Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Parkersburg and Vienna, WV
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Parkersburg and Vienna, WV area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Dakota James Miller
Dec 1, 2019
Dakota James Miller, 20, of Williamstown, passed away in an auto accident December 1, 2019. He was born September 1, 1999 in Parkersburg, the son of James Edsel Flinn and Donna Ann Miller. Dakota graduated from Williamstown HS in 2018, and worked as a welder for Williamstown Fabricators. He enjoyed sports, was an avid outdoors man and enjoyed playing his...
Franklin "Frank" T. Cain
Dec 1, 2019
Franklin T. “Frank” Cain, 86, of Parkersburg, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born June 22, 1933, in Gilmer County, WV, a son of the late Columbus and Izen Anderson Cain. Frank was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from A.B. Chance Company after several years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a...
Robert C. Duckworth
Nov 28, 2019
Robert C. Duckworth, 76, of Mineral Wells, passed on to his heavenly father on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2019, at Camden Clark Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born September 25, 1943 in Parkersburg, WV, the son of the late Clyde and Virginia O’Dell Duckworth. He served two years in the U.S. Marine Corps, transferring to the...
Misty Louise Mccloy
Nov 25, 2019
Misty Louise McCloy, 43, of Parkersburg, gained her wings at her residence on November 25, 2019. She was born January 19, 1976, in Parkersburg, a daughter of Kathy McCloy Bennett of Parkersburg. Misty loved music and had a great sense of humor. She attended The Celebration Center in Belpre. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one daughter,...
Georgia M. Messerschmidt
Nov 25, 2019
Georgia M. Messerschmidt, 102, passed away at Worthington Health Care Center on November 25, 2019. Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna, WV. With Pastor Bob Alfred officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 23rd St. Parkersburg
Sherry Rene Ogden
Nov 23, 2019
Sherry Rene Ogden, 63, of Belpre, Ohio passed away at Marietta Memorial Hospital, November 23. 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 11, 1955 in Cutler, Ohio a daughter of the late William and Virgene Mayle Kennedy. Sherry was a 1974 graduate of Warren High School. She grew up in the Cutler Mission Church. She was employed...
Pamela "Hudgins" Sue Chase
Nov 22, 2019
Pamela Sue Hudgins Chase, 65, 0f Vienna, passed away November 22, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 23, 1954, in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late, William F. Hudgins and Irma Donna Ankrom Hudgins. Pamela graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1972, with 12 years of perfect attendance for which she always took great pride. She graduated from...
Victor R. Knotts
Nov 22, 2019
Victor R. Knotts, 90, of Parkersburg, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born September 4, 1929, in Tucker County, a son of the late Enos E. and Susan B. Shaffer Knotts. Victor retired from Ravenswood Aluminum formerly Kaiser Aluminum. He enjoyed gardening and sharing his tomatoes with friends. Victor spent his mornings...
Rheba V. Arbogast
Nov 22, 2019
Rheba V. Arbogast, 89, of Parkersburg, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 27, 1929, in Monterville, WV, a daughter of the late Brown and Mary M. Stalnaker Hoffman. Rheba was a minister’s wife and assisted her husband with his ministry. She was a choir director at various Methodist churches for 49 years....
Dale F. Dequasie
Nov 21, 2019
Dale F. DeQuasie Sr, 83, of Mineral Wells, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born April 16, 1936, in Little Hocking, OH, a son of the late Gordon Boyd and Garnet Elizabeth Hendricks DeQuasie. Dale was retired from Elkem Metals after several years of service. He loved hunting, fishing, vacationing at the Outer Banks...
Lora May Haynes
Nov 21, 2019
Lora May Haynes, 55, of Washington, WV, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 4, 1964, in Parkersburg, a daughter of Robert Haynes of Parkersburg and the late Mary Hixon Lobbins. Lora was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School. She was employed with the Wood County Board of Education working...
Larry "Yogi" A. Bayer
Nov 20, 2019
Larry A. “Yogi” “Deacon” Bayer, 75, of Walker, WV, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 11, 1944, in Jackson County, a son of the late Phillip L. and Melissa J. Davis Bayer. Larry was retired from the Board of Education and had previously worked for Dudley’s Florist. He enjoyed playing the lottery...
Joan Lois Tennant Root
Nov 18, 2019
Joan Lois Tennant Root, 87, of Washington, WV, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 22, 1931, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late William and Agnes Fox Mays. Joan enjoyed cooking/baking and flower gardening. She was Baptist by faith. Joan is survived by her husband of nearly 53 years, Carl Root; her...
Joel Michael Przekurat
Nov 17, 2019
Joel Michael Przekurat, age 54, of Vienna, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma and with his loving family by his side, quietly took the hand of Jesus and walked through the door into his heavenly home on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Joel was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, on September 8, 1965, to Michael D. and Diane L. Przekurat,...
Doris Jean Devore
Nov 17, 2019
Doris Jean DeVore of Belpre, Ohio died November 17, 2019 at The Willows Nursing Home. She was born in Millfield, Ohio the daughter of Albert and Glady (Burnem) McClain. She attended school at Cutler Elementary and Bartlett High School. She attended the 19th Street Nazarene Church at Parkersburg. She was a member of Mt. Liberty E.U.B. Council. Doris retired from...
Jack C. Parker
Nov 15, 2019
Jack C. Parker, 53, of Parkersburg passed away November 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born November 22, 1965 in Wood County, a son of the late Jack Metz and Eleanor Ethel Wilson Chamberlain. Jack had worked for Ohio Valley Builders. He enjoyed fishing, music and having a good time. Jack is survived by his siblings, Ronnie Farley (Rosa),...
Betty M. Bailes
Nov 15, 2019
Betty M. Bailes, 94, of Parkersburg, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born March 22, 1925, in Terre Haute, IN, a daughter of the late Addison and Lizzy Killion Gaby. Betty retired in 1995 from Camden Clark Medical Center. She enjoyed working puzzle books, playing cards, listening to music and watching wrestling....
Mary Louise Moss-Evans
Nov 15, 2019
Mary Louise Moss Evans, 89, of Parkersburg, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Cedar Grove Assisted Living. She was born June 5, 1930, in Roane County, WV, a daughter of the late Glenn W. and Opal C. Fore Moss. Mary is survived by her son, Michael Evans (Ruth) of Parkersburg; two sisters, Geneva Flesher (Max) of Reedy, WV...
Mary Jane Farnsworth
Nov 14, 2019
Mary Jane Farnsworth, 58, of Vienna, went home to be with her Lord, November 14, 2019, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 11, 1961 in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of the late Sally (Gregory) Kennedy. Mary was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in 1979, after graduation she was in the Army...
Leon James Jones
Nov 13, 2019
Leon James Jones, 72, of Parkersburg, passed away November 13, 2019 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born March 10, 1947 in Harrisville, WV, the youngest son of the late George Claude and Golda Esther (Smith) Jones. He was a 1965 graduate of Parkesburg High School and worked for several years with the reunion committee. After attending Mountain...
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