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JOHN MYERS

John Allen Myers, 61, of Bannock, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born January 18, 1964 in Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late William E. and Wilma M. McMahon Myers, Sr. John was a former Correctional Officer for Belmont County Corrections and a Methodist by faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roger W. Myers. Surviving are his children, Ashley (Matt) Williams of Bannock, Cory (Maelani) Myers of Coolville, Ohio and Taylor Myers of Flushing, Ohio; his fiance, Sandy Hammond Marling of Bannock; siblings, ...

DELORIS DICKSON

Deloris L. Dickson, 95, formerly of Powhatan Point, Ohio, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, in her home in North Georgia, surrounded by family. She was born June 5, 1930, in Beallsville, Ohio, a daughter of Stephen and Mary Jane (Van Ness) Boughner. She and Howard Dickson Jr. were married ...

FRANK DUBIEL

Frank Richard Dubiel, 75, of Lafferty Ohio passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, West Virginia. Born on July 20, 1949, a son of the late John T. and Matilda A. Mack Dubiel. Frank spent his career as a coal miner with the Ohio Valley Coal Company at #6 coal mine, where he was known for his hard work and commitment to his colleagues. His love for the land extended beyond his profession, as he was an avid fisherman. When not fishing, Frank was an enthusiastic supporter of Cleveland sports, cheering on the Browns, Cavaliers, and Indians with unwavering ...

LETHA “LEE” EKSTROM

Letha “Lee” Ekstrom, 98, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away, Sunday, July 6, 2025, at her home. She was born on November 25, 1926, in Bellaire, OH, to the late Richard and Goldie (Sutton) Kinder. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Ekstrom; two granddaughters, Jennifer Hunker and Lianne Posgai; two brothers and five sisters. Most of all, Lee was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In her younger years she was very active with the Rayland Presbyterian church where she served as a decon, she was a member of the Yorkville VFW Ladies ...

RONALD PICKENS

Ronald Pickens, 59, died on July 8, 2025. Visitation on July 14, 2025, 2pm until the time of service at 6pm, Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Road, Bridgeport, Ohio 43912.

LUCINDA BRINDLEY

Lucinda Rae Brindley, 83, of Tiltonsville, OH, passed away peacefully, at her home, with her family by her side. She was born on April 3, 1942, to the late Raymond and Alberta (West) McEndree. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Terrence Brindley; her sister, Anna Lou Eoff and her granddaughter, Lyndsey Brindley. Cindy is survived by three children, Tracy Smith, of Columbus, OH , Todd Brindley, of Tiltonsville, OH and Terrie Vlack, of Tiltonsville, OH; seven grandchildren, Maria (George) Hawkins, of Columbus, OH, Michael (Kelly) ...