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John Paul Mozuke

John Paul Mozuke, of Williamstown, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Fairmont Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Fairmont, WV, of natural causes. He was born on March 1, 1941, in Hutchinson, a small sub development of Worthington, WV the son of the late Mike Mozuke and Mary (Mascak) Mozuke. John was lucky enough to grow up in Hutchinson surrounded by multiple extended family members. He had many aunts, uncles, and first cousins just a few houses away. He graduated from Monongah (WV) High School in 1960 where he lettered in baseball, football, and basketball. Upon ...

Donna Lou Pugh

Donna Lou Pugh, 87, of Ocala, Florida, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at her home. Donna was born July 17, 1939 in Marietta to Carl and Pauline Sutton. She married Donald “Pete” Pugh in 1983. Donna worked for Sears & Roebuck Catalogue Store. She was a member of The Way Christian ...

Jan Joseph Wilbanks

Jan Joseph Wilbanks, 97, of Marietta, Ohio, died July 28, 2026, at his home. Abiding with his wishes there will be no service.

Harriet “Becky” Young

Harriet “Becky” Young, 92, of Marietta, Ohio died on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. She was born on February 14, 1934, in Gary, Indiana to the late James Raymond and Catherine Freer Thompson. She was a graduate of Wm. A. Wirt High School in Gary, Indiana, and attended University of Vermont and ...

Juanita M. Gibson

Juanita M. Gibson, 90, of Fleming, Ohio, passed away July 26, 2026. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Barlow Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. Funeral, Thursday at noon at Lighthouse Baptist Church. Private burial at East Lawn Memorial Park.

Preston Michael Hodgson

Preston Michael Hodgson, 14, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away unexpectedly July 22, 2026. Funeral, 2 p.m. Thursday, at Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home with Coach Jordan Thornhill officiating. Visitation, 11 a. m. to 2 p.m. Burial, Parkersburg Memorial Gardens. Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home is honored to serve Preston’s family.