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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Joyce Ann Hicks

Joyce Ann Hicks

May 17, 2016

Joyce “Ann” Ritchie Cline Hicks of Parkersburg passed away May 17, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born Sept. 17, 1943 in Parkersburg, daughter of the late Thurman and Lucille Sayer Ritchie. She worked as a domestic worker for many years and retired in 1995. She was a devoted mother and loved all her family. In her younger...

Harold William Frank

Harold William Frank

May 16, 2016

Harold “Bill” W. Frank, 78 of Parkersburg, W.Va., formerly of Belpre, OH, passed away May 16, 2016. He was born August 29, 1937, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son to the late William Thomas and Kathryn Tyson Frank. Bill was a graduate of Parkersburg High School class of 1955. He worked as a concrete finisher for 30 years and for the...

Marion Marie Henderson

Marion Marie Henderson

May 15, 2016

Marion (Gough) Henderson, 89 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away May 15, 2016 at Cedar Grove Personal Care. She was born August 2, 1926 in Spencer, W.Va. a daughter of the late Skoval K. and Hazel Gilpin Gough. Marion was a 1945 graduate of Spencer High School, during those years she was active in the drama club, music program and excelled...

Arthur Rose

Arthur Rose

May 15, 2016

Arthur “Art” “Jake” Rose, 94, of Little Hocking, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord peacefully Sunday, May 15, 2016, surrounded by his family and friends, at his residence. He was born June 24, 1921 in Meigs County, Ohio, a son of the late John C. and Dora A. Bookman Rose. He was a graduate of the Chester High...

Sarah Lee Buckley

Sarah Lee Buckley

May 13, 2016

Sarah Lee Buckley, age 89 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Hospice of Cincinnati. She was born December 18, 1926 in Montgomery, W.Va., a daughter of the late Otto and Lillian M. Stinnett Radcliff. Sarah was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse where she worked at Turtle Creek Nursing Home. She loved keeping busy and working...

Riley Jean Kay Stewart

Riley Jean Kay Stewart

May 11, 2016

On May 11, 2016 at 2:08 p.m. at Camden Clark Medical Center a beautiful baby girl was born sleeping. Riley Jean Kay Stewart passed away at 21 weeks and 3 days. She is survived by her mother, Sierra Leasure; fathe,r Samuel Stewart; brother, Aiden Leasure; grandparents, Angela & Robert Thompson, Teresa & Jason Duckworth, and Edward Stewart; great-grandparents Shirley &...

Barbara Lea Brewer

Barbara Lea Brewer

May 11, 2016

Barbara Lea Brewer, 76 of Williamstown, W.Va., passed away May 11, 2016 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born March 29, 1940 in Spencer, W.Va. a daughter of the late Dillon and Alice Hickle Hicks. She graduated from Nicholas County High School in Summersville, W.Va. with the class of 1959. She formerly worked for Singer Sewing Machine and Waterbed World....

Joanne R. Givens

Joanne R. Givens

May 10, 2016

Joanne R. Givens 90, of Williamstown,W.Va. passed away May 10, 2016 at the Ohio Valley Nursing Home. She was born December 9, 1925 in Baltimore, Md., the daughter of the late Charles J. and Lillian Parlette Rudel. Joanne retired from Williamstown High School as a teacher. She was a graduate of West Virginia University and a forever loyal Mountaineer. She...

Gerald P. Enoch

Gerald P. Enoch

May 9, 2016

Gerald “Jerry” P. Enoch, 74 a resident of Heartland of Marietta passed away in Canton, Ohio May 9, 2016. He was born June 24, 1941 in Parkersburg, W.Va. son of the late Ralph W. Enoch and Virginia D. Trader Mahoney. He was a 1960 graduate of PHS and had worked at Universal Supply as a Salesman and had served in...

Mark Allen Samuelson

Mark Allen Samuelson

May 5, 2016

Mark Allen Samuelson, 62 of Belpre, Ohio passed away May 5, 2016 at the Marietta Center. He was born Oct. 10, 1953 in Clinton, Iowa son of Betty Jane Kelly Samuelson of Iowa and the late Leonard Ted Samuelson. He was retired from E.I. DuPont. He volunteered with the Fire Dept. at DuPont, was a member of the Jaycees in...

