Dwayne E. Qualls, 62, of Pomeroy, Ohio, died unexpectedly at his home on Spring Street on September 30, 2022. Born December 5, 1959, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, he was a Meigs High School graduate and was remembered for his love of music. He is survived by brother James Jimmy D Qualls, half-brother Forrest Qualls, half-sisters Melanie Qualls and Kiawana Varian, and stepmother Marcia Qualls; he was preceded in death by parents James Edward and Barbara Harvey Qualls and brothers Blaine and Troy.

Wayne Leib Jr., 40, of Pomeroy, was taken into custody shortly after Qualls’ body was found and has been indicted on murder charges by the Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Authorities say Leib is also a suspect in a separate death in Mason County, West Virginia, and believe the two cases are connected. The investigation has involved the Pomeroy Police Department, Mason Police Department, the Ohio BCI, and the West Virginia State Police crime lab.

The motive for Qualls’ killing has not been disclosed. If anyone knew Dwayne, saw him on or near September 30, 2022, or has information about his death, please come forward with tips.