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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
William Paul Summers
Jun 25, 2018
William Paul Summers, 91, of Vienna, passed away June 25, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 5, 1927 in Parkersburg, the son of the late Fred and Carrie V. Congleton Summers. William retired from the U.S. Navy, was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, a Scout leader for Troop #101 and a member of Katooga Area Council...
Shirley A. Dowler
Jun 25, 2018
Shirley A. Dowler, 79, of Rockport, WV, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born October 15, 1938, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Lafe and Garnet Moore West. Shirley graduated from Parkersburg High School. She formerly worked at G.C Murphy’s, she worked part time at the Rockport and Mineral Wells post...
Samuel M. Hudson
Jun 25, 2018
Samuel M. Hudson II, 88, passed away June 25, 2018 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, with his wife of 65 years at his side. He was born in Maryville, Tennessee, graduated from Greenbrier Military School, Lewisburg, West Virginia. Sam was a businessman and entrepreneur. His career included owning a meat locker business, managing road construction in Texas, working for the family...
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