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SANDY DIERKES

Sandy L. Dierkes, age 67, of Sardis, OH, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH. She was born February 8, 1959, in New Martinsville, WV, a daughter of the late Carl and Grace Emma Jones Grossenbacher. She was a retired owner of Optiqes, with several industrial safety accounts. She loved her family, working with flowers and was a great cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great nephew, Matthew Smith. Survivors include her fiance, Mark Davis; brother, Stephen (Sharon) Grossenbacher of Parkersburg, WV, and their children, ...

DENZIL STANLEY

Denzil Harvey Stanley, aged 92, of Moundsville, passed away on June 28, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his loving wife of 66 years, Margaret “Peggy” Stanley, an infant son, daughter Teresa “Terri” Brisco, granddaughter Jessie Marie Brisco and siblings Robert Stanley, William Stanley, Andrea “Dolly” Richey, Judith Lee McGary, David B. Stanley and Shirley Kay Hinerman. Left to honor his memory are two sons, Stephen (Julie) Stanley and David (Tammy) Stanley, sisters Betty Jo Kidd and Mary (Louis) Gump, ...

LARRY KEENE

Larry Kay Keene, 76, of Proctor, West Virginia, passed away July 8, 2026, after a short illness. Larry was born on September 6, 1949, in Bristol, Virginia to Robert Lincus Keene and Frances Paris Glenn who both preceded him in death. Larry graduated from Paden City High School in 1969 and was a volunteer fireman while living in Paden City. Larry was a retired coal miner with Consol for nearly 30 years. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge #931 in New Martinsville. He was a hard worker, a great provider, and a great handyman. He enjoyed listening to Magnolia sports on the radio, ...

CHARLES ‘DICK’ WHITE

White, Charles Richard “Dick”, 92, of 40 Briarwood Drive, Bethlehem, died on Friday, July 10, 2026 at his home. He was a graduate of the former Warwood High School and West Virginia University with a B.S. Degree in Business Administration. He was a retired accountant of the Treasury and ...

ALBERTA HABERFIELD

Alberta “Sue” Dorothy Muldrew Haberfield, 94, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Friends will be received on Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 p.m. at KepnerFuneral Homes, 166 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV (304-242-2311). Interment will ...

MARY ANN LONGWELL

Together Again Mary Ann Longwell (Corvino), 86, of Benwood, WV, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026 in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her loving children. Mary Ann was born on June 27, 1940 in Benwood, WV, the daughter of the late Elvira (Sparachane) and Joseph Corvino. She ...