Joan Showen
Feb 1, 2026
Joan Crouser Showen, 89, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on February 1, 2026.
She was born on December 21, 1936, in Liverpool, WV, to the late Cecil and Betty Crouser.
Joan was a graduate of the class of 1954 at Spencer High School. She worked at Heck’s Discount Store for 17 years as a clothing manager. She and the love of her...
Donald Eugene Smith
Jan 30, 2026
Donald Eugene Smith, 77, of Mineral Wells, West Virginia, passed away on January 30th, 2026, surrounded by loving family.
Don was born January 10th, 1949 in Bradner, Wood, Ohio, the son of Theodore William Smith and Olive Irene Hostottle.
Don joined the army and fought two tours in the Vietnam War.
Don married Dawanna (Leisure) on December 10th, 1987. They were together for...
Norman Lynn Wyatt
Jan 30, 2026
Norman Lynn Wyatt, 72, of Parkersburg, passed away January 30, 2026 at Encompass Health and Rehabilitation hospital. He was born May 1, 1953, a son of the late Glen and Freda Thompson Wyatt.
Norm worked for the US Postal Service in Parkersburg for over 30 years, retiring in 2013. After he retired, he moved to Silverthorne, CO for 10 years before...
Connie Almeta Brown
Jan 27, 2026
Connie A. Brown, 82, of Mineral Wells, WV passed to the Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Rockland Ridge in Belpre, OH.
She was born May 18, 1943 in Parkersburg to the late Harvey L. Morrison Sr and Mae Louise Larue Morrison. Connie was a 1961 graduate of Wirt County High School. She served 43 years working at United Bank...
Janet Sue Casto
Jan 26, 2026
Janet Sue Casto, 81, of Rockport, passed away January 26, 2026 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born May 7, 1944 in Parkersburg to the late Alvin and Edith Shears Burkhart.
Janet was a homemaker, whom she made her home with her husband, Gary Casto.
Per Janet’s wishes, she will be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be announced at...
Jan L. Ahart Deem
Jan 25, 2026
Jan L. Ahart Deem, 84, of Williamstown, WV passed away on January 25th at Pineview Center, in Harrisville, Wv. She was born in Parkersburg, WV. She was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Geneva L. Clayton Ahart.
She retired from State Farm Insurance as a claim representative. She enjoyed music, singing, was a member of the Gospel Music Reunion...
David Ross Matlack
Jan 25, 2026
David R. Matlack, 75, of Williamstown, formerly Vienna, passed away suddenly at his home on January 25, 2026 in the care of his wife, Diana. He was born February 1, 1950, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Justin “Judd” and Bessie Smith Matlack.
David is a 1968 graduate of Parkersburg High School, and served our country honorably in the U.S....
Dana Alexander Hopkins
Jan 23, 2026
Dana A. Hopkins of Vienna, WV passed away January 23rd at home with his family. He was born February 8th, 1950 in Parkersburg, WV. a son of the late William R. and Fern McLain Hopkins. He graduated from PHS and was a US Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam. He is retired from Mahone Tire Service. He was a car enthusiast,...
Lora Lee Berry
Jan 21, 2026
Lora Lee Berry, 79, of Vienna, passed away January 21, 2026 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born February 4, 1946 in Rivesville, WV, a daughter of the late Pauline Durand Shipley and Wayne Paul Tinder.
Lora was a 1964 graduate from Rivesville High School, and then attended the Parkersburg Beauty College where she became a Beautician for over...
Nancy Lee Somerville
Jan 19, 2026
Nancy Lee Somerville, 78, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully at home, January 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born June 14, 1947 in Parkersburg, a daughter to the late Ralph Ramey and Frances C. Knapp.
Nancy was a homemaker, whom she shared with her loving husband, Joseph Somerville, for 60 wonderful years. She was a member...
Saundra Kay Middleton
Jan 18, 2026
Saundra “Sandy” Middleton was reunited with her husband, Bob, on January 18, 2026.
