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Judy Ann Lawhon

Judy Ann Lawhon, 84, of St. Marys, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at WVU Camden Clark Hospital on Monday, December 29, 2025, following a short illness, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 5, 1941, in Massena, New York, to Preston Pickering and Madeline Davall. Judy attended Kentucky Christian College, where she met and married her beloved husband, Charles. They shared 42 loving years together. As a preacher’s wife, Judy devoted her life to faithful service to Christ, serving Him while a member of Jeffersonville Church of Christ, Buck Run Church of Christ, ...

Myron “Frank” Peterson

June 1, 1934 December 29, 2025 Myron “Frank” Peterson, 91, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Springs at Wyandot Trail in Lancaster. Frank was born to the late Myron Arthur and Mildred (Morris) Peterson on June 1, 1934, in Marietta, Ohio. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He worked for the United States Government for over 30 years working as a communication specialist. He enjoyed farming and doing repair work on the rental properties he owned. Frank is survived by his children, Malcolm Peterson, Timothy ...

Judy Ann Lawhon

Judy Ann Lawhon, 84, of St. Marys, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at WVU Camden Clark Hospital on Monday, December 29, 2025, following a short illness, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 5, 1941, in Massena, New York, to Preston Pickering and Madeline Davall. Judy attended Kentucky Christian College, where she met and married her beloved husband, Charles. They shared 42 loving years together. As a preacher’s wife, Judy devoted her life to faithful service to Christ, serving Him while a member of Jeffersonville Church of Christ, Buck Run Church of Christ, ...

Myron “Frank” Peterson

June 1, 1934 December 29, 2025 Myron "Frank" Peterson, 91, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Springs at Wyandot Trail in Lancaster. Frank was born to the late Myron Arthur and Mildred (Morris) Peterson on June 1, 1934, in Marietta, Ohio. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He worked for the United States Government for over 30 years working as a communication specialist. He enjoyed farming and doing repair work on the rental properties he owned. Frank is survived by his children, Malcolm Peterson, Timothy ...

Funerals

Wanita Littleton — Visitation, 11 a.m to 1 p.m. today at McClure Schafer Lankford Funeral Home, Marietta. Graveside service 2 p.m. in East Lawn Memorial Park.

Joanna A. Edgell

Joanna A. Edgell, 73, of Marietta, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. Abiding her wishes, she will be cremated with graveside services at a later date. www.CawleyandPeoples.com