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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Allan Ray Poff
Jan 14, 2025
Allan Ray Poff, 61, of Vienna WV, passed away January 14, 2025, at WVU Medicine-Camden Clark surrounded by his family. Allan was born October 3, 1963 to Raymond R. Poff and the late Ruth E. Davis Poff.
He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was employed by AVI Food Systems as a mechanic until his...
William “Bill” Miskofsky
Jan 14, 2025
William “Bill” Miskofsky, 80, of Parkersburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, after being under Hospice care since January 1 of this year.
He was born July 15, 1944, in Parkersburg, son of the late Louis and Fay Miskofsky.
Bill graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1962. He completed heavy equipment training in North...
Erman C. "June" Harpold, Jr.
Jan 14, 2025
Erman C. “June” Harpold Jr, age 79 of Williamstown, WV passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the Camden Clark Medical Center.
He was born July 16, 1945 in Gay, WV, a son of the late Erman C. Harpold, Sr and Ollinee Harpold. June was retired from Industrial Contractors Inc where he was an engineer. He was...
Rogerlee E. Rockhold
Jan 12, 2025
Rogerlee Eugene Rockhold passed away January 12, 2025 at WVU Medical Center in Parkersburg WV. He was born May 17, 1951. He lived life doing the things he enjoyed, restoring vehicles, hunting, fishing, working with horses and welding. He worked at CGM, Viking and Pioneer Pipe. Rogerlee is survived by two daughters; Angie Rockhold and Lisa Miller; three granddaughters, Bianca,...
Homer Douglass Farr
Jan 12, 2025
Homer Douglass Farr, 89, of Walker, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born July 9, 1935 in Walker to the late John S. and Gladys B. Chartrand Farr.
Homer proudly spent 46 years with CSX Railroad and enjoyed running trains.
Left to cherish his memory include his loving...
Wilbert "Dave" David Wright
Jan 12, 2025
Wilbert David “Dave” Wright age 87 of Washington, WV passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility.
He was born August 7, 1937 in Wood County, WV, a son of the late Wilbert and Juanita Marie Glover Wright. Dave was a retired US Air Force Veteran having served for more than 23 years....
Harold "Pete" Victor Headlee Jr.
Jan 10, 2025
Harold “Pete” Victor Headlee Jr., born on August 9, 1953, peacefully passed away on January 10, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by love and comfort in his final moments.
Pete is survived by his devoted wife of 39 years, Alora Headlee, and their children: Candice (Michael) Wise, Denise (Shawn), Derek (Katie),...
Joanne Marie Leitholf
Jan 9, 2025
Joanne Marie Leitholf, 89, of Mineral Wells, formerly of Renfrew, PA., passed away January 9, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born May 29, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter to the late John and Marcella Marr Hanlon.
She was retired from the United States Postal Inspection Service. She was Catholic by faith and...
Edith Lorraine Gilmore
Jan 9, 2025
Edith L. Gilmore, 87, of Washington, WV, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at The Willows Center. She was born March 26, 1937 to the late John N. and Lillian A. Rice Wyckoff.
Edith was employed by the Bureau of Public Debt for several years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Parkersburg. She was...
Fred Whitaker Newton
Jan 7, 2025
Fred Whitaker Newton, Jr., 80, of New England Ridge, Washington, WV died on January 7, 2025, at his home with his beloved wife Diana Whitlatch Newton and their dogs, Sam and Buddy, by his side.
He was born on August 6, 1944 in Vance County, NC to the late Fred Whitaker and Alice Truelove Newton. Fred grew...
Don Eugene Brewer
Jan 7, 2025
Don Eugene Brewer, 84, of Williamstown, passed away January 7, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 16, 1940 in Kanawha, along Cabin Creek, WV. He was a son of the late Koneta and Cornelius Brewer.
He graduated from Nicholas County High School in Summersville, WV with the class of 1959. He worked in Roche...
Richard D. Cantley
Jan 5, 2025
Richard Dale Cantley, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025 at the age of 88. Born on October 6, 1936, to Hallie and Dewy Cantley, Richard grew up in a coal mining camp in Carbondale, West Virginia, where he learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and...
Bruce Wayne Bennett
Jan 4, 2025
Bruce Wayne Bennett, 66, of Mt. Zion, WV passed away peacefully December 4, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Son of the late Hazel Louisa Jane and Delbert Chester Bennett, he was born February 5, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV. Bruce was a hardworking laborer who enjoyed spending his time fishing and gardening.
In addition to his...
Donald Wayne Clark Sr.
Jan 3, 2025
Donald Wayne Clark Sr., 76, of Washington, WV passed away January 3, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by family, and with the compassionate care of Amedisys Hospice.
Son of the late Margie and Edward Clark Sr., Donald was born March 24, 1948 in Parkersburg, WV. He was a United States Army veteran, having...
Danny Ward Favreau
Jan 2, 2025
Danny Ward Favreau, 79, of Williamstown, WV, formerly McConnelsville, Ohio, passed away
Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital with his family at his side.
Dan was born July 1, 1945, in Fairmont, a son of the late Henry L. Favreau and Ramona A.
...
William Lloyd Dickel
Dec 31, 2024
William L. Dickel, 83, of Mineral Wells, passed away December 31, 2024, at Cedar Grove Assisted Living. He was born January 21, 1941, a son to the late Edward L. and Carrie L. Ogden Dickel.
He was a graduate from Parkersburg High School and then served our country honorably in the United States Army, Airborne Division. He...
Michael "Tc" Brown
Dec 29, 2024
Michael "TC" Brown October 19, 1950 – December 29, 2024
Michael "TC" Brown, 74, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at Franklin Square Hospital after a long illness. Born on October 19, 1950, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, TC was a cherished son of the late Louise and Waldo Emerson Brown.
A...
Scott Jarvis
Dec 28, 2024
Scott Jarvis, 57, of Vienna, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born in Parkersburg August 27, 1967 to the late Gary E. and Pearl E. Rutherford Jarvis.
Scott enjoyed remodeling houses and loved his family dearly.
Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Alex Jarvis (Miranda) and Adam Jarvis; 6 grandchildren; his...
Steven R. Bratke
Dec 28, 2024
Steven R. Bratke born July 27, 1964 in Nashville, TN to Robert and Charlotte Bratke passed away on December 28, 2024. He was a 1982 graduate of Parkersburg High School. In 1986 he graduated from the school of Business and Economics and was a 1989 graduate of the College of Law at West Virginia University. He practiced law for...
Donald "Don" Ray Gates
Dec 27, 2024
Donald R. “Don” Gates, 79, of Vienna, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center.
He was born April 13, 1945, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Raliegh and Geraldine Richards Gates. Don was a graduate of Williamstown High School and was retired from Cytec Industries with many years of service. He...
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