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 D. Griffin

Roger D. Griffin

Sep 9, 2016

Roger D. Griffin 67, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at his residence. He was born October 14, 1948 in PeeWee, W.Va. in Wirt County, a son of Albert Griffin of Princeton, W.Va. and the late Eula Sheppard Griffin. Roger graduated from Wirt County High School in 1966. He served in the U.S. Army, and retired...

Rachel Amelia Perine

Rachel Amelia Perine

Sep 9, 2016

Rachel Perine knocked on heaven's door and passed on Sept. 9, 2016. She was the daughter of Harvey and Virginia Elliott Smith. Because her father was a Civil War veteran, Rachel became known as the last surviving daughter of a Civil War veteran in West Virginia. Rachel was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Eastern Star, and the...

Samuel E. Jackson

Samuel E. Jackson

Sep 8, 2016

Samuel Edward Jackson, 87, of Belpre, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 18, 1929 in Harlan, Kentucky, a son of the late Edna M. Hitson Vaughner. Mr. Jackson was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was retired from DeGussa (Ashland Chemical) as an instrument maintenance technician with 32...

Juanita Stewart

Juanita Stewart

Sep 8, 2016

Juanita Stewart 93, formerly of 609 Roseland Ave. Williamstown, went to meet her Lord and Savior, September 8, 2016 with her family by her side at Indian River Care Center in Melbourne, Fl. She was born April 10, 1923 in Belpre, Ohio, the daughter of the late Jasper and Jenny Plant. She attended Belpre High School and was a member...

French Walker

French Walker

Sep 8, 2016

French O. Walker, 86, of Parkersburg passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born April 3, 1930 in Walton, West Virginia, a son of the late Nellie Alice Walker Robinson. French retired from the original Kaiser/Ravenswood Aluminum as a mill operator and was an United States Army veteran. He enjoyed traveling and helping those...

Charles M. Keever

Charles M. Keever

Sep 6, 2016

Charles M. Keever, 80 of Belleville, W.Va. passed away Sept. 6, 2016 at his residence. He was born Sept. 11, 1935 in Parkersburg, W.Va. a son of the late Wesley C. and Francis D. Drake Keever. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and later retired from SW Resources. He is survived by his wife, Mabel Y. Morrison; daughter,...

Patty Ann Yancey

Patty Ann Yancey

Sep 5, 2016

Patty A. Yancey, 79, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on September 5, 2016 at her residence. She was born June 13, 1937, in Braxton County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Roy and Katherine Lehew Nottingham. Patty worked at Camden Clark Medical Center as a Nurse's Aid. She is survived by her husband, Wallace E. Yancey; four daughters, Jane Lott...

Francis James "Jim" Dornon

Francis James "Jim" Dornon

Sep 4, 2016

Francis James “Jim” Dornon, 35, of Parkersburg, W.Va., went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born March 29, 1981 in Parkersburg, a son of Walter F. Dornon Jr. of Dyer, Indiana and Elizabeth Ann Williamson of Davisville, W.Va. Jim graduated from Belpre High School with the class of...

Lois Ann Bailey

Lois Ann Bailey

Sep 2, 2016

Lois A. Bailey, 70, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on September 2, 2016 at her residence. She was born December 28, 1945, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Delbert and Marie Donahue Bailey. Lois was formerly employed with Johns Manville in Vienna, W.Va. where she worked as an inspector. She was a member of the Briscoe Run Baptist Church...

Tammy D. Mcatee

Tammy D. Mcatee

Sep 2, 2016

Tammy Denise McAtee age 52 of Little Hocking, Ohio passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at the Ohio State University Hospital. She was born May 5, 1964 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of Phyllis J. Haymaker Keffer of Parkersburg and the late J. Howard Keffer. Tammy was a 1981 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and retired from M. Holland...

Caroline Margaret Madden

Caroline Margaret Madden

Sep 1, 2016

Caroline Margaret Madden 90, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away September 1, 2016 at her residence. She was born May 15, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pa., the daughter of the late Francis and Marion Cain Burchell. Caroline was retired from the Doylestown Hospital in Pennsylvania where she was a registered nurse. Her greatest happiness was being a wife, mother and grandmother to...

