Robert Edward Leavitt
Aug 24, 2025
Robert Edward Leavitt, 74, passed away in his hometown of Parkersburg, West Virginia on August 24,2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was a very fun-loving man that was full of life and loved telling stories of all his adventures and could walk into a room and light it up. He loved the water, camping, and anything that went fast or...
Robert Matt Lowe
Aug 24, 2025
Robert “Matt” Lowe, 37, of Parkersburg, passed away August 24, 2025 at his residence after a 16-month courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 22, 1988 in Parkersburg, a son of Cindy Lowe of Elizabeth, WV and the late Robert Lowe.
Matt was a car salesman at Advantage Toyota for 9 years. He enjoyed hiking, camping, reading, going to concerts,...
Chester Wayne Gault
Aug 24, 2025
Chester W. Gault , 81, of Vienna, WV, died on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at his home. He was born on May 9, 1944 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Amos and Margaret (Barnes) Gault.
He was a 1962 graduate of Parkersburg High School. On December 11, 1964, he married Sandra Harris and they shared 57 wonderful years of marriage together....
Alan Keith McCloy
Aug 23, 2025
Alan Keith McCloy, 67, of Parkersburg, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 23, 2025.
Born March 22, 1958, in Parkersburg, he was the son of Ralph and Barbara McCloy. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph, and his mother- and father-in-law, Gene and Phyllis Dailey. He is survived by his mother, Barbara; his...
Linda Irene Kyer
Aug 20, 2025
Linda Kyer, 79, of Colonial Beach passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2025.
She was a homemaker, wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Arnold Kyer; three daughters, Allison Golish (David) and Augusta Cook (John III) of Spotsylvania, and Olivia Kyer of Parkersburg; three grandchildren, Natalie Golish of Spotsylvania, and John Cook IV and...
Ruby May Clegg
Aug 17, 2025
Ruby May Clegg, 83, of Parkersburg, passed away on August 17, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1942 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Oliver Bell Sr. and Irene and Paul Curran.
Ruby was a homemaker who enjoyed being at home tending to her children. She enjoyed spending time being a caregiver to the...
Carla Sue Griffin
Aug 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carla Sue Westbrook Griffin, 58, of Parkersburg. She passed away August 16, 2025 at home, surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born August 6, 1967, she was the daughter of Stephen and Janet Westbrook. She was born alongside her twin sister, Carey, with whom she shared...
Charles W. (Bill) Taggart
Aug 14, 2025
Charles W (Bill) Taggart, 77 went to meet his Lord on August 14, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born November 3, 1947, the son of the late Lee William Taggart and Evelyn Springston Taggart.
He honorably served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was retired from the WV Department of Highways Bridge Department as Crew Chief...
Sanders "Sandy" Eugene Thornburgh, Sr.
Aug 13, 2025
In Loving Memory of Sanders “Sandy” Eugene Thornburgh, Sr.(October 4, 1943 – August 13, 2025)Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Friend
On August 13, 2025, after a battle with cancer, Sanders Eugene Thornburgh, Sr. peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father, surrounded in his home by those he loved. His departure was marked not by sorrow alone, but by gratitude for...
Scott Andrew Little
Aug 13, 2025
Scott Andrew Little, 52, of Parkersburg passed away August 13, 2025 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was born December 4, 1972 in Parkersburg, a son of Richard Little and the late Terri Lance Purcell.
Scott was a U.S. Army veteran who loved his country and was very proud of his service. He was a family man and enjoyed riding his Harley.
He...
Kathy Ann Lynch
Aug 12, 2025
Kathy Ann Lynch, 73, of Mineral Wells, passed away August 12, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born November 3, 1951 in Parkersburg, a daughter to the late Aaron and Ella Grace Epling Sims.
Kathy was a graduate from Wirt County High School, and attended the Mountain State College. She served as a bookkeeper for Community Bank for...
Daryl Linn Cosner
Aug 9, 2025
Daryl Cosner passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, five days before his 78th birthday.
Daryl retired from Parkersburg News and Sentinel after 47 years of service.
He was born in Washington, DC, the son of Howard and Ruth Cosner.
Daryl is survived by his brothers, Dennis and Howard.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Pat and Connie and...
Robin Lynn St Andry
Aug 9, 2025
Robin Lynn St Andry, 60, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at her residence. She was born October 9, 1964 in Parkersburg to the late Roberta McPherson and Carl Clark.
Robin spent 25 years as a nurse and was a true caregiver. She gave compassion and love to every patient she saw. Robin could talk to anyone about...
Daniel Eward Heck
Aug 8, 2025
Daniel “Danny” E. Heck, 89, of Coolville, OH passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at Abbyshire Place Nursing Facility.
He was born October 12, 1935 in Walker, WV to the late Charles W. and Bessie I. Meek Heck.
Danny served in the US Army and enjoyed fishing and boating. He was a member of the VFW and American Eagles. Danny was a...
Joan Frances Langfitt
Aug 8, 2025
Joan Frances Burdette Langfitt was born December 4, 1942 in Akron, OH to Corrine and Neal McCay. She lived in Parkersburg most of her life and graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1960 and Glenville State College in 1962. Joan worked at Ames as an executive secretary. She was active at First Baptist Church of Parkersburg and helped with some...
Wilma Lee Springston
Aug 7, 2025
Wilma Lee (Burkhammer) Springston, 87, of Vienna, passed away on August 7, 2025 after a brave battle with cancer.
She was a graduate of Weston High School. She worked for Canteen Corp., servicing the cafeteria in Corning Glass until her retirement in 1998.
Wilma was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Don Springston. She is survived by her son...
Jean Clark Gill
Aug 7, 2025
Jean Clark Gill slipped into the Lord’s Special Holy Land on August 7, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born September 20, 1936 to Byron and Ethel King Clark in the Decatur Community in Ohio.
She matriculated thru the Little Hocking and Belpre school system, graduating with the Belpre High Class of 1954, of which she was a dedicated alumnus,...
Bernice Lucile Bartlett
Aug 5, 2025
Bernice Lucile Sims Bartlett, 92, of LeRoy, WV passed away, Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born in Peewee, WV on November 9, 1932 to the late Thelma Boggs and Aldie Sims.
Lucile attended Ripley Baptist Temple and enjoyed her church and her family. She was a 1950 graduate from Wirt County High School. She...
Woodrow "Woody" Hicks
Aug 4, 2025
Woodrow Edward “Woody” Hicks, 73, of Mineral Wells, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for their support during his final days. Woody was born on August 3, 1952, in Logan, West Virginia. Woody lived a life full of warmth, laughter, and...
Irene Marie Brookover McEwuen
Aug 4, 2025
Irene Marie Brookover McEwuen, 64, of Parkersburg, passed away August 4, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1961 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Clifton Denny and Geraldine Ann Brown Brookover.
Irene is a graduate from Parkersburg High School. She retired from the Judicial Building at the Wood County Courthouse, after also working at...
