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EARL DAVIS JR.

Earl Howard Davis, Jr., 82, of Triadelphia, WV, where he resided with his sister, JoAnn, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV. He was born on August 25, 1943, in Wheeling, WV, son of the late Earl H. Davis, Sr. and Mary Lee Propst Davis. Earl retired as ...

DOROTHY “D.J.” SHELDON

Dorothy Jean “D.J.” Sheldon, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at the age of 77, at WVU Medicine - Wheeling Hospital following a brief illness. Born on October 14, 1948, in Wheeling, West Virginia, D.J. lived a life characterized by simplicity, joy, and affection. A graduate of ...

JOHN DEARTH

John Edward Dearth, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, 92, of Wheeling, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on December 6, 2025. Arrangements pending with Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St. Wheeling (304-242-2311).

BONNIE LEE KERR NIESS

Bonnie Lee Kerr Niess, daughter of Howard M. and Mae E Kerr, passed away Friday, Dec 5, 2025. She was born January 15, 1947 and was a Presbyterian by faith. She is survived by John R Niess, her husband of 53 years, cousins Joyce Ullom, Lynn Adams, Gail Adams. She was preceded by her aunts Pearl Baker, Georga Bauman, Eileen Adams and cousin Jean Gillingham. Bonnie loved to laugh, have a good time, boat on their boats and travel. Nags Head, Mexico, and cruises were her favorites Bonnie was a merchandising representative for Oneida Silverware, 16 years with Revlon and finally ...

VIRGINIA PORTER

Virginia Porter, 91, formerly of Star City and McMechen, WV: passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 in Morgantown. She was born November 7,1934: the daughter of the late Alex and Irene (Fankhauser) Hawkins. She worked in Medical Records at OVMC, was a member of First Christian Church in McMechen and Order of the Eastern Star, Moundsville Chapter #86. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Porter. Survivors include two sons, Frederick D. (Kim) Porter of Marysville, Ohio and Charles E. (Perri DeChristopher) Porter of Star City, WV; one ...

JOHN BUNGARD SR.

John Allen Bungard Sr., 75, of Glen Easton, W.Va., passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born November 7, 1950, the son of Floyd and Margaret (Crow) Bungard. John was a Christian, devoted husband, Dad, brother, pap, and a great-grandpap. John was a 1970 graduate ...