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LOREN HAUGHT

Loren Haught, 83, of Reader, WV, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was born January 28, 1940, in Reader the son of the late Arley A. and Grace G. Burgess Haught. Loren’s love for his family was boundless. Whenever a family member needed assistance with home repairs or car troubles, Loren was always the first to step forward. Following the loss of his beloved wife, Loren’s family rallied around him. Among these caring family members, his youngest granddaughter Madison made it a point to visit him almost every evening ...

CHARLES LOUGHRY

Charles William Loughry, 73, of Newport, died peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 2, in Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family following a difficult battle with mesotheliomia. He was a good, devout, generous and caring Christian man with unmatchable work ethic, sense of humor, and total devotion to his loved ones. He was humble about his own accomplishments, but never missed the chance to brag on those of his family. Ink was born May 2, 1950, to Charles Loughry and Esther Gardner, who both preceded him in death. He graduated from Matamoras High School in 1968. He attended Ohio ...

ELIZABETH HARDESTY

Elizabeth Kepner Hardesty, 94, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Sanctuary Grande. Betty was born in Wheeling, WV, on August 13, 1929, daughter of the late Wade Hull and Martha Nay Kepner. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her ...

BONNIE DANHART

Bonnie June Danhart, 62, of Wheeling, WV, lost her battle with cancer on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV. Friends will be received on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at noon at Kepner Funeral Homes, 166 Kruger St., Wheeling, WV; 304-242-2311. Interment will follow in Stone Church Cemetery, Wheeling, WV. Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral. com.

LAWRENCE MARKEY

Lawrence Eugene Markey, a beloved member of the Marshall County community, passed away on August 30, 2023, at the age of 89. He was born on April 22, 1934, in Glen Dale, West Virginia, to Harold Vincent and Dorothy (Klages) Markey. Lawrence dedicated his career to serving his community as ...

HERBERT TAYLOR SR.

Herbert Matthew Taylor, Sr., 74, of Wheeling, WV, died Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Liza’s Place. He was born December 3, 1948, son of the late Oscar and Alice Henry Taylor. Herbert was a Christian by faith and a drywall finisher. He enjoyed old cars, fishing and traveling with his ...