Ghassan Elias Haddad
Jan 5, 2017
Ghassan Elias Haddad, 72, resident of the Arcadia Nursing Home, Coolville, Ohio, passed away on January 5, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital from complications of several long illnesses. He was born March 7, 1944 in Lebanon, a son of the late Elias and Ghazaly Haddad. He was the former owner of Gus’ Shoe Repair in Parkersburg, W.Va. He came to...
Gordon Neff Monroe
Jan 4, 2017
Gordon Neff Monroe, 87, of Vienna, W.Va., left this earthly world, January 4, 2017. He was born May 9, 1929 in Vienna, the son of the late David Neff and Beulah Pearl Monroe. Gordon graduated from PHS in 1947 and proudly served his country as a Navy veteran during the Korean Conflict. He also observed the creation of Israel while...
Fred E Farnsworth
Jan 3, 2017
Fred A. (aka Fred E.) Farnsworth, 86, died peacefully at his home, January 3, 2017. He was born August 6, 1930, a son of the late Al and Rhoda May Varner Farnsworth. He passed away at his home in Wood County, WV, the same home where he was born. Fred attended the Summit Valley United Methodist Church. He loved to...
Pamela Jean Bookman
Jan 3, 2017
Pamela (Pam) Jean Bookman, 72, of Belpre, Ohio, and Merritt Island, Florida, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered for her loving and compassionate nature, her insight and generosity of heart, and her spirited sense of humor, which brought joy and laughter to everyone fortunate enough to know her. Pam was born in...
Marguerite B. Mccutcheon
Dec 31, 2016
Marguerite B. McCutcheon 90, of Marietta, Ohio passed away December 31, 2016, at the Pines Assisted Living in Marietta. She was born June 20, 1926 in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Roy P. and Sylvia R. Rader Dowler. She was a licensed Practical Nurse who graduated from Washington Career Center in Marietta and worked at Selby General...
Lynden Dale Lynch
Dec 30, 2016
Lynden D. Lynch, 67 of Mineral Wells, W.Va. passed away Dec. 30, 2016 at his residence. He was born Jan. 17, 1949 in Elizabeth, W.Va. a son of the late Grover “Dick” and Ica Daggett Lynch. He was a 1968 graduate of Wirt County High School. He retired from the Kroger Company after 41 years of service. He also ran...
Ralph James Mcgary
Dec 30, 2016
Ralph James McGary, 78, of Parkerburg, W.Va., passed away December 30, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born September 4, 1938 in Clarksburg, W.Va., a son of the late Sylvia Stutler McGary. Ralph worked for Storks Bakery for 27 years. He is survived by his wife, Clara McGary; three daughters, Pamela Lee, Rachelle McGary and Saundra Eaton; four step-daughters,...
Mary Virginia Roberts
Dec 29, 2016
Mary Virginia Smith Roberts, 84 of Parkersburg, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord Dec. 29, 2016 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 23, 1932 in Parkersburg, daughter of the late Justin Smith and Lulu Belle Nester Matlack. She worked as a custodian for the Wood County Schools. She enjoyed reading and painting rocks and especially loved...
Peggy Ann Sirk
Dec 29, 2016
Peggy Raines Sirk, 85 of St. Marys, W.Va. passed away Dec. 29, 2016 at Carehaven of Pleasants County in Belmont W.Va. She was born March 8, 1931 in Cumberland, MD daughter of the late William H. and Janet V. Dunn Raines. She was a homemaker and was an active member of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church in Purgitsville, W.Va. Peggy...
Matthew Isac Tingler
Dec 27, 2016
Matthew “Matt” Isac Tingler, 27 of Parkersburg, W.Va. joined his family in Heaven Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 from his residence. He was born Aug. 24, 1989 in Weston, W.Va., son of Sherrie Louise Yeager Hardman and the late Evan Grover Tingler. He assisted the handicapped as a caregiver with Rescare in Parkersburg. Matt was a very loving, caring person who...
Billie Joe Cowan
Dec 26, 2016
Billie Joe Cowan 87, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away December 26, 2016 at the Willows Center. He was born July 2, 1929 in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Arthur and Margarette Parks Cowan. Billie was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving in the Korean war. He retired in 1985 from the E.I. DuPont Company as a foreman in...
James Paul Keith
Dec 26, 2016
Now gone, but never to be forgotten, James Paul Keith was called to his heavenly home on December 26, at the age of 69. He was born in Parkersburg on October 26, 1947 to the late Ashford and Irene (Belt) Keith. Jim was a 1965 graduate of Parkersburg High School where he excelled in football and following graduation received numerous...
George J. Sadie,
Dec 23, 2016
George Joseph Sadie, Jr., 51, of Parkersburg passed away unexpectedly December 23, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 22, 1965 in Parkersburg, a son of Marie B. (Serhan) Sadie of Parkersburg and the late George J. Sadie, Sr. George was a 1983 graduate of Parkersburg High School and an aircraft mechanic veteran of the United States Marine Corps....
William R. Buckley
Dec 21, 2016
William R. Buckley (Bill), Christian, husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on December 21, 2016. Bill prepared for this day for the entire 91 years of his life. He was surrounded by his loving family as he made the peaceful transition. Bill was born November 5, 1925 in Wood County,...
Dorothy E. Church
Dec 18, 2016
Dorothy E. Church, 94, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away on December 18, 2016 at The Arbors at Marietta. She was born March 24, 1922, in Coolville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Ethel Clark. Dorothy enjoyed gardening, fishing and cooking large meals for her family. She is survived by her two daughters, Corma Fleming (Leroy) and Jane Hadley (Mike) both...
Phillip Alan Plants
Dec 16, 2016
Phillip Alan Plants, 65, of Parkersburg, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2016 at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born July 30, 1951 in Lorain, Ohio, the son of Ann Lois Plants of Vienna, W.Va. and the late Robert Lee Plants. Phil graduated from PHS in 1969 and...
Marilyn F. Church
Dec 14, 2016
Marilyn Jean Church, 88, of Coolville, Ohio passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at her residence. Marilyn was born July 1, 1928 in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Olin Noah and Claude Ruby Ray Foutty. Marilyn was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and had a long career as a...
Rose Marie Woodyard
Dec 13, 2016
Rose Marie Woodyard, 87, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away Tuesday evening, December 13, 2016 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Belpre Campus after a short illness. Rose Marie was born June 16, 1929, in Left Hand, W.Va. She was the daughter of the late Lela Jarvis Conley and Creed Conley. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Orlando...
Amber Renea Watkins
Dec 13, 2016
Amber Renea Watkins, 36, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at her residence. She was born on June 7, 1980 at Parkersburg, a daughter of Michael Lee Watkins and Kim (Terry) Hamilton all of Parkersburg. Amber loved animals especially her two dogs, Sophia and Baylee and her cat, Izzy. She attended PSHS,...
William R. Shuman
Dec 13, 2016
William R. Shuman Jr. “Bill”, 78, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away December 13, 2016, at his residence. He was born September 17, 1938 in Glenville, W.Va., the son of the late William and Hallie Cox Shuman. Bill was a U.S. Navy Diving Veteran and Diver for The Army Corps of Engineers. He was retired from and founding member of the...
