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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Ronald James

Ronald James

Jan 25, 2020

Ronald James Coe, 83, of Parkersburg, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at The Willows Center. He was born October 27, 1936, in Wood County, WV, a son of the late Lester and Madaline Tracewell Coe. Ron retired from Corning Glass and attended Calvary Memorial Church. He is survived by his two sons, Allen Coe (Billie) of Parkersburg and Ronald...

Harold Russell Bartlett

Harold Russell Bartlett

Jan 23, 2020

Harold R. Bartlett, 81, of Parkersburg passed away January 23, 2020 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. He was born March 20, 1938 in Parkersburg, son of the late Carl Bartlett and Maxine Smith Bartlett Boggs. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Alstede AF48 and the USS Ranger. He was also in the Pioneer Antique Auto...

Ralph V. Barker

Ralph V. Barker

Jan 23, 2020

Ralph V. Barker, 69, of Davisville went home to be with the Lord following a brief illness on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from his residence. He was born September 10, 1950 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Cecil and Opal George Barker. Ralph is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sharon Kay Bibb Barker; five sons, Robert...

Evelyn B. Dadisman

Evelyn B. Dadisman

Jan 21, 2020

Evelyn B. Dadisman, age 86, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away on January 21, 2020 surrounded by family after a brief illness. Evelyn was born in Pennsboro, West Virginia on January 12, 1934 of the late Henry and Michie Mae Straight of St. Mary’s, West Virginia. She graduated from Pennsboro High School and continued on to receive her degree in...

Karen Diane Case

Karen Diane Case

Jan 21, 2020

Karen Diane Case, 76, of Vienna, passed away January 21, 2020, at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born August 16, 1943 in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Henry Allen and Mary C. (Spencer) Hall. Karen was a homemaker and a long-time member of the 36th Street Church of Christ in Vienna. Karen enjoyed gardening and going to Walmart...

Sherry Lynn Davis

Sherry Lynn Davis

Jan 20, 2020

Sherry Lynn Davis, 70, of Parkersburg, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born April 10, 1949, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Odis R. and Helen M. Hornbeck Westfall. She is survived by her son, Dale Craig Buchanan of Marietta, OH; her daughter, Louise Ann Clayton of Canal Winchester, OH; two brothers,...

Martha J. Matheny

Martha J. Matheny

Jan 19, 2020

Martha J. Matheny, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in Parkersburg, WV. She was born in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Wade and Bessie Wineman Bender. She was a homemaker, a member of Grace Gospel Church in Pettyville. Martha traveled around the U.S. with her husband, Roy Matheny on construction job for several...

Clayton G. Vanfossen

Clayton G. Vanfossen

Jan 16, 2020

Clayton G. VanFossen 85 of Belpre, Ohio entered into the gates of heaven on January 16, 2020. He was born March 11, 1934 in Bellaire, Ohio to the late Guy and Maude VanFossen. Clayton was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1990. He was a member of the Lynn Street Church of...

William "Bill" P. Bostaph

William "Bill" P. Bostaph

Jan 16, 2020

William P. “Bill” Bostaph, 79, of Vienna, passed away January 16, 2020, at his residence. He was born December 7, 1940 in Mannington, WV, the son of the late William Patrick and Marie Ward Bostaph. Bill graduated from Mannington High School in 1958, and was an employee for E.I. DuPont for 40 years. He was a member of St. Michaels...

Shirley Rae Hickman Selmon

Shirley Rae Hickman Selmon

Jan 16, 2020

Shirley Rae Hickman Selmon, 77, of Parkersburg passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Parkersburg Care Center. She was born May 17, 1942 in Calhoun County, WV, a daughter of the late Shirley R. “Shi” and Edith J. McEndree Hickman. Shirley enjoyed sewing, archery and spending time with her family. She is survived by her two children, N. Gregory...

Lorna Sue Lee-Brown

Lorna Sue Lee-Brown

Jan 15, 2020

Lorna Sue Lee Brown, 60, of Parkersburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. She was born February 11, 1959, in Parkersburg, a daughter of Katherine Madeline Smith Lee and the late John Earl Lee. Lorna was a 1977 graduate of Parkersburg South High School. She was an extremely hard worker, working many years for Camp...

Evelyn Kelly Hupp

Evelyn Kelly Hupp

Jan 14, 2020

Evelyn (Kelly) Hupp, 93, of Parkersburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born April 12, 1926, in Masontown, WV a daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison Kelly and Jessie (Carrico) Kelly. Evelyn was a Registered Nurse and a graduate of St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing class of 1948. She had worked...

Claude Duane Cayton

Claude Duane Cayton

Jan 12, 2020

Claude Duane Cayton, 79, of Mineral Wells, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born August 3, 1940, in Lewis County, WV, a son of the late Granville Alexander and Harriett Beatrice Lucille Wilson. Claude retired from the Local Iron Workers Union #787. He had a great sense of humor and was a member...

Earl "Stan" Stanley Johnston

Earl "Stan" Stanley Johnston

Jan 11, 2020

Earl Stanley “Stan” Johnston, 70, of Elizabeth, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 20, 1949, in Wirt County, WV, a son of the late Charles Stanley and Wilma G. Bailey Johnston. Stan was a 1968 graduate of Wirt County High School. He retired from the Millwright Local Union #1755 where he...

Betty Leonard Burnside

Betty Leonard Burnside

Jan 9, 2020

Betty Leonard Burnside, 93, of Parkersburg, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Worthington Health Care Facility. She was born February 17, 1926, in Kingsport, TN, a daughter of the late Harold E. and Lillian I. Rhodes Leonard. Betty was a member of the Eastern Star Wakoma Chapter #52, the Ladies Oriental Shrine and was a Baptist by faith....

Thelma Jean Marshall

Thelma Jean Marshall

Jan 7, 2020

Thelma Jean (Casto) Marshall, 78, of Vienna, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, January 7, 2020, at her residence. She was born March 17, 1941 in Pullman, WV, the daughter of the late Alpha W and Muriel Sarah (Six) Casto. Jean was a homemaker, loved being outside, quilting, cooking and baking. She was a member of...

Helen Louise Lemon

Helen Louise Lemon

Jan 5, 2020

Helen L. Lemon, 91 of Belpre, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 5, 2020. She was born April 8, 1928 in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of the late Sadie Tucker. She was a 1946 graduate of Spencer High School. Mrs. Lemon was a homemaker and a member of the Church of the Nazarene. She is survived...

Pauline Emily Monfreda

Pauline Emily Monfreda

Jan 5, 2020

Pauline Emily Monfreda age 70 of Parkersburg passed away Sunday, January 5, 2019 at the Arbors of Pomeroy. She was born December 19, 1949 in Medina, Ohio, a daughter of the late Vernon Julius and Verna Mildred Matthew Shook. Pauline enjoyed reading and playing bingo. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Pauline is survived by her three...

Billy Eugene Ayers

Billy Eugene Ayers

Jan 1, 2020

Billy Eugene Ayers, 81, of Vienna, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Ohio Valley Health Care. He was born November 9, 1938, in Parkersburg, a son of the late James Carmet and Sylvia Demarce Beckett Ayers. Billy retired from Corning Glass after 38 years of service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Billy was a member of...

Jill D. Metz

Jill D. Metz

Dec 30, 2019

Jill D. Metz, 50, of Parkersburg, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at her residence. She was born June 25, 1969, in Parkersburg, a daughter of Ruby L. Rowley Metz of Parkersburg and the late Richard E. Metz. Jill graduated from Parkersburg South High School and WVU-P where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in social work and criminal justice....

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