Chad M. Cokeley
Apr 23, 2017
Chad Matthew Cokeley, 24 of Parkersburg, passed away on April 23, 2017. He was born February 15, 1993, in Chicago, IL, the son of James Cokeley of Parkersburg and Cindy Schultz Cokeley of Belpre, OH. Chad worked for Jacobs Engineering with Kraton as a shift lead. He had many interests which included soccer, football, baseball, basketball, fishing, and hunting. Chad...
Gary L. Riel
Apr 23, 2017
Gary L.”Speedy” Riel, 50, of Parkersburg, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on April 23, 2017. He was born November 10, 1966, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Paul and Shirley Savley Riel. Gary worked at Constellium in the Maintenance Department with over twenty years of service. He was a member of the Local Steel Workers...
Don Whitlatch
Apr 22, 2017
(Parkersburg, West Virginia) – Parkersburg native and internationally famous wildlife artist and conservationist Don Whitlatch, 85, died April 22, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg. He was especially famous for his bird paintings. One of his clients, Borg-Warner, arranged for him to present the original of his American Bald Eagle watercolor to the First Lady, Pat Nixon, in...
Rozala Currey Sheltz
Apr 19, 2017
Rozala Holmes Currey Sheltz, 62 of Parkersburg passed away April 19, 2017 at her residence. She was born March 6, 1955 in Wood County, WV, daughter of the late Harold H. and Ula M. Sims Holmes. She enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint and cooking. She also was involved with the Girl Scouts. Rozala is survived by her husband, Danny Sheltz; a daughter,...
Betty May Ferrell
Apr 19, 2017
Betty May Ferrell, 87, of Parkersburg passed away April 19, 2017 at Worthington Manor Care Center. She was born May 30, 1929 in Shinnston, WV, a daughter of the late Claude and Beatrice Pigott Exline. Betty formerly worked in Real Estate, she enjoyed shopping and attended North Parkersburg Baptist Church. Betty is survived by her husband, Vernon Joel Ferrell who...
Pauline Deem
Apr 19, 2017
Pauline Deem, of Parkersburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Worthington Nursing and Rehab. She was born August 16, 1943, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Fred L. and Janie M. Maze Champ. Pauline attended the Davisville Community Chapel. She loved gardening and her flower gardens. She was a hard worker all her life. She is survived...
Ronald E. Sinclair
Apr 18, 2017
Ronald E. Sinclair, 80, of Williamstown, WV returned to his heavenly home on April 18, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. His devotion to his family, strong will to see his grandchildren succeed, and his firm belief in God supported him in his fight and ultimately gave him peace in the end. Ronald was born on July 22, 1936...
Daniel Ray Goodwin
Apr 17, 2017
Daniel Ray Goodwin, 67 of Vienna, WV passed away on April 17, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, OH. Born on December 6, 1949 in Clarksburg, WV, he was the son of John L. and Arnetta Strother Goodwin. Dan is survived by his wife of 48 years Patricia Hammett Goodwin; an aunt, Verona Enoch of Vienna, WV; three daughters,...
Richard Charles Taylor
Apr 16, 2017
Richard C. Taylor, 61, of Beverly, Ohio passed away April 16, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Richard was born March 6, 1956 in North Carolina, a son of the late Charles Edward Taylor and Mary Ann Taylor Cleland. Richard earned his associate degree from West Virginia University, Parkersburg and retired from Regis Corporation where he was a manager, he also...
Helen Marie Henderson
Apr 16, 2017
Helen Marie Henderson, 92, formerly of Parkersburg, passed away at her residence in Albany, Georgia, April 16, 2017. She was born February 14, 1925 in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Clarence Edwin Leach and Bernice Floda Righter Leach. Helen was a homemaker who loved being with her family. She enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, sewing, knitting, and croqueting. She was...
Russell H. Miller
Apr 15, 2017
Russell H. Miller, 81, Parkersburg, WV went to be with the Lord April 15, 2017. He was born February 25, 1936 in Clarksburg, WV, the son of the late Howard R. and Opal V. Miller. Russ was a US Navy veteran. He retired from the West Virginia State Police October 17, 1988 after 29 years of service and retired as...
John A. Goudy
Apr 13, 2017
John a. Goudy, 80, of Lubeck, WV, went to be with his Savior on April 13, 2017 following an extended illness. John was the son of the late Robert Nobel and Senta Wanda Goudy. He was a chemical operator at E.I. DuPont where he retired in 1993 after 35 years of service. John was recognized as having been a member...
Jackie "Jack" Lee Barker
Apr 13, 2017
Jackie “Jack” Lee Barker 81, of Williamstown, WV, passed away April 13, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 12, 1936 in Gilmer County, WV, the son of the late Orval Jennings Barker and Velma Kuhl Barker. Jack was an U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a retired Police Chief in Pennsboro, WV and a former California Highway Patrol...
Loretta M. Hafle
Apr 12, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Loretta M. (Miller) Hafle announces her passing on April 12, 2017, at the age of 80. Loretta was born in Clarksburg, WV, to the late Bert and Beulah (Lyall) Miller. She was a loving wife of the late Gerald E.”Jerry”Hafle. She is survived by her two sons, David of Fleming, Ohio...
Kathy A. Burrows
Apr 12, 2017
Kathy “Kat” Ann (Dailey) Burrows, 61, of Parkersburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born December 15, 1955, in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of Mary Huffman Dailey of Parkersburg and the late Thomas D. Dailey Jr. Kat was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School. She enjoyed reading, gardening, music – especially Cher,...
Roger D. Martin
Apr 11, 2017
Roger Dale Martin, 68, of Washington, WV, passed away on April 11, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born on November 1, 1948 to the late Otis and Eva Lanham Martin in Grantsville, WV. He was a graduate from Parkersburg High School. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army for two years and then came home to...
Franklin Dwight Allender
Apr 11, 2017
Franklin “Jack” Allender, 82, of Fleming, Ohio passed away April 11, 2017, at his residence. He was born July 21, 1934, in Fleming, Ohio, a son of the late William Emery Allender and Pearl Brown Allender. Jack was retired from the U.S. Air Force where he served in Viet Nam. He is survived by his life partner of 35 years,...
Kenneth Ray Lamp
Apr 8, 2017
Kenneth R. Lamp, 85, of Vienna, WV passed away April 8, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born February 27, 1932 in Hebron, WV, the son of the late Herbert C. and Vesta Wilson Lamp. He was a member of the 36th Street Church of Christ. He was retired after 29 years and 11 months of...
Christopher Craig Adams
Apr 4, 2017
Christopher Craig “Chris” Adams, 49 of Lewis Center, Ohio formerly of Parkersburg passed away April 4, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born Aug. 8, 1967 in Parkersburg, the son of Roger Lee Barber and Eileen Adams Bartlett both of Columbus. He was a 1985 graduate of Parkersburg High School where he played football and wrestled. Chris loved football and...
Charlotte Sue Jenkins
Apr 4, 2017
Charlotte “Sue” Jenkins, 75, of Vienna, passed away April 4, 2017 at her residence. She was born August 8, 1941 at home in Wood County, the daughter of the late Dale and Delphia Collins Hammer. Sue was a graduate of PHS with the class of 1959. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, the friendship circle and the...
