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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Stephen Gale Oldham

Stephen Gale Oldham

Mar 25, 2018

Stephen Gale Oldham, 67 of Parkersburg passed away quietly Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born in Parkersburg March 14, 1951 a son of the late Harold Hafer and Geraldine Oldham Jordan. He was a 1970 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was retired as a self-employed mechanic. Stephen is survived by two daughters, Rachel...

Lois Carolyn Brown

Lois Carolyn Brown

Mar 24, 2018

Lois Carolyn Freshour Brown passed away on March 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born on December 21, 1942 to the late Doyle and Sara Edna Freshour. She graduated from PHS in 1961 and worked for the Wood County BOE for many years. Carolyn enjoyed yard sales, cooking and loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and...

James Richard "J.R." Hill

James Richard "J.R." Hill

Mar 24, 2018

James Richard “J.R.” Hill, age 70 of Davisville, WV, passed away March 24, 2018 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born September 18, 1947 at Elkins, WV, the son of the late Aaron S. and Bonnie Nicholas Hill. J.R. was a 1965 graduate of Green Bank High School and graduated with a Masters Degree in Wild Life Management from...

Neely O. Jeffrey

Neely O. Jeffrey

Mar 24, 2018

Neely O. Jeffrey II, 56, of Davisville, WV, passed away March 24, 2018, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born August 22, 1961 in Parkersburg the only son of Lora Jean Myers Jeffrey, of Vienna and the late Neely Olen Jeffrey. He married Vicki Snider in March 1982 and was welcomed into her family. He has a large extended...

Thomas C. Williams

Thomas C. Williams

Mar 23, 2018

Thomas C. Williams, 63, of Parkersburg, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018, at The Select Specialty Hospital in Charleston. He was born November 6, 1954 in Martinsville, VA, a son of the late Conley and Mary McCracken Williams. Tom retired from the State of Maryland, Department of Transportation as an equipment operator. He enjoyed woodworking, music and being with his...

Serenity Marie Rose

Serenity Marie Rose

Mar 22, 2018

Serenity Marie Rose, eight days old, passed away at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. A memorial service is planned for a later date at the convenience of the family.

Mary M. Thorn

Mary M. Thorn

Mar 22, 2018

Mary M. Thorn, 87, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, formerly of Belpre, Ohio passed away at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital March 22, 2018. She was born July 17, 1930 a daughter of the late Henry A. and Blanche L. Cassidy Thorn. She enjoyed collecting angels and spending time with family. Mary is survived by her sister-in-law Pauline Thorn, and several nieces...

Marvin Gainer

Marvin Gainer

Mar 21, 2018

Marvin Gainer passed away March 21, 2018 at Care Haven VA Facility in Belmont, WV. He was born October 9, 1921 and reared in Richwood, WV, son of Doyle and Monnie Burle Gainer. He was one of four children. After attending Richwood High School he met Frances “Fran” Keeper at Camp Caesar Youth Camp. They later married April 4, 1942...

Wilmajean Smith

Wilmajean Smith

Mar 21, 2018

Wilmajean “Jean” Hart Smith age 78 of Boaz, WV, passed away March 21, 2018 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born May 31, 1939 in Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV, a daughter of the late Jacob Hart and Zula Moore Stephens. Jean had worked as a private duty nurse, graduated from Wood County Vocational School of Nursing, had worked at...

Jimmy Dee James

Jimmy Dee James

Mar 21, 2018

Jimmy Dee James of Parkersburg passed away March 21, 2018 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility. He was born January 4, 1938 in Gilmer County, WV, a son of the late Walter and Dephia Wright James. He is survived by his wife, Mable A. Lyons James; children, Mindy James, Tiffany James, Nancy Marshall, Justina James all of Parkersburg, Jimmy James Jr....

