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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Noel Warren Wheaton

Noel Warren Wheaton

May 12, 2019

Noel Warren Wheaton, 89, previously from Vienna, WV died peacefully May 12, 2019 in Sun City Center, FL following an extended illness. He was born in Vienna, WV on June 4, 1929, a son of the late Forest Estepp and Lillian McKibben Wheaton. Noel was preceded in death by his sister, Helen Wheaton File and his brother, William Wheaton. He...

Raymond Ray Carpenter

Raymond Ray Carpenter

May 10, 2019

Raymond Ray Carpenter, 89, of Vienna, WV, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on May 10, 2019, surrounded with love from his family. Raymond was born July 7, 1929 in Vienna, WV to Henry Reed and Daisy Bell (Baker) Carpenter. Raymond met his loving wife and best friend of 71 years, Naida Benson, and they wed November...

Edward Lee Boord

Edward Lee Boord

May 9, 2019

Edward Lee Boord, 82, of Parkersburg, passed away on May 9, 2019 at the Ohio Valley Health Care. He was born November 11, 1936, in Wood County, WV, the son of the late Roscoe and Alice Wigal Boord. Edward is survived by his sister, Norma A. Oldaker of Parkersburg; one brother, Glenn Boord of Marietta; niece, Tammy Oldaker of Parkersburg....

John Keith Lessner

John Keith Lessner

May 9, 2019

John Keith Lessner, 55, of Parkersburg passed away May 9, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born December 22, 1963 in Keyser, WV a son of Eunice Ann Cantwell Lessner of Parkersburg and the late William Martin Lessner. He enjoyed listening to music and sports. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Billie Jean...

Kim K. Hamilton

Kim K. Hamilton

May 9, 2019

Kim K. Hamilton, 60, of Parkersburg, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 after an extended illness at her home. She was born October 25, 1958, in Wood County, the daughter of Virginia A. Longwell of Parkersburg. Kim was a 1976 graduate of Parkersburg South High School. She worked for Montgomery Wards as a sales associate, Arlington Healthcare as a...

Michael Scott Hull

Michael Scott Hull

May 7, 2019

Michael Scott Hull, 50, of Parkersburg, passed away on May 7, 2019. He was born March 18, 1969, in Parkersburg, the son of Mike and Dottie Hull of Parkersburg. Scott was a 1987 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a graduate of Marshall University. He was employed with Easton Printing as a graphic artist. Scott loved golfing, was an accomplished...

Emmet Lee Robinson

Emmet Lee Robinson

May 7, 2019

Emmet Lee Robinson, 74, of Vienna, passed away May 7, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 10, 1945 in Rodchester, PA, the son of the late Harry and Ruby Robinson. Emmet was a General Manager for 42 years for Anderson Stephan formerly known as Valley News. He was a member of...

Carolyn Lee Murphy-Arnold

Carolyn Lee Murphy-Arnold

May 6, 2019

Carolyn Murphy Arnold 59, went to join her soulmate, Larry on May 6, 2019. Born to the late Lester Murphy and Helen Richards Murphy on October 26, 1959. Carolyn was employed with the Internal Revenue Service with 40 years of service. She leaves behind her pride and joy, son Chase Arnold whom made her life full of many treasured memories....

Caleb Matthew Deem

Caleb Matthew Deem

May 6, 2019

Caleb Matthew Deem, 20, of Parkersburg, passed away on May 6, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1999, in Wood County, the son of Christopher Clevenger of Washington, WV and Shelley Cottle Deem of Parkersburg. Caleb was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School. He was training to become a boxer and had participated in...

Charolette Mae Taylor

Charolette Mae Taylor

May 5, 2019

Charolette Mae Taylor, 52, of Davisville, WV, passed away May 5, 2019. She was born April 9, 1967, in Calhoun County, WV, the daughter of Ethel Powell Hathaway of Elizabeth, WV and the late Raymond Wesley “Wes” Hathaway. Charolette worked for Home Health Care. She enjoyed working in the flower garden. In addition to her mother, Charolette is survived by...

