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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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Brenda Kay Carper
Jun 23, 2016
Brenda Kay Carper, 62, of Parkersburg, passed away on June 23, 2016 at her residence. She was born October 16, 1953, in Clay, W.Va., a daughter of the late Senate and Wanda Carr Parsons. Brenda enjoyed traveling and motorcycle riding. She loved being with her family and had accompanied her husband around the world during his twenty one year U.S....
Sharon Lee Milam
Jun 21, 2016
Sharon Lee Hewlette Tomlinson Milam, 64, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away June 21, 2016 at Arbors at Marietta. She was born July 10, 1951 in Wood County, WV, a daughter of the late Arnold E. and Vivian June Thorn Hewlette. Sharon had previously worked at Action Telecomm Answering Service. She loved cross stitching and her cats. Sharon is survived by...
Darrell Eugene King
Jun 21, 2016
Darrell Eugene King, 72, of Mineral Wells, W.Va. passed away on June 21, 2016 at The Arbors at Marietta. He was born September 1, 1943, in Putnam County, W.Va., a son of the late Carl and Nora Winans King. Darrell worked at Danser Sheet Metal and was a member of the Sheet Metal Local Union #33 for several years. He...
Donna Marie Stephens
Jun 18, 2016
Donna Marie Stephens, 54 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away June 18, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1962 on Long Island, NY, a daughter of the late John and Vivian Ruth Branagan Montizny. She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching wrestling. Donna is survived by one son, Jess Childers of Parkesburg; two daughters, Margaret Childers...
Patsy Mahaney Alfred
Jun 17, 2016
Patsy M. Alfred, 80, of Belpre, Ohio passed away June 17, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born December 10, 1935 a daughter of Roy and Earnestine Harris Mahaney in Clifton Forge, Virginia. Pat was a homemaker who was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed camping, crafts, and playing cards at the Belpre Senior Citizens...
Susan Lee Moxley
Jun 15, 2016
Susan Lee Moxley, age 56 of Pennsboro, W.Va. passed away June 15, 2016 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born March 30, 1960 in Wood County, W.Va., the daughter of Delno P. Hayhurst of Pennsboro and the late Shirley J. Jack Browning. Susan graduated from Pennsboro High School, received an Art Degree from Ohio State University and had worked...
Andrew Kyly Jarvis
Jun 15, 2016
Andrew Kyly “Drew” Jarvis, 30 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at his residence that he shared with his maternal grandmother, Shirley Jarvis. He was born July 10, 1985 in Parkersburg. Drew was the son of his beloved aunt Tracy Jarvis of Cross Lanes, W.Va. and mother, Troy Lorinda Jarvis Wood; and is survived by his brother,...
Larry D. Roberts
Jun 14, 2016
Larry Donald Roberts, 74, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on June 14, 2016 at the Marietta Center of Marietta, OH. He was born April 2, 1942, in Tiffin, OH, a son of the late Glenn Roberts and Ruth Nelisse. Larry was a graduate of East High School, Akron, OH, obtained a bachelor’s degree at Kent State University and retired as...
Denzil Jess Mceldowney
Jun 14, 2016
Denzil Jess (Mac) McEldowney, 94, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away on June 14, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born in Bridgeport, W.Va., February 17, 1922, to Harry Leslie and Daisy Mae Kisner McEldowney. He graduated from Grafton High School and then worked in a CCC Camp for six months. He then went to Arthurdale and studied welding....
Darrell E. Smith
Jun 13, 2016
Darrell E. Smith, 79 of Belleville, W.Va. formerly of Parkersburg,W.Va. passed away June 13, 2016 at The Arbors at Marietta. He was born July 14, 1936 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Roy and Alice Morris Smith. He retired from St. Joseph's Hospital after 38 years of service. He was proud that he had never missed a day of...
Barbara Mae Deem
Jun 10, 2016
Barbara Mae Deem, 74, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on June 10, 2016 at her residence. She was born February 22, 1942, in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Franklin and Mildred Fickisen Peck. Barbara was a homemaker and worked for 17 years in the laundry service at Camden Clark Medical Center. She loved and lived for her...
Mary Frances Clevenger
Jun 9, 2016
Mary Frances Clevenger, 89, of Washington, W.Va. passed away June 9, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center and she is now with her Lord and Savior. Mary was born May 16, 1927, the only child of the late Francis Martin and Ruby (Gant) Martin. She graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1946 and married her high school sweetheart, Hobert (Hobe)...
Shirley Faye Kidder
Jun 7, 2016
Shirley Faye Kidder, 70, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away after a long illness, June 7, 2016 at her residence. She was born July 21, 1945 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Thurman and Ruth Lawson Waggoner. Shirley was retired from Camden Clark Memorial Hospital where she was a registered nurse. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, reading, and spending time...
Kathryn Ann Pilson
Jun 6, 2016
Kathryn Ann Pilson, 75, of Tuppers Plains, Ohio, passed away at her residence on June 6, 2016. The family will have a private memorial service for Kathryn at 2:00 P.M., July 9, 2016 in Andover, Ohio. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 1305 Washington Blvd., Belpre, Ohio, is assisting the family.
Walter Paden Swearingen
Jun 5, 2016
Walter Paden Swearingen, of Parkersburg, passed away June 5, 2016 at his granddaughters residence in Belpre, Ohio. He was born March 22, 1925, in Walker, WV, a son of the late Karl and Elizabeth Heck Swearingen. Walter was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran. He had worked at The American Viscoe...
Michael Adam Keffer
Jun 5, 2016
Michael Adam Keffer, 44 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away June 5, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1971 in Parkersburg, son of Carlyn “Jean” Ott Dunn and the late Raleigh Jerry Keffer. He was a wonderful artist and enjoyed playing the guitar. He loved his family and adored his nieces and nephews. He was a...
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,...
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