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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Robert L. Schofield

Robert L. Schofield

Jul 11, 2018

Robert L. “Bob” Schofield, age 73, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 14, 1944 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Elmer N. and Grace Hannahman Schofield. Bob was a US Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. He was a skilled carpenter working for Bob Bennett Homes and worked...

Iris Willadean Lemley

Iris Willadean Lemley

Jul 10, 2018

Iris Willadean Lemley, 78, of Vienna, WV, passed away July 10, 2018 at WVU Medicine, Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg. She was born November 6, 1939, in Parkersburg, WV, the daughter of the late Thurl and Hazel Andrews Schreckengost. Iris retired from St. Joseph’s Hospital and was a member of North Parkersburg Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Williamstown...

Furman "Pony" Earl Souther

Furman "Pony" Earl Souther

Jul 10, 2018

Furman Earl “Pony” Souther, 94, of Vienna, West Virginia passed away July 10, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. Pony was born February 7, 1924 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, son of the late William Earl Souther and Grace Jane Schrader Souther. He graduated from Parkersburg High School with the class of 1942. He retired after working 33 years in the...

Terry J. Peck

Terry J. Peck

Jul 9, 2018

Terry J. Peck, 59, of Parkersburg, passed away July 9, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1958, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Forrest Evert and Betty Lou Tribett Peck. Terry graduated from Parkersburg High School. He worked at Walmart and enjoyed fishing and playing baseball. He is survived by his fiancé, Lillie Schofield...

Susie Pearl Tanner

Susie Pearl Tanner

Jul 9, 2018

Susie Pearl Tanner, 91, of Marietta, OH, formerly of Parkersburg, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018 at the Marietta Center. She was born January 27, 1927, in Braxton County, WV, a daughter of the late Worthy and Letha Nichols Perkins. Susie was a homemaker and enjoyed watching golf. She loved her dog, “Daisy” and her grandkids. Susie was a...

William Elbert Johnson

William Elbert Johnson

Jul 7, 2018

William “Elbert” Johnson, 91, of Parkersburg, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, peacefully at his residence, with his family at his side. He was born February 16, 1927, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Okey Bryant Johnson Sr. and Katherine Ann Evers Johnson. Elbert was a U.S. Marine Veteran and retired from Dils Ford. He enjoyed golfing, midget...

Timothy Earl Blair

Timothy Earl Blair

Jul 5, 2018

Timothy Earl Blair age 58, of Belpre, Ohio passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Marietta Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 21, 1960 in Marietta, Ohio, the oldest son of Sheldon and Juineta Blair of Marana, Arizona. Timothy was a member of Lost Pavement Church of Christ and a 1978 graduate of Warren High School. He worked as...

Thelma Bush

Thelma Bush

Jul 5, 2018

Thelma Bush, 89 of Parkersburg passed away July 5, 2018 at Ohio Valley Health Care, with her daughter Beth by her side. She was born March 21, 1929 in Parkersburg, WV, the daughter of the late William Huffman and Nina Virginia Kidwell Huffman. Thelma went to Parkersburg High School and worked at Lyon’s Market and Demuth Glass in her younger...

Todd Marlyn Stubbe

Todd Marlyn Stubbe

Jul 4, 2018

Todd Marlyn Stubbe, 48, of Parkersburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born March 23, 1970, in Fort Leonard Wood, MO, the son of the late Marlyn Stubbe and step-mother, Rita Gauer-Stubbe of Brandon, SD and Valerie Willey (Terry) McGee of Little Hocking, OH. Todd was a 1988 graduate of Warren High...

Debra Ann Doak

Debra Ann Doak

Jul 3, 2018

Debra Ann Doak, 60 of Vienna passed away unexpectedly July 3, 2018 at her residence. She was born February 1, 1958 in Wheeling, WV the daughter of late Larry and Pauline Grimm Doak, biological parents, Steve Lang and Carole Graham. Debra was a graduate of PHS Class of 1976 and the WVU School of Nursing in 1981 and was currently...

