Gail Eldon Townsend, 89, of Williamstown, WV, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 15, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, Gail will be remembered for his ornery sense of humor, ready smile, and his unwavering willingness to help anyone in need. Born ...

Linda “Kay” Lowther, 81, of Belpre, passed away Oct. 18, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Funeral, 1 p.m., Wednesday, at Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre. Burial, Rockland Cemetery Belpre. Visitation, 5-8 p.m. today.

Elaine Glibert, of Marietta, passed away Oct. 18, 2025, at The Ohio State University Hospital. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services.

Jimmy Dale Cooke Jr., 69, of Vienna, passed away Oct. 18, 2025, at his home. No services are planned at this time. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home is assisting the family and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.

Donnie Harris, 59, New Matamoras, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, with Pastor John Strimer officiating. Burial will follow in Wasp Cemetery, Arvilla, W.Va. Friends may call from noon-to-2 p.m. ...

CAPORALE, James Edward — Today 11 a.m., Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home. Visitation 10-11 a.m. today at the funeral home. EDDY, Gage Wyatt — Tuesday 11 a.m., McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home, Marietta. Burial, Muskingum Valley Baptist Cemetery. Visitation, 2-4 ...