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GREGORY MICHAEL

Gregory L. Michael of Paden City, WV, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at Genesis Sistersville Center, in Sistersville, WV. He was born on January 7, 1939, son of the late Strausie and Lina (Milburn) Michael of Paden City, WV. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Shirley Michael and sister, Ruthann (Dave) Martin. Surviving are his children, Marcia (Dana) Davis of Bentonville, AR; Greg (Randi) Michael of Parkersburg, WV; Becky (Shawn) Williamson of Canal Winchester, OH. Grandchildren, Justin Davis of Bentonville, AR; Blake Davis of Chicago, IL; Ben Davis ...

GRACE MICHEL

Grace Ellen Rushman Tarquino Michel, 75, 0f Bridgeport passed away Wednesday May 27, 2026, at her home. She was born March 12, 1951, in Bellaire, a daughter of the late Richard Rushman Sr. and Freda Mae (Mulvey) Rushman Rhodes. She was a member of the Experience Church in St. Clairsville. ...

RUTH ZOC

Ruth E. Zoc, 97, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Monday, May 25, 2026, at Wheeling Hospital, WVU Medicine. She was born on February 13, 1929, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Frank and Olive (Mills) Leach. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Zoc and her brother Frank Leach. Ruth loved spending time with her family and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Martins Ferry, OH. Ruth is survived by three sons, Joseph Zoc, Timothy (Judith) Zoc and James Zoc; her four grandchildren, Jennifer (Jake) Cohagen, Timothy (Kara) Zoc, Matthew Zoc and ...

THOMAS CONNER SR.

Thomas Lee Conner, Sr., 86, of Warwood, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Liza’s Place. Friends will be received Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 4-7 pm at Kepner Funeral Home, Burke Chapel, 2101 Warwood Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003 (304-277-2722). A Celebration of ...

MARTIN GAUGHAN

Martin James Gaughan, 82, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, with his family at his side. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to Robert and Catherine Gaughan. He received his bachelor’s degree from West Liberty State College and master’s and law ...

CAROLE RIECK

Carole Ann Rieck of Mansfield, OH passed away peacefully just one week short of her 89th birthday. Carole was born to Frank and Elsie Rieck in WIndsor Heights, WV. She was the youngest of four siblings: Allen, Dale, and Frank, who have preceded her in death. Carole resided most of her life in ...