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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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Billy Jemison Jones

Billy Jemison Jones

Mar 22, 2015

Billy Jemison Jones, 85, of Mineral Wells, W.Va. passed away, March 22, 2015, at his residence. He was born Oct. 8, 1929 in Middlebourne, W.Va., son of the late James Edwin and Opal Jemison Jones.He served in the U. S. Air Force and was a graduate of Glenville State College with a degree in Education.He retired from the Department of...

Gail Kim Mason

Gail Kim Mason

Mar 21, 2015

Gail Kim Mason, 54 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away March 21, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio.She was born May 5, 1960 in Parkersburg a daughter of the late Elinor Perkins Gilmore. She was an account technician with Mid-Ohio Valley Health Dept.Kim is survived by two daughters, Megan Brown of Columbus, Ohio and Margo Sylvia of Parkersburg; a son, Jeromy Gilmore of...

Ida "Fanny" F. Seckman

Ida "Fanny" F. Seckman

Mar 20, 2015

Ida F. “Fanny” Seckman, 84 of Vincent, Ohio passed away on March 20, 2015 at the Arbors at Marietta.She was born January 7, 1931 in Wood County, WV, a daughter of the late Richard Allen and Charity Seymour Cook.Fanny is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Russ and Teresa Cook; her grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.In addition to...

Anna May Smith

Anna May Smith

Mar 19, 2015

Anna May “Sissy” Smith, 52 of Waverly, W.Va. passed away March 19, 2015 at her residence.She was born November 7, 1962 in Parkersburg, W.Va. daughter of Shirley Marie Springston Smith of Waverly and the late Robert Andrew Smith.Sissy enjoyed Waylon Jennings songs and the Dukes of Hazzard on TV. She attended Blossom Land Learning Center. She especially enjoyed her pet...

Megan Renee Johnson

Megan Renee Johnson

Mar 18, 2015

A Memorial Video to Megan is now available on this site. Megan Renee Johnson, 30, of Mineral Wells, W.Va. passed away at her residence.She was born March 9, 1985, in Parkersburg, W.Va. a daughter of Beth Shepherd Johnson of Parkersburg and the late Dr. Michael Johnson.Megan was a true artist and her passion in life was singing, song writing, andpainting....

Betsy N. Thomas

Betsy N. Thomas

Mar 18, 2015

Betsy N. (Francis) Thomas, 70, of Boaz, W.Va., passed away peacefully on March 18, 2015, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.She was born October 29, 1944 in Danville, Va., daughter of the late James Howard and Bertha Jones Francis.After she was married she and her husband moved to Boaz, W.Va. where they lived happily for the last 50 years. As a woman...

Bob G. Craft

Bob G. Craft

Mar 18, 2015

Bob G. Craft, 83 of Vienna, W.Va. went peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family, on March 18, 2015, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus and his beloved wife, Irene Craft .Bob was born in Webster County, W.Va. November 5, 1931, the son of the late Blaine and Pauline Kraft Craft.He retired after 35 years from...

Ricky Dean Starcher

Ricky Dean Starcher

Mar 18, 2015

Ricky Dean Starcher, 54, of Washington, W.Va., passed away on March 18, 2015, at Camden Clark Medical Center following an extended illness.He was born January 19, 1961, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Jess Willard and Ora Mae Ballengee Starcher.Ricky was employed as a chemical operator at Cytec and was a member of the Fire Brigade. He loved...

Glen Columbus Whitlatch

Glen Columbus Whitlatch

Mar 17, 2015

Glen Columbus WhitlatchHe fell asleep in death on March 17, 2015.He was born May 5, 1921 to Albert and Elizabeth Lenore Whitlatch, he was 93 years old.He dedicated his life to Jehovah God 72 years ago and became one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He loved his ministry work the most of all, and was active in that to his death. He...

Lawrence Brooks,

Lawrence Brooks,

Mar 16, 2015

Lawrence Brooks Sr., 83 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away March 16, 2015 at his residence.He was born Sept. 1, 1931 in Ritchie County, W.Va., a son of the late Basil Leroy and Anna Barker Brooks. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was retired from the Keene Corp, formerly Penn Metal. He was a member of...

