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BARBARA PARR

Parr, Barbara Ailleen 89 died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at her home in Beallsville, OH. She was born January 9, 1934 in Sistersville, WV a daughter of the late Mary (Spencer) Kearns and Jesse Kearns. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Walton L. Parr; a Daughter, Enola Phillips; 3 Sisters and 6 Brothers. Surviving are her Son, Kevin (Betty) Parr; Several Grand- children and Great- Grandchildren; 3 Great-Great-Grand- children and many Nieces & Nephews. Family and friends will be received at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes & ...

EVELYN DAVIS

Evelyn Jean Davis, 88, of Shadyside, Ohio died Thursday, April 27, 2023 in her home. She was born November 12, 1934 in Glencoe, Ohio, a daughter of the late William and Iva Groves Dawson. Evelyn was a member of the First Christian Church in Shadyside, Ohio, Order of Eastern Stars, Bellaire and Shadyside Chapter where she served as past Worthy Matron, Companion of the Temple and Ladies of the Commandry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jean L. Davis, whom she married on June 19, 1954; her sisters, Thelma Palmer and Averetta Young; and a brother, ...

EMERSON GILLESPIE SR

Emerson E. Gillespie Sr., Lewisville, OH died April 29. Visitation Thurs, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Fri. 11 a.m., Watters Funeral Home.

HARRY WELLS SR.

Harry Duane Wells Sr., 78, of Jacobsburg, Ohio, died April 26, 2023, in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born June 27, 1944, in Shadyside, Ohio, a son of the late Herman L. Wells and Hazel G. Schell Wells. Harry was a retired employee of Bayer Chemical Company and a farmer. He was a member of the Centerville Christian Church. He enjoyed hunting and was a life-member of the NRA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Harry D. Wells Jr. Harry is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Linda Kay Gatten Wells; a daughter, Sherri Wells; a sister, ...

DOUGLAS BEVER JR.

Douglas Vance Bever Jr., age 70, of New Matamoras, Ohio passed away Saturday. Calling hours 6-9 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, Ohio.

MAXINE TAFLAN

Maxine Taflan of Bridgeport, Ohio passed away on April 22, 2023. She was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on June 7, 1920, the daughter of the late Bert and Ercie Baxter. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband Simon in 2010 to whom she was married for 64 years, a sister Marceline and ...