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Donna Marie Fore

Donna Marie Fore, 82, of Coolville, Ohio, died May 13, 2026, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on December 30, 1943, and was the daughter of Glendon and Gladys (Deeter) Webb. She is survived by her children, Roger (Liz) Fore of Coolville and Trish Fore of Raleigh, North Carolina; her only grandchild, Denver “DJ” (Meagan) Fore of Coolville; her sisters, Linda (Larry) Simmons and Pam (Mick) Bentz both of Coolville; nephews, Michael (Billy) Simmons of Parkersburg and Eric Simmons of Coolville; nieces, Ashley (Matt) Miller and Jamie (Matt) Atha, ...

Jacqueline Rose Parsons

Jacqueline Rose Parsons, 93, of Wood County, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She was born on August 4, 1932, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the daughter of Freda Armstrong Marquis and Homer Marquis. Jacqueline devoted her life to caring for her family as a loving homemaker. She married the love of her life, Keith Eugene Parsons, at the age of 15, and together they built a devoted family and lasting legacy. Jacqueline was a faithful member of Broadway Church of the Nazarene for more than 40 years. She was known for her strong faith, ...

Ralph Lewis Parsons

Ralph Lewis Parsons, resident of Ripley, WV passed away May 13th, 2026, at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV after a courageous 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Ralph was born June 23rd, 1949, in Charleston, WV to the late Morley and Pauline Parsons. He was a 1967 graduate of ...

Carole Anne Sheppard

Carole Anne Sheppard, 71, Charleston, WV, passed away March 31, 2026 at her home. Born in Parkersburg, WV, on January 31, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Virgil and Frances Sheppard Caltrider. She was a 1973 graduate of Parkersburg High School. Carole was a florist for many years and worked at Dudley’s Florist in Parkersburg and different shops in the Charleston area. She is survived by one sister, Marilyn (Nelson) Douglass; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Rebecca J. Ingram. No services or visitation is planned. Ingram Funeral Home, ...

Kevin Lee Smith

Kevin Lee Smith, 72, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away at Camden Clark Medical Center on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, under the devoted care of Amedisys Hospice. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, an adopted son of Emmett and Pearl Marshall Miracle. Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Peggy Laverne Vanscoy

Peggy Laverne Vanscoy, 83, of Parkersburg passed away May 11, 2026 at the Willows Center Nursing Home in Parkersburg, WV. Peggy was born on December 29, 1942 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late John and Ethel Henke. She graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1960 and Camden Clark Memorial Hospital school of Radiologist Technologist in 1962. She was employed as a Radiologist Technologist for 45 years. She enjoyed the mountains and the outdoors along with mother nature. She is survived by her brother Ralph (Rebecca) Henke and several nephews. In addition to her parents, she ...