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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Ruth Fluharty Knight

Ruth Fluharty Knight

Aug 6, 2017

Ruth Fluharty Knight, 90, of Mineral Wells, left her family on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born March 18, 1927, in Calhoun County, WV, a daughter of the late Coy C. and Louisa B. Bailey Price. Ruth was a seamstress at Cox's Department Store and a Sales Clerk for Heck's Department Store. She enjoyed crocheting...

Marion Junior Spragg

Marion Junior Spragg

Aug 5, 2017

Marion Junior Spragg, 86 of Vienna, WV, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born January 20, 1931 in Enterprise, WV, a son of the late William O. and Ella Ruth Bunner Moore. Marion was a US Army Veteran with over 19 years of service where he served during the Korean War and...

Thomas E. Charlton

Thomas E. Charlton

Aug 3, 2017

Thomas E. Charlton, 81 of Parkersburg passed away Aug. 3, 2017 at his residence. He was born March 26, 1936 in Wood County, WV a son of the late George W. and Mearl Carpenter Charlton. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in Germany and Korea serving as an SF5 with Company A 73rd Tank Battalion from 1953 to...

Vera Madaline Powell

Vera Madaline Powell

Aug 1, 2017

Vera Madaline Powell, 94 of Parkersburg passed away August 1, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born April 5, 1923 in Petroleum, WV, daughter of the late Albert Rhodes and Mary Elizabeth McCune Payne. She was a secretary with the Wood County Board of Education. Madalyn was a member of the Parkview United Methodist Church where she served...

Jeffrey "Jay" Waugh

Jeffrey "Jay" Waugh

Jul 27, 2017

Jeffrey “Jay” Waugh, 61, of Bethesda, Ohio, formerly of Parkersburg, passed away July 27, 2017 at Liza Place Valley Hospice in Wheeling, WV. Jay was born January 20, 1956, in Gallipolis, Ohio, a son of Jennie Suiter Waugh of Ravenswood and the late Jack A. Waugh. He was a 1974 graduate of Ravenswood High School. He attended West Virginia University...

Clyde Brewer,

Clyde Brewer,

Jul 26, 2017

Clyde Brewer, Jr., 78, passed away on July 26th, 2017. He was a graduate of Kermit High School in Kermit, WV and Glenville State College where he lettered basketball and baseball. While playing basketball at Glenville, as a point guard, Brewer scored over 1,000 points and set a record at the NAIA tournament for the most foul shots made in...

Lanny C. Burton

Lanny C. Burton

Jul 25, 2017

Lanny Cornell Burton, 67, of Williamstown, WV, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born January 8, 1950, in Parkersburg, the son of Lorean Burton Jones of Parkersburg and the late Archie C. Burton. Lanny was owner and operator of Burton Builders and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He enjoyed hunting, fishing with his...

Arminta A. Stevens

Arminta A. Stevens

Jul 24, 2017

Arminta Kidd Stevens, 88, of Mineral Wells, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 24, 2017. She was born May 4, 1929, in Sophia, WV, a daughter of the late Elmer Glen and Bertha Mae McDonald Jones. Arminta loved and was loved by her family especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed Facebook, walking, festivals and listening to country...

Setsu Twisdale

Setsu Twisdale

Jul 24, 2017

Setsu Twisdale, 88. of Vienna, passed away July 24, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 1, 1928 in Okinawa, Japan, the daughter of the late Kaei and Makato Kuniyoshi Yoza. Setsu was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and cleaning. She is survived by one daughter, Rumi Evans of Vienna; two sisters,...

William Douglas Shepherd

William Douglas Shepherd

Jul 23, 2017

William D. “Billy” Shepherd Jr., 35, of Parkersburg, passed away in the O.S.U. Hospital, Columbus, Ohio on July 23, 2017. Billy was born in Parkersburg, a son of William D. “Bill” Shepherd of Parkersburg and the late Janet Marie Leadmon Shepherd. He was a graduate of PSHS and was a self-employed contractor, enjoyed playing pool and spending time with friends....

