Ernest Michael Douglass
Jul 16, 2025
Ernest “Ernie” Michael Douglass, 71, of Parkersburg passed away July 16, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark. He was born August 22, 1953 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Daniel Brobst and Patricia Ann O’Brian Douglass.
He was a 1971 graduate from Parkersburg High School and graduated from WVU Law School in 1979. He practiced law with his dad, brother, and...
Carolyn J. Fluharty
Jul 11, 2025
Carolyn J. Fluharty of Parkersburg passed from this life peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center.
She was born in Parkersburg on December 10, 1941, a daughter of the late Ellsworth and Rosa Virden Gabbert. On New Year's Day, 1960, she married the love of her life, Buryl Jefferson Fluharty Jr. "Junior" and together they...
D. Eloise Allman
Jul 7, 2025
D. Eloise Allman born on August 14th, 1927 to Albert and Beulah( Anderson) Dearth, passed away at home on July 7th, 2025.
She is survived by one daughter, Rhonda Allman of Parkersburg; two sons, Richard (Wanda) and James (Kendra) of Parkersburg; eight grandkids; several great and great-great grandkids; and her very special best friend, Katie Bennett
She is preceded in death by...
Jennifer Lynn Sole
2025
Jennifer “Jenny” McGivern Sole, 70, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2025. She was born February 14, 1955 in Parkersburg, to the late Paul McGivern and Margaret “Peggy” Wright McGivern (married July 12, 1954.)
She is survived by her only child, Christina “Christy” Sole of Williamstown; grandson, Connor Sole of Williamstown; and many close friends and extended...
Thornton Earl Smith, Jr.
Jul 5, 2025
Thornton Earl Smith, Jr., went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 5, 2025. He was born August 24, 1946 in Parkersburg, to the late World War II Veteran Thornton Earl, Sr and Dollie Irene Davis Smith, as their only child.
After growing up in Ravenswood, he graduated with the class of 1964. After graduation he and his mother...
Billy Joe Dowler, II
Jul 2, 2025
Billy Joe Dowler II, 44, of Parkersburg, passed away July 2, 2025 at his residence. He was born October 1, 1980 in Parkersburg to Billy J. and Terry McClung Dowler.
He is a graduate of Parkersburg South High School. He enjoyed taking walks, being outdoors, and watching wrestling on television.
In addition to his parents, he leaves behind two daughters, Kylea and...
Stephen Eddie Ball
Jun 30, 2025
Stephen Eddie (Ed) Ball, of Vienna, left this world for his heavenly home on June 30th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ed was born on November 18, 1946, to the late Oral L. “Bud” and Frances Ball, in Spencer, West Virginia.
He is survived by his loving wife, Judith A. Whitlatch Ball; his daughters, Kathy Hinkley (Joe), Mikki Bosley...
Marjorie Grenoble Esenwine
Jun 30, 2025
Marjorie G. Esenwine, 77, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, daughter of William L. Grenoble III and Miriam Clark-Grenoble, of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2025.
Marjorie was born on August 25, 1947. She was a 1965 graduate of Lock Haven High School and received her Bachelors of Science and Masters of Education from Pennsylvania...
Alexander Maximus Leonard
Jun 28, 2025
Alexander Maximus Leonard, 23, of Parkersburg, lost his battle to cancer after two years on June 28, 2025. He was born in Parkersburg, October 25, 2001 to Melody Cornell Akers and the late Robert Leonard.
Alex was a 2020 graduate of Ravenswood High School where he was a member of the band playing saxophone. He was a volunteer at Ravenswood Fire...
Myron Edward Gregg
Jun 26, 2025
Myron E. Gregg, age 94, of Vienna, WV, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Camden Clark Medical Center.
He was born May 29, 1931, in Roane County, WV, a son of the late L.C. “Bill” and Wanda Carpenter Gregg. Myron was an US Air Force Veteran and was retired from AT&T. He was a member of the United Methodist...
Kevin Wayne Cox
Jun 26, 2025
Kevin Wayne Cox age 52 of Parkersburg, WV passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his residence.
He was born October 25, 1972 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Robert Thomas and the late Linda Darlene Cox. Kevin enjoyed watching racing, football and all sports. He attended the Landmark Baptist Church.
Kevin is survived by his two daughters, Jennifer Long (Jonathan)...
Betty June Stephens
Jun 24, 2025
Betty June Melrose Stephens, of Mineral Wells, passed away June 24, 2025 at the impressive age of 98. She was born June 21, 1927 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Joseph J. and Lena Robinson Melrose.
She was a graduate from Parkersburg High School and attended Glenville State College where she went to school in the summer while teaching elementary...
Gerald Howard Church
Jun 23, 2025
Gerald Howard Church, 86, of Parkersburg, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at Belmont Health Care. He was born March 3, 1939 in Revere, WV., a son of the late Earl A. and Jessie R. Black Church.
He was a 1957 graduate of Parkersburg High School and went on to serve our country honorably in the U.S. Marine Reserves. He worked...
Linda Lee Batton
Jun 19, 2025
Linda L. Batton, 86, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on August 21, 1938 in Fairmont, WV, to the late R. Gerald Teets and Mary Christine Shackelford Teets Cleavenger.
Linda enjoyed spending time with her daughter, as well as, sewing, making quilts for her family,...
Shelia Darleen Hinton
Jun 19, 2025
Shelia Darleen Hinton, 77, of Mineral Wells, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family June 19, 2025 at her residence. She was born November 30, 1947 in Parkersburg, a daughter to the late William DeMoss Jr. and Iris Genevieve Evans Wright.
Shelia worked at the Point of View Restaurant and was a long-time owner of Phil’s Diner. She always put her...
Lisa Y. Taylor
Jun 18, 2025
Lisa Y. Taylor, 71, of Parkersburg, went to her heavenly home June 18, 2025 in Huntington, WV. She was born October 6, 1953 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Weldon and Eugenia S. Spriggs Taylor.
Lisa was a 1971 graduate from Parkersburg High School and went on to study at West Virginia State University. She worked for over 25 years...
Anita Kaye Neely
Jun 18, 2025
Anita K. Neely, 72 of Belpre, OH, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at The Arbors at Marietta.
She was born February 12, 1953, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Loyal D. and Lucille V. Elliott Hoce. Anita was a 1971 graduate of Parkersburg High School. She was retired from Fairmont Supply and she enjoyed crocheting, collecting angel memorabilia and...
Jewell Eileen Allen
Jun 17, 2025
J. Eileen Allen, 90, of Marietta, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born December 25, 1934 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late John H. and Beulah B. Scott Boso.
Eileen worked in the Southside Parkersburg K-Mart pharmacy, serving 15 years as a register clerk. She was a member of...
Terry Jean Sadler
Jun 16, 2025
Terry Gene Sadler, 80, aka Tex, passed peacefully in his home June 16th, 2025 after a long respiratory illness.
He was born February 24, 1945 to Clifford and Carmen Sadler in Clarksburg who preceded him in death.
He worked for Hope Gas and various construction crews. He was known for being a cowboy, Tex, always sporting his signature cowboy hat and boots.
He...
Toni Eleanor Latham
Jun 16, 2025
Toni Eleanor Latham, 86, of Parkersburg passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born August 30, 1938 in Newberry, Michigan, a daughter of the late Anthony Adams and Francis Justice Lowe (Raymond).
Toni was a retired switchboard operator for C&P Telephone and worked as a job Steward for Arlans Department Store. She was an avid book...
