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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Sarah Ruth Best

Sarah Ruth Best

Jan 7, 2018

Sarah Ruth Cody Best age 96 of Belpre, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at the Worthington Healthcare Center. She was born September 17, 1921 in Waterford, Ohio, a daughter of the late William F. and Ida L. Rose Cody. Sarah was retired from the Wood County Board of Education where she worked in bookkeeping and she will be sadly...

Stephen Gordon Tribett

Stephen Gordon Tribett

Jan 6, 2018

Stephen Gordon Tribett, 69 of Vincent, Ohio passed away January 6, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Belpre Campus. He was born in Wetzel, County, WV on April 1, 1948 a son of the late Wallace Gordon and Joan Ferguson Tribett. Stephen enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Seabee's during the Viet Nam Conflict and was stationed in...

Janet Sue Sams

Janet Sue Sams

Jan 4, 2018

Janet Sue Sams, 74, of Parkersburg, went home to be with her Heavenly Father and her family on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born January 25, 1943, a daughter of the late Argil Richards and Mary Norman Richards Johnson. Janet retired from Foodland as an office manager after 25 years of service. She enjoyed...

James Barron Wilson

James Barron Wilson

Jan 3, 2018

James Barron Wilson, 83, of Washington, WV, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born August 3, 1934, in Zion, MO, son of the late Leasure Ferl and Louia B. Wright Wilson. James retired from DuPont after 37 years. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved the outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 63...

Linda Joyce Anderson

Linda Joyce Anderson

Jan 3, 2018

Linda Joyce Anderson, 67, of Vienna, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born October 15, 1950, in St. Louis, MO, daughter of the late Richard and Genevieve Guenther Robinson. Linda retired from the Board of Education after 32 years of service as an elementary school teacher. She was also a receptionist for Dr....

Margaret Grace Murphy

Margaret Grace Murphy

Jan 2, 2018

Margaret Grace Murphy, 72 of Parkersburg passed away Jan. 2, 2018 at The Willows Center. She was born February 16, 1945 in Wetzel County, WV daughter of the late Wilbert R. and Mattie G. Shreves Lemasters. She is survived by her significant other, Charles L. McColligan; and two sons, Burl Lawther and William Lemasters. In addition to her parents she...

Gerald Wayne Flowers

Gerald Wayne Flowers

Jan 1, 2018

Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Flowers age 82, went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family on Monday, January 1, 2018. Jerry resided in Parkersburg, WV and was born to Opal (Workman) and George Flowers. He was a self employed contractor for most of his life and loved working with his hands; no project was too big or...

C. "Faye" Thorn

C. "Faye" Thorn

Dec 31, 2017

C. “Faye” Penn Thorn passed away Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 at the age of 89 after a long debilitating illness. She was the daughter of Mabel Joy West Thompson and Willis Thompson. Faye was born in Parkersburg, WV, Sept. 23, 1928 but was raised in the mountains of WV in the city of Parsons. She graduated from Parsons High School....

Clifford Jay Queen

Clifford Jay Queen

Dec 30, 2017

Clifford Jay Queen, 88, passed away December 30, 2017 at The Willows Center in Parkersburg. He was born May 13, 1929, in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Asa and Dora Queen. Clifford was a decorated U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and received the Purple Heart. He was a self-employed construction worker, and formerly owned and operated...

Kenneth (Rocky) R. Ryan,

Kenneth (Rocky) R. Ryan,

Dec 29, 2017

Kenneth R. Ryan, Sr. (Rocky), passed to his heavenly home on December 29, 2017. He was born May 28, 1926, to the late Addison Edward and Iva Horner Ryan in Fairmont, WV. Rocky graduated from Salem High School in 1944. He then enlisted in the Army Air Corps to serve his country in World War II. On returning, he became...

