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EMMA THOMPSON

Emma L. (Leek) Thompson, age 86, of New Martinsville, WV died Thursday, January 4, 2024, in New Martinsville Health Care Center, New Martinsville, WV. She was born March 9, 1937, in Wetzel County, WV the daughter of the late William and Leona (Lewis) Leek. She was a homemaker; and loved attending church at the nursing home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert “Buster” Thompson; 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Survivors include 1 son Steve Leek of New Martinsville: several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Monday from 10 ...

BETTY ZEIGLER

Betty Zeigler, 97, of Rayland, OH, passed away, Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Villa Vista Royale, in Steubenville, OH. She was born on March 2, 1926, in Hundred, WV, to the late Frank and Goldie (Wise) Masters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Zeigler; her brother, Vincent Masters and her son, David Masters. Betty is survived by two sons, Ronald (Bettie) Zeigler Sr, of Cape Coral, FLA and Donald (Terri) Zeigler, of Rayland, OH; three grandchildren, Ronald (Juliana) Zeigler Jr, Melissa (Kelsey) Zeigler and Jessica Zeigler and one great ...

WILLIAM COX SR.

William Franklin Cox Sr., of Moundsville, WV passed away peacefully, at home on Friday, December 29, 2023. He was born July 28, 1933, the son of the late Joseph Andrew Cox and Olive Grace Shultz Berisford. He was a loving father by nature and was loved by so many families and ...

JENNA MADAMA DAVIS

Jenna Madama Davis, 43, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on December 28, 2023. She was born September 3, 1980 in Steubenville, OH a daughter of Karen and Dennis Madama. Jenna was a graduate of Steubenville High School and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Otterbein ...

JOE “PAP” RITCHIE

Joe Louis “Pap” Ritchie, 86, of Sardis, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, Ohio after fighting a long battle. He was born near Sardis, Ohio on September 5, 1937 a son of the late William Conrad Ritchie and ...

JANYTHE “JANET” BALL

Janythe “Janet” Ball 84, of Moundsville, WV. A memorial service will be Saturday January 6, 2024 from 4 till time of service at 5:30 with Pastor Earl Shaw officiating. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home 1109 2nd St. Moundsville, WV.