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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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Zachary Ryan Cale

Zachary Ryan Cale

Aug 21, 2015

Zachary Ryan Cale, 20, of Davisville, W.Va. passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at the Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born January 21, 1995 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, the son ofCaroline Swisher Cale of Davisville and James Cale of Davisville. He was a sweet, kindhearted person, who never met a stranger. Zachary was a gifted artist...

Gary Willison Lockhart

Gary Willison Lockhart

Aug 20, 2015

Gary Willison Lockhart, 65, of Walker, W.Va., passed away on August 20, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born Sept. 8, 1949, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Lawrence Virgil and Alice Freeda Hall Lockhart.He retired from Tri-State Roofing and loved fishing, camping and the outdoors.He enjoyed spending time with his family.He is survived by his...

Gary Willison Lockhart

Gary Willison Lockhart

Aug 20, 2015

Gary Willison Lockhart, 65, of Walker, W.Va., passed away on August 20, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born Sept. 8, 1949, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Lawrence Virgil and Alice Freeda Hall Lockhart.He retired from Tri-State Roofing and loved fishing, camping and the outdoors.He enjoyed spending time with his family.He is survived by his...

George Ruble

George Ruble

Aug 20, 2015

George(Milton) Ruble, 58 of Walker, W.Va. passed away August 20, 2015, in Vienna, W.Va.Milton was born January 12, 1957 in Wood County, W.Va., the son of Rose A. DeBerry Ruble of Parkersburg, W.Va. and the late George F. Ruble.He was a self-employed mechanic and attended the Walker Church. Milton enjoyed fishing, cars and 4-wheeling.In addition to his mother he is...

Gary Willison Lockhart

Gary Willison Lockhart

Aug 20, 2015

Gary Willison Lockhart, 65, of Walker, W.Va., passed away on August 20, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born Sept. 8, 1949, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Lawrence Virgil and Alice Freeda Hall Lockhart.He retired from Tri-State Roofing and loved fishing, camping and the outdoors.He enjoyed spending time with his family.He is survived by his...

Gary Willison Lockhart

Gary Willison Lockhart

Aug 20, 2015

Gary Willison Lockhart, 65, of Walker, W.Va., passed away on August 20, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born Sept. 8, 1949, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Lawrence Virgil and Alice Freeda Hall Lockhart.He retired from Tri-State Roofing and loved fishing, camping and the outdoors.He enjoyed spending time with his family.He is survived by his...

Gary Willison Lockhart

Gary Willison Lockhart

Aug 20, 2015

Gary Willison Lockhart, 65, of Walker, W.Va., passed away on August 20, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born Sept. 8, 1949, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Lawrence Virgil and Alice Freeda Hall Lockhart.He retired from Tri-State Roofing and loved fishing, camping and the outdoors.He enjoyed spending time with his family.He is survived by his...

Karen Lea Harper

Karen Lea Harper

Aug 19, 2015

Karen L. Harper, 53, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on August 19, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born May 13, 1962, in Wetzel County, W.Va., the daughter of Robert L. and Norma R. Thomas Tustin. Karen was a homemaker and often volunteered for Habitat for Humanity. She enjoyed making crafts and cooking.She is survived by her husband, James...

Bruce Douglas Vore

Bruce Douglas Vore

Aug 19, 2015

Bruce Douglas Vore, 66, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on August 19, 2015 at Davis Medical Center.He was born Sept. 5, 1948, in Zanesville, Ohio, a son of the late Bernard William and Sarah M. Reeder Vore. Bruce retired from DeVol's Cycle Center and had worked at many motorcycle shops. He was a NASCAR fan, a Stevie Nicks fan and...

Phillip "Pooch" E. Smith

Phillip "Pooch" E. Smith

Aug 18, 2015

Phillip “Pooch” Smith, 77 of Davisville, W.Va. passed away Aug. 18, 2015 at his residence.He was born Jan. 10, 1938 in Marietta, Ohio a son of the late Harold and Evelyn Smith. He was a 1956 graduate of PHS where he participated in football and wrestling. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired from the 1092nd Engineer Battalion...

Richard "Dick" Crandell Backus

Richard "Dick" Crandell Backus

Aug 18, 2015

Richard “Dick” Crandall Backus, Sr., 87 of Marietta passed away Aug. 18, 2015 at Brookdale of Marietta surrounded by his loving family.Dick was born February 19, 1928 in Parkersburg, son of the late Earl Richard and Alice Crandall Backus. He attended Wood County schools. He was with the 8th U.S. Army Group as a Corporal in the 3247 Signal Corp....

Allen Clair Burkhart

Allen Clair Burkhart

Aug 16, 2015

Allen “Clair” Burkhart Sr., 74, of Rockport, W.Va., passed away on August 16, 2015 at his residence.He was born December 27, 1940 in Slate Creek, Wood County, W.Va. , a son of the late Alvin and Edith Shears Burkhart.Clair retired from Smith Concrete and was an avid outdoorsman and trapper. He was a lifetime member of the West Virginia Trappers...

Mary Lou Flinn

Mary Lou Flinn

Aug 16, 2015

Mary Lou Richards Flinn, 83, of Lubeck, W.Va., went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on Aug. 16, 2015, at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born July 29, 1932, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Absolom and Ethel Dawson Richards.Mary was a 1952 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was retired with over 17 years of service...

Ronald Ray Starcher

Ronald Ray Starcher

Aug 13, 2015

Ronald Ray Starcher, 76 of Arlington, Virginia died August 13, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Washington D.C.He was born on February 27, 1939 in Spencer, W.Va. son of Earline and Susie Starcher. Affectionately known as Pop, Dad, Papa & “Sarge” to many.Ron was a U.S. Army veteran, having served 21 years. He was stationed in many locations throughout his...

Allen Dale Allman

Allen Dale Allman

Aug 12, 2015

Allen Dale Allman, 56, of Marietta, Ohio passed away August 12, 2015 at his sister's residence after a long illness. He was born February 7, 1959 in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Claude W. and Patty J. Moss Allman. Allen was a 1978 graduate of Belpre High School and a U.S. Marine veteran. He enjoyed farming, hunting,...

Josephine "Jo" Florence

Josephine "Jo" Florence

Aug 9, 2015

A video tribute to Jo is now available on this web site.Ellen Josephine “Jo” Florence, 91, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015 at her daughter's residence, surrounded by her loving family.She was born November 25, 1923 in Doddridge County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Harvey and Stella Williamson Dotson. Jo graduated in 1941 from Parkersburg High...

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...

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