Kenneth (Rocky) R. Ryan,

Kenneth (Rocky) R. Ryan,

Dec 29, 2017

Kenneth R. Ryan, Sr. (Rocky), passed to his heavenly home on December 29, 2017. He was born May 28, 1926, to the late Addison Edward and Iva Horner Ryan in Fairmont, WV. Rocky graduated from Salem High School in 1944. He then enlisted in the Army Air Corps to serve his country in World War II. On returning, he became...

Kenneth (Rocky) R. Ryan,

Kenneth (Rocky) R. Ryan,

Dec 29, 2017

Kenneth R. Ryan, Sr. (Rocky), passed to his heavenly home on December 29, 2017. He was born May 28, 1926, to the late Addison Edward and Iva Horner Ryan in Fairmont, WV. Rocky graduated from Salem High School in 1944. He then enlisted in the Army Air Corps to serve his country in World War II. On returning, he became...

Kenneth (Rocky) R. Ryan,

Kenneth (Rocky) R. Ryan,

Dec 29, 2017

Kenneth R. Ryan, Sr. (Rocky), passed to his heavenly home on December 29, 2017. He was born May 28, 1926, to the late Addison Edward and Iva Horner Ryan in Fairmont, WV. Rocky graduated from Salem High School in 1944. He then enlisted in the Army Air Corps to serve his country in World War II. On returning, he became...

Kenneth (Rocky) R. Ryan,

Kenneth (Rocky) R. Ryan,

Dec 29, 2017

Kenneth R. Ryan, Sr. (Rocky), passed to his heavenly home on December 29, 2017. He was born May 28, 1926, to the late Addison Edward and Iva Horner Ryan in Fairmont, WV. Rocky graduated from Salem High School in 1944. He then enlisted in the Army Air Corps to serve his country in World War II. On returning, he became...

Kenneth (Rocky) R. Ryan,

Kenneth (Rocky) R. Ryan,

Dec 29, 2017

Kenneth R. Ryan, Sr. (Rocky), passed to his heavenly home on December 29, 2017. He was born May 28, 1926, to the late Addison Edward and Iva Horner Ryan in Fairmont, WV. Rocky graduated from Salem High School in 1944. He then enlisted in the Army Air Corps to serve his country in World War II. On returning, he became...

Kenneth (Rocky) R. Ryan,

Kenneth (Rocky) R. Ryan,

Dec 29, 2017

Kenneth R. Ryan, Sr. (Rocky), passed to his heavenly home on December 29, 2017. He was born May 28, 1926, to the late Addison Edward and Iva Horner Ryan in Fairmont, WV. Rocky graduated from Salem High School in 1944. He then enlisted in the Army Air Corps to serve his country in World War II. On returning, he became...

Kenneth (Rocky) R. Ryan,

Kenneth (Rocky) R. Ryan,

Dec 29, 2017

Kenneth R. Ryan, Sr. (Rocky), passed to his heavenly home on December 29, 2017. He was born May 28, 1926, to the late Addison Edward and Iva Horner Ryan in Fairmont, WV. Rocky graduated from Salem High School in 1944. He then enlisted in the Army Air Corps to serve his country in World War II. On returning, he became...

Anne B. Morgan

Anne B. Morgan

Dec 28, 2017

Anne B. Morgan, 78, of Marietta, Ohio passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Heartland of Marietta. She was born November 14, 1939 in Athens, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles S. and Pauline Orr Bolin. Anne was a 1957 graduate of Marietta High School and attended Ohio University. She had...

Edith Burton Turley Chancey

Edith Burton Turley Chancey

Dec 28, 2017

Edith Burton Turley Chancey, age 93 of Vienna, WV, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at the Worthington Healthcare Center. She was born February 23, 1924 in Charleston, WV, a daughter of the late Edward and Cecilia Ruble Turley. Edith was a Navy Wave in WWII and retired from the IRS after many years of service. She was a member...

Edith Burton Turley Chancey

Edith Burton Turley Chancey

Dec 28, 2017

Edith Burton Turley Chancey of Vienna, WV passed away December 28, 2017 in Parkersburg. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna. Inurnment will follow at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg.

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