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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Howard M. Mahaffey

Howard M. Mahaffey

Mar 3, 2019

Howard M. Mahaffey Jr., 93, of Parkersburg passed away peacefully on March 3, 2019 at his residence under the loving care of his family. He was born October 31, 1925 in Parkersburg, son of Howard and Emma (Nicely) Mahaffey. He began his education in a one room school house and graduated from Parkersburg High School in May 1943. He immediately...

Eldean G. Mcdonald

Eldean G. Mcdonald

Mar 3, 2019

Eldean G. McDonald, 89, of Parkersburg, WV passed away March 3, 2019 at her residence. She was born June 5, 1929 in Wood County, a daughter of the late Edward and Lona Cain Wright. She was a home maker and was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. Eldean is survived by three daughters, Linda Schamp, Beverly (Charlie) Elliott and Sheila...

Alan Robert Hines

Alan Robert Hines

Mar 2, 2019

Alan Robert Hines, 63 of Belpre, Ohio passed away March 2, 2019, at the VA hospital in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born April 16, 1955 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a son of Gary Hines and the late Pauline Stevens Hines. At his request there will be no service.

Betty Jean Stewart

Betty Jean Stewart

Mar 1, 2019

Betty Jean Hammond Stewart, 86, of Walker, WV passed away March 1, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 26, 1933 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Raymond Robert and Pearl McCartny Hammond. She was a 1950 graduate of PHS, worked as a bookkeeper and volunteered at Old Man Rivers. She also enjoyed reading. Betty is survived by...

Pauleen Hudgins Clegg

Pauleen Hudgins Clegg

Feb 27, 2019

Pauleen Hudgins Clegg, 90, of Vienna passed away February 27, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born May 19, 1928 in Charleston, WV, the daughter of the late William B. and Emily Bruch Hudgins. Pauleen was a homemaker and was a member of the Emerson Bowling League, Woodmen of the World and...

Mabel Alice James

Mabel Alice James

Feb 25, 2019

Mabel Alice James, 66, passed away February 25, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born June 30, 1952 in Parkersburg a daughter of the late Overton Lee and Mary Elizabeth Mercer Lyons. She was a 1970 graduate of Parkersburg High School and worked as a Nursing Assistant for 30 years at St. Joseph Hospital. Mabel enjoyed reading and...

Joseph S. Deberry

Joseph S. Deberry

Feb 24, 2019

Joseph S. DeBerry, 81, of Rockport, WV, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born September 27, 1937, in Kingwood, WV, a son of the late Jessie and Irene Teets DeBerry. Joe was a graduated of Preston County High School and attended Parkersburg Community College. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Joe...

Donna Mae Ayers

Donna Mae Ayers

Feb 24, 2019

Donna Mae Ayers, 67, of Grant Town, W.Va. passed away February 24, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va. She was born May 9, 1951 in Charleston, W.Va., the daughter of the late Mancil and Vera Kirk Campbell. She retired from the US Treasury, Bureau of Public Debt after several years of service. Donna enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, 4-wheeling,...

Roger Allen Dragoo

Roger Allen Dragoo

Feb 24, 2019

Roger Allen Dragoo, 63, of Washington, WV, passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2019 surrounded by his family after a courageous 13 month battle with cancer. He was born October 11, 1955 in Jackson County, WV, to the late James Melvin Dragoo survived by Cora Evelyn Mae Campbell Dragoo. Roger married his loving wife, Judith West Dragoo...

Robert L. Cook

Robert L. Cook

Feb 23, 2019

Robert L. Cook, 61, of Parkersburg passed away February 23, 2019 at The Willows Center in Parkersburg. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 400 Green St. Parkersburg, WV.

George Milton Ruble,

George Milton Ruble,

Feb 22, 2019

George Milton Ruble, Jr., 36, of Walker passed away February 22, 2019. He was born March 14, 1982 in Parkersburg son of the late George Milton, Sr. and Benita Jane Nutter Ruble. He served in the US Marine Corp and worked as an auto mechanic. George is survived by a son, Damien Ruble of Elizabeth, WV; two sisters, Tammy Marie...

Otto Larry Cullum

Otto Larry Cullum

Feb 19, 2019

Otto Larry Cullum, age 82, of Guysville, Ohio went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was born February 26, 1936 in Sanford, FL, a son of the late Archibald L. and Thelma K. Battrell Cullum. Otto was an US Marine Veteran and a retired heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed NASCAR and hunting and was a member...

Betty J. Modesitt

Betty J. Modesitt

Feb 18, 2019

Betty J. Modesitt, 92, 0f Vienna, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Parkersburg Care Center. She was born June 16, 1926 in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Roy and Ethel C. Starling Stephens. Betty was a nurse’s aide at Camden Clark Medical Center and enjoyed yard work. Those left to cherish her memory are her three daughters,...

Fred Allen Mcdonald,

Fred Allen Mcdonald,

Feb 17, 2019

Fred Allen McDonald, Jr. of Cutler, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior February 17, 2019. He was born October 15, 1976 in Hampton, Virginia, son of Fred Sr. and Claudette Canty McDonald of Parkersburg. He was a 1995 graduate of Belpre High School and served in the United States Air Force. Fred enjoyed time with his family...

Carolyn R. Copen

Carolyn R. Copen

Feb 17, 2019

Carolyn R. Copen, 76, of Vienna, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Worthington Healthcare Center with her son and daughter by her side. She was born October 24, 1942 in Gilmer County, the daughter of the late Clayton V. and Ora Lee Bush Taylor. Those left to cherish her memory are her two children, Sean (Teri) Copen...

Jason M. Tefft

Jason M. Tefft

Feb 15, 2019

Jason M. Tefft, 42, of Parkersburg, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born July 1, 1976, in Parkersburg, the son of Gary L. Tefft (Norma) and Terri L. Ballard. Jason was a 1994 graduate of Parkersburg South High School. He enjoyed playing guitar and attending music festivals. In addition to his parents,...

William "Bill" Oran Butterfield

William "Bill" Oran Butterfield

Feb 13, 2019

William Oran “Bill” Butterfield, 73, of Parkersburg, ended his journey and arrived home with the Lord, Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Marietta Memorial Hospital with his wife by his side. He was born August 25, 1945 in Parkersburg, the son of the late Tom Butterfield, Sr. and Martha Dotson Butterfield. Bill is survived by his wife, Linda Stanley Butterfield whom...

Salvatore L. Nicolais

Salvatore L. Nicolais

Feb 11, 2019

Salvatore L. Nicolais age 60 of Vincent, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at his residence. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Belpre, Ohio. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services Sunday at the funeral home.

Betty J. Calhoun

Betty J. Calhoun

Feb 10, 2019

Betty J. Calhoun, 84, of Parkersburg, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born May 29, 1934, in Wood County, the daughter of the late Arthur and Juanita Eschbacher Harrison. Betty is survived by her daughter, Kathy Pulliam (Robert) of Canal Winchester; her son, Johnny Calhoun of Parkersburg; five grandchildren, Robert Pulliam, Sierra...

Patrick Dewitt Mcdonnell

Patrick Dewitt Mcdonnell

Feb 9, 2019

Patrick Dewitt McDonnell Sr., 85, of Vienna, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019. He was born June 30, 1933 in Pike, Ritchie County, West Virginia, a son of the late Patrick Dorn and Lona B. Dye McDonnell. Patrick was a United States Army Veteran and served in the Medical Corps in Japan. He attended West Virginia University, was a home...

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