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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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...
Gary W. Gates
Apr 3, 2017
Gary Wayne Gates, 74, of Parkersburg, passed away on April 3, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1942, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Raleigh and Geraldine Richards Gates. Gary was a 1963 graduate of Williamstown High School. He retired from the Wood County Schools where he was the pony express driver. Gary was...
Naomi L. Cale
Apr 2, 2017
Naomi Lea “Susie” Cale, 85, of Parkersburg, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Naomi Lea Bennett, February 12, 1932, in Hardman Fork, WV, a daughter of the late Carl Vance Bennett and Dora May Hewitt Bennett. Naomi was a 1951 graduate of Tanner High School. She worked at Keith's Grocery and Ideal Box...
Wanda M. Vaughan
Mar 31, 2017
Wanda Marie Vaughan, 82, of Davisville, WV, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Ohio Valley Health Care Center. She was born at the family farm on Stillwell Rd. on November 27, 1934, a daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy Clegg Harris. Wanda was a homemaker all of her life and was a member of the Sunrise Church...
Thomas D. Rinehart
Mar 31, 2017
Thomas D. Rinehart, 84 of Walker, WV passed away March 31, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1933 in Wood County, son of the late Cecil B. and Mary Dean Rinehart. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Tom graduated from PHS, class of 1951 and retired from E.I. DuPont after 35 years of service. He...
Iva Betty Lemons
Mar 30, 2017
Iva Betty Lemons age 69, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the Worthington Nursing Facility. She was born March 6, 1948 in Three Mile, WV, a daughter of the late A.D. and Ivy Blackwell Waggoner. Betty is survived by her husband, Robert Wayne Lemons; one son, Robert Wayne Lemons, II of Charleston, WV; brotherS, David Waggoner...
Beulah A. Radcliff
Mar 29, 2017
Beulah A. “Boots” Radcliff, 88, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at The Willows. She was born August 8, 1928, in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late David E. and Blanche E. Lambert McCauley. She was a member of the First Sams Creek Baptist Church and taught Sunday school for many years there. Also...
Freddie L. Fields
Mar 28, 2017
Freddie L. Fields, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 28, 1931, in Roane County, WV, a son of the late Ralph and Dola Carpenter Fields. Freddie worked for the Department of Agriculture as a Soil Conservationist. He enjoyed wood working, was a master craftsman, and also enjoyed working on cars. Freddie...
Madeline Suzanne Mortensen
Mar 27, 2017
Madeline S. Mortensen Madeline Suzanne Mortensen 80, of Vienna, WV passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born March 5, 1937 in Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late John A. and Dorothy E. Cain Nandresy. Madeline was a retired Pastor at the United Methodist Church in Doddridge County, WV. She enjoyed collecting...
Noah John Westbrook
Mar 27, 2017
Noah John Westbrook, 76 of Parkersburg passed away March 27, 2017 surrounded by his family at Cleveland Clinic. He was born September 9, 1940 in Wood County, WV, son of the late Carl Eugene and Nellie Smith Westbrook. He was a 1959 graduate of Parkersburg High School. John was co-owner and manager of the Jungle Drive-In Theater in Parkersburg. John...
Sarah Jane Starkey
Mar 26, 2017
Sarah Jane Starkey, 86, of Parkersburg passed away March 26, 2017 at Parkersburg Care Center. She was born September 14, 1930 in Harrison County, WV, daughter of the late Reverend Lloyd and Cora Ash Merriman. She was a homemaker. Sarah is survived by a son, Jackie Starkey of Mineral Wells, WV; a brother, Donald Merriman of Florida; grandchildren, Kendra Amos...
Herbert Wayne Palmer
Mar 26, 2017
Herbert Wayne Palmer, 90, died on March 26, 2017. He was born in Ravenswood, WV, on June 18, 1926, the only child of Harry and Vesta Palmer. Herbert grew up on Lockhart Fork, near Sandyville, WV. He graduated from Gilmer High School in Jackson County in 1944. He was a graduate of West Virginia University with a Bachelor and Master...
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