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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Lisa Y. Taylor

Lisa Y. Taylor

Jun 18, 2025

Lisa Y. Taylor, 71, of Parkersburg, went to her heavenly home June 18, 2025 in Huntington, WV. She was born October 6, 1953 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Weldon and Eugenia S. Spriggs Taylor.

Lisa was a 1971 graduate from Parkersburg High School and went on to study at West Virginia State University. She worked for over 25 years...

Anita Kaye Neely

Anita Kaye Neely

Jun 18, 2025

Anita K. Neely, 72 of Belpre, OH, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at The Arbors at Marietta.

She was born February 12, 1953, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Loyal D. and Lucille V. Elliott Hoce. Anita was a 1971 graduate of Parkersburg High School. She was retired from Fairmont Supply and she enjoyed crocheting, collecting angel memorabilia and...

Jewell Eileen Allen

Jewell Eileen Allen

Jun 17, 2025

J. Eileen Allen, 90, of Marietta, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born December 25, 1934 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late John H. and Beulah B. Scott Boso.

Eileen worked in the Southside Parkersburg K-Mart pharmacy, serving 15 years as a register clerk. She was a member of...

Terry Jean Sadler

Terry Jean Sadler

Jun 16, 2025

Terry Gene Sadler, 80, aka Tex, passed peacefully in his home June 16th, 2025 after a long respiratory illness.

He was born February 24, 1945 to Clifford and Carmen Sadler in Clarksburg who preceded him in death.

He worked for Hope Gas and various construction crews. He was known for being a cowboy, Tex, always sporting his signature cowboy hat and boots.

He...

Toni Eleanor Latham

Toni Eleanor Latham

Jun 16, 2025

Toni Eleanor Latham, 86, of Parkersburg passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born August 30, 1938 in Newberry, Michigan, a daughter of the late Anthony Adams and Francis Justice Lowe (Raymond).

Toni was a retired switchboard operator for C&P Telephone and worked as a job Steward for Arlans Department Store. She was an avid book...

Evelyn Luretta Terrell

Evelyn Luretta Terrell

Jun 16, 2025

Evelyn Luretta Terrell, 79, of Vienna, WV passed on the afternoon of Monday June 16th, 2025 at Ruby Memorial after an open-heart surgery. Evelyn was born in Parkersburg, WV on August 30th, 1945, to her father, William W. Cosner, and mother, Myrle V. Cosner. She attended Neale Elementary, Jackson Jr. High, and Parkersburg High School. Evelyn and William S. Terrell...

Dolores Anne Coleman

Dolores Anne Coleman

Jun 15, 2025

Dolores Anne Coleman, 92, of Vienna passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Ohio Valley Healthcare. She was born July 9, 1932 in Kanawha County, WV, a daughter to the late Oscar L. and Helen Kauff Dame.

Dolores worked as an assembler for Walker Parkersburg.

She is survived by her children, David Coleman (Gail) and Carroll Caldwell (Albert); her sister, Linda Williamson;...

Kenton Lamb

Kenton Lamb

Jun 14, 2025

Kenton Lamb, 90, of Parkersburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born May 25, 1935 in Elmira, WV to the late F. R. “Bus” and “Madge” Hall Lamb.

Kenton was a faithful member of Landmark Baptist Church. He enjoyed travelling and spending time with his kids and grandkids....

Glen Edward Church

Glen Edward Church

Jun 14, 2025

Glen Edward Church, 62, of McConnellsville, OH passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Riverside Landing Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born September 8, 1962 in Denver, CO to the late Wayne A. and Wanda G. Balderson Church.

Glen liked electronics and model airplanes. He enjoyed working with his dad repairing electronics.

Left to cherish his memory include his brothers, Gary (Jacalyn),...

