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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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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Harry Dale
Nov 12, 2015
Harry Dale Cox, 72, of Belleville, W.Va., passed away on Nov. 12, 2015 at The Arbors in Marietta.He was born August 16, 1943, in Lowdell, W.Va., a son of the late James Alfred Cox and Catherine Lucinda Conrad Cox Ward.Harry was a retired truck driver after 42 years of service. He enjoyed farming and old tractors. He especially enjoyed his...
Audrey "June" Roberts
Nov 10, 2015
Audrey “June” Roberts, 83 of Vincent, Ohio formerly of Parkersburg, W.Va. went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and to once again be with the love of her life, “Lee” her husband of 58 years on Nov. 10, 2015 surrounded by those she loved most dearly; her four kids, Sandy, Jeff, Susie, and Cindy.She was born...
Marjorie P. Shannon
Nov 7, 2015
Marjorie P. Shannon, 90, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away peacefully at her daughter's home on November 7, 2015. Marjorie was born August 29, 1925, a daughter of the late Virgil E. and Virtue Mae Peters in Cambridge, OH. Marjorie was a homemaker, seamstress, worked at “My Cousin and I”, Parkersburg Credit Bureau and as a Merchandiser. In addition to her...
Barbara Ann Sams
Nov 4, 2015
Barbara Ann Sams, 63 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away November 4, 2015 at her residence. She was born July 24, 1952 in Parkersburg, daughter of the late Charles K. and Virginia W. Wells Sams. Barbara previously worked as a registered nurse at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her cousins. There will be no services at this time....
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