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James R. Wilkes

1945-2026 James R. Wilkes, 80, of East Liverpool, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on Oct. 13, 1945, in East Liverpool, James was the son of the late Charles and Evelyn Hawk Wilkes. He ...

Karen Sue Smith

Karen Sue Smith, 84, of Merritt Island, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026. Born in Wellsville, Ohio, to Charles and Dorothy Leatherberry, Karen graduated from Wellsville High School and later attended business school in Columbus, Ohio. During her career, she worked as an ...

Helen E. Piatt

On Tuesday, June 25, 2026, Helen E. Piatt joined her Heavenly Father. She leaves behind her children: Mike (Arlene), Karen, Tom (Gale) and Kelly (Doug) to cherish her memories. Helen was blessed with 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was ...

Betty J. Dotson Dennis

1928-2026 Betty J. Dotson Dennis of Chester died at Crossroads at Beaver Creek in Calcutta on Friday. Born in Paden City, West Virginia, on Nov. 17, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Thelma Mae Baker Hill. Arner Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. 6/29/26

Natalie ‘Nikki’ Buzzard

1972-2026 Natalie “Nikki” Buzzard, 54, of East Liverpool, passed away on June 21, 2026. She was born on Feb. 28, 1972, the daughter of the late Bruce and Judy (Hitt) Buzzard. She is survived by three daughters, Mercedes Jones, of East Liverpool, Nyasia Buzzard, of Austintown, and ...

P. Joan Stacey

1940-2026 CALCUTTA – Patricia Joan Watkin Stacey, 86, of Calcutta, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Born May 27, 1940, in East Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Carrie (Banks) Watkin. Joan spent most of her life in East Liverpool but also ...