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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Robert Lee Mcelfresh

Robert Lee Mcelfresh

Dec 10, 2015

Robert Lee McElfresh II, 48, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on December 10, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 17, 1968, in Glendale, W.Va., a son of Robert and Lucille Smith McElfresh of Moundsville, W.Va. Robert was employed by the WV State Highway Department and was a big Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. In addition to his parents, he is...

Helen Kathleen Echard

Helen Kathleen Echard

Dec 9, 2015

Helen Kathleen Echard, 82, of Belpre, Ohio passed away December 8, 2015 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born June 30, 1933, in Ritchie County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jenneys Cecil Echard and Alice M. McGyre Echard. Helen worked as a short order cook for Veterans Homes and attended 1st Luthern Church at 19th and Plum...

Isaac Daniel Read

Isaac Daniel Read

Dec 6, 2015

Isaac Daniel Read, 34, passed from this life on Dec. 6, 2015, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, W.Va. Isaac was born on March 7, 1981, in Parkersburg, W.Va, the son of Charlie and Peggy Read of Davisville, W.Va. He was a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and was saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8,9). Isaac was...

Georgia Pearl Deem

Georgia Pearl Deem

Dec 2, 2015

Georgia Pearl Deem, 96, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away December 2, 2015 at the Arbors of Marietta. She was the last surviving member of her family. She is the daughter of the late Abner J. and Edna E. Jenkins Phillips. She was a homemaker and a member of the Cairo Baptist Church. Georgia is survived by a daughter, Barbara S....

Matthew Aaron Harris

Matthew Aaron Harris

Dec 1, 2015

Matthew Aaron Harris, 40, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on December 1, 2015 at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Parkersburg, July 15, 1975, a son of Jack and Beverly Swearingen Harris of Parkersburg. Matt was a 1993 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in the Persian Gulf....

Eva Elaine Strother

Eva Elaine Strother

Nov 30, 2015

Eva E. Stutler Strother 91, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away November 30, 2015 at Worthington Manor in Parkersburg, W.Va. She was born February 6, 1924 in Roane County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Benson G. and Amy Duskey Stutler, Sr. Eva retired from A.W. Cox after 14 years and was a homemaker. She was a 30 year member of...

Lewis "Louie" Marvin Dobson

Lewis "Louie" Marvin Dobson

Nov 29, 2015

Lewis “Louie” Marvin Dobson, 83, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away on Nov. 29, 2015, at Camden Clark Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Louie was born in Vienna, the son of the late Orval and Hazel Ayers Dobson. He was a 1950 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a U.S. Navy Veteran, having been stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas....

Bonnie Torbert (Shock)

Bonnie Torbert (Shock)

Nov 29, 2015

Bonnie Torbert (Shock), 66, of Marietta, Ohio passed away November 29, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, in Marietta. She was born July 28, 1949 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late James B. Collins and Edna M. Collins Smith. Bonnie was a waitress and cook at The Golden Eagle, Hilltop, Busy Bee and First Settlement Restaurants. She enjoyed her...

Samantha Kay Fordyce

Samantha Kay Fordyce

Nov 28, 2015

A Memorial Video to Samantha is now available on this site. Samantha Kay Fordyce, 24, of Parkersburg, W.Va., the youngest daughter of Raymond “Jed” and Shawna George Fordyce, came into this world on June 23, 1991 and passed away on November 28, 2015. Sam was a 2009 graduate of Parkersburg South High School. She was a tremendous athlete, especially softball,...

Donald Eugene Cain

Donald Eugene Cain

Nov 27, 2015

Donald Eugene Cain, Jr., 48, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away November 27, 2015, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Donald was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and worked as a Millwright with Constellium, in Ravenswood, W.Va. Donald is survived by his parents, Donald E. Cain, Sr., of Parkersburg, W.Va., and Nancy L. Cain, of Vienna, W.Va.; two daughters, Courtney Cain of...

