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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Donald Lee Watson
Feb 22, 2017
Donald Lee Watson, 81 of Harrisville, WV departed this life Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born July 13, 1935 in Columbus, OH a son of the late Hayward E. and Lucille Jenkins Watson. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Donn worked as an Air Traffic Controller for the FAA. He was an avid scuba diver,...
Robert "Bob" L. Stout
Feb 21, 2017
Robert “Bob” Stout, 74 of Parkersburg passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his daughters on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 just as he wished. He was born November 3, 1942 in Parkersburg to Walter “Bill” and Geneva (Knicely) Stout. Bob was a 1960 graduate of Parkersburg High School and remained a lifelong fan of his beloved Big Reds. He retired...
John D. Friesen
Feb 19, 2017
John D. Friesen, 96, of Parkersburg, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at his residence. Private funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike St., south Parkersburg. Interment followed at Sunset Memory Gardens.
Sabrina S. White
Feb 18, 2017
Sabrina Sue White, 48, passed away early Saturday morning, February 18, 2017 at her home in Parkersburg. She was born Nov. 15, 1968 in Parkersburg. A loving wife and mother, Sabrina is survived by her husband, Mark White, and her two children, Madison and Mackenzie. Sabrina is also survived by her mother, Phyllis Stoops, and an uncle, Jimmy Stoops, who...
Corinne Wharton Wade
Feb 18, 2017
Corinne Wharton Wade, 91 of Parkersburg joined her husband, surrounded by family Feb. 18, 2017 at The Willows Center. She was born September 11, 1925 in Wood County, WV a daughter of the late Roy R. and Loutene Pearl Wilson Wharton. She worked as a bookkeeper for Dudley's Florist for several years. She was a charter member of Emmanuel Baptist...
Mary Catherine Piggott
Feb 16, 2017
Mary Catherine Piggott, fell asleep in death, on February 16, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born on October 2, 1935, to Charles Cummins Givens and Hazel Louise Staats Givens. She was 81 years old. Mary dedicated her life to Jehovah God 35 years ago, and became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She looked forward to the time when...
Mark Eddie Merrill
Feb 15, 2017
Mark Eddie Merrill, 56 of Parkersburg passed away Feb. 15, 2017 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian. He was born Jan. 6, 1961 in Parkersburg a son of Virginia Agnes Lee Merrill of Parkersburg and the late Eddie Harry Merrill. He previously worked at Montgomery Wards Dept. Store. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2017...
Joseph Anthony Angerame
Feb 14, 2017
Joseph Anthony Angerame, 69 of St. Marys, W.Va. passed away Feb. 14, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg. He was born March 9, 1947 in New York City son of the late Salvatore and Margaret Monforte Angerame. He was the owner operator of Goodfellas Café in Clarksburg, W.Va. and he attended St. Frances Xavier Catholic Church in Parkersburg....
James Henry Goodwin
Feb 12, 2017
James Henry Goodwin, 72, US Navy Veteran, Rank E-3, Parkersburg, WV passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017, at his residence alongside his family after an extended illness. He was born December 21, 1944 in Jackson County, WV, a son of the late James Muryl Goodwin and Oma Estelle Rake. Jim enjoyed coaching baseball, golfing, traveling with Debbie, watching his grandson's...
Marion B. Warden
Feb 8, 2017
Marion B. Warden, 89, of Marietta, OH, joined her family in heaven on February 8, 2017. She was born July 7, 1927, in Fairmont, WV, daughter of the late George Wesley and Opal Violet Bradley Anderson. Marion was an avid pianist and organist who also enjoyed cross stitching. She volunteered for many years playing piano at various nursing homes. Marion...
Robert Lee Drake
Feb 8, 2017
Robert Lee “Bob” Drake passed away on February 8, 2017, at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born July 19, 1942, in Left Hand, WV to the late Ralph Howard and Ottis Vieva Ledsome Drake. Before marrying his wife Margie in 1967, Bob served his country in the United States Army, Infantry Division, and was stationed...
Vera Wandalee Price
Feb 7, 2017
Vera Wandalee Morgan Bee Price, 90 of Washington, WV passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the Ohio Valley Health Care Nursing Facility. She was born May 12, 1926 in Reedy, WV, a daughter of the late Addison B. and Madge Sheppard Morgan. She was reared in the Washington-Parkersburg Area and was a graduate of Parkersburg High School in 1944....
Samuel Porter Braniff
Feb 7, 2017
Samuel Porter Braniff III of Parkersburg passed away Feb. 7, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born Nov. 26, 1947 in Jackson County, W.Va., a son of the late Samuel P. Braniff II and Betty McPherson Braniff. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the Wood County School Board after 40 years of service. Samuel is...
Betsy Brown Reger
Feb 7, 2017
Betsy Brown Reger of Vienna, WV died Tuesday February 7, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born August 2, 1943 in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Paul W. and Harriett Low Brown. She is survived by her husband, Robert H. Reger Jr., whom she married August 28, 1965, a son Michael Brown Reger (Carolyn) of Vienna,...
Linda Rae Vanclief
Feb 6, 2017
Linda Rae VanClief, 72, of Vienna, W.Va., went to be with her Savior on February 6, 2017 at her residence. She was born June 11, 1944, in Hazard, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Clyde Barr and Ivory Lindon Stevens. Linda loved playing bingo, cooking, playing games and attending her flowers. Most of all, she loved her family dearly. She...
Bernetice Smith
Feb 5, 2017
Bernetice (Williams) Smith, 95 of Belpre passed away Feb. 5, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born Sept. 17, 1921 in Auburn, WV a daughter of the late Hiram and Zora Bee Williams. Bernetice was a homemaker and a stamp collector and was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church in Parkersburg. She was a charter member...
Donald Eugene Rhyne
Feb 2, 2017
Donald Eugene Rhyne, 73, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Parkersburg, on December 3, 1943, one of seven children of the late Vernn William Rhyne and Elizabeth (Sally) Lucille Rhyne Givens. Don served his country in the United States Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War. He retired from...
Janet Carolyn Boyce
Feb 1, 2017
Janet Carolyn Boyce, 76, of Rockport, WV went to be with her Lord on February 1, 2017, at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. Janet was born at home in Elizabeth, WV to the late Gola Sr. and Dorothy (Powell) Gant on January 11, 1941. She was the most loving mother and wife. She is survived by...
Audre Amelia Conroe
Feb 1, 2017
Audre Amelia VanEtta Conroe, 94, of Belpre, Ohio, died peacefully at her daughters’ home. She was one of eight children born to the late Dr. Michael and Jeanne VanEtta. She was born in Chicago and became a medical technician. Audre was an active member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Belpre Senior Center, and was a volunteer at Camden Clark Hospital...
Margaret Ann Wilcox
Jan 30, 2017
Margaret Ann Wilcox, 78, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at her residence. She was born June 6, 1938, in Wood County, WV, a daughter of the late Gaskin and Dorothy Ross Deskins. Margaret was retired from the Wood County School system and was a member of the Pettyville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crafts...
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