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Sandra L. Morey

Sandra L. Morey, 82, of Belpre, Ohio died on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at her home. She was born on September 2, 1943 in Waterford, Ohio, daughter of Robert and Vivian Hunt Morey. Sandra graduated from M&M High School in McConnelsville, Ohio and had been a beautician for over 40 years, owning several Beauty Shops in the area. Her passion was music and she enjoyed Karaoke. Sandra is survived by a niece and several great nieces and nephews and other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Melba Ruth Flesher: a brother, Robert Morey; two nephews, Greg and Jeff ...

Tony E. Strode

Tony E. Strode, 57, of Beverly, Ohio, died on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 18, 1969 in Marietta, Ohio, son of Stanley and Bonnie Drayer Strode. Tony graduated from Fort High School and played varsity basketball. He was a member of the Laborers Union Local # 530 out of Zanesville, Ohio and worked construction for many years. Tony loved the outdoors and loved animals, especially St. Bernards. Tony will be remembered not for the challenges he faced but for the love he shared. He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Strode of Beverly; a ...

Pauline Myrtle Kalbaugh

Pauline Myrtle Kalbaugh, 106, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Belpre, passed away June 30, 2026, at the HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton. Funeral, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Leavitt Funeral Home, Belpre. Burial, Coolville Cemetery. Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. Condolences may be sent at www.leavittfuneralhome.com.

Charles Edward Wallbrown

Charles Edward Wallbrown, 96, of Belpre, passed away June 28, 2026 at his residence. Private services will be at the convenience of the family at Rockland Cemetery Belpre. Online condolences may be sent at www.leavittfuneralhome.com.

Michael Patrick Gale

Michael Patrick Gale departed this life and joined his Savior on June 30, 2026. In life Michael was a devoted husband, father and dedicated Critical Care Nurse, but most of all he was a devout Catholic, who always attempted to point himself and his family into the loving arms of Jesus. To ...

Funeral Services

Beverly S. Carter - Visitation, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, Caldwell. Funeral, 1 p.m. Monday. Burial, Greenwood Cemetery, Byesville. Barbara Ann Henthorne - Funeral, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Homes, Marietta. Graveside service, Tunnel Cemetery. Visitation, 4-7 p.m. Monday, and an hour before the funeral service.