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LINDA GEREG

Linda Lee Kafton Gereg, 77, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack October 10, 2024. Linda was born May 28, 1947, in Weirton, West Virginia, daughter of the late Lela Rose Birkhimer Kafton and Karl Charles Kafton. She graduated high school in 1965 from Cameron High School. After ...

WILLIAM McCLURE

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William H. McClure on October 9, 2024 at the age of 88. Bill was born in Short Creek, WV on January 14, 1936 to Elizabeth “Libby” Ellison McClure and Harry “Hack” McClure. Bill graduated from Wellsburg High School in 1953, ...

BETTY KENT

Kent, Betty Ruth Stump, 88, of Wheeling, WV, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Liza’s Place. Private services & interment were held at the convenience of the family with arrangements by Kepner Funeral Homes, 166 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV (304-242- 2311). Condolences may be offered to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.

JAMES KUPFER

James “Jim” Kupfer, 82, of Cameron, WV passed away Thursday October 10, 2024. Friends will be received Monday October 14, 2024 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services 39 Maple Ave. Cameron, WV where services will be held Tuesday October 15, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Doug Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in Kupfer Cemetery.

SAMUEL PEPPLER

Samuel Peppler, 77 of Bridgeport, OH, passed away, October 5, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born December 11, 1946, in Parkersburg, WV, son of the late John and Wilmadene Peppler. Sam was a graduate of Parkersburg HS. He furthered his education at Fairmont State College, where he received his BA in Education. Sam was also an offensive lineman on the 1967 Fairmont State College NAIA National Championship football team. Upon graduation, Sam began his 40-year career in education. His first position was as a teacher in Belpre, OH, where he was the head wrestling coach. From ...

EARL McLAUGHLIN III

Earl Charles McLaughlin, III (nicknamed Otis), 80, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Golden Oaks Personal Care Center in Follansbee, WV. He was born on August 22, 1944, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late Earl Charles and Dorothy (Branch) McLaughlin Jr. In ...