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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Elaine Myer

Elaine Myer

Nov 16, 2017

Elaine Myer, 93, formerly of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born January 5, 1924 in Kirksville, Missouri, a daughter of the late Leslie E. and Bertha Brawner Barrows. Elaine attended Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in Kirksville. She was a homemaker, enjoyed golfing, bridge, cooking, and Coterie Club. She was...

Louetta M. Wilson

Louetta M. Wilson

Nov 13, 2017

Louetta M. VanFossen Wilson, 78, of Parkersburg, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility. She was born January 31, 1939, in Wood County, WV, daughter of the late Hoyt B. and Clara B. Metz VanFossen. Louetta was retired from The Public Debt after several years of service. She loved her dogs, enjoyed buying and selling homes...

Princess A. Jenkins

Princess A. Jenkins

Nov 12, 2017

Princess A. Jenkins, 71, of Vienna, passed away November 12, 2017, peacefully at her residence. She was born October 23, 1946 in Wood County, WV, a daughter of the late Herman and Nora Bennett Porter. Princess was a homemaker, and a loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by two daughters, Julie Bias of Parkersburg, and Lori Jenkins of...

Sonya D. Keenan

Sonya D. Keenan

Nov 11, 2017

Sonya Dare Keenan, A long time resident of the Parkersburg area passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Born January 13, 1938, in Marietta, Ohio. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Cora Gae Dixon Keenan; nephews ,Timothy Keenan (Mary) and Nathanael Keenan (Elissa); great nephews Mason, Zane, and great niece Laiklyn. Preceded in death by father,...

Richard E. Cline

Richard E. Cline

Nov 10, 2017

Richard (Dickie) E. Cline, age 57, passed away in a tragic accident on Nov. 10, 2017, along with his loyal dog Angel at his home in Pee Wee, W.Va. He was born March 11, 1960, to Elden and the late Janice (Canary) Cline also of Pee Wee. He is survived by his son, Bradley Cline (Robin Shamblin); his longtime girlfriend,...

Lyle Wayne Gates

Lyle Wayne Gates

Nov 10, 2017

Lyle W. Gates, 63 of Parkersburg passed away November 10, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born September 30, 1954 in Wood County, WV a son of the late Lloyd “Elmer”and Cecila “Ann” Huffman Gates. He was retired from Johns-Manville and was a member of the Quarter Century Club and Red Hill United Methodist Church. He was a descendant...

Larry Durward Showalter

Larry Durward Showalter

Nov 10, 2017

Larry D. Showalter, 70, of Mineral Wells, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017 at his residence. He was born February 27, 1947, in Parkersburg a son of the late Irvin Showalter and Ruth Sellers. He was a 1965 graduate of PHS and enlisted in the US Marine Corps three days later. He entered Viet Nam in 1966 and left...

Muriel Ellen Lattea

Muriel Ellen Lattea

Nov 8, 2017

Muriel Ellen Lattea, 90, of Vienna, WV, passed away November 8, 2017, at Camden Clark Medical Center, with family by her side. She was born March 14, 1927 a daughter of the late William and Rhoda Ellen Wellspring Stotler. Muriel retired from Corning Glass, she loved her cats and square dancing. She did a lot of charity work and was...

Martha L. Delany

Martha L. Delany

Nov 7, 2017

Martha Louise Delany, 83, of Parkersburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at The Willows Center. She was born November 9, 1933, in St. Mary’s WV, daughter of Benton and Margaret Locke Green. Martha worked at The St. Paul Lutheran Church for over twenty-five years as a Church Secretary. She enjoyed cloth doll making, crocheting and reading. She was...

Luther Burdette Wingrove

Luther Burdette Wingrove

Nov 6, 2017

Luther Burdette Wingrove, 88, of Waverly, departed this life on November 6, 2017, at Parkersburg Care Center. He was born May 20, 1929 in Wood County, WV, the son of the late Thomas F. and Vernie Corbin Wingrove. Luther was an Army PFC and was wounded in the Korean War. He was a member of the Painters Local Union #153....

