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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Roger F. Deem

Roger F. Deem

May 17, 2017

Roger F. Deem, 64, of Williamstown, WV, passed away on May 17, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born January 28, 1953, in Parkersburg, WV, a son of Wanda Walker Deem of Parkersburg the late Weldon Deem. Roger retired after forty-one years at LB Foster/Northwest Pipe Company as a Transportation Manager. He enjoyed golfing, playing guitar and spending...

Betty Clara Laughlin

Betty Clara Laughlin

May 14, 2017

Betty Clara Laughlin, 91, of Parkersburg passed away May 14, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born June 17, 1925 in Wood County, WV, daughter of the late Sylvester and Clara Sutton Wilson. She had worked at the Viscose in Parkersburg and was a caregiver to many. She was a member of Edgelawn United Methodist Church. Betty is...

Barbara Jean Bailey

Barbara Jean Bailey

May 14, 2017

Barbara Jean Bailey, 80, of Parkersburg passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017 at her residence. She was born January 1, 1937 in Star City, WV, a daughter of the late Ray and Ruby Auville Clark. She was a U.S. Army Signal Corp. veteran. Barbara retired from the Wood County Correctional Center where she was the head cook. After retirement she...

Earnest E. Barker

Earnest E. Barker

May 14, 2017

On May 14, 2017, the Lord called home a very special man. Earnest E. Barker, I was born September 5, 1944 to the late Floyd T. Barker, Sr. and Edna Mae (Barker) Delancy. He was known as Earnie, Big Earnie or Big E. He was loved by many. He was a Vietnam Veteran in the United States Marines Corp. for...

Pamela Yuvonne Braden

Pamela Yuvonne Braden

May 13, 2017

Pamela Yuvonne Braden, 68, of Parkersburg passed away May 13, 2017 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, OH. She was born April 26, 1949 in Parkersburg son of the late Edward D. Evans Sr. and Ethel K. McVey Evans. She attended Calvary Mission Church. Pam devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. Her heart and compassion for others was...

Michael Wayne Hershman

Michael Wayne Hershman

May 13, 2017

Michael Wayne Hershman, 68, of Belpre, Ohio passed away May 13, 2017 at his residence with family by his side. He was born September 26, 1948, in Wood County, West Virginia, a son to the late Marvin D. Hershman and Lala J. Schofield Hershman. Michael was an US Navy veteran, serving during the Viet Nam Era and in Desert Storm....

Bernice M. Talkington

Bernice M. Talkington

May 12, 2017

Bernice M. “Bunny” Talkington, 70, of Parkersburg, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Parkersburg Care Center. She was born July 23, 1946, in Ritchie County, WV, a daughter of the late Lewis E. and Zelda L. Rexroad Duff. Bernice loved reading, making flower arrangements and cooking. She attended Cedar Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband,...

Donna Jo Florence

Donna Jo Florence

May 10, 2017

Donna Jo Florence, 69, of Mineral Wells, passed away on May 10, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 15, 1948, in Pineville, WV, a daughter of the late Vance Haymaker and Bonita Williams File. Donna was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and enjoyed sewing, gardening and horses. She attended the Belpre Church of Nazarene. She is survived...

Bobby Wayne Peters

Bobby Wayne Peters

May 9, 2017

Bobby Wayne Peters, 39, of Vienna, passed away May 9, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born September 15, 1977 in Newport, VT., the son of Robert Choquette and Cindy Bullis Choquette. Bobby was an Auto Tech for Frontier Communications, loved geocaching, video games, the New England Patriots, but he especially loved spending time with family, friends and...

Rosella Virginia Hopkins

Rosella Virginia Hopkins

May 9, 2017

Rosella Virginia Hashman Hopkins, 84, of Veto Lake Ohio departed this life on May 9, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Rosie was a member of the Belpre Church of Christ. Rosella “Rosie” was born December 22, 1932, a daughter of the late George and Florence Cunningham Hashman of St. Marys, WV. Rosie spent many years working at Libby Owens Ford...

Belle Jones

Belle Jones

May 8, 2017

Genevieve Belle Jones, 93, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away May 8, 2017 at the home of her daughter and caregiver, Sharon Winans of Lubeck. Jenny was born January 28, 1924, in Harrison County, WV, the youngest child of William Franklin and Belle Floyd Sandy. Prior to her death, Jenny was a resident of Love and Care Assisted Living Facility. She...

Buster Ferrell Griffin

Buster Ferrell Griffin

May 7, 2017

Buster Ferrell Griffin, 96, of Vienna, WV, passed away May 7, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 20, 1920 in Rocksdale, WV, the son of the late George G. and Ester Starcher Griffin. Buster was an Army Veteran of WWII, worked at J.P. Industries in Caldwell, Ohio and was a member of Fairlawn Baptist Church. He is survived...

Kellis Starcher

Kellis Starcher

May 4, 2017

Kellis Starcher Jr., 90, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born September 1, 1926, in Calhoun County, WV, a son of the late Kellis and Lola Mullenix Starcher. Kellis worked at Ren-Dor Lanes for fifty-eight years. He was a WWII Navy veteran, where he was aboard the USS Kidd...

Edwin Paul Guinn

Edwin Paul Guinn

May 4, 2017

Edwin Paul Guinn, 94, of Wyngate, passed away May 4, 2017 at his residence, after an extended illness. He was born February 6, 1923 in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Wallace and Harriett Gordon Guinn. Edwin was a graduate of Parkersburg High School with the class of 1940. After high school he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where he...

Jerry Richard Greenleaf

Jerry Richard Greenleaf

May 3, 2017

Jerry Richard Greenleaf, 75, of Parkersburg, went home to be with his Lord on May 3, 2017. He was born August 27, 1941, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Wilburn R. and Golda Thornton Greenleaf. Jerry was an U.S. Army veteran and was retired from Elkem Metals. He was an artist and enjoyed drawing and riding his motorcycle. Jerry...

Ed Canary

Ed Canary

May 1, 2017

Ed Canary, 76 of Parkersburg passed away peacefully in his sleep May 1, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 24, 1940 in Parkersburg son of the late Delbert Ray Canary and Mary Beatrice Dye. He was a graduate of PHS and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Ed had worked in sales and management in various locations...

Deborah J. Miller

Deborah J. Miller

May 1, 2017

Deborah J. Miller, 65, of Parkersburg, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born June 9, 1951, in Parkersburg, a daughter of Geraldine Mae Sargent Pahl of Parkersburg and the late Shirley Roy Pahl. She was a homemaker and a graduate of Parkersburg High School. In addition to her mother she is survived by...

Danny Laroy Platt

Danny Laroy Platt

May 1, 2017

Danny Laroy Platt, 73 of Parkersburg passed away May 1, 2017 after an extended illness at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 26, 1943 in Burley, Idaho son of the late Parley P. Platt, Sr. and Evelyn Mae Osbourne Platt. He was retired from the U.S. Army after more than 21 1/2 years of service. He...

Clara Belle Huglin

Clara Belle Huglin

May 1, 2017

Clara Belle Dowler Huglin, wife of Robin F. Huglin, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 1, 2017. Visitation will be at the Grand Central Church of Christ from 10:00-12:00 Noon. Service will be held at noon with Pastors Dick Long and Ryan Ice officiating.

David R. Deem

David R. Deem

Apr 29, 2017

David R. Deem, 70, of Parkersburg, passed Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born October 6, 1946, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Ray A. and Ruth L. Reese Deem. Dave graduated from Parkersburg High School with the class of 1964. Following graduation he joined the U.S Air Force where he served for four years....

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