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Keith A. Taylor

Keith A. Taylor, 66, of Parkersburg passed away Aug. 30, 2025, at his residence. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church with Father John Gallagher as celebrant. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, with a Wake Service following at 7. Arrangements have been entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg.

Patricia “Pat” Louise Cooke

Patricia “Pat” Louise Cooke, a beloved and dedicated mother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 1, 2025. Pat most recently lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Gahanna, Ohio, and previously lived in Marietta and Belpre. She consistently demonstrated kindness and ...

Jensen Axel Drummond

Jensen Axel Drummond of Little Hocking, Ohio passed away on August 31, 2025, at the age of 1 year and 7 months. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home, at 314 4th St., Marietta, OH 45750, on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the same location on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 11 a.m.

Rosemarie Fought

Rosemarie Fought, 82, of Washington passed away August 29, 2025 in Parkersburg, WV. Rosemarie was born on July 28, 1943 in Berlin, Germany. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society.

Dale F. Kerns

Dale F. Kerns, 92, of Washington passed away September 2, 2025 at his residence. He was born on January 19, 1933 in Jackson County, WV. Funeral services will be Monday 11:00 am at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Reverend Chad Mugrage officiating. Burial will follow at Independence Cemetery in Jackson County, WV. Visitation will be held Sunday 2-5 pm at the funeral home.

Shirley Jane Charlton Lockhart

Shirley Jane Charlton Lockhart, 84, of Belpre, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Muskingum Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. A Celebration of Shirley’s life is being organized and will be announced. Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.