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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John W. Stagg

John W. Stagg

Oct 15, 2018

John W. Stagg, Jr. 89, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully Monday, October 15, 2018. He was born September 21, 1929 in Wood County to the late Carrie and John W. Stagg, Sr. of Parkersburg. John worked for C&P Telephone Co. (AT&T) for 39 years and retired in 1985. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and carpentry, having built one of the family...

Gregory Scott Allender

Gregory Scott Allender

Oct 14, 2018

Gregory Scott Allender, 31, of Vienna, WV, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 14, in Morgantown, WV. Gregory was born in Parkersburg April 8, 1987, a son of Julie Allender of Parkersburg and Rich Allender of Vienna. Greg was a licensed CDL truck driver for OVWR of Mineral Wells, WV. He was a 2005 graduate of PHS, loved the beach, tuner...

David R. Farrar

David R. Farrar

Oct 13, 2018

David R. Farrar, 74, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away on October 13, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born September 25, 1944, in Parkersburg, WV, the son of the late Ray and Erma Waldeck Farrar. David was retired from the Local Millwright Union after several years of service. He enjoyed bench rest shooting and spending time with his...

Robert Harold Morgan

Robert Harold Morgan

Oct 11, 2018

Robert Harold Morgan, 82, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away October 11, 2018 at his residence. He was born August 4, 1936 in Parkersburg, the son of the late Russell and Kate (Polaski) Morgan. Robert was an Iron Worker, enjoyed going to the beach, WVU football and was a coin collector. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church,...

Teresa Jean James

Teresa Jean James

Oct 11, 2018

Teresa Jean James, 60, of Parkersburg passed away October 11, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 2, 1958 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Robert Young and Barbara Cunningham Young Kirl. She was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School and had worked at The Bureau of Public Debt. Teresa enjoyed outdoor activities such as hunting, hiking,...

Margaret S. Piggott

Margaret S. Piggott

Oct 10, 2018

Click here for a Memorial Video for Margaret: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/KYC93856ZFJHFJND Margaret S. Piggott, 68, of Walker, WV, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at The Willows. She was born October 27, 1949, in Warren, OH, the daughter of the late William and Peggy Martin. Margaret was an Ordained Minister and performed Missionary work overseas. She was an EMT in Parkersburg,...

Hobart E. Martin

Hobart E. Martin

Oct 9, 2018

Dr. Hobart E. Martin, 94 of Belpre, passed away October 9, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg. He was born October 19, 1923 in Charleston, W.Va., a son of the late Hobart and Florence Elizabeth VanDyke Martin. He was a graduate of Princeton High School, WVU and Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He was a WWII Army veteran serving...

Larry G Brothers

Larry G Brothers

Oct 9, 2018

Larry G Brothers Best known as (Hooks), (Coach) or (Pops) passed away peacefully October 09, 2018 at the age of 81, in Pleasants Co., WV. Born in Parkersburg on February 27, 1937, he lived in Parkersburg and Vienna, WV and briefly Burlington, NC. Larry was one of two sons of the late Geraldine (Wilson) and Josiah T. Brothers, and husband...

Michael Scott Snyder

Michael Scott Snyder

Oct 8, 2018

Michael Scott Snyder, 60, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at the Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV. He was born November 10, 1957 in Vienna, WV, a son of Thelma Wiseman Snyder of Boaz, WV and the late Cloyd “Ike” Snyder. Michael was a graduate of Williamstown High School and retired from Pipefitters Union #565 with...

Cameron Nicole Newbrough

Cameron Nicole Newbrough

Oct 3, 2018

Cameron Nicole Newbrough, 23, of Parkersburg passed away October 3, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born December 29, 1994 in Parkersburg, a daughter of Robert Wayne Newbrough Jr. and Michelle Ann Williamson Newbrough. She received a special diploma from Parkersburg South High School. She liked music and Sponge Bob cartoons. She is free from pain and suffering...