Alice Diane Coram

Alice Diane Coram

May 4, 2019

Alice Diane Coram, 74, of Parkersburg, passed away Friday, May 4, 2019 at Worthington Healthcare Center of Parkersburg. She was born February 6, 1945 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Joseph Marion and Lyda Florence Matheny Coram. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Bobbie Jo Coram. Alice attended Belpre High School. She...

Kenneth Joe Wolfe

Kenneth Joe Wolfe

May 4, 2019

Kenneth Joe Wolfe age 62, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 5, 1956 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Richard Wolfe and Margaret Wilfong Baughman. Kenneth was an US Army Veteran and retired from Tri-State Roofing. He was a member of the Jefferson Baptist Temple Church and enjoyed hunting...

Myrna Ruth Dornon

Myrna Ruth Dornon

May 3, 2019

Myrna Ruth Dornon, 64, of Waverly, passed away Friday, May 3, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born January 27, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Milton and Francis Harrison McGee. Myrna worked as an Assistant Manager for Crafts 2000 and enjoyed spending time with family and doing crafts. She is survived by her husband, Harry Dornon;...

Ronald William Heath,

Ronald William Heath,

May 3, 2019

Ronald William Heath, Sr., 82, of Hockingport, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital of Columbus, Ohio. He was born July 21, 1936, a son of the late John William and Juanita Eva Ratliff Heath. Ron was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and honorably served his country in the...

Doris Jean Knight

Doris Jean Knight

Apr 29, 2019

Doris Jean O’Dell Knight, 77, of Davisville, WV passed away on April 29, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 26, 1942 in Premier, WV, the daughter of the late Duling and Edith O’Dell of Parkersburg, WV. She is survived by her son, Gerald (Debbie) Dickel of Mineral Wells; two grandsons, Zachary (Katie) Dickel of Vienna and Travis Dickel...

Orlen Paul Roberts

Orlen Paul Roberts

Apr 22, 2019

Orlen Paul Roberts, 86, of Vienna, passed away April 22, 2019 at the Arbors of Pomeroy Nursing Home. He was born April 15, 1933 in Burning Springs, WV, the son of the late Lewis and Pearl Reed Roberts Nelson. Orlen was a veteran of the US. Army and enjoyed carpentry, hunting and fishing. He was employed by the Ames Plant...

Howard B. Mcgary

Howard B. Mcgary

Apr 21, 2019

Howard B. McGary, 83, of Davisville, WV passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at The Parkersburg Care Center. He was born July 30, 1935 in Parkersburg, a son of the late John and Sylvia McGary. Howard served in the National Guard and was retired from Evergreen North Cemetery. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and liked playing horseshoes. He especially enjoyed...

Erick Lynn Church

Erick Lynn Church

Apr 20, 2019

Erick Lynn Church, 54, of Parkersburg, passed away April 20, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born April 3, 1965 in Parkersburg, the son of the late Wayne and Wanda Balderson Church. Erick was a graduate of Belpre High School Class of 1983, was a member of the U.S.Navy for 4 years and the National Guard for 28...

Juanita June Fleming

Juanita June Fleming

Apr 20, 2019

Juanita June Fleming, born on August 10, 1926 was received into Heaven on April 20, 2019. She was a daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy Miller Naumann. Juanita was born and raised in South Charleston, WV., but her path through life as a minister’s wife took her to many places in West Virginia, as well as Maryland, Pennsylvania ,Tennessee,...

Leeann Kristine Kellar

Leeann Kristine Kellar

Apr 20, 2019

LeeAnn Kristine Kellar, infant daughter of Chad and Jennifer Cox Kellar, passed away April 20, 2019 at Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH. In addition to her parents, LeeAnn is survived by her sister, Kelsey Kellar; and her grandparents, Steve and Leslie Cox of Mineral Wells, WV. Funeral services will be Noon Friday, April 26, 2019 at...

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