Dorothy E Gilliand

Dorothy E Gilliand

Nov 24, 2015

Dorothy E. Gilliand, 93, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away November 24, 2015 at her residence. She was born March 17, 1922, in Belpre, a daughter of the late William Frazer and Matilda Valentine Frazer. Dorothy was a homemaker. During her years in Little Hocking she spent much time with her dear friend Helen Houser. She was baptized at the Red...

Betty Lee Patrick

Betty Lee Patrick

Nov 24, 2015

Betty Lee Patrick, 85, of Belpre, Ohio, formerly of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on November 24, 2015 at her residence with her daughters at her side. She was born May 17, 1930, in Washington County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Howard Mayne Sr. and Lucy Brewer Camden. Betty was a homemaker and had worked for over 20 years for...

Michael "Mick" Wayne Stump

Michael "Mick" Wayne Stump

Nov 23, 2015

Michael W. “Mick” Stump, 48, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on Monday, Nov. 23, 2015 in Roane County from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. He was born Jan. 23, 1967, in Parkersburg, the son of the late Carl M. Stump and Rosa Lee Stump Stanley. Mick was a 1985 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and went on to...

Phyllis T. Morrison

Phyllis T. Morrison

Nov 23, 2015

Phyllis T. Zinn Morrison, 79 of Washington, W.Va., formerly of Harrisville, passed away Nov. 23, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born Sept. 8, 1936 in White Oak, W.Va. daughter of the late Fred R. and Pauline M. Prunty Zinn. While living in Ritchie County, Phyllis worked at Howe's Store, and for the prosecuting attorney and probation offices,...

Carol June Cline

Carol June Cline

Nov 22, 2015

Carol June Buffington Cline, 71, of Sandyville, W.Va., passed away peacefully with family and friends by her side on Nov. 22, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born June 20, 1944, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late William O. and Edna A. Eagle Buffington. Carol married Alfred L. Cline on June 26, 1965 and they began their...

Melissa Dawn Parsons

Melissa Dawn Parsons

Nov 18, 2015

Melissa Dawn Parsons, 48, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away from a sudden massive stroke on Nov. 18, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center surrounded by all of her loved ones. She was born Feb. 17, 1967, to Beatrice George Parsons of Mineral Wells and the late Bernard L. Parsons. Missy graduated from Parkersburg South High School in 1985 and...

Dennis Carl Bibbee

Dennis Carl Bibbee

Nov 16, 2015

Dennis Carl Bibbee, 64, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born on March 11, 1951, a son of the late James Russell and Murl Maffett Bibbee. Dennis enlisted in the U.S. Army on Nov. 18, 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 16, 1971...

Hannah Taylor

Hannah Taylor

Nov 14, 2015

Hannah Taylor, 86 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away peacefully, November 14, 2015 at Camden Clark Memorial HospitalMedical Center.She was born August 16, 1929 in Gilmer County, W.Va. the daughter of the late Samuel M. and Florence M. Keister Bennett.She was a homemaker and loved cats and all animals.Hannah is survived by her best friend and care giver, Ethel Harris; two...

Kara Leigh Rowan

Kara Leigh Rowan

Nov 12, 2015

Kara Leigh Rowan passed away peacefully November 12, 2015 after a long illness. Her mother and sister were with her at the time of death.She was born March 5, 1961 to Kenneth E. Rowan and Kathleen Kirkpatrick Rowan. Kara was a member of Christ Lutheran Church where for many years she helped in the nursery. She was a graduate of...

Mary Rebecca Bonner

Mary Rebecca Bonner

Nov 12, 2015

Mary Rebecca “Becky” Ferguson Bonner, 64 of Washington, PA passed away peacefully Nov. 12, 2015 at her residence.She was born Nov. 15, 1950 in Parkersburg, W.Va. a daughter of the late Philip L. and Helen E. Rapp Ferguson. Becky was a 1968 graduate of Parkersburg Catholic High School and a 1987 graduate of Martino's Beauty College in Washington, PA. She...

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