Mary Veronica Rake

Mary Veronica Rake

Nov 5, 2017

Mary Veronica Rake, 84, of Vienna, passed away November 5, 2017, at Brookdale Senior Living, Marietta, Ohio. Mary was born September 1, 1933 in Wood County, WV, the daughter of the late Patrick and Josephine Davenport McGuirk. She was a homemaker ,loving mother and grandmother. Mary cherished time spent with her family. She attended DeSalles Heights Academy where she was...

Billy L. Powell

Billy L. Powell

Nov 2, 2017

Billy L. Powell, 85, of Parkersburg passed away November 2, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born April 23, 1932 in Madison, W.Va. a son of the late Theron and Mary Queen Powell. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Billy was a partner and co-owner with his best friend, Bill Parrish at 3B Carpet. He enjoyed fishing, e-bay,...

Roger Lee Marshall

Roger Lee Marshall

Nov 1, 2017

Roger Lee Marshall, 67, of Vienna, went home to be with the Lord, November 1, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 6, 1950 in Parkersburg, the son of the late Lionel and Beulah Townsend Marshall. Roger was retired from the 911 Center where he was an operator and loved spending time with his family, watching his grandchildren...

Ruth Emogene Wigal

Ruth Emogene Wigal

Oct 29, 2017

Ruth Emogene Wigal age 86, of Parkersburg passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 at her residence. She was born December 24, 1930 in Rockport, WV, a daughter of the late Elihu and Roxa Henthorn White. Ruth enjoyed gardening, quilting, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Sunrise Church of Christ. She is survived...

Virginia Catherine Stone

Virginia Catherine Stone

Oct 29, 2017

Virginia Catherine Stone, 83, of Parkersburg, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Parkersburg Care Center. She was born August 4, 1934, in Brimfield, IL, daughter of the late Ernest H. and Cloey A. Alexander Baysingar. Virginia was a homemaker. She was a volunteer, former President, Secretary, Treasure for Neighbor Helping Neighbor. She was a tutor with Literacy...

Gerald V. Ludwig

Gerald V. Ludwig

Oct 28, 2017

Gerald Virgil Ludwig, 71, of Parkersburg, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born January 23, 1946, in Parkersburg, son of the late Virgil Gerald and Frances Boothe Ludwig Perrine. Gerald was a store manager for the Jones Boys Store. He loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed photography and developing his own photos....

Jacob S. "Jay" Myers

Jacob S. "Jay" Myers

Oct 27, 2017

Jacob S. “Jay” Myers, 72, of Cutler, OH, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at his residence. He was born November 21, 1944, in Somerset, PA, son of the late Henry C. and Jean Myers. Jay was a U.S. Army Medic and served in Vietnam. He retired from O'Ames plant 2 as a Machinist after 24 years of service....

Mark Robert Mckay

Mark Robert Mckay

Oct 26, 2017

Mark Robert McKay 46, passed away suddenly on October 26, 2017. He was born November 14,1970 in Clearwater, Florida. He graduated from Amos P. Godby High School, Tallahassee, Florida with the class of 1988. He received an Associate degree in Arts from Tallahassee Community College in 1995. Mark worked as an automotive repair store manager for many years. He eventually...

Frederick L. "Fred" James

Frederick L. "Fred" James

Oct 24, 2017

Frederick L. “Fred” James, 72, of Parkersburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born November 3, 1944, in Morgantown, W.Va., son of the late Willard James and Maxine Elrick Knotts. Fred served two years in the U.S. Army. He retired from the Dept. of Highways State of WV Weight and Scales after...

Nile D. Eddy

Nile D. Eddy

Oct 19, 2017

Nile Dorn Eddy Sr., 90, of Parkersburg, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born July 20, 1927, in Parkersburg, son of the late William and Anna Rutter Eddy. Nile was a U.S. Army Veteran. He along with his wife, Mary owned and operated Faith Plumbing, established in 1980....

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