Catherine June Keffer Waggoner

Catherine June Keffer Waggoner

May 4, 2016

Catherine June Keffer Waggoner of Parkersburg, W.Va. went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 4, 2016. She was born June 9, 1960 in Parkersburg, a daughter of Phyllis J. Keffer of Parkersburg and the late J. Howard Keffer. She had worked at Overnite and Jimmy Columbos. She was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School. Cathy was...

Mary Ethel Hammond

Mary Ethel Hammond

May 3, 2016

Mary Ethel Hammond, 73 of ParkersburgW.Va. passed away May 3, 2016 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born October 26, 1942 in Wyandotte, Michigan daughter of the late William and Phyllis Clothier Sweet. She graduated from Asbury College with a four year nursing degree and retired from Camden Clark Hospital where she worked as an OR Nurse. Mary enjoyed doing...

Birdie Ruth Rhodes

Birdie Ruth Rhodes

May 3, 2016

Birdie Ruth Rhodes, 98, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away at her residence Tuesday, May 3, 2016 She was born December 13, 1917 in Millwood, W.Va. the daughter of the late Carl and Bessie Roush Bennett. Birdie was a homemaker and enjoyed flowers. She is survived by four daughters, Lula Knox (James) of Parkersburg, Margory Martin (Howard) of Washington, W.Va., Wanda...

William "Bill" D. White

William "Bill" D. White

May 3, 2016

Bill passed the early morning of May 3, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center after a short illness. He was born November 11, 1942 the son of James Okey and Clara West White in Walker, W.Va. He retired from Chevron Chemical Marietta Plant in 1999 after thirty five years of service. He is survived by his wife, Judith; his daughters,...

Herman Melrose

Herman Melrose

May 2, 2016

Herman “Mel” H. Melrose, 89, formerly of Belpre passed away May 2, 2016 in Clarksburg, WV. He was born January 11, 1927 in Belpre, Ohio, a son of the late Charles Melrose and Bessie Daugherty Melrose. Herman was retired from law enforcement at the Franklin County Sheriff's Department in 1990; he worked with the Federal Bureau of Prisons for 10...

Earl L. Daggett

Earl L. Daggett

May 2, 2016

Earl L. Daggett, 77, of Mineral Wells, W.Va. passed away on May 2, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born January 28, 1939, in Wirt County, W.Va., a son of the late Alpha and Mary Morris Daggett. Earl worked at Cytec Chemical Corp., Willow Island. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, being outdoors and spending time with family. He...

Jill Suzanne Busch

Jill Suzanne Busch

Apr 30, 2016

Jill Suzanne Busch, of Vincent, Ohio, passed away April 30, 2016 following a lifelong illness. She was born October 29, 1967 in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of Michael D. and Sherry Bell Deskins. Jill was a devoted Wife and Mother to her husband, Kevin Glenn and son, Kevin Michael who supported her courageous battle with her health challenges She...

Dixie Rose Baker Twyman

Dixie Rose Baker Twyman

Apr 30, 2016

Dixie Rose Baker Twyman 68, of Vienna, passed away April 30, 2016 at her residence, following a long battle with cancer. She was born February 10,1948 in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Edwin and Helen Wittekind Davis. She was a graduate of PHS class of 1966. She retired from GE after 25 years of service, she was also a...

Irvin Neeley Stanley

Irvin Neeley Stanley

Apr 29, 2016

Irvin Neeley “Bud” Stanley, 91 of Belpre, Ohio passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility, Clarksburg. He was born December 22, 1924 in Hazen, Arkansas, a son of the late Roy E. and Florence Opal Stanley. Irvin was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in WW II where he received the Purple Heart. He...

Dianna Fay Torres

Dianna Fay Torres

Apr 27, 2016

Dianna F. Torres, 80, formerly of Fairplain, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the Genesis Health Care in Parkersburg, W.Va. She was born March 7, 1936 in Jackson County, W.Va. a daughter of the late Oris N. and Belma L. Pickens Board. She formerly worked at the Vendo Corporation. Dianna enjoyed traveling and her flowers. She is survived...

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