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LEE FRANKLIN

Lee Franklin, 68, of Moundsville, WV; died Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at home. He was born July 9, 1957 in Moundsville, WV; the son of the late Paul and Gaward (Ward) Franklin. He was a retired electrician. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Donna Lee Franklin. Survivors include two sons, Mike (Crissy) Markwas and Nick (Rachel Campbell) Franklin; brother, Rex (Dane) Franklin; two sisters, Gail Paulette “Polly” (Jerry) Klee and Cathy (Peter) Kohut; two grandsons, Hudson and Maxwell Markwas; several nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, ...

LOWELL COLLINS

Collins, Lowell Edward, 85, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Continuous Care Center at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1940, in Burnwell, WV, son of the late Roy T. and Virginia M. Farrow Collins. Lowell was a graduate of McKinley High School, worked ...

MAX L. COOK

Max L. Cook, 78, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2026. He was born on August 11, 1947 in one of God’s most beautiful places, Franklin, North Carolina to Cliff and Doshia Cook. He loved to share stories about his family and was grateful for the foundation of faith, the love of country and love of the outdoors they instilled in him. Max’s first son, Mark (Tara) Cook of Franklin, NC was born in 1968. He met his future wife, Lois, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in 1974 when they became prayer partners. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on ...

Lowell Collins

Collins, Lowell Edward, 85, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Continuous Care Center at Wheeling Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1940, in Burnwell, WV, son of the late Roy T. and Virginia M. Farrow Collins. Lowell was a graduate of McKinley High School, worked as ...

TIMOTHY LEWTON

Timothy Matthew Lewton, 64, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on March 5, 2026. Tim was born and raised in Valley Grove, WV. He was known for his caring nature, generous spirit, and the big heart he shared with everyone around him. Above all else, Tim loved his family and took great pride in ...

VINCENT KELNER

Vincent August Kelner, 90, of Bonnie Lane, Adena, died March 7, 2026. Visitation is at Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Wednesday, March 11, at 11 a.m. to time of service at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Valley Hospice or a charity of your choice.