Mary W. Flanagan

Mary W. Flanagan

Aug 31, 2016

Mary W. “Winnie” Flanagan 95, of Vienna, passed away peacefully at her residence Wednesday, August 31, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 14, 1921 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Virgil M. and Lula Fankhauser Eaton. Winnie graduated from the DeSales Heights Visitation Academy in 1939. She formerly worked at C & P Telephone Company...

Mary K. Shuman

Mary K. Shuman

Aug 31, 2016

Mary K. Emrick Shuman was escorted to heaven by a host of angels to be greeted by her Savior, Jesus, Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Mary was also welcomed by her mother and father, Louise (Snyder) and Boyd (Dick) Emrick; father and mother-in-law, Bill and Hallie (Cox); brother and sister, Lee and Wanda Emrick; and grandsons, Jeremy Posey and Andrew Spiker....

Dedra Hornbeck

Dedra Hornbeck

Aug 31, 2016

Dedra Dianna Hornbeck 56, of Vienna, passed away August 31, 2016 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. She was born September 17, 1959 in Cocoa Beach, Florida, the daughter of the Charles Gibson of Florida and the late Dottye Butterfield Gibson. Dedra worked in the Medical Field as a Nurse. She loved being a mother, grandmother and wife. Her...

Jannette Radiker

Jannette Radiker

Aug 28, 2016

Jannette Radiker, 55 of Elizabeth, WV. passed away Sunday August 28, 2016 at Worthington Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Parkersburg. She was born August 24, 1961 in Parkersburg. Jannette was a 1979 graduate of Parkersburg South High School. She formerly worked at Jiffy Lube and O'Ames. She enjoyed crocheting and gardening. Jannette is survived by her parents, Nancy Jannette Hensley...

Lisa Ann Hart

Lisa Ann Hart

Aug 28, 2016

Lisa Ann Hart, 42, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away August 28, 2016, at her residence. She was born December 30, 1973, the daughter of Charles W. (Bill) Hart of Parkersburg, W.Va. and the late Linda Britton Hart. Lisa was previously employed as a Home Health Care Worker and she enjoyed crafts, her cats and visiting the Amish Country. In addition...

Debbie S. Collins

Debbie S. Collins

Aug 27, 2016

Debbie S. Collins, 60, of Belpre, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 27, 2016 at her residence. She was born May 19, 1956 in Edenton, North Carolina, a daughter of Connie L. Holbert of Wellston, Ohio and the late Maurice J. Berry. Debbie was a 1974 graduate of Belpre High School and received her Associate Degree from Washington State Community...

Herbert E. Claypool

Herbert E. Claypool

Aug 27, 2016

Herbert Eugene Claypool “Herb”, 56 of Parkersburg formerly of Arvilla, W.Va. passed away August 27, 2016 peacefully at his home in Rockport, W.Va. He was born October 6, 1959 in Parkersburg, the son of the late Betty Lou McIntyre Claypool and Leroy Claypool, Sr. Herb loved his three girls and grandbabies. He loved to explore the outdoors and share what...

Margaret Jean Mace

Margaret Jean Mace

Aug 26, 2016

Margaret Jean “Peggy” Tingler Mace, age 88 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born June 20, 1928 in Spencer, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ira Lee “Scott” Tingler and Ida Deem Tingler. Peggy had previously worked at the American Viscose Company, Yunker Manufacturing and Zides Sports Shop. She...

Thomas Andrew Riffle,

Thomas Andrew Riffle,

Aug 24, 2016

Thomas Andrew “Tommy” Riffle Jr., of Parkersburg, formerly of Williamstown, passed away Aug. 24, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born July 12, 1971 in Parkersburg, son of the late Thomas A. Riffle Sr. and Phyllis Barker Riffle Balderson. He loved working on cars and riding 4-wheelers. He was a member of 4-H when he was younger and...

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