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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Evelyn "Juanita" Hoffman - Gard

Evelyn "Juanita" Hoffman - Gard

Dec 25, 2018

Evelyn “Juanita” Hoffman Gard, 87, of Parkersburg, passed away on December 25, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born March 9, 1931, in Mineral Wells, WV, the daughter of the late Otto Glen and Susie Mae Deem Hoffman. Juanita was a 1949 graduate of Parkersburg High School and worked as Secretary to Principal Dwight Conner. She was co-owner...

Denver "Denny" David Lucky

Denver "Denny" David Lucky

Dec 25, 2018

Denver David “Denny” Lucky, 74, of Vienna, passed away December 25, 2018 at his residence. He was born March 26, 1944 in Parkersburg, WV, the son of the late Earl and Derry (Farley) Lucky. Denver was a graduate of Parkersburg High School in 1962 and married his high school sweetheart, Linda D. Holbert in 1963. He graduated with a BS...

Cathy June Clift

Cathy June Clift

Dec 24, 2018

Cathy June Clift, 61, of Parkersburg passed away December 24, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born June 3, 1957 in Ypsilanti, Michigan a daughter of the late John and Norma Peoples Clift. She was a Nursing Assistant at several nursing homes in Parkersburg and Marietta. She attended Pine Grove Baptist Church. Cathy is survived by two daughters,...

Gladys Luella Alabaugh

Gladys Luella Alabaugh

Dec 23, 2018

Gladys Luella Alabaugh, 92, of Gallipolis, OH, formerly of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on December 23, 2018 at Holzer Assisted Living of Gallipolis. She was born October 26, 1926 in Vinton County, OH, a daughter of the late Ernest J. and Lillian A. Boyce Thacker. She is survived by a son, Larry (Kim) Snyder of Racine, OH; a daughter, Lisa...

April Desma Cox - Wise

April Desma Cox - Wise

Dec 23, 2018

April Desma Cox Wise LPN, 50, of Parkersburg, passed away December 23, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born April 16, 1968, in Parkersburg, a daughter of Royal Donavon Cox Sr. of Harrisville, WV and the late Mary Virginia Tanzey Cox. Desma was a graduate of Harrisville High School and received her LPN degree from the Wood County...

John "Butch" Michael Moore

John "Butch" Michael Moore

Dec 19, 2018

John “Butch” Michael Moore, 68, of Walker, WV, passed away December 19, 2018 at his home with family and loved ones, after an extensive battle with lung cancer. He was born April 23, 1950 in Waverly, WV, the son of the late Julena Bernice Green Moore and Fred Moore. He attended Williamstown High School and served a total of 27...

Charles Wade Parsons

Charles Wade Parsons

Dec 18, 2018

Charles Wade Parsons, 53, of Millwood, WV, passed away at his home on December 18, 2018. He was born on January 13, 1965, in Parkersburg, WV, to the late Raymond and Gladys (Whitlatch) Parsons. He was preceded in death by one son, Stephen Russell Parsons; and his brother in-law, Danny Perry. He is survived by the love of his life,...

Lula Jane Marion

Lula Jane Marion

Dec 15, 2018

Lula Jane Marion, 89, of Vienna, WV passed away at her residence on 12/15/18. She is survived by her sister, Opal Hackney; daughter Linda (Larry) Fox, daughter Lora Marion, and granddaughter Dianna (Anthony) Wetherell. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Pleasant and Bertie Ingram Wines, she is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Irvin Marion;...

Anna Arlene Hansen

Anna Arlene Hansen

Dec 14, 2018

Anna Arlene Hansen, 92, passed away at her daughter, Diane Duckworth’s home in Mineral Wells. There will be no service. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Special thanks to the Amedisys group for all the love and care they showed mom, especially Victoria and Nicole.

Richard "Rick" Matheny

Richard "Rick" Matheny

Dec 12, 2018

Richard “Rick” Matheny, 51, of Vienna, WV. passed away peacefully after a long battle of cardiac and kidney failure, on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. He was a 1986 graduate of Parkersburg High School where he played football. He also attended Marshall University and WVU-Parkersburg, then in training to become a welder/electrician when tragedy struck and he became disabled. He was...

