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John Edward McClure

John Edward McClure, Ph.D., of Charleston, West Virginia, died Monday, September 14, 2026, at the age of 87. Born June 17, 1939, at Marietta, Ohio, he was the son of C. I. McClure and Helen Cottle McClure. He had one sister, Jean McClure Creswick. She and her husband Fred Creswick are also deceased. Growing up in Marietta, John attended public schools and graduated from Marietta High School. He graduated from Marietta College with a major in chemistry and minors in mathematics and business administration. He began his career as a chemist/metallurgist at the Republic Steel Corporation in ...

Nancy Lea Michaelis

Nancy Lea Michaelis, 86, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of love, faith, family, and cherished memories. She was born September 19, 1940, in Newport, Ohio, to Ernie and Ada Dye. Nancy married Richard Stanley Michaelis in 1958, and they were blessed with 68 years of marriage. Together, they built a life centered around family, faith, and love. Nancy was a devoted member of Pinehurst Christian Church for 68 years, where her faith and service were an important part of her life. She lovingly served as a Sunday school teacher, pianist, and Tuesday School helper, touching ...

Earl Wayne Owens II

Earl Wayne Owens II, 63, Marietta, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Funeral, 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes in Marietta. Burial, Barlow Central Cemetery. Visitation, two hours before the funeral.

Betty Schoolcraft

August 1, 1932 September 8, 2026 In Loving Memory of Betty Schoolcraft who passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on September 8th, 2026. Born August 1st, 1932. She lived a long and meaningful life filled with love, family, friendship, and cherished memories. Betty was a devoted wife, ...

Charles A. “Charlie” Wilcoxen

Charles A. “Charlie” Wilcoxen, 76, of Belpre, passed away Sept. 3, 2026. Visitation, noon, Friday, Oct. 2, Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre. Memorial service, 1 p.m. Inurnment, Rockland Cemetery. Following the service, family and friends are invited to gather at Station Carry Out, 595 Joe Skinner Road, Belpre, Ohio 45714, for an extended celebration of Charlie’s life. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.