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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James "Jim" Clayton Shreeves

James "Jim" Clayton Shreeves

Feb 23, 2025

James “Jim” Clayton Shreeves, 81, passed away on February 23, 2025 after a short illness at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born July 11, 1943 in Frederick, OK to the late James Harden and Edith Medora (Bond) Shreeves while his dad was serving in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II.

He graduated from...

Joseph Norman Burk Jr.

Joseph Norman Burk Jr.

Feb 22, 2025

Joseph Norman Burk, Jr., AKA Joey, Papaw, Pops, Handsome, Papa Joe, and Cheesehead, 55, of Walker, WV gained his wings on February 22, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born May 4, 1969 in Parkersburg.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Peggy Eileen Burk; daughter, Kileen Renee Bell (Ben) of...

Sharon Lynn Bailes

Sharon Lynn Bailes

Feb 22, 2025

Sharon Lynn Bailes, 86, formerly of Vienna, passed away February 22, 2025 at Cedar Grove Personal Care Center. She was born June 20, 1938 in Parkersburg, a daughter to the late Willis and Anna Grace Shaffer Buckley.

She graduated from Parkersburg High School with the class of 1956. She retired from the Bureau of Public Debt after...

Jerry Blair Childers

Jerry Blair Childers

Feb 19, 2025

Jerry Blair Childers, 77, of Parkersburg , West Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 19, 2025, after an extended illness. He was born on June 2, 1947 in Clarksburg to Rufus and Juanita Childers. A 1965 graduate of Victory High School in Clarksburg, he was an Air Force veteran, having served during Vietnam. As a chemical...

Anna Beth Hockenberry

Anna Beth Hockenberry

Feb 19, 2025

Anna Beth Hockenberry, 73, of Mineral Wells, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Eagle Pointe. She was born June 16, 1951 in West Hamlin, WV.

Anna had a passion for camping, all things Halloween and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. She was a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.

Left to cherish her...

Daniel "Dan" Preston Stephens

Daniel "Dan" Preston Stephens

Feb 18, 2025

Dan Stephens, 69, of Parkersburg passed away February 18, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born September 26, 1955 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Carl M. and E. Jean Miller Stephens.

He was a 1973 graduate of Parkersburg South High School. He formerly worked at Montgomery Wards and was a car salesman...

Randy Joe Durnell

Randy Joe Durnell

Feb 18, 2025

Randy Joe Durnell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the age of 66 after a four year battle with cancer. Randy was born in Parkersburg, August 3, 1958 to parents, Gerald and Margie Durnell. Randy was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Durnell. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Margie Ann Durnell; aunt,...

June Ellen Summers Brown

June Ellen Summers Brown

Feb 17, 2025

June Summers Brown, 94, of Belpre, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at her home. She was born September 22, 1930 in Parkersburg to the late Fred and Carrie Congleton Summers. June retired from Arlington Healthcare as a secretary. She attended the Church of Christ. Left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 75 wonderful years, Robert...

Mary M. Powell

Mary M. Powell

Feb 17, 2025

Mary M. Powell, 86, of Vienna passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born January 28, 1939, in Doddridge County, a daughter of the late Dallas Powell and Veronica Richards of Smithburg.

Miss Powell was a school teacher in Wood County. Later she worked for the Wood County Department of Health...

Alice Florence Dolin

Alice Florence Dolin

Feb 16, 2025

Alice F. Dolin of Walker, WV passed away on February 16, 2025 after a short illness. She was the daughter of Kermit T. and Alice R. Davis Farr born April 3, 1948. A graduate of Parkersburg High School the class of 1967. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Danny L. Dolin; her parents and sister, Eva P....

Rev. Dr. J.D. Reed Jr.

Rev. Dr. J.D. Reed Jr.

Feb 16, 2025

Rev. Dr. J.D. Reed Jr., 51, of Parkersburg, passed away at home, Sunday, February 16, 2025 after a nine-month battle with ALS. He was born December 21, 1973 in Webster Springs to Alice Reed and the late John Reed Sr.

He was a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church. He was a musician and lover of all...

Terry Lee Anderson

Terry Lee Anderson

Feb 16, 2025

Terry Lee Anderson, 69, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully, February 16, 2025 at his residence. He was born September 7, 1955 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Bobby Ann Burdette McKinney. He was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran who served his country honorably. He was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a wonderful father...

Marsha Dianne Gates

Marsha Dianne Gates

Feb 16, 2025

Marsha D. Gates age 76 of Parkersburg, WV passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the Roane General Hospital. She was born November 18, 1948 in Wood County, a daughter of the late Ralph G. and Wilma J. Vanhorn Cross. Marsha was a 1966 graduate of Parkersburg High School and Mountain State College and PCC/WVUP. She was retired from...

Nicholas Andrew Mcpherson

Nicholas Andrew Mcpherson

Feb 12, 2025

Nicholas Andrew McPherson, 36, of Parkersburg, passed away at his residence, Wednesday, February 12, 2024. He was born February 20, 1998 in Parkersburg to Susan Finnie and Bernard McPherson. Along with his parents, left to cherish his memory include his brother, Justin McPherson; maternal grandparents, Grace and Harry Knopp; uncle, Gordon Finnie (Robin); three nieces, Audrey McPherson, Heaven Knopp,...

William "Bill" Franklin Friese

William "Bill" Franklin Friese

Feb 11, 2025

William (Bill) Franklin Friese, 83, of Rockport, WV, passed away on February 11, 2025. He was born on April 16,1941 to the late Meritt and Laura Friese (Cale).

He retired from Dupont Washington Works after 38 years of employment. He was a devoted and avid bowler who was a member of many leagues as well as receiving...

Daren Shane Snider

Daren Shane Snider

Feb 10, 2025

Shane Snider, 51, of Mineral Wells, passed away on February 10, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born October 7, 1973 in Parkersburg, a son of Judith “Judy” Holbert Snider and the late Joseph Blaine Snider.

He was a 1991 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and made a career as an over the...

Robert Allen Divvens

Robert Allen Divvens

Feb 5, 2025

Robert A. “Bob” Divvens, 88, of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at his residence. Bob was born July 14, 1936 in Fairmont, WV. A son of the late Walter and Virginia Parker Divvens. He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School where he was a gymnast and played football. After graduation Bob served his country honorably in the...

Darrell Lane Haught

Darrell Lane Haught

Feb 5, 2025

Darrell Lane Haught, 84, of Vienna, WV went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025. He departed from the Camden Clark Medical Center surrounded by his loving family after fighting a long battle with cancer. He was born March 30th, 1940, in Marietta, OH, the son of the late Arthur and Gladys (Binegar) Haught. He was...

William "Bill" Eugene Sheaffer

William "Bill" Eugene Sheaffer

Feb 4, 2025

William Eugene”Bill” Sheaffer, 76, of Parkersburg passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 12, 1948 in Clarksburg, a son of the late John E. and Anna M. Gorrell. He served our country honorably in the United States Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War. He worked as chemical operator at...

Anita Miller

Anita Miller

Feb 2, 2025

Anita Miller was born on January 2, 1945, in Zanesville, Ohio.  She was sent to her heavenly home on February 2, 2025, in Parkersburg, WV.  Anita graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1962.  She attended beauty college in Athens, Ohio, and this is where she learned to color and cut hair for her family.  She worked for a while...

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