Steven L. Tatman

Steven L. “Steve” Tatman, 72, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Camden Clark Medical Center.

He was born February 20, 1954, in Xenia, Ohio, a son of the late Gordon E. and Josephine M. Lambert Tatman. Steve was a 1972 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys, OH. He attended Asbury College and graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1977.

Steve began his lifelong career and passion in the funeral industry in the Parkersburg area and later in McConnelsville, OH, where he owned and operated Tatman Funeral Home. In 1990, he co-founded Lambert-Tatman Funeral Homes in Parkersburg and the surrounding areas. He continued serving the community until his passing. Steve and his wife, Wanda, also owned and operated the Net Depot Restaurant in Parkersburg.

Steve had a lifelong passion for music and enjoyed playing the piano, organ, drums and cornet. He participated in numerous quartets, trios and choirs. He also enjoyed boating, skiing, and fishing. Steve was a member of the United Way, Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge and Shriners. He also served as a fireman in McConnelsville.

Steve is survived by his wife of 30 years, Wanda McConaha Tatman; daughters, Sheri McCutcheon (Adam) of St. Albans, WV, and Erica Green (Tony) of Parkersburg; siblings, Roger Tatman (Jenny) of West Chester, OH, Debbie Fulk (Tim) of Crooksville, OH, and Mark Tatman (Karen) of Logan, OH; grandchildren, Nicole Moyers (Jeffrey) and Mackenzie Green; great-grandchildren, Kyler, Jensen, Waverly and Aminata; nieces and nephews, Lindsay Pompey (Zack), Samantha Weiland (Andrew), Justin Tatman (Kaitlyn), Ryan Tatman (Jordan) and Jason Fulk (Dawn); several extended family members and friends; and his dog, Dani Mason.

In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his nephew, Timmy Fulk.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Parkersburg, with Pastor Don Yeager and Pastor Ian Reid officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Mineral Wells, WV.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Green Street, Parkersburg, and one hour prior to service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church or the Humane Society.

A Celebration of Life will follow the interment at Buzzie Dils Riverfront Park, one of Steve’s favorite places. Food and drinks will be provided.