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VIRGINIA MARTIN

Virginia Mae Martin, beloved mother, Little Gram, Memall and Gamall, 96, from McMechen, passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 10th at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling, WV. She was born in Bellton, WV on April 18, 1927, the daughter of the late Eathel and Burnzo Leichliter. She was also preceded in death by her two beloved sons, James D Martin and John E Martin II, and her great grandchildren Victoria McKenzie and Michael Martin. Virginia was the matriarch of her family and dedicated her life to caring for her family and others. Her nurturing spirit and commitment to her ...

BARBARA VINCENT

Barbara Vincent, 88, of Sistersville, WV, passed away January 9, 2024 at home. She was born December 16, 1935, in Tyler County, WV, a daughter of the late Russell Ferrell and Chloe Underwood Ferrell. Barb was a vital asset to the community of Sistersville. She was a stoic and gracious lady who will be missed by so many in the community. Barb was a member of the Oxford Street Church of Christ and retired after 45 years of service from First Federal Bank in Sistersville where she served at the Vice President. She served at the Secretary of the SHS Alumni Association for 25 years ...

BONNIE HENNEN

Bonnie Lou Bungard Hennen 73, of Cameron, WV passed away Tuesday January 9, 2024. She was born December 22, 1950 in Cameron, WV daughter of the late Elwood and Leighla Tedrow Bungard. Bonnie was a Christian and a member of the Mt. Carmel Church of God. She loved God and Jesus. She ...

EDWARD GIBSON

Edward L. Gibson, age 79 of Proctor, WV died Thursday, January 11, 2024 in WVU Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Glen Dale, WV. He was born October 7, 1944 in Barbour County, WV the son of the late Donald and Nona Weatherholt Gibson. He was a Christian by faith; a US Army Veteran; a retired coal miner from Consolidated Coal; and he loved auctions. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Violet Gibson; two sons, Gary Gibson of and Randall (Kathleen) Gibson, all of Proctor; and a grandson, Dean Gibson of Proctor. Family will receive friends on Monday from 11am until time of funeral ...

CAROL PARKER

Carol J. Parker, age 88, of Walnut Creek, Ohio, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was born Carolyn Jean Ryerson in East Orange NJ on June 2, 1935 to Raymond MacDonald Ryerson and Alice Isabella Beck Ryerson, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Larry A. Parker, in 2015, and her son-in-law Michael Denis Busch in 2021. Carol is survived by her three children: Debra Ann Smith (Paul) from Wheeling, WV, Douglas David Parker (Marie) from New Cumberland, WV and Diane Marie Busch from North Canton, ...

WILLIAM SACCO JR

William Fredrick Sacco, Jr., 73, of Wheeling passed away on Tuesday January 10, 2024. He was born in Wheeling on February 4, 1950, son of the late William Fredrick and Lila Ann (Grub) Sacco Sr. William was a Christian and Veteran of the US Army and served in Vietnam with Delta Company ...