Obituaries

Mar 31, 2024

Ida Mae Blair, 86, of Vienna, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born January 11, 1938, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Delbert G. and Fannie M. Fetty Matheny. Ida was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time at the Vienna Senior Center. She always wanted to...

Mar 31, 2024

With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of our dearly loved mother, Norma Jane Summers, 93, of Vienna. Born June 4, 1930. She walked peacefully with the Lord on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, to join her very much missed heavenly family, while surrounded by her loved ones. Norma was the first-born child of seven to the late Robert and...

Mar 30, 2024

Flint Timothy "Tim" Bush passed away on March 30, 2024, with his sister by his side. Tim was born on Dec. 28, 1957, to the late Dean Bush and Imogene Casto Bush.

He was an avid sportsman who played men’s softball for years, and refereed high school basketball for 25 years. Tim loved playing golf any day...

Mar 28, 2024

Henry Cornelius Hawk, 72, of Parkersburg passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Elizabeth Care Center. He was born August 25, 1951 to the late Donald and Arlene Eckard Hawk. He was an animal lover, and especially loved his dog. Henry enjoyed doing carpentry in his spare time and loved all things outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Henry leaves...

Mar 22, 2024

Tamie Leigh Hart Schrader, 50 of Vienna, WV gained her angel wings at home on Friday, March 22, 2024, after a 14-year long battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Tamie was born May 27, 1973, in Brooksville, FL, a daughter of Richard Hart (Karen) and Leigh Linger (Roger).

In addition to being a loving mother to...

Mar 21, 2024

Marvin A. Petty, 89 of Parkersburg passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born March 15, 1935 in Parkersburg, a son of the late John Rex and Murhl Bauman Petty. Marvin served in the National Guards and retired from American Cyanamid - Cytec Industries, where he was a chemical operator. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Mar 17, 2024

Wanda R. Snider, 82 of Vienna, WV passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at her residence. She was born March 14, 1942 in Rosedale, WV, a daughter of the late Doy and Julie Yeager Cunningham. Wanda was a homemaker and enjoyed her family and friends. She will be sadly missed. She is survived by her children, Larry Snider of Vienna,...

Mar 17, 2024

Robert Offenberger, 64, of Coolville, OH was called home to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 5:18am after a long and brave battle with cancer. He was born March 1, 1960 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Anthony and Helen Offenberger. He was employed at O’ Ames for 28+ years where he retired as a maintenance...

Mar 16, 2024

John M. Rost, 96, of Walker, passed away March 16, 2024 at Worthington Healthcare system. He was born April 6, 1927, a son of the late John C. and Louise Bacher Rost. John was a 1945 graduate from Parkersburg High School. He was a United States Navy Veteran, serving our country honorably, during World War II. He retired as a...

Mar 13, 2024

Ronald Eugene Harvey, 68, of Parkersburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born August 31, 1955, in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Ray E. Harvey and Ruth E. Harvey. Ron enjoyed playing baseball at 2nd base all his youth, earning the nickname “Yogi” after professional baseball player Yogi Berra. He was...

Mar 11, 2024

Jean Peters went home on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the age of 91.

She was born in Reedsville, Meigs County, Ohio, a daughter of the late William “Bill” Atkinson and Pauline Chutes Atkinson Horner.

She was a faithful member of the Lord’s Church and worshipped with her spiritual family at Marrtown Road. Jean was...

Mar 8, 2024

Glenard “Gene” E. Britton, 77, of Parkersburg passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at his residence. He was born June 7, 1946 in Auburn, WV., a son of the late Andrew O. Britton Sr. and Arlena A. McDonald Britton. Gene proudly served his country in the Navy, as a machinist aboard the USS Rankin. Gene worked as a Carpenter, Blacksmith...

Mar 5, 2024

John Dorsey, 81, of Vienna, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 5, 2024. He was born November 6, 1942, in Elkridge, Maryland, the son of the late Maynard E. and Ruby Spencer Dorsey. John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marcella; two sons, Stephen and David of Vienna; two daughters, Amy Dorsey of Crescent City, CA...

Mar 3, 2024

Eva Eileen ‘Drain’ Leonhart, 88, of Vienna, WV, formerly of Charleston, WV, passed away March 3, 2024 with the compassionate care of Eagle Point Healthcare Center in Parkersburg, WV.

She was born November 5, 1935 in Mineral Wells, WV, daughter of the late William Henry and Glenna Deem Drain, Eva graduated from PHS...

Mar 2, 2024

Robert P. Cornell, 82, of Parkersburg, went to be home with the Lord on March 2, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 27, 1941, a son of the late Oliver and Eunice Rexroad Cornell.

He was an ordained minister through the Free Will Baptist Denomination, preaching for more than 30 years at 6...

Mar 2, 2024

James D. “Jim” Flanagin III, 46 of Williamstown, WV passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Williamstown.

He was born October 28, 1977, in Leonardtown, Maryland, a son of James D. Flanagin Jr of Williamstown and Luann Cornell of Fairmont, WV. Jim was employed for the City of Williamstown and enjoyed coaching wrestling and football for the...

Feb 28, 2024

Terry Kent Alvarez,78, of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, at the Parkersburg Care Center. He was born December 30th, 1945, in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Raymond and Genevieve Alvarez. Terry was a proud graduate of Spelter High School in Harrison County, WV. and earned his Bachelor's degree from Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC....

Feb 25, 2024

Ellen Faye Clark, 82, of Belpre, OH was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, February 25, 2024. She was born March 22, 1941 in Sandyville, WV., a daughter to the late Levi and Manila Sprankle Holbert. Faye was a member of the “JUST As You ARE” Church, loved reading her Bible and listening to gospel music....

Feb 24, 2024

Clyde Raymond Cooper, loving husband, father, and grandfather went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2024, at the age of 93.  Clyde was born on November 5, 1930, in Wood County, on the same land that he later built his family home.  He was the son of the late Lewis R. Cooper and Clara B. Cooper.

Feb 23, 2024

Curtis D. Drake, 72, of Parkersburg, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born April 19, 1951, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Baylor C. and Fonda R. Gainer Drake. Curtis was retired from the West Virginia Division of Corrections. He enjoyed woodworking, working with computers, star gazing and spending time with...