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Melissa Simms-Smith Obituary

MELISSA SIMMS-SMITH, 53, of Ashland, wife of Hope Smith, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025. There will be a visitation for family and friends on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wallace Family Funeral Home in South Point, OH. Wallace Family Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.wallaceffh.com.

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Published by The Herald-Dispatch on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Sonya Hood Graham

November 9, 2025

Melissa will always be one of the greatest friends I ever had. She will be greatly missed. Love you forever Mel!

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