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James Howard Shreve
James Howard Shreve, 75, of Parkersburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, July 16, 2024, at the Nursing Home in Willows Center Nursing Home. He was born on July 1, 1949, in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late James and Beatrice (Chesshire) Shreve. James was...
Picture This: Flower Power
MARIETTA — A bee hangs tightly to the center of a daisy growing in a Seventh Street lawn in Marietta recently. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at instagram.com/parkersburg.news.and.sentinel. (Photo by Art Smith)
Obituary: Atkinson, Keith W.
Keith W. Atkinson, 94, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He was born on April 8, 1930, to William Claire Atkinson and Esther Lillian (Martin). Keith grew up in Harrisville, New York, and was a 1947 graduate of Harrisville High School. After graduation,...
Mable Pearl Vandergrift
Mable Pearl Vandergrift, 87, formerly of Parkersburg, passed away June 30, 2024, in Oakland, Indiana. She was born on Nov. 6, 1936, in Wirt County, WV, the daughter of the late Carl and Beulah Edwards Dotson. She is survived by three children, Carmella S. Cole, Alice & Roy Reynolds and...
John Joseph Ciochetty
John Joseph Ciochetty, the patriarch of the Ciochetty family, earned his angel wings on July 11th, 2024, following a brief illness at the age of 97. John was born in 1927 Parkersburg, WV, along 3rd Street, to Teresa Angelica and Giovanni Baptiste Ciochetty, Italian immigrants who both came to America in the early 20th century through what is now Ellis Island; he was godson to “Tootsie” Brosalti, a local produce shopkeeper. John filled his early childhood with innocent shenanigans with his best friend, Paul Borelli, who later became a well-known local photographer. He attended St. Xavier Elementary School, being an altar boy from 1937 through 1942 at St. Xavier Catholic Church. Later, he attended Parkersburg High School, graduating PHS in the Spring of 1946. During high school, a time when labor was in short supply due to World War II, John worked at Hupp and Wharton dealership in their Service Department, where he learned auto mechanics. When John was chided by his father for using the family car to cruise the Parkersburg area without a driver’s license, John’s father removed the ignition coil to prevent John from making that mistake again; the ever-innovative John junior simply built another ignition coil, much to the family’s dismay, thus proving his determination and stubbornness.
Mona Leah Mitchell Jackson
Mona Leah Mitchell Jackson, 61, passed away on July 10, 2024, in Vienna, WV. Born on Nov. 26, 1962, Mona dedicated her life to her Lord and the service of others. A 1981 graduate of Graham High School in Bluefield, Virginia, and Duke University School of Divinity, she was a faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. Mona diligently studied the Bible and eagerly shared the Gospel, both through pastoral ministry and in personal relationships.
Kenneth Sprouse
Kenneth “Kenny” Eugene Sprouse, 88, of Parkersburg, passed away July 16, 2024, at Eagle Point Nursing Home. He was born Aug. 30, 1935, in Volcano, WV, a son of the late Vernon Edward Sprouse and Cora (Todd) Sprouse. Kenny was a self-employed auto mechanic and he enjoyed NASCAR...
Obituary: Jackson, Mona Leah Mitchell
Mona Leah Mitchell Jackson, 61, passed away on July 10, 2024, in Vienna, WV. Born on November 26, 1962, Mona dedicated her life to her Lord and the service of others. A 1981 graduate of Graham High School in Bluefield, Virginia, and Duke University School of Divinity, she was a faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. Mona diligently studied the Bible and eagerly shared the Gospel, both through pastoral ministry and in personal relationships.
Obituary: Lowell, Noel A. Wetz of
Noel A. Wetz of Lowell, Ohio, passed away on July 18, 2024. He was born on December 22, 1943, in Marietta, Ohio, to Walter E. and Laura B. Schletzer Wetz. Noel graduated from Fort Frye High School in 1961. He served in the United States Air. Force from 1961 to...
The end of an era for Marietta City Councilwoman
MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP)—Since 2018, Marietta City Councilwoman Cassidi Shoaf has attended their weekly meetings. On July 13, that changed, as Shoaf officially left her position for personal reasons. She hopes to homeschool her children and focus on her business while moving to a county in West Virginia. During the...
Volkswagen brand now available at Matheny Motors
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Matheny Motors has added Volkswagen to its brand portfolio. The Volkswagen showroom is located at 112 3rd St. in Parkersburg and will operate under the name Matheny Volkswagen of Parkersburg. Matheny Motors said this pairs them with one of the world’s fastest-growing and most respected auto...
Local vocalist will be featured at Coffeehouse
NEW MARTINSVILLE — ArtsLink’s 2024 Coffeehouse Series continues Tuesday with Talan Chambers. The free 6:30 p.m. concert, sponsored by First Mutual Bank, will be held on the performance deck at the Francis Creative Arts Center at the corner of Maple Avenue and Washington Street in downtown New Martinsville.
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