT

Paula J. DeMott, age 69, former longtime resident of Martins Ferry, Ohio, died September 21, 2026. Memorial service 12 Noon on September 26, at First Baptist Church, Martins Ferry, where family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Visit www.Schoedinger.com for full obituary.

WILLIAM SIMMS

William “Joe” J. Simms, age 82, of Wind Ridge, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family. Born September 4, 1944, in Aleppo, son of the late Genieve Lulu Anderson - Simms. Joe had been a Greene County resident all of his life. He married Violet V. ...

CHARLES GRUBER

Charles Frederick Gruber, Jr., 79, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, September 12, 2026. He was born November 7, 1946 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Charles Frederick Gruber and Eleanor Francis Carney Gruber. Chuck is survived by his wife, Patricia Rose ...

RONNIE BARKER

Ronnie Gail Barker, 71, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Monday September 21, 2026. At Ronnie’s request there will be no visitation or service. A celebration of life will be held at a time to be decided. Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Homes, 166 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV (304-242-2311). ...

RICKY BARKER

Ricky Lee "Bugs" Barker, 67, of Glen Dale, WV, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Born on October 2, 1958, in Wheeling, WV, Rick was the beloved son of Rose Marie Barker and the late Robert Lee "Bugs" Barker. Following in his father's footsteps, Rick found his calling in bricklaying. He took great pride in the craft and in creating beautiful structures that would stand for generations. Through his work, he carried on a tradition passed down by his father, leaving behind a lasting reminder of their shared trade and the legacy of craftsmanship that connected them. Rick was a ...

LINDA RILEY

Together Again Linda "Jean" Riley, age 82, of Glen Easton, WV, passed away on September 19, 2026, at her home. She was born on January 25, 1944, in Cameron, WV, a daughter of the late Harry Bungard and Louise Gilmore Bungard. Jean was a retired cook with the Marshall County School system. ...