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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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Grace E. Badgley
Jun 4, 2016
Grace E. Badgley, 82, of Parkersburg, West Virginia passed away at her residence on Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was born December 10, 1933 in New Baltimore, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Clarence and Emma Imgrund Hillegas. Grace graduated from Berlin-Brothers Valley High School in Berlin, Pennsylvania and Camden Clark School of Nursing; she served as a staff nurse...
Garnet Ellen Staats
Jun 4, 2016
Garnet Ellen Hanna Staats 85, of Boaz, W.Va. passed away June 4, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born October 8, 1930 in Wood County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Ralph E. and C. Nella Conger Hanna. Garnet was a licensed beautician and owned and operated the Butterfly Beauty Shop for over 20 year. She...
Michael E. Dodd
Jun 3, 2016
Michael E. Dodd Sr., 58, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away June 3, 2016 at his residence. He was born March 25, 1958, in Alexandria, VA, a son of the late Edward and Sadie Mills Dodd. Michael was a graduate of Thomas Edison High School in Alexandria, VA. He worked at Giant Food in Virginia. He was a Volunteer Fireman for...
Vera Naomi Life
Jun 3, 2016
Vera N. Life, 89 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away June 3, 2016 at Worthington Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 28, 1926 in Weirton, W.Va., a daughter of the late Carl E. and Melissa (Siers) Crooks. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Smith (David) of Parkersburg; her son, Sheldon Life (Selena Yearwood) of Phoenix, AZ; her grandchildren,...
Carl Wallace Anderson
Jun 3, 2016
Carl Wallace Anderson, 96, passed away on June 3, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born in Hodges, Montana, son of the late Carl Helge and Tilda Helvik Anderson. He graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and was a life time member of the Alumni Association and of the American...
Derek D. Rockhold
Jun 3, 2016
Derek D. Rockhold, 27, of Little Hocking, Ohio passed away June 3, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born May 20, 1989 in Marietta, Ohio the son of Tonia Reed of Little Hocking, Ohio and Kenny (Michelle) Rockhold of Tuppers Plains, Ohio. Derek was a former member of the Army Reserves and he enjoyed spending time with his...
Sharon Kay Lowery
Jun 3, 2016
Sharon Kay Lowery, 76, of Parkersburg, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 3, 2016. She passed away peacefully at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born April 25, 1940 in Calhoun County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Holten V. and Angebelle I. Ferrell Weaver. Sharon had worked at many professions throughout her life but...
Gladys Luzanna Harmon
Jun 2, 2016
Gladys Luzanna Harmon, age 74 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born November 22, 1941 in Jackson County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles E. and Hattie Snyder Harmon. Gladys had worked at Kmart and was a caregiver. She attended North Parkersburg Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening and her...
Albert Wade Staats
May 31, 2016
Albert Wade Staats 88, of Boaz, passed away May 31, 2016 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born January 12, 1928 in Jackson County, W.Va., the son of the late Holly Wilmer and Della Bennet Staats. Albert retired from Universal/Diamond Glass Company as a mold maker. He enjoyed Machine shop work , farming, trout fishing and especially spending time...
Ileana Feick
May 31, 2016
Ileana Feick, 89, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at her residence. She was born November 2, 1926 in Kanawha County, W.Va. a daughter of the late Hubert and Hazel Matthews Schultz. Ileana enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle Church. She is survived by her children, Howard...
Roger L. Daugherty
May 31, 2016
Roger L. Daugherty, 70 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on May 31, 2016 at his residence. He was born August 9, 1945, in Clarksburg, W.Va., a son of the late Everett and Opal Thompson Daugherty. Roger was a salesman for eighteen years at Capitol Beverage and also worked for Storks Bakery for twenty nine years. He is survived by his...
Lenora B. Smith
May 30, 2016
Lenora B. “Bitty” Smith 80, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at her residence. She was born August 31, 1935 in Cedarville, W.Va. the daughter of the late Lee Burton and Jannie Radcliff Jenkins. She was a homemaker and formerly attended the Blennerhassett Heights Church of Christ and the Walnut Street Church of Christ. She enjoyed camping...
Toni Bare
May 29, 2016
Toni Bare 63, of Vienna< W.Va. passed away Sunday, May, 29, 2016 at the Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg. She was born March 1, 1953 in Montgomery, W.Va. a daughter of the late James Ernest Chapman and Mary Katherine Loudermilk. She formerly worked at Stone & Thomas and Elder Beerman at the Grand Central Mall. She is survived by...
Gary Ronald Bloss
May 28, 2016
Gary Ronald Bloss, 82 of Marietta passed away May 28, 2016 at the Arbors at Marietta. He was born May 21, 1934 in Charleston, WV a son of the late Garland B. and Naomi Bailey Bloss. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson H.S., was retired from United Bank in the maintenance department. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and...
Edward Simeon Wendelken
May 23, 2016
Edward S. Wendelken 84, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away May 23, 2016 at Parkersburg Care & Rehab. He was born July 18, 1931 in Reedy, W.Va., Roane Co, the son of the late Sargeant and Pauline Cline Wendelken. Edward graduated from PHS in 1950 and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He retired from DuPont after 35 years...
Oma Estelle Rake
May 22, 2016
Oma Estelle Rake age 101 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the Cedar Grove Nursing facility. She was born December 27, 1914 in Summit County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Henry and Ada Anthony Shaver. Oma had enjoyed bowling, collecting dolls and Sunday dinners were special to her and her family. She is survived by...
Jeffrey Lilly
May 18, 2016
Jeffrey L. Lilly 55, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away May 18, 2016 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born October 6, 1960 in Charleston, W.Va., the son of the late Phillip and Elizabeth Tucker Lilly. Jeffrey was a member of NF INC and enjoyed his rock music. He is survived by his wife, Teri Blosser Lilly; two daughters, Brittany...
Aleda V. Life
May 18, 2016
Aleda V. Ferguson Life of Parkersburg passed away Wednesday morning May 18, 2016. She was born in Parkersburg the daughter of E. Boyd and Neva Saunders Ferguson. Aleda was a 1947 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was a proud Big Red fan. After her retirement from Sears Roebuck with 30 years of service, Aleda pursued her hobby of music....
Ethel M. Poole
May 17, 2016
Ethel M. Musgrave Poole 85, of Vienna, passed away May 17, 2016 at The Arbors Nursing Home, Parkersburg. She was born May 30, 1930 in Brownsville, Pa. the daughter of the late Xenia Arnet and Lelia E. Johnson Musgrave. Ethel graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1948. She was employed as a secretary in the accounting office of Fahlgren and...
James Walter Holcomb
May 17, 2016
James Walter Holcomb, 72, of Parkersburg, W.Va. went to be with his Lord and Savior May 17, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 24, 1943, in Warren, PA, a son of the late Howard C. and Vera Ruhlman Holcomb. James was a .U.S Army veteran. He attended Parkersburg Community College and WVU-P. He was a graduate of the...
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