Michael Allen Maze
Jul 27, 2025
Michael Allen Maze, age 71 of Elizabeth, WV, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025.
He was born September 15, 1953, in Parkersburg, the son of the late Earnest Ralph and Ester Joann Lemon Maze. Michael was retired from the Painters Union and he enjoyed playing the guitar and played in many local bands.
He is survived by his children, Tiffany Bourgeois of...
Betty M. Barker
Aug 2, 2025
Heaven received a new angel Saturday, August 2, 2025, as Betty M. Barker, 80, of Parkersburg, formerly of Lubeck, passed away surrounded by family at Camden Clark Medical Center.
She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Francis and Elva May Randolph Full. Betty was a 1963 graduate of Parkersburg High School and homemaker.
On May 6, 1967, she married...
Cindy Chapman
Jul 31, 2025
Cindy Chapman, 55, of St Mary's, West Virginia, passed away July 31, 2025, surrounded by her family at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
She was born September 23, 1969, in Charleston, West Virginia. Cindy was a homemaker and enjoyed crafting. She was a member of Big Island Run Church of Elizabeth, West Virginia.
Her memory will be carried in...
Gary Richard Knopp
Jul 30, 2025
Gary Richard Knopp, 86, of Vienna, passed away peacefully at Charleston Area Memorial Hospital. He was born April 19, 1939 in Gay, WV., a son of the late Richard “Jim” and Laurada Parsons Knopp.
Gary worked at the telephone company as an installer until retirement. After he retired, he worked at Sears as a sales clerk. He was a 40-year member...
Roxanne Lynn Mellott
Jul 29, 2025
Roxanne Lynn Jarrell Mellott passed away on July 29, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born January 17, 1980 in Ripley.
In 2012 she completed the LPN program at the Roane-Jackson Technical Center and went on to pass the NCLEX-PN exam and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She also had an associates degree in business management from Western...
Doug L. Parkins
Jul 28, 2025
Doug L. Parkins, 68, of Parkersburg, passed away, July 28, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark. He was born June 5, 1957 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Curtis and Alice Santee Parkins.
Doug served our country honorably in the U.S. Army, and made a career as an over the road truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his...
Edith Lafern Buchanan
Jul 28, 2025
Edith L. Epling Buchanan, 87, of Elizabeth, passed away July 28, 2025 at the Elizabeth Care Center. She was born December 1, 1937 in Spencer, WV., a daughter of the late Esten L. and Juanita Simmons Epling.
She was a Wirt County High School graduate and worked in production for Dupont. She enjoyed crocheting, and attending church at Southern Baptist Fellowship...
Sumie F Morgan
Jul 27, 2025
Sumie F. Morgan, 88, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Wyngate Senior Living in Parkersburg, WV.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Lambert-Tatman is honored to serve the Morgan family.
Dortha Marie Burdette
Jul 26, 2025
Mrs. Dortha Marie Mason Burdette, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Harley Mason and Ethel Bibbee Mason, and a lifelong resident of Parkersburg. She graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1952.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Ray (Doc) Burdette. They married in 1955. In the...
Barbara Ann Newman
Jul 24, 2025
Barbara Ann Newman, 71, of Parkersburg, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Ohio Valley Healthcare. She was born in Nuremburg, Germany on March 3, 1954 to the late Ernest D. and Nancy E. Rucker Newman.
Barbara was a protestant by faith. She moved to Parkersburg in 2014 from Arcada, CA. She was a graduate of Arcada High School.
Those left to...
Michael Eugene Tibbs
Jul 23, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we share the unexpected passing of Michael Eugene Tibbs, affectionately known as “Tibbs” or “Coach,” who departed this life far too soon on July 23, 2025, at the age of 51. A lifelong resident of Parkersburg, West Virginia, Michael was born on December 28, 1973, to Judy Davis Tibbs of Parkersburg and Mike Tibbs...
Daniel Lee Wilson
Jul 21, 2025
Daniel Lee Wilson, 72, of Mineral Wells, passed away July 21, 2025 at his residence. He was born October 17, 1952 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Howard and Claudia Hall Wilson.
He was a graduate from Parkersburg South High School, and later worked as a tool and dye maker for Parkersburg Steel, and was the president of the Steel...
Larry Joseph Boston
Jul 21, 2025
Larry Joseph Boston, known by many names, “Coach, Santa, and Toad” passed away on July 21, 2025 at the age of 81 following a long illness with dementia, surrounded by his wife and daughter. Larry was born on November 11, 1943 in Akron, OH., a son of the late Glen and Louise (Wood) Boston and Beech Brown.
Larry was a 1963...
Leon Wayne Patterson
Jul 18, 2025
Leon Wayne Patterson, 89, of Parkersburg, passed away July 18, 2025 at Worthington Healthcare Center. He was born October 8, 1935 in Sherman, WV, a son of the late John E. and Hattie B. Moore Patterson.
Leon was a photographer, serving honorably in the U.S. Air Force. He later went into printing for Banner, Easton and Newlon Printing. He enjoyed hunting,...
Hunter Wayne Enoch
Jul 16, 2025
Hunter Wayne Enoch, 14, of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at UPMC Children’s Hospital. He was born September 30, 2010 in Morgantown, a son of Emily Britton and step-father Zach Miller.
Hunter was homeschooled and had completed the 8th grade. He loved all things Sonic, enjoyed video games, music of all kinds, and being with family and friends.
In addition...
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...
