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LILLIAN MORRIS

Lillian Rose Ann Humel Popish Morris, 93, Lansing, Ohio passed away Wednesday February 12,2025 in WVU Wheeling Hospital. She was born November 23, 1931 a daughter of the late Frank and Rose Ann (Kucera) Humel. She was a graduate from Bridgeport High School Class of 1950, retired from Hart’s Department Store in Wolfurst, Ohio, along with working at other businesses. She enjoyed playing bingo and slot machines along with watching cooking and game shows. She was preceded in death by her husband Madison Morris of Lansing, Ohio. She was an only child. Surviving is a son, Roger ...

DONALD DUVALL

Donald Duvall, Sr., 87, of Colerain passed away Wed., Feb. 12, 2025. Family & friends received on Sun., Feb. 16, 2025, 3-6pm at Wilson Funeral Home, Bridgeport, OH.

WANDA KIMBLE

Wanda Kimble of St. Clairsville passed away on February 12, 2025. Arrangements entrusted to CARE Funeral & Cremation Specialists, 204 W Main St. St. Clairsville.

LINDA DORNON

Linda Schmidt Dornon, 60, of Jerusalem, Ohio passed away February 7 at home. A memorial gathering will be held February 22 at 11am concluding with a memorial service at 1pm at the Wilson Funeral Home, Harper Chapel, Beallsville. In lieu of flowers and keepsakes, the family asks that contributions be made to Beallsville American Legion Auxiliary #768, 52651 Broad Street Beallsville, Ohio 43716 and designated for Buckeye Girls State. Offer condolences at www.harperfh.net

JOYCE MELLOTT

On February 12, Joyce Marie Mellott went home to meet the God who loved her without measure. Born on August 19, 1940, in Bellaire, Ohio, to the late William and Idella Johnson, Joyce met her high school sweetheart, Francis Mellott, in 1956. They built a home together and worked side by side ...

SHIRLEY BATES-GRIFFIN

Shirley Rose Bates-Griffin, 77, of Bellaire, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025 at her home. Born on June 22, 1947, in Bellaire, Ohio, to John and Rosella McCormick. Shirley dedicated her life to her family as a devoted homemaker. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, John and Rosella McCormick; her sister, Betty Bennington; her brothers, George, William, John, Rick, Curt and Ronnie McCorick; her son Sgt. Todd M. Bates; her son and daughter-in-law, Guy Bates and Frances Hendershot-Bates; her daughter, Misty Carrigan; and her sisters, Judy Beckett and Phyllis ...