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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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Jeffrey Lee Paszke

Jeffrey Lee Paszke

Aug 9, 2015

Jeffrey Lee Paszke, 55 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Aug. 9, 2015 his residence.He was born Nov. 29, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late Michael Paszke and Carolyn Cady Matheny. He was a graduate of Ellet High School in Akron, OH and served for five years in the U.S. Navy. He was a self-employed mechanic.He is survived by...

Velma Pearl Riggs

Velma Pearl Riggs

Aug 7, 2015

Velma Pearl Riggs 72 of Vienna, W.Va., passed away Friday, August 7, 2015 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born October 16, 1942 in Tyler County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Okey Herman and Mary Kathryn Scott Riggs. Velma had worked for Public Debt and retired from Jackson County Courthouse, where she worked in the assessors office....

Adrian "Bud" Paul Bower

Adrian "Bud" Paul Bower

Aug 6, 2015

Adrian Paul (Bud) Bower Jr., 84, of Cutler, Ohio, passed away on August 6, 2015, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born July 27, 1931, in Calhoun County, W.Va., son of the late Adrian Paul Bower Sr. and Lona Starcher Bower.Adrian was a graduate of Calhoun County High School and had been employed at O'Ames Corp. He was a co-owner of...

Shirley F. Simmons

Shirley F. Simmons

Aug 5, 2015

Shirley Florence Simmons, 81, of Parkersburg passed away August 5, 2015 at Columbus Colony Elderly Care, Columbus, Ohio.She was born April 26, 1934 at Big Stick, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jake and Rhoda Shamblin Chamberlain.Shirley was a 1955 graduate of the West Virginia School for the Deaf in Romney, W.Va.She was retired from the Bureau ofPublic Debt with...

Bonnie Lou Nichols

Bonnie Lou Nichols

Aug 4, 2015

Bonnie Lou Jensen Teeter Nichols, 86 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Aug. 4, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born June 27, 1929 in Iowa Falls, IA, daughter of the late Edward F. and Elsie M. Bouchet Jensen. She was retired from the Easter Seals where she worked as a secretary. Bonnie Lou was a member of the Card...

James R. "Bob" Shipley

James R. "Bob" Shipley

Aug 4, 2015

A Video Tribute to Mr. Shipley is now available on this site.James R. “Bob” Shipley, 69, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Aug. 4, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born Oct. 13, 1945 at Zanesville, Ohio, a son of the late James W. Shipley and the late Betty Richardson Shumaker.Bob was raised on a large farm in Nashport, Ohio and...

Sandra Kay Scott

Sandra Kay Scott

Aug 3, 2015

Sandra Kay Scott, 52, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away at her home on August 3, 2015 following a courageous five year battle with cancer. During her life, she enjoyed outdoor activities, cruising back roads, country music, cooking and spending time with friends and family. The last few years she enjoyed playing Bingo on Facebook with friends around the world and...

Catherine Louise Fletcher

Catherine Louise Fletcher

Aug 2, 2015

Catherine Louise Fletcher, 78, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away peacefully Sunday, August 2,2015 at the Camden-Clark Medical Center.Louise was born February 11, 1937 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late William Joseph West Evans and Ruby Cathyleen “Kate” Rader Evans.Louise was a 1955 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a 1958 graduate of the Camden-Clark School of Nursing. She...

David Glen Deem

David Glen Deem

Aug 2, 2015

A Memorial Video to David is now available on this site.David Glen Deem, 64, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away August 2, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.He was born July 25, 1951 in Parkersburg, a son of Dennis Earl Deem of Mineral Wells, W.Va. and the late Eleanor Marguerite Eaton Deem.David (Sugar Bear), was a 1969 graduate of Parkersburg...

Caitlyn Lynn Ferree

Caitlyn Lynn Ferree

Aug 2, 2015

Caitlyn Lynn Ferree, 19, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away August 2, 2015.She was born November 9, 1995, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter and the sunshine of Christopher (Sarah) Ferree and Cathy Stalnaker Ferree (Tammy Drake).Caitlyn was a 2014 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a student in the fall at Washington State College. She was a member of the Beechwood...