Clarice I. Stoneking

Clarice I. Stoneking

Jul 20, 2017

Clarice Isabel Stoneking, 81, of Parkersburg, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born February 9, 1936, in Doddridge County, WV, a daughter of the late Cecil Glen and Virginia Williams Nutter. Clarice was a 1953 graduate of Doddridge County High School. She worked as a Custodian for forty one and a half years...

Eileen Barton

Eileen Barton

Jul 17, 2017

Dorothy “Eileen” Simon Barton, 83, of Parkersburg, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at The Willows. She was born December 21, 1933, in Marietta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Oscar D. Simon and Helen S. Bush Hill. Eileen was a graduate of Harrisville High School, Mountain State Business College and retired from St. Joseph Hospital as a Supply...

Jennings G. Nutter

Jennings G. Nutter

Jul 16, 2017

Jennings Guy “Pappy” Nutter, 95, of Parkersburg, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born October 28, 1921, in Leatherbark, WV, a son of the late Dallas Dennis Nutter and Retta Ash Nutter. Jennings enjoyed farming and listening to bluegrass and country music. He is survived by one sister, Goldia M. Kelley; a niece,...

Orma Kathleen Proffitt

Orma Kathleen Proffitt

Jul 15, 2017

Orma Kathleen Proffitt, 95, of Parkersburg, passed away July 15, 2017 at Parkersburg Care and Rehab. She was born July 8, 1922 in Wirt County, WV, the daughter of the late Ofa G. and Augusta Lewis Thompson. Orma was a homemaker and loving wife and mother and grandmother. She enjoyed bowling, bingo and shopping. Orma was a member of Grace...

Wanda Lou Linville

Wanda Lou Linville

Jul 13, 2017

After having fought a long courageous battle with cancer, Wanda gracefully and peacefully succumbed to meet her Lord and Savior Thursday morning the 13th of July. She was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed the company of family and friends above all else. An avid gardener and collector, she spent many years working as a Hairdresser and Florist, brightening...

Thomas R. Bennett

Thomas R. Bennett

Jul 11, 2017

Thomas R. Bennett died on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at his private residence in Washington, WV. He was born in Wood County on December 11, 1942, the son of the late Earnest C. and Ora K. (Hannah) Bennett. After graduation from Parkersburg High School in 1961, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. in November of 1961 having served...

Arthur G. Bolyard

Arthur G. Bolyard

Jul 10, 2017

Arthur G. “Art” Bolyard, 72, of Parkersburg went to be with the Lord, July 10, 2017, at The Arbors of Marietta. He was born December 16, 1944 in Fairmont, WV, the son of the late Gail and Sara Hale Bolyard. Art was a graduate of East Fairmont High School, he went on to Fairmont State College where he received his...

Henry P. Allen

Henry P. Allen

Jul 10, 2017

Henry Preston Allen, 74, of Parkersburg, passed away on July 10, 2017 at Worthington Health Care Center. He was born February 17, 1943. Henry worked at Golf Club of West Virginia. He was a US. Marine Veteran, and was in the National Guard Reserves. He was also an avid outdoorsman. He is survived by his siblings, half brother, Leroy Adams,...

Betty Dollman

Betty Dollman

Jul 10, 2017

Betty Dollman, of Parkersburg went to be with the Lord July 10, 2017. She was born March 22, 1926 at Mineral Wells, W.Va. a daughter of Carl and Garnet Hoffman Poling. She worked for Storck Baking Co. for 24 years. She then worked for 16 years taking care of the elderly. She was a member of Edgelawn United Methodist Church....

Virginia L."Ginny" Pierce

Virginia L."Ginny" Pierce

Jul 9, 2017

Virginia L. “Ginny” Pierce joined her beloved husband of 65 years, Jack N. Pierce, in the arms of the Lord on July 9th, 2017. Ginny passed quietly and peacefully in the presence of family from respiratory complications. Ginny will be joining a large and caring family of eight brothers and sisters, her granddaughter, and several in-laws into the great unknown....

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