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CHARLES “CHARLIE” FRIEND SR.

Charles “Charlie” Oren Friend Sr., 82, of Moundsville, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, with family by his side at Wheeling Hospital - WVU. He was born September 10, 1943 in Wheeling, the son of the late Oren Elwood and Virginia Mae (Nickerson) Friend. Charlie proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army, carrying with him the discipline and camaraderie of his service throughout his life. Following his military career he dedicated many years working as a coal miner. In his spare time Charlie found great joy in the simplicity and ...

LINDA LUMBATIS

Linda Kay Lumbatis, 83, of Marietta, Ohio, formerly of Woodsfield, died Wednesday. Calling hours 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Saturday, Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield.

REBECCA SPRINGER

September 14, 1953 - February 15, 2026 Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To: Care Funeral & Cremation Specialists, South Wheeling 3828 Jacob Street, Wheeling WV, 26003.

MARLYN CUNNINGHAM

Marlyn R. Cunningham, 90, of Sardis OH and Fort Myers Beach, FL, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grand father, uncle, and friend passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born to the late Ronald H. and Sylvia R. (Tisher) Cunningham on November 27, 1935, in New Martinsville, West Virginia. He graduated from Sardis High School in Monroe County and married Gladys M. Mallett on May 8, 1955. Marlyn worked at Conalco for more than thirty years until his retirement in 1999. He owned or operated several insurance agencies for many years and until recently he also owned rental ...

BARRY CLOSSER

Barry Joseph Closser 1950-2026 Funeral Services – Yorkville Methodist Church, 121 3 rd St, Yorkville, Ohio 43971 Friday, February 20, 2026 - Visitation 3pm-7pm Saturday, February 21, 2026 – Visitation 10am, Funeral Service 11am Barry Joseph Closser, 75, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at WVU Continuous Care Center. He was born August 2, 1950, in Martins Ferry, OH, to the late Joseph and Helen (Balough) Closser. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister JoAnne (Closser) Coffey and his nephew Bradley Joseph Closser. He is survived by ...

BETTY WOODS “SNOOKIE” NUTTING

Betty Woods “Snookie” Nutting, 90, of Wheeling, West Virginia, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. A lifelong Wheeling resident, Nutting was well-known locally and nationally for her historic preservation efforts. She inspired a generation of preservationists with her enthusiasm and sound advice ...