Donald "Don" Clinton Fury

Donald "Don" Clinton Fury

Aug 1, 2015

Donald (Don) Clinton Fury, Jr. died peacefully in Parkersburg, W.Va. while resting with his family, friends, and loved ones at the age of 67.Don is survived by the love of his life, Angel Null of Parkersburg, W.Va.; his daughter, Lindsey Fury of Holden Beach, NC; his son, Laine Fury of Belpre, Ohio; and grandchildren, Kylee Fury, Devin Siler, Jayden Fury,...

Cary Lewis Mcdonald

Cary Lewis Mcdonald

Aug 1, 2015

Cary Lewis McDonald 55, of Vincent, Ohio passed away August 1, 2015 in Marietta, Ohio after a brief battle with cancer.He was born January 17, 1960 a son of the late Herbert Harry McDonald and Catherine Jane Paulakas of Florida.In addition to his Mother, he is survived by ason, Tyler (Andrea) McDonald and grandchildren, Liam and Catherine, of Vincent, Ohio;...

Dennis Wyatt Allen

Dennis Wyatt Allen

Jul 30, 2015

Dennis Wyatt Allen, 49, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on July 30, 2015 at his residence.He was born March 8, 1966, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Vernon D. and Sharon K. Clegg Allen. He was employed by HVAC Heating and Air Conditioning. He loved his dogs and going to yard sales.Dennis is survived by one brother,...

Ruth Naomi Smearman

Ruth Naomi Smearman

Jul 30, 2015

Ruth Naomi Grimm Smearman, 80, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away on July 30, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.She was born March 18, 1935, in Irondale, Ohio, a daughter of the late Harry and Marie Russell Grimm.Ruth worked in delivery at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.She was a homemaker and a mother, an avid bird watcher, animal lover (especially Buddy, Scrappy and...

James A. Flannery

James A. Flannery

Jul 30, 2015

James A Flannery, 59, formerly of Boaz, W.Va. passed away July 30, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio.He was born October 7, 1955 in Marietta, Ohio, a son of the late James R. and Barbara L. (Varner) Kedzierski Flannery.James was an independent contractor and a graduate of Williamstown High School. He enjoyed fishing and all sports, especially golf.He is survived by one...

Richard Arthur Rowley

Richard Arthur Rowley

Jul 29, 2015

Richard Arthur Rowley, 70 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away July 29, 2015 at the Arbors at Marietta.He was born August 8, 1944 in Canton, Ohio a son of the late Maxwell and Annabelle Couch Rowley. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, and was retired from PACTIV Co. in Grafton, W.Va. He was former owner of the Hill House Pizza...

Earless E. Cowan

Earless E. Cowan

Jul 28, 2015

A Video Tribute is now available on this site.Earless E. Gibson Cowan, 88, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at her residence.Mrs. Cowan was born January 14, 1927 at Grantsville,W.Va., a daughter of the late George D. Gibson and the late Neva Jackson Gibson Maze.Earless was a 1945 graduate of Cairo High School and had been employed...

Catherine Marie Layman

Catherine Marie Layman

Jul 28, 2015

Catherine Marie Layman, 53, of Mineral Wells, W.Va. passed away on July 28, 2015 at her residence.She was born June 17, 1962, in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of Paul Layman of Walker, W.Va. and Adath Coss DeMoss of Parkersburg. Catherine was employed at Winans Services.In addition to her parents, she is survived by her son, James DeVore of Mineral...

Frank Huffman

Frank Huffman

Jul 27, 2015

Frank Huffman III, 65, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away July 27, 2015 at his residence.He was born March 9, 1950 in Bluefield, W.Va., the son of the late Frank Huffman, Jr. and Eleanor Hyatt Huffman.Frank was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and retired from Pfizer Corp. at Willow Island in purchasing and the warehouse. He especially loved to play...

Billy Mayfield

Billy Mayfield

Jul 26, 2015

Billy Donald Mayfield, 87, formerly of Waverly, W.Va., peacefully passed away on July 26, 2015, at Cedar Grove Assisted Living.He was born, September 16, 1927, in Harrison County, W.Va. to the late George H. and Edna Bailey Mayfield.Billy retired from American Cyanamid after 40 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, bird watching, horses, yard work and woodworking. He was a...

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