Pamela P. Howard

Pamela P. Howard

Oct 2, 2018

Pamela “Pam” Howard, 52, of Parkersburg passed away October 2, 2018 at her residence. She was born November 13, 1965 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Donald Edward and Ramona Virginia Cale Clark. She was a 1984 graduate of PHS and enjoyed fishing and traveling to music festivals. Pam is survived by her husband, Christopher Michael Howard; a daughter,...

Julia Mary Simon

Julia Mary Simon

Oct 1, 2018

Julia Mary Simon, 83, of Little Hocking, Ohio, passed away October 1, 2018, in Marietta, Ohio. She was born May 5, 1935, in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late Frank and Mary Yaskenish Kovar. Julia was a homemaker and was a member of Saint Ambrose Catholic Church. Julia is survived by her husband Andy Simon; daughters Ava Wheldon of Athens,...

Elaine Virginia Griffin

Elaine Virginia Griffin

Oct 1, 2018

Elaine Virginia Griffin, 91, of Davisville, WV, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018 at her residence. She was born May 29, 1927, in Chester, PA, the daughter of the late Leon V. and Lillian Wehe States. Elaine was a member of the Tri City Baptist Church and the Warehouse Church. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Brown (Richard)...

Walter E. Atkinson

Walter E. Atkinson

Sep 30, 2018

Walter “Sam” Atkinson age 88, of Belpre, was born March 18, 1930 and passed away at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, September 30, 2018 at his residence. Sam was a 1948 graduate of Belpre High School, was a United States Navy Veteran having served from 1948 to 1952, where he was an airplane mechanic, and was retired from G.E. Plastics Washington Plant....

Michelle Ann Gates

Michelle Ann Gates

Sep 28, 2018

Michelle Ann Gates, 47, of Parkersburg, passed away suddenly in her sleep at her home on September 28, 2018. She was born March 29, 1971, in Ripley, WV, the daughter of Douglas J. and Roberta Ann (Hickman) Sacchi of Parkersburg. Michelle was a 1989 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and a 1991 graduate of the Wood County School of...

Larry Brooks Westfall

Larry Brooks Westfall

Sep 27, 2018

Larry Brooks Westfall, 74, of Williamstown, passed away September 27, 2018 at the Worthington Healthcare Center in Parkersburg, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. He was born January 28, 1944 in Wirt County, WV, the son of the late Ervin Lee and Delphia (Curfman) Westfall Dye. Larry joined the USAF in 1963 and was a...

Brian Edward Cumberledge

Brian Edward Cumberledge

Sep 27, 2018

Brian Edward Cumberledge age 49, of Vienna, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. He was born September 28, 1968 in Fort Carson, Colorado, a son of Ingrid Kroner Cumberledge of Vienna and the late Dana R. Cumberledge. Brian was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, enjoyed PokemonGo and attending rock concerts. In addition to...

Sarah Lou Hartshorn

Sarah Lou Hartshorn

Sep 26, 2018

Sarah Lou Hartshorn age 75, of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born August 12, 1943 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Isaac and Elsie Tuell Ward. Sarah was retired from the Marietta Memorial Hospital with over 32 years of service, enjoyed playing games on the computer and collecting angels. She...

Camilla L. Manzo

Camilla L. Manzo

Sep 25, 2018

Camilla “Cammie” L. Manzo, 66, of Vienna, passed away unexpectedly on September 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born September 27, 1951 in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Pat Manzo, Jr. and Mary “Sally” Maxine (Webb) Manzo. Cammie was a 1969 graduate of Parkersburg High School. She later graduated from Mountain State Business College receiving a degree in...

Lloyd Earl Life

Lloyd Earl Life

Sep 24, 2018

Lloyd Earl Life, 91, formerly of Parkersburg passed away September 24, 2018 at The Arbors of Marietta, Ohio. He was born April 25, 1927 in the Pennike Road area of Belleville, WV, the son of William D. C. Life and Verna L. (Boice) Life. He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and Beckley College with a degree in Business...

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