Sandy is survived by her son, Christopher Kent (Alison) of Millwood, WV; sisters, Sharon Vansluke (Roy), Annette Tice (Bob); and brother, Barry Gates.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Middleton; parents, Cecil and Eleanor Gates; two sisters, Pam Zalac and Marsha Kidder; and a brother, Kevin...
Evelyn Kay Bower
Jan 17, 2026
Evelyn Kay Bower, 75, of Parkersburg, died January 17, 2026 at home, under the care of Adoration Hospice following an extended illness. She was born in Parkersburg on June 29, 1950, a daughter of the late Robert K. and Roberta G. Goff. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Lockhart, of Belpre, OH...
Donald Ray Strong
Jan 14, 2026
Donald Ray Strong, 67, of Mineral Wells, passed away peacefully, January 14, 2026 in his home. He was born July 10, 1958 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Okey J. and Muriel M. Fought Strong.
Donald was a graduate from Wirt County High School. He worked at Ravens Metals and Benson Trucking as a welder. He enjoyed antiques, and going...
Alice Mae Brookover
Jan 9, 2026
Alice M. Brookover, 80, of Parkersburg, WV passed away peacefully, January 9, 2026 at Worthington Healthcare Center with the compassionate care of Amedisys Hospice.
Daughter of the late Jasper Dobbins and Jessie Perkins Speece, Alice was born June 23, 1945 in Parkersburg, WV. She was a Christian, having attended 14th St. Wesleyan Church. She spent her life as a homemaker, and...
Mildred Irene Gaston
Jan 9, 2026
Mildred Irene Gaston, 87, of Parkersburg, passed away January 9, 2026, at her residence. She was born September 7, 1938 in Wood County, a daughter to the late Harry L. and Norma A. Deem Davis.
She was employed for the Wood County B.O.E. as a school cook for 27 plus years. There was no child that went without in her lunch...
Ruth Diana Weekly
Jan 8, 2026
Ruth “Diana” Weekly age 72 of Parkersburg passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the Camden Clark Medical Center.
She was born February 11, 1953 in Hancock County, Weirton, WV, a daughter of the late Charles Bailey and Ruth N. Smearman. Diana was a CNA and was retired after many years of service in home healthcare. She enjoyed the beach; loved...
Violet Jane Griffith
Jan 8, 2026
Violet Jane Griffith, 71, of Belpre, OH passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by loving family, and with the compassionate care of Amedisys Hospice.
Daughter of the late Leo and Mary Parsons, Violet was born July 23, 1954 in Grantsville, WV.
In addition to her parents, Violet was preceded in death by her half-brother, Roger Parsons.
Left to cherish her memory are...
Anthony "Tony" Ray Stubbs
Jan 3, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Ray Stubbs, 67, of Parkersburg, passed away, with his wife by his side, on January 3, 2026, at home. He was born December 28, 1958 in Henderson, KY, a son of the late Donald Ray and Maudie Irene Stubbs.
Tony honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy. Afterwards, he belonged to the Millwrights Union, he was a maintenance...
Kimberly Kay "Kat" Shea
Jan 2, 2026
Kimberly “Kat” Shea, 60, of Mt Alto, WV, passed away January 2, 2026 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born June 25, 1965, the only daughter of Frank D. and Barbara A. Stalnaker Hathaway.
Kat attended Wirt County High School and later Parkersburg Beauty College. She owned and operated two beauty salons, “Images”, in Wirt County. She was very...
Carl "Sid" Sidney Howard Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
Carl “Sid” Sidney Howard Jr., 89, of Waverly, WV passed away January 2, 2026. He was the son of the late Carl S. Howard Sr. and Madge McKinley Howard.
Sid graduated from Williamstown High School in 1955 where he met his future wife. In the late 1950’s he owned and operated Park Superette and built and operated Sid’s Dairy Bar both...
