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Dwight Davis - Funeral, 11 a.m. today, at the funeral home. Burial, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Jimmy Lee McKnight - Graveside service, 11a.m. Saturday, Maple Lane Masonic Cemetery, Hebron, W.Va., there will be no visitation. Ingram Funeral Home, St. Marys, WV is assisting the family with the arrangements. Nancy C. Wiblin-Ward - Celebration of Life, noon - 2 p.m. Saturday, at CAWLEY & PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME OF MARIETTA. Memorial service, 2 p.m.

Dwight Davis

Dwight Davis, 90, of Stockport, passed away July 12, 2025, at his home of 60 years surrounded by his family. He was born November 25, 1934, in Windsor Township, Morgan County. He was retired from the former Malta Manufacturing where he had worked for 45 years. Dwight was a long time farmer ...

Ronald Dean Friend

July 21, 1952 July 13, 2025 Ronald “Ron” Dean Friend, 72, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2025, surrounded by love just eight days before his 73rd birthday. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and storyteller, Ron lived his entire life in the place he called home—Marietta—where his quiet legacy continues to ripple through the lives he touched. Ron proudly served in both the U.S. Navy and Army Reserves, and retired in 2012 after a 40-year career with the railroad. His greatest professional accomplishment came when he led the effort ...

Jimmy Lee McKnight

Jimmy Lee McKnight, 85, of St. Marys, died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in his residence at Harmony of Morgantown. He was born October 1, 1939, in Weirton, WV to Claude and Erma McKnight. A 1956 graduate of St. Marys High School who entered the Army and served during the Korean War. Upon his return from Korea, he married Sara Little on Christmas Day, 1960. He worked at Union Carbide for over 30 years and also held positions with Queen City Barrel and Republic Container. He was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. He was elected to the Pleasants County Board of Education and ...

Nancy C. Wiblin-Ward

Nancy C. Wiblin-Ward, 87, of Marietta, passed away on June 23, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at CAWLEY & PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME OF MARIETTA, from noon to 2 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow at 2 p.m. www.CawleyandPeoples.com.

Funerals

Darlene Kay (Everson) Fritsche — Celebration of her life, 5 p.m. Wednesday at Belpre Church of Christ. Visitation, 4 p.m. Celebration of Life meal, 6 p.m. Robert Lloyd Hannahs — Funeral, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Gilman United Methodist Church. Burial following in East Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home. Becky Sue McMaster — Visitation, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Roberts Funeral Home-East Lawn Chapel, 27880 St. Rt. 7, Marietta. Dorothy Morrow — Funeral, 11 a.m. Thursday, McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home. Burial, Rockland ...