Stephen Layne Brannon, 48 of Parkersburg passed away Feb. 12, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1967 in Ripley, W.Va. son of Donzel and Mary A. Lesher Brannon. He had worked as a drywall finisher and painter. He loved fishing and hunting and his cats, Blackie and Oreo. He was Baptist by faith. In addition to his parents he is survived by two daughters, Brittany Martin of Parkersburg and Hope Wigal of Belleville, W.Va.; two sisters, Diane McMullen and Michelle Brannon both of Parkersburg; best friend, Jackie Parker of Parkersburg; and five grandchildren. As per Stephen's request there will be no visitation or services. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family. The family requests that donations be made to Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 400 Green St. Parkersburg to assist with funeral expenses in memory of Stephen.