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Donald Badgley

Donald Badgley, 85, of Williamstown, WV, passed away on October 7, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born January 2, 1940, and was adopted by his Grandparents, Lawrence and Helen Badgley. He married Delores Burton on October 22, 1960. They would have celebrated their 65th Anniversary on October 22nd. Donald enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces and served 4 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 64, a past member of the Williamstown Lions Club and was a member of the Sixth and Washington Church of Christ. He retired from Cabot Company in Waverly, WV. Donald ...

Timothy Patrick Beaver

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our brother and friend Timothy Patrick Beaver, 65, of Marietta, OH., on October 2, 2025. Tim grew up in the New Matamoras area and graduated from Frontier High School and the Washington County Career Center. The son of the late Norman K. and ...

John Bush

John Bush, 50, of Newport passed away Oct. 4, 2025, in Marietta Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Travis Gregory

Travis Gregory, 24, of Beverly, Ohio, died on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. Travis was born on October 13, 2000, in Marietta, Ohio, son of Rusty and Tammy Leasure Gregory. He graduated from Fort Frye High School in 2019 and enjoyed playing video games with his brother Kyle and his many other friends. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and loved watching WWE Wrestling. Travis also loved his dog Cash. Travis is survived by his parents, Rusty and Tammy Gregory of Beverly; a brother, Kyle Gregory of Beverly; grandparents, Larry and Betty Leasure ...

Robert Lee Sturgeon

Robert Lee Sturgeon, 88, of Belpre passed away Oct. 4, 2025. There will be a gathering at 1 p.m. Saturday at Howe’s Grove Park. 1614 Washington Blvd, Belpre.

Funerals

BALLARD, Mary C. – Thursday 11 a.m., Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield. Visitation, 4-6 p.m. today. COLE, Kimberly “Kim” – Today 11 a.m., Nixon Funeral Home, Newell, Ohio. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery in New Manchester. DANFORD, Richard L. “Dick” – Thursday noon, graveside funeral with military rites, at the Waterford Cemetery with Pastor Beverly Pottmeyer officiating. McCurdy Funeral Home in Beverly is in charge of the arrangements. NAU, Carl F. – Thursday 10 a.m., Funeral Liturgy with Mass, Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption, 506 Fourth St., ...