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Gary Dale Rea

Gary Dale Rea, 85, of Martinez, Ga., passed away June 6, 2026. Arrangements are pending at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

Paul Richard Taylor

Paul Richard Taylor, 80, of St. Marys, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Born on November 30, 1945, in Wellsburg, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Mack Patrick Taylor and Theodotia Mae Taylor. Paul was a proud Vietnam veteran. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Lubbock, Texas. From June 25, 1963, to June 24, 1966, he served as a fuel specialist and completed one tour in Vietnam. Following his military service, Paul earned a degree in criminal justice and was a member of Phi Theta ...

Kimberley Dawn Tice

Kimberley Dawn Tice, of St. Marys, WV, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. She faced and survived a courageous two-year battle with breast cancer, and a six-year journey with ALS. Kimberley's strength, bravery, and unwavering spirit were an inspiration to all who knew her. Born on January 23, 1959, Kimberley was the daughter of Ruth Binegar Schneider and the late John Schneider. She graduated from Frontier High School in 1977. Her passion for helping others led her to pursue higher education, earning a Bachelor's degree in Speech ...

Funeral Services

CREEL, Martha Rose – Funeral, 11 a.m. Friday, Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Interment, Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. CROWDER, Norma – Graveside service, 2 p.m. Friday, Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, W.Va. STOOPS, Jimmy Lee – Funeral, 2 p.m. Thursday, Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Visitation, 1-2 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial, Evergreen Cemetery South. WATKINS, George “Gene” – Funeral, noon-3 p.m., Thursday, Memorial gathering, Leavitt Reception Center. Internment, 2 p.m. Friday, ...

Stanley Mark Allman

Stanley Mark Allman, 76, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on June 4, 2026, at Camden Clark Hospital. Born on July 21, 1949, Mark was the son of the late Ivan Allman and Gloria “Geri” (White) Rodgers. A 1967 graduate of Parkersburg High School, Mark spent his entire career in the auto body ...

Martha Rose Creel

Martha Rose Creel, 85, of Spring, Texas, formerly of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026. Born February 12, 1941, in Parkersburg, she spent most of her life in the community that shaped her faith, friendships, and family. A graduate of Parkersburg High School, ...