Doris Ann Tustin

Doris Ann Tustin

Mar 15, 2015

Doris Ann Tustin, 61, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on March 15, 2015, at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born July 23, 1953, in New Martinsville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Robert L. and Norma Ruth Thomas Tustin.Doris retired from West Virginia University of Parkersburg with almost 40 years of service. She enjoyed going to flea markets and yard...

Frances "Mickey" L. Mendenhall

Frances "Mickey" L. Mendenhall

Mar 14, 2015

Mickey Mendenhall, 83 of Vienna, W.Va. died peacefully at The Arbors at Marietta on March 14, 2015.Mickey was born September 22, 1931, in Winterhaven, Florida, daughter of the late William Latta Law, Jr. and Frances Potter Law.She was a devoted mother and homemaker, an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. Over the years she collected...

Clifford L. Mullen

Clifford L. Mullen

Mar 12, 2015

Clifford L. Mullen, 79, of Walker, W.Va., passed away on March 12, 2015 at his residence.He was born July 18, 1935, in Walker, a son of the late Charles and Birdie M. Marlow Mullen.Clifford was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Air Products. He was a 32nd degree Mason with the Mt. Olivet Lodge #3 and a...

Evelyn Augustine Stout

Evelyn Augustine Stout

Mar 11, 2015

Evelyn “Teeny” Augustine Stout passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility in Parkersburg, W.Va.She was born August 7, 1930 in Ritchie County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Ethel Joy Deems. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and retired as a cashier with the Wood County Board of Education.She is survived...

Barry Paul Bartlett

Barry Paul Bartlett

Mar 10, 2015

Barry Paul Bartlett 53, of Parkersburg, WV and Cleveland, Ohio passed away March 10, 2015 at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital.He was born February 14, 1962, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Lowell Gene and Kay Joyce Bartlett. Barry is survived by his two daughters, Stephanie and Brandy Bartlett; his significant other, Catherine Layman; his brothers and sisters, Ronald, Randall,...

Denvil Jearl Drake

Denvil Jearl Drake

Mar 6, 2015

Denvil J. Drake, 71, of Elizabeth, W.Va., passed away March 6, 2015 at his daughters residence.He was born February 27, 1944, in Spencer, W.Va., a son of the late Ira and Iley Keaton Drake.Denvil was a self employed owner of Drake Logging as a Timber Contractor. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.He is survived by one daughter, Dina Harrison (Richard) of...

Obeda Irene

Obeda Irene

Mar 6, 2015

Obeda Irene Harris Day, 96 of Little Hocking, Ohio passed away March 6, 2015 in Marietta, Ohio.She was born September 27, 1918, the daughter of the late Earl and Stella Ray Harris. She was the wife of the late Clarkston Samuel Day, Jr.Obeda is survived by two sons; James F. Day of Belpre, Ohio, and Clarkston E. Day, of Little...

Zelma J. Graham Hargus

Zelma J. Graham Hargus

Mar 6, 2015

Zelma J. Graham Hargus, 81, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away March 6, 2015 at the Arbors in Marietta. She was born July 14, 1933, in Bentree, W.Va., a daughter of the late Orien B. and Mamie Mae Clendenin Morton.Mom was a gardener and home maker and a former nurse's aide at Calhoun General Hospital. She was a Baptist by faith.Survivors...

Velma Murle Hart-Beeler

Velma Murle Hart-Beeler

Mar 5, 2015

Velma Murle Hart-Beeler, 79 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away March 5, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born July 24, 1935 in Wadesville, W.Va., the daughter of the late Lloyd M. and Virginia Parker Hall. Velma was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America. She enjoyed her birds and dogs and...

Margaret Elizabeth Spellman

Margaret Elizabeth Spellman

Mar 5, 2015

Margaret Elizabeth Spellman, 81 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away March 5, 2015 at the Parkersburg Care Center.She was born Dec. 28, 1933 in Ripley, W.Va. the youngest of three girls born to William A. and Georgia Pease Spellman. Her ancestors include McKown, Flesher, McCauley, Dickerson, Pease and Spellman. She graduated from Wirt County High School in the early 1950's. She...

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