Rosalie Ruth Russell Lewis

Rosalie Ruth Russell Lewis

Jun 13, 2025

Rosalie Ruth Russell Lewis, Williamstown, WV, passed away peacefully Friday, June 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the Parkersburg Care Center where she resided for the past three years. She was born at home on January 2, 1938, to Thomas Asher and Iowa Daisy Mills Russell. Rosalie was the youngest of their ten children and the last one...

Charlotte Christine Vanfossen

Charlotte Christine Vanfossen

Jun 12, 2025

Charlotte Christine Vanfossen, 90, of Belleville, passed away June 12, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born May 18, 1935 in Kanawha County, WV, a daughter to the late Clifford B. Lamp and Edna E. Asbury.

Charlotte worked as a district manager for Par Mar, a manager for Valley Bell, and also managed the Lubeck Variety Store....

Kathryn Jean Post

Kathryn Jean Post

Jun 8, 2025

Kathryn Jean “Kathy” Post, age 83, of Washington, WV passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the Camden Clark Medical Center.

She was born October 9, 1941 in El Paso, TX, a daughter of the late Boyd Pierce Carper and Ida Ruth Shore Carper. Kathy was a graduate of St Albans High School and went to college and graduated from Parkersburg....

Thomas Junior Blake

Thomas Junior Blake

Jun 8, 2025

Thomas Junior Blake, 67, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on June 8, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief battle with cancer.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Edith Vannoy Blake; three sons: Steve Blake (Amber), Scott Blake (Ashley), and Stanley Blake (Haley Queen); and his stepfather, Stanley Rogers. He...

Glenna L. Willis

Glenna L. Willis

Jun 7, 2025

Glenna L. Willis, 95, of Waverly, WV went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at her residence, with the compassionate care of Amedisys Hospice.

A daughter of the late Forrest and Kathleen Tindle, Glenna was born April 12, 1930 in Parkersburg, WV. Glenna spent her time caring for the home and served others by cleaning homes and working...

Mary Agnes Welsch

Mary Agnes Welsch

Jun 6, 2025

Mary Agnes Welsch, age 82, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, at her residence.

She was born March 11, 1943, in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mable Schrader Hilbert. Mary was the Owner of a ceramic shop. She enjoyed ceramics, reading, music, Native American Culture and old 50’s monster movies.

Mary’s family included her children,...

Lula Belle Knox

Lula Belle Knox

Jun 6, 2025

Lula "T.T." Belle Knox, 83, of Parkersburg, passed away June 6, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born June 10, 1941 in Jackson County, a daughter to the late John and Birdie Bennett Rhodes.

She worked as an inspector for Corning Glass for many years. She enjoyed bluegrass music and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.

Left...

John Gary McDonald

John Gary McDonald

Jun 4, 2025

John Gary McDonald, 90, of Vienna, passed away on June 4, 2025 at Cedar Grove Assisted Living. He was born July 8, 1934 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Fay E. and Irene V. Cutright McDonald.

John served four honorable years in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee, serving in Korea. He later owned and retired from his business, McDonalds...

Cara Dowler James

Cara Dowler James

Jun 3, 2025

Cara Dowler James, 52, of Massillon, Ohio, formerly of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away on June 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on October 22, 1972, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Cara was a proud graduate of Parkersburg South High School. She later earned her associate degree in dependency disorders from Mountain State College, a reflection of her...

Mary Elizabeth Bonnell

Mary Elizabeth Bonnell

Jun 2, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Bonnell, 79, of Harrisville, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born May 20, 1946 in Parkersburg to the late Virginia B. Welch Guice and Eugene H. Guice.

Mary was a homemaker, loved her family and kept her circle small. She enjoyed shopping trips, and collecting chicken memorabilia.

She leaves behind to cherish...

Donald Earl Duty

Donald Earl Duty

Jun 1, 2025

Donald E. Duty age 90, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Camden Clark Medical Center.

He was born July 15, 1934 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Howard Marvin and Mae Maxwell Duty. Donald was a real estate broker for over 35 years and a member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners for over 50...

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