Kimberly Yvonne Wilkinson

Kimberly Yvonne Wilkinson

Mar 20, 2018

Kimberly Yvonne Brown Wilkinson, 61 of Parkersburg passed away March 20, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born January 23, 1957 in Parkersburg a daughter of the late Stephen Brown Sr. and Betty Jean Turner Brown Wilson. She was a 1975 graduate of Parkersburg High School. Kimberly retired from Sears after 27 years of service at the Clarksburg...

Thelma Margaret O'Neal

Thelma Margaret O'Neal

Mar 18, 2018

Thelma Margaret O'Neal, 87 of Vienna, passed away March 18, 2018 at Cedar Grove Nursing Home, Parkersburg. She was born August 3, 1930 in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late William and Edna Athey Potts. Thelma graduated from PHS, and worked and retired from J.C.Penny's after 20 plus years of service. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She...

Sue Stables

Sue Stables

Mar 18, 2018

Geneva Sue Chappell Stables, 94, of Vienna, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center of congestive heart failure, with her family by her side. She was born February 16, 1924 in Galax, VA, a daughter of the late Bruce and Mattie Chappell. Geneva Sue and her husband, A. Byron, were owners and operators of Vienna...

Vivian Louise Roberts

Vivian Louise Roberts

Mar 17, 2018

Vivian Louise Roberts (Loiseau), age 84, died of cancer on March 17, 2018, in Parkersburg, WV. Louise was born on January 6, 1934 in Parkersburg, to the parents, Alfred Jules Loiseau and Pluma Mae Parsons (Loiseau). She attended Parkersburg High School and graduated from Mountain State Business College in 1964 with a degree in Business. She retired from The Bureau...

Ota Nell Vincent

Ota Nell Vincent

Mar 17, 2018

Ota Nell Vincent, 86, of Delphos Ohio, formerly of Coolville passed away March 17, 2018 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio, surrounded by family. She was born January 7, 1932 in Sharpe County, Arkansas to the late Elmer and Burl (Cline) Galland. Ota was a 1950 graduate of Parkersburg High School. She was a devoted stay-at-home mom to two...

Teresa Paulette Morehead

Teresa Paulette Morehead

Mar 16, 2018

Teresa Paulette Morehead, 63, of Vienna, flew away with the angels, surrounded by her family on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born April 6, 1954, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Denzil E. and Jo Abbie Miller Richards. Teresa was a graduate of Parkersburg High School. She was a receptionist for Schwabe and...

June Burdette

June Burdette

Mar 15, 2018

Colleen June Burdette, 89, of Vienna, went to be with her Lord, March 15, 2018 surrounded by loved ones at her home. She was born in Grantsville, WV to the late, Ralph L .and Ida Mae (Whipkey) Nicholas June 23, 1928. Colleen was a homemaker in the true sense of the word. She was the heart around which all of...

Dorothy Irene Inghram

Dorothy Irene Inghram

Mar 14, 2018

Dorothy Irene Alexander Inghram, of Parkersburg, passed away March 14, 2018 at her residence. She was born December 4, 1924 in Wood County, WV, the daughter of the late Roy and Laura B. Lemon Alexander. Dorothy was a 1943 graduate of Belpre High School.She was a homemaker and also worked for Kelly Services and United National Bank. She was a...

Samuel Junior Riel

Samuel Junior Riel

Mar 12, 2018

Samuel J. Riel, 86 of Belpre, Ohio passed away March 12, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born November 17, 1931, in Washington, West Virginia, a son of the late Samuel D. and Emma O. Williams Riel. Samuel was a stationary engineer with American Municipal Power, retiring after twenty years of service. He was a fan of Ohio State...

John Monroe Dotson

John Monroe Dotson

Mar 12, 2018

Heavenly Father has recalled John to stand by his side. John Monroe Dotson, 79 of Parkersburg, passed away at his residence Monday, March 12, 2018 surrounded by his family and under the loving care of Hospice. John was born November 28, 1939, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Leslie Forest Dotson and Evelyn Elizabeth Shields. He was retired from...

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