Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Parkersburg and Vienna, WV
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Parkersburg and Vienna, WV area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Virginia Carol Bever
Feb 26, 2026
Virginia “Carol” Bever, 86, of Vienna died February 26, 2026.
Carol was born on August 18, 1939, in Parkersburg, WV. She was the daughter of Ralph E. and Margaret E. Duffield. While she was raised in Vienna an extensive part of her childhood summer and holidays were spent at her maternal grandparents (Bernice and Perry Morgan Ramsey) in Braxton County, WV.
Carol...
Dorothy Lenore Elsworth
Feb 25, 2026
Dorothy Lenore Parrish Elsworth, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, passed away February 25, 2026 at the age of 94.
Born November 7, 1931, in Liverpool, West Virginia, Lenore was the oldest of three children born to Rudolph and Mattie Parrish. She grew up in Ripley, West Virginia, and graduated from Ripley High School, Class of 1949. After high school, she attended...
Helen M. Carpenter
Feb 25, 2026
Helen M. Carpenter, 92, passed away February 25, 2026 at Rockland Ridge in Belpre, OH. She was born March 14, 1933 in Five Forks, WV to the late Delfred R. and Irene Shomo Wilson.
Helen was a 1951 Calhoun High School graduate. She was retired from Walmart and was a homemaker. Helen enjoyed cooking and attended Grace Baptist Church.
She is survived...
Virginia Ann Pope
Feb 23, 2026
Virginia A. Pope, age 83, of Parkersburg WV, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at the Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center.
There will be no services at this time.
Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Pope family.
Mary Jo Biediger
Feb 22, 2026
Mary Jo Biediger, 86, of Parkersburg, WV passed away on February 22, 2026, at The Wyngate Senior Living Community.
She was born October 6, 1939, in Gore, VA, eldest daughter of the late Alva James (‘Joe’) Kerns and Violet Clark Kerns.
Mary is survived by her children, Marlene Sterrick (Dan) and Michael Biediger (Karen); grandchildren, Chris Biediger (Arisara), Courtney Schneider (Jacob), and...
Stephanie R. McPherson
Feb 20, 2026
Stephanie R. McPherson, 51, of Marietta, OH went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Christmas Day in 1974, daughter to Roger D. and Deborah K. Miller McPherson.
Stephanie loved cats, reading, shopping, and traveling. She attended The Warehouse Church when she was able.
In addition to her parents, left to carry her...
Mary "Jane" Harpold
Feb 17, 2026
Jane Harpold, 89, of Harrisville, passed away February 17, 2026 at Pineview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 30, 1936, to the late James M. and Bernice J. Boone Nordeck.
Jane was a devoted Catholic, attending services at St. Francis Xavier. She worked as a cosmetologist as well as being a realtor for Vienna Real Estate. No matter what...
Ruth Kathleen Pruney
Feb 17, 2026
Ruth “Kathleen” Pruney, 76, of Vienna, passed away to the arms of her Savior on February 17, 2026 at her residence. She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Belva and John Lloyd Davis.
Ruth was a 1968 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the VFW Post 8127. Always working...
James Fred Sullivan
Feb 17, 2026
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...
Wanda Fette
Feb 17, 2026
Wanda Fette, 74, of Vienna, WV passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born May 18th, 1951, in Cincinnati, OH, a daughter of the late Everett and Christine Smith Rose. Wanda dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing home for her husband of 43 years, Jim and their...
Randall William Hickman
Feb 14, 2026
Randall William Hickman, 73, of Belpre, passed away February 14, 2026 at his residence. He was born February 4, 1953 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Charles William and Eva Marie Thompson Hickman.
He worked as a Machine Operator at Dupont Washington Works where he was known as “Hickey” in the filaments department. He was a very hard worker, and...
Pamela Jean Archer
Feb 12, 2026
Pamela Jean Archer, 76, of Parkersburg, passed away February 12, 2026 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 1, 1949 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Arthur E. and Mamie M. Copeland Piggott.
Pamela was a 1969 graduate of Parkersburg South High School. She worked in the call center at Coldwater Creek and in the gift shop...
Laura Joann Groves
Feb 12, 2026
Laura Joann Groves, 61, of Parkersburg, passed away February 12, 2026 at her residence. She was born May 24, 1964 in Akron, OH., a daughter of the late Cecil and Georgene Parr Keener.
After graduating from Wirt County High School, Laura was a homemaker and loving mother who enjoyed taking care of her children, of whom she is survived by. She...
William Donald Rader
Feb 11, 2026
William Donald Rader, 80, of Mineral Wells, passed away February 11, 2026 at the Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center. He was born December 27, 1945 in Parkersburg to the late Donald and Pearl Cain Rader.
William was a graduate from Parkersburg High School. He was employed at Wharton Auto Group where he retired after 42 years of service. He loved attending car...
Elsie Mae Hannah
Feb 11, 2026
Elsie Mae Hannah, 82, of New Martinsville, WV, formerly of Vienna, WV passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at New Martinsville Health & Rehabilitation. She was born August 16, 1943 in Wetzel County, WV, daughter to the late Howard and Pauline Brookover Williams.
Elsie was a homemaker and attended North Parkersburg Baptist Church. She was always there to lend a helping...
Eddy Leon Sheppard
Feb 10, 2026
Eddy L. Sheppard, 90, of Mineral Wells, passed away peacefully, February 10, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born January 30, 1936 in Mineral Wells, a son of the late Claude and Beatrice (Kittle) Sheppard.
Eddy was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, and went on to graduate from Potomac State College. He then worked for E.I. Dupont for 36...
Tommy Lee Davis
Feb 8, 2026
Tommy Lee Davis was born January 19, 1946 in Parkersburg, West Virginia and departed this life on February 8, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones.
He is survived by the love of his life of 25 plus years, Janet Lynn Davis, of Vienna, West Virginia; son, Jonathan Heflin (Michelle) of South Carolina; a daughter, Casey Richards; granddaughter, Maddison Richards, of Parkersburg;...
Michael Lee Barnes
Feb 7, 2026
Michael Lee Barnes age 73, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Belmont Healthcare Center, Belmont, WV.
Per Michael’s wishes there will be no services.
Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike St, south Parkersburg is honored to serve the Barnes family.
J. Rex Jude
Feb 4, 2026
J. Rex Jude, 66 of Vienna, WV, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026 with his wife and daughter by his side at Elison Assisted Living & Memory Care Center in Marietta, OH. He was born in Parkersburg, WV on January 15, 1960, the son of the late James Rex & Helen Starcher Jude.
JR was a 1978 graduate of Parkersburg...
Betty Louise Logan
Feb 4, 2026
Betty L. Logan age 92 of Parkersburg passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her residence.
She was born February 14, 1933, in Wood County, WV, a daughter of the late Sherman and Elva Kelch Fleming. Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling, shopping, loved her dog and all animals and spending time with her family and friends. She was a...
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