Stella F. Leach

Stella F. Leach

Dec 11, 2018

Stella F. Leach, 85, of Parkersburg, passed away December 11 at Marietta Care and Rehab. She was born April 17, 1933 in Gay, WV, daughter of the late Ernie and Etta Mae Parsons. Stella was a nurse and had worked for the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department, several nursing homes in Parkersburg and did private duty nursing. She enjoyed cooking, spending...

Norma J. Myers

Norma J. Myers

Dec 10, 2018

Norma Jean Myers, 86, widow of Dennie Wilmer Myers, Jr., departed this life on Dec. 10, 2018. She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late William Henry Blair and Chessie Miller Blair. She is survived by one daughter, Patricia A. Jividen and husband (Gregory) of Frederick, Maryland, grandchildren Grace Jividen of Colombia, Maryland, and Thomas Jividen, Gig Harbor,...

Vollean Kemp Baker

Vollean Kemp Baker

Dec 10, 2018

Vollean Kemp Baker, 98 of Martinsburg, WV passed away on Dec 10, 2018. She was born August 31, 1920 in Bens Run, WV, a daughter of the late Dory and Anna Beagle Kemp. She was a member of the Central Church of Christ in Martinsburg WV, and a former member of the 36th St. Church of Christ in Vienna, WV....

Melba M. Hall - Allman

Melba M. Hall - Allman

Dec 9, 2018

Melba M. Hall Allman, 98, of Parkersburg, passed on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at The Willows. She was born December 1919, in Liverpool, WV. Melba was a 1940 graduate of Belpre High School. She retired from Ideal Box Factory after 23 years of service and was a member of Edgelawn United Methodist Church. Melba enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, going to...

Jerry Allen Sizemore

Jerry Allen Sizemore

Dec 8, 2018

Jerry Allen Sizemore, 61, of Belpre, OH, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 8, 1957, in Columbus, OH, a son of James Thomas and Eva Jewel Morris Sizemore. Jerry was a 1975 graduate from Belpre High School where he played football. He was retired from The Laborers’ International Union of North America...

Ruth Elaine Bennett

Ruth Elaine Bennett

Dec 5, 2018

On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, Ruth Elaine Bennett, 92, of Marietta, OH, formerly of Vienna, passed away peacefully at The Arbors of Marietta. She was born February 5, 1926, the oldest daughter of the late Merle E. Knick Bennett and Jessie G. Bennett, both of Vienna. She was the second oldest of ten children. Ruth was a 1944 graduate of...

Janette Louise Jones

Janette Louise Jones

Dec 5, 2018

Janette Louise Jones, 82, of Parkersburg passed away December 5, 2018 at The Willows Center. She was born January 2, 1936 in Wood County, WV daughter of the late Harold S. and Dortha L. Burgy McKee. She was a 1954 graduate of PHS and retired from Verizon as a telephone operator after 15 years of service. Janette is survived by...

Franklin E. Sandy

Franklin E. Sandy

Dec 4, 2018

Franklin E. Sandy, 86, of Spencer, WV, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Roane General Hospital. He was born June 27, 1932, in Calhoun County, WV, a son of the late Charles and Thelma Murphy Sandy. Franklin was a U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and spending time with his family. He is survived by his...

Russell Eugene Sparks

Russell Eugene Sparks

Dec 4, 2018

Russell Eugene Sparks, 73 of Waverly passed away December 4, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born March 25, 1945 in Ritchie County, WV son of the late Clifford and Lula Beryl Newland Sparks. He was retired from Kardex Systems in Reno, Ohio. Russell was an avid woodworker. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Curran Sparks; three...

Ernest Ray Hathaway,

Ernest Ray Hathaway,

Dec 3, 2018

“Life is a gift from God, when He wants it back—we are subject to His call.” Ernest Ray Hathaway, Sr. received his Creator’s call on December 3rd at 7:10 a.m., at his residence, surrounded by the family that loved him. Ern was 71, his death a result of three years battling multiple myeloma and associated amyloidosis. Ern was born December...

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