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J. “Fred” Sullivan

J. “Fred” Sullivan, 83, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully, February 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born July 15, 1942, in Normantown, WV, a son of the late Homer D. and Ethel G. Butler Sullivan. Fred was a 1960 graduate from Midview High School. Afterwards, he spent a little time in real estate before eventually becoming an auctioneer. Cherished memories are left behind with his loving wife of 30 years, Shirley McClain Sullivan; one son, Kyle Sullivan; and three step-children, Shelly Warton, and Jeff and Patrick McClain. Additionally, he had five grandchildren, ...

Donna Mae Browning

Donna Mae Browning, 83, of Parkersburg, passed away February 15, 2026, at the Willows Center Nursing Home in Parkersburg, WV. Donna will be cremated and there will be no services at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

Michael J. Casamassina

Michael J. Casamassina, 70, of Parkersburg, passed away Feb. 2, 2026, in Parkersburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

David Beryl Cooper

David Beryl Cooper, 72, of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. Memorial service, 4:30 p.m. Friday, at The Memorial Church of the Good Shepherd, 903 Charles St., Parkersburg, with The Rev. Katie Beth Miksa officiating. Those wishing to share a message of comfort with the Cooper family may sign the online guestbook available on David’s webpage at vaughankimes.com.

D. Jean Jones

D. Jean Jones, 97, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. As per Jean’s wishes, there will be no service. A celebration of her life will be held at the Barlow family farm at a later date. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.

Cheryle Lynn (Haymon) Knight

Cheryle Lynn (Haymon) Knight, 77, of Hartford, W.Va., passed away February 16, 2026, in Ohio State University, East following an extended illness. Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, at Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason. Burial, Graham Baptist Church Cemetery, New Haven, with Pastor Mike Finnicum officiating. Visitation, noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.foglesongfuneralhome.com.