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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Sean Michael Hanna
Nov 14, 2016
Sean Michael Hanna, 41 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away suddenly and went home to be with the Lord from Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born May 27, 1975 at Goose Creek, SC a son of the late Melinda Hanna and step-father, Mark Crooks. Sean loved Marvel, Salem, Supernatural, The Walking Dead, and Darts. He had many friends and family...
Neal Strong,
Nov 13, 2016
Neal Strong, Jr, age 84, passed peacefully into his Father’s arms on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Neal was born, March 18, 1932, in Kosciusko, Mississippi to Neal “Pedo” Strong, Sr. and Pinkie Hicks. Neal was raised in South Bend, Indiana and graduated from Central High School. After an early high school graduation, he joined the United State Air Force, and...
Lucille Kirby
Nov 12, 2016
Lucille Kirby, 83, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away on November 12, 2016 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike St. Parkersburg with Reverend Jeff Stefanov officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on...
Ronald H. Frady
Nov 12, 2016
Ronald H. Frady 81, of Parkersburg,W.Va. passed away November 12, 2016 at Ohio Valley Health Care after an extended illness. He was born in Huntington, W.Va., December 12, 1934, the son of the late George F. and Sarah L. Heinlein Frady. His family moved to Parkersburg, when he was a child, and he attended Parkersburg Schools and graduated from PHS...
Betty Frances Cooper
Nov 12, 2016
Betty Frances Cooper age 64 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility.She was born May 17, 1952 in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Gilead Wilmer and Iona Virginia Wilson Gault.Betty enjoyed quilting and spending time with her grandchildren. She was Baptist by faith. Betty is survived by her three...
Allen Russell Collins
Nov 11, 2016
Allen Russell Collins, 78, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away November 11, 2016, at home with his daughters, April Teel and Allison Daggett. He was born July 28, 1938, in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Archie Raymond Collins and Lorena Irene Maddox Collins. Allen was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Japan and Korea as well...
Rosalie June Williams
Nov 11, 2016
Rosalie June Williams, 84, of Parkersburg, W.Va. went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2016 after a long illness. She was born March 20, 1932 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Floyd and Mary Pennybacker. Rosalie enjoyed spending time with her family, flower gardening and had a hobby of collecting owl memorabilia. She was a...
Frances M. Davis
Nov 11, 2016
Frances “Frannie” Davis, 84, of Parkersburg went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2016. She was born January 6, 1932 in Parkersburg, daughter of the late Cecil and Edna Mae Barker Amiss. She was a graduate of Sumner High School. She worked for several years at Borg Warner and later G.E. Plastics in personnel. Frances was very...
E. Leona Murphy
Nov 10, 2016
E. Leona Murphy, 88 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born April 30, 1928 in Parkersburg a daughter of the late Glenn A. and Ruby Harris Hollandsworth. Leona enjoyed crocheting and sewing. She is survived by her two brothers, Dale Hollandsworth (Barbara) and Gale Hollandsworth all of Parkersburg; two...
Bryan Hinton
Nov 10, 2016
Bryan Dale Hinton, 34, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at his residence. He was born December 15, 1981, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of Ronald Hinton of Parkersburg and Nancy Dillon of Pennsboro, W.Va. Bryan enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to Metallica, playing the drums and fishing. He was an avid Denver Broncos...
R. Wesley Simpson
Nov 6, 2016
Wesley Simpson, 53, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away November 6, 2016, at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born August 8, 1963 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, a son of the late Samuel James and Ellen Millen Simpson. Wesley worked at Westbrook Health Services and was a Certified Nursing Assistant. He was raised in the Church of Ireland. During the Troubles...
Frances S. Ball
Nov 2, 2016
Frances S. Ball, 91 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Nov. 2, 2016 at her residence. She was born June 8, 1925 in Dawes, W.Va., Kanawha County, a daughter of the late Fred F. and Freda Opal Burns Surface. She has voted in every election since 1946 and was actively involved with the Democratic Party. Frances served as an officer in...
Larry W. Marlow
Nov 1, 2016
Larry W. Marlow, 65, of Davisville, W.Va., passed away November 1, 2016 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio. He was born February 23, 1951, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Raymond and Lelia Allen Marlow. Larry was a graduate of Parkersburg High School. He retired from O'Ames Shovel Plant where he was a tool and die maker. Larry...
John Allen Lester
Nov 1, 2016
John A. Lester, 72, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on November 1, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1944, in Fanrock, W.Va., a son of the late Fred and Edna Barrett Lester. John was an US Army Veteran and retired from B-Machine Product in Larkmead, WV. He enjoyed collecting coins and was a Primitive Baptist....
Billie Paulette Miller
Nov 1, 2016
Billie Paulette Miller, 71, of Williamstown,W.Va. and formerly of Vienna, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, W.Va. She was born August 24, 1945, in West Union, W.Va., daughter to the late Paul Herbert and Phyllis Eileen Williamson Cunningham. Billie had worked as a security guard for Saint Moritz, was a Baptist by...
Phyllis B. Ayers
Nov 1, 2016
Phyllis Pauline Ayers, 91, of Belpre, Ohio passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Kimes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Athens, Ohio. She was born October 23, 1925 in Reedsville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles V. and Wilma A. Whiteside Buckley. Phyllis was a 1943 graduate of Chester High School and had been employed at Wood County Bank...
Randall Thomas
Oct 31, 2016
Randall Thomas Lee, 59, of Cairo, W.Va., passed away on October 31, 2016 at The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian. He was born March 4, 1957, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of Betty Marlow Lee of Murphytown, W.Va. and the late William Thomas Lee. Randall attended Murphytown Elementary School and Hamilton Middle School and was a 1976 graduate of...
Donald E. Harris
Oct 31, 2016
Donald E. Harris 79, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away October 31, 2016 at his residence. He was born April 26, 1937 in Vienna, the son of the late Curtis Leon and Bessie Oliver Harris. Donald was retired and was self-employed. He is survived by two sons, Donald E. Harris, Jr. of Vienna, Thomas E Harris (Shannan) of Louisiana; four daughters,...
Shirley Louise Cooper
Oct 27, 2016
Shirley Louise Cooper, 80, of Parkersburg, W.Va., entered her heavenly home on October 27, 2016. The devotion of her family and her firm belief in God supported her during her illness and ultimately gave her peace. She was born September 20, 1936 in McFarland, W.Va., the daughter of the late K.W. “Buss” and Dessie Haught Fox. Shirley graduated from Ritchie...
Edward R."Ed" Henry
Oct 27, 2016
Edward R. “Ed” Henry, 49, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2016. He was born August 25, 1967 in Marietta, Oh. Ed was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and worked as the shop manager for Monroe Muffler in Vienna for the last fourteen years. He had a wonderful knack for troubleshooting and fixing autos. Ed...
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