Janet L. Stump, Sturm

Janet L. Stump, Sturm

Jul 3, 2018

Janet (Stump) Sturm, 82, of Parkersburg, formerly of Powells Point, NC, departed this life July 3, 2018 at Wyngate Senior Living surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 9, 1935 in Stumptown, WV, the daughter of the late Victor and Ina (Fowler) Stump Fox. Janet was a graduate of Calhoun High School and Mountain State College. She was...

Ragena M. Young

Ragena M. Young

Jul 2, 2018

Ragena M. Young, 80, of Parkersburg, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at Eagle Point Nursing Facility. She was born June 3, 1938, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Virgie Frazier. She formerly worked for Wood County Schools as a cook and for Nashua Photo. Ragena was a member of the Lady’s Shrine and attended church in Rockport,...

Dolores J. Buckley

Dolores J. Buckley

Jul 1, 2018

Dolores J. Buckley, 89, of Belleville, WV, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 1, 2018. She was born October 7, 1928, in Wood County, a daughter of the late Ferman C. and Alma E. Dennis Rice. Dolores was a 1947 graduate of Wirt County High School and earned a degree in education from Marshall University. She taught...

Phyllis E. Mccormick

Phyllis E. Mccormick

Jun 30, 2018

Phyllis E. Frame Wickline McCormick, 87, was born on February 16, 1931 and celebrated the meeting of her Savior on June 30, 2018 after a long illness. II Corinthians 5:1-10 “…to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.” She was the loving mother of three thankful children, Michael (Kimmy) Wickline, Valma Wickline Wilburn Adams (Mark),...

Donald E. Cooper

Donald E. Cooper

Jun 29, 2018

Donald E. Cooper, patriarch of the Belpre Cooper family, passed on to his next adventure June 29, 2018. He was born September 21, 1931 in Wood County, West Virginia to the late Howard Dulin and Lena Sheets Cooper. He was raised on the South side of Parkersburg until his family moved to Vincent, Ohio where he graduated from Barlow Vincent...

Eric Bumgardner

Eric Bumgardner

Jun 28, 2018

Loving husband, father, outdoorsman, and storyteller, Eric Bumgardner, 57, of Williamstown, passed away suddenly on June 28, 2018. He was born May 15, 1961 to the late Donald and Lois Bumgardner. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Matthew. He leaves behind his loving wife, Elizabeth “Libby” Bumgardner, his son Ryan (Brent Welch) and daughter Susan,...

John Wellington Morris

John Wellington Morris

Jun 27, 2018

John Wellington Morris, 68, of Mineral Wells, WV, departed this life on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born October 26, 1949, in Parkersburg, WV, the son of the late Wellington G. and Inez Baker Morris. John was a 1967 graduate of Parkersburg High School where he was the drum major for the Big Red...

Kathryn Virginia Lemon, Richards

Kathryn Virginia Lemon, Richards

Jun 27, 2018

Kathryn Virginia Lemon Richards, 79 of Parkersburg, passed away June 27, 2018 at her residence. She was born May 15, 1939 in Davisville, WV, the daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson and Wilma Virginia Taggart Lemon. Kathryn was a bus driver for the transportation department. She is survived by four daughters, Alberta Snider of Parkersburg, Cynthia Richards of Parkersburg, Rhonda...

Terry A. Darling

Terry A. Darling

Jun 26, 2018

Terry A. Darling, 71, of Davisville, passed away June 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born May 15, 1947 in Meigs County, OH, a son of the late Charles H. and Mozelle Hager Darling. He was a highly talented high school athlete; he turned down multiple major college scholarships to join the U.S. Army and serve two tours in...

Roseanne Louise Young

Roseanne Louise Young

Jun 25, 2018

Roseanne Louise Young, 69 of Williamstown, passed away June 25, 2018. She was born September 13, 1948 in Pittsburg, PA, the daughter of the late Francis and Ida Louise (Griffith) Godula. Roseanne was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. She is survived by two daughters; Jennifer Young of Williamstown and Allison Young of Huntington; one grandson, Aidan...

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