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Lloyd Deming Cowell

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lloyd Deming Cowell on May 15, 2025, in his hometown of Belpre, OH. He was born October 10,1939, in Newark, OH to George L. Cowell and Lois Breckenridge Cowell. Graduated Belpre High School 1957 and Marietta College 1961 with B.A. in ...

William Brian “Gumby” Lucas

William Brian “Gumby” Lucas, 51, of Waterford, Ohio, died on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his home. He was born on July 18, 1973 in Fairmont, W.V., son of William C. Lucas and Cindra Downey Cyphers. He graduated from North Marion High School in Farmington W.V. in 1991, was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3665 in Beverly and had worked for Mark Lang Construction for many years. Gumby is survived by his daughter, Lyla Snow Lucas of Watertown; his significant other, Lola Sampson of Waterford; his mother, Cindra Cyphers and step father Gary Cyphers of Lecanto, Florida; two ...

Marjorie R. Shears

Marjorie R. Shears, 96, passed away on May 20, 2025, at Harmar Place in Marietta, OH and previously resided for seven years at The Pines of Marietta. She was a lifelong resident of Marietta and a 75-year member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was born on June 4, 1928, to Howard and ...

Funerals

David Raphael Gerst — Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 43700 Fulda Road, Caldwell. Burial, St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Tina Marie Miller — Visitation, 6 - 8 p.m. Friday, Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Caldwell. Cremation will follow and inurnment will be at a later date.

Avanell Gorrell

Avanell Gorrell, 65, of Parkersburg, passed away May 15, 2025, in Parkersburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Brian Bravine

Brian Bravine, 52, of Belmont, passed away May 15, 2025, in Parkersburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.