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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Joanne Kay Lambert

Joanne Kay Lambert

Jan 15, 2017

JoAnne Kaye Lambert, 75, of Belpre, Ohio passed away peacefully at home Sunday, January 15, 2017. She was born March 26, 1941 at Oakes, North Dakota, a daughter of the late Clifford Anton and Lydia Helen Miller Jacobson. JoAnne was a retired supervisor with Kraton, who had been a COE since 1983 and was a member of American Legion post...

William Sherman Goodwin

William Sherman Goodwin

Jan 14, 2017

Bill Goodwin, 82, of Parkersburg, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2017 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born June 13, 1934 in Parkersburg, the son of the late Arthur and Garnett Long Goodwin. Bill retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1974 and was a Security Guard, worked at the Juvenile Detention Center and...

Kermit C. Smith

Kermit C. Smith

Jan 13, 2017

Kermit C. Smith, 93, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away January 13, 2017 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born November 24, 1923, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Clarence and Estella Johnson Smith. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Army Air Corp. He worked for Kaiser Steel Company in California for...

Charles Ray Buckalew

Charles Ray Buckalew

Jan 12, 2017

Charles Ray Buckalew, 72, of Parkersburg, West Virginia died at his home on Thursday, January 12, 2017. He was born February 6, 1944 in Wood County, West Virginia a son of the late Kelsie C. and Iona E. Williams Buckalew. Charles worked at Union Insulator and was a farmer who served in the United States Army from May 1963 until...

Ruth Eleneita Byrd

Ruth Eleneita Byrd

Jan 12, 2017

Ruth Eleneita Byrd, 80, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away January 12, 2017 at the Willows Center in Parkersburg. She was born September 24, 1936 in Eatons, W.Va., a daughter of the late Harry and Ruth Koehline Horner. Ruth was in retail sales (Dils Brothers). She was a member of First Baptist Church of Parkersburg and was an avid bowler. She...

Franklin D. Lambert,

Franklin D. Lambert,

Jan 11, 2017

Franklin D. Lambert Jr., 43, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away at his residence on January 11, 2017. He was born December 10, 1973, in Elkins, W.Va., a son of Linda Taylor Lambert of Davisville, W.Va. and the late Franklin Lambert. He was a 1992 graduate of Parkersburg High School and graduated from WVU in Morgantown with a Bachelors degree in...

David Michael Moore

David Michael Moore

Jan 11, 2017

David Michael Moore, 61, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2017. His infectious laugh and smile will be missed by all of those who were lucky enough to know him. David was born in Clarksburg, W.Va. graduating from Victory High School. He attended WVU with studies in engineering. He was employed by Parkersburg Office Supply...

Michael E. Tumlin

Michael E. Tumlin

Jan 10, 2017

Michael E. Tumlin, 64, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away at his residence January 10, 2017. He was born June 7, 1952, in Parkersburg, a son of Janell Trembly Tumlin of Parkersburg and the late Loman Tumlin. Michael was a 1970 graduate of Parkersburg South High School. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Mt. Olivet #3 in Parkersburg. HE...

Virginia Bruce Renner

Virginia Bruce Renner

Jan 9, 2017

Virginia Bruce Renner, 88, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away January 9, 2017, at Arbors in Marietta, Ohio. Virginia was born September 15, 1928 in Pike County, Kentucky, a daughter of James Orin Bruce and Dolly Smith Hinkle Bruce. Virginia was a homemaker and worked as a bookkeeper. She was a member of Belpre Church of Christ where she was involved...

William H. Lauer

William H. Lauer

Jan 9, 2017

William H. “Bill” Lauer, age 77, of Bartlett, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born May 12, 1939 in Newport, Ohio, a son of the late Dutch and Mary M. Smithberger Lauer Ullman. William was retired from Marietta Concrete and was a member of Jehovah Witness Church. He is survived by his wife,...

Deloris Jean Brown

Deloris Jean Brown

Jan 8, 2017

Deloris Jean Brown, 88, of Williamstown, W.Va., passed away January 8, 2017 at her residence. She was born April 17, 1928 in Berea, W.Va., the daughter of the late Basil Leroy and Anna Nancy Barker Brooks. Deloris was a member of Boaz Baptist Church and was active in the community. She is survived by one daughter, Jennie Ankrom and one...

Cameron James Boley

Cameron James Boley

Jan 8, 2017

Cameron James Boley, age 9, of Davisville, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at his home from Batten Disease. He joins his brother in Heaven. He was born in Parkersburg, W.Va. on August 25, 2007 and was the son of Brandy and Don Boley Jr. of Davisville, W.Va. In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal...

James D. Snodgrass

James D. Snodgrass

Jan 6, 2017

James D. Snodgrass, 81 of Williamstown, W.Va. passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 16, 1935 in Chesapeake, W.Va., son of the late Clem Snodgrass, Jr. and Dorothy L. Scott Snodgrass. He was a graduate of Charleston High School and worked as a manufacturing supervisor at various metal plants. James was an avid...

Ronald Lee Frazier

Ronald Lee Frazier

Jan 6, 2017

Ronald Lee “Porky” Frazier, Sr., 93 of Mineral Wells, W.Va. passed away of natural causes January 6, 2017 at Worthington Nursing Home. He was born August 27, 1923 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Floyd and Jane Dowler Frazier. Porky served in the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict and was a lifetime member of VFW...

Ghassan Elias Haddad

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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