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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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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ralph James Mcgary
Dec 30, 2016
Ralph James McGary, 78, of Parkerburg, W.Va., passed away December 30, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born September 4, 1938 in Clarksburg, W.Va., a son of the late Sylvia Stutler McGary. Ralph worked for Storks Bakery for 27 years. He is survived by his wife, Clara McGary; three daughters, Pamela Lee, Rachelle McGary and Saundra Eaton; four step-daughters,...
Mary Virginia Roberts
Dec 29, 2016
Mary Virginia Smith Roberts, 84 of Parkersburg, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord Dec. 29, 2016 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 23, 1932 in Parkersburg, daughter of the late Justin Smith and Lulu Belle Nester Matlack. She worked as a custodian for the Wood County Schools. She enjoyed reading and painting rocks and especially loved...
Peggy Ann Sirk
Dec 29, 2016
Peggy Raines Sirk, 85 of St. Marys, W.Va. passed away Dec. 29, 2016 at Carehaven of Pleasants County in Belmont W.Va. She was born March 8, 1931 in Cumberland, MD daughter of the late William H. and Janet V. Dunn Raines. She was a homemaker and was an active member of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church in Purgitsville, W.Va. Peggy...
Matthew Isac Tingler
Dec 27, 2016
Matthew “Matt” Isac Tingler, 27 of Parkersburg, W.Va. joined his family in Heaven Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 from his residence. He was born Aug. 24, 1989 in Weston, W.Va., son of Sherrie Louise Yeager Hardman and the late Evan Grover Tingler. He assisted the handicapped as a caregiver with Rescare in Parkersburg. Matt was a very loving, caring person who...
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