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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Robert Earl Brown
May 12, 2015
Robert Earl Brown, 65, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away on May 12, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born February 18, 1950, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Carol F. and Leah Sams Brown.Bob had always worked starting by mowing yards for neighbors, putting in hay and milking cows. He previously worked at Stewart's Gas Station,...
James "Jada" Lairy Parsons
May 12, 2015
A Memorial Video to Jada is now available on this site.James Lairy “Jada” Parsons, 68, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away, on May 12, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born May 5, 1947, in Charleston, W.Va., a son of the late Otho and Ada Randolph Parsons.James was a graduate of Ripley High School and retired from G.E. Corp with...
Lewis E. "Bud" Hendershot,
May 12, 2015
Lewis E. “Bud” Hendershot, Jr. 72, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away May 12, 2015 at The Willow's Center.He was born October 14, 1942 in Wood County, W.Va., the son of the late Lewis E. Hendershot, Sr. and Lura L. Cline Hendershot.Bud was a floor covering installer for over 50 years, had served in the U.S. Army and as a hobby...
Kenneth D'Wayne Varnado
May 11, 2015
Kenneth D'wayne Varnado, Jr. 29, of Parkersburg, passed away May 11, 2015 at his residence.He was born, February 27, 1986, in Parkersburg, W.Va., the son of Kenneth D. Varnado, Sr., of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Deborah M. Staats of Belpre, Ohio.Kenny was a 2004 graduate of Belpre High School and was employed by BAP, Inc. as a general construction worker. He...
Calvin Eugene Daniels
May 7, 2015
Calvin Eugene Daniels, 81, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on May 7, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born September 5, 1933, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Frank “Bus” and Katherine Jones Daniels.Calvin attended Sumner High School of Parkersburg, was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict, and retired as a Supervisor from the Food...
Carolyn S. Mackey
May 7, 2015
Carolyn S. Mackey, 73, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away May 7, 2015 at her residence.She was born November 6, 1941 in Wood County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Howard P. and Dorothy L. Deem Santee.She was a wonderful housewife and loving mother and grandmother.Carolyn is survived by one daughter, Kathy Chichester (Steve) of Lowell, Ohio; one son, Charles E....
James Edward Myers
May 6, 2015
James Edward Myers Sr., 66, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on May 6, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born October 29, 1948, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Alfred and Veronica Barnhouse Myers.James was a 1966 graduate of Parkersburg Catholic High School and retired after 32 years of service from Cytec Industries. After retirement, he worked in the...
Shirley Lavaughn Reed
May 5, 2015
There is a video tribute to Shirley available on this website.Shirley LaVaughn Reed, 78, of Parkersburg, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born November 29, 1936, in Tanner, W.Va., a daughter of Mary Bush Engle of Parkersburg and the late Edwin B. Engle.Shirley retired from Public Debt and...
Barbara Lois Fowler
May 3, 2015
Barbara Lois Fowler, 78, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away May 3, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born January 1, 1937, in Spencer, W.Va., a daughter of the late Brooks and Flossie Price Greathouse.Barbara was a homemaker and had been employed at Sears and Roebuck as an office manager in the 60's. She enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time...
Robert Eugene Mongell
May 2, 2015
It's with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear husband, father, grandfather and dear friend, Robert “Bob” Eugene Mongell, due to complications from a fall in August 2014. Bob was born on November 21, 1939 in Connellsville, Pa, the son of the late Eleanor “Matt” Stillwagon Mongell and Albert Mongell. Bob spent his early years in Connellsville...
Rose Mary West
May 1, 2015
Rose Mary West, 80, of Rockport, W.Va. passed away May 1, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born August 22, 1934 in Greenwood, W.Va., a daughter of the late Philmore and Rose Prichard Nichols. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School.She was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed cooking and working puzzles. Rose attended the Church of God...
George Frederick King
May 1, 2015
George Frederick King, 66 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away May 1, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born September 20, 1948 in Parkersburg, W.Va. a son of the late William A. Sr. and Helen Bartlett King. He enjoyed watching television, listening to music and going out to eat. He was a resident of Colin Anderson Center for 32 years and...
Dorothy Louise Calantoni
Apr 29, 2015
Dorothy Louise Colantoni, 87, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away April 29, 2015 at her residence.She was born February 14, 1928, in Waverly, W.Va. the daughter of the late Homer and Nancy Matheny Shuman.She loved doing crafts and giving them away to neighbors, and was a member of Vienna 36th. Street Church of Christ. Dorothy was a good friend and neighbor...
Jerome Cather Johnson
Apr 28, 2015
Jerome Cather Johnson, 87 of Hixson, TN formerly of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away April 28, 2015.He was born August 29, 1927 in Grafton, W.Va. a son of the late Dr. George and Nellie Cather Johnson. He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School. After a short stint in the U.S. Navy, Jerome married Mary Wade Johnson. He retired after a...
Earl Davis Hamilton
Apr 27, 2015
A video tribute to Earl is now on this web site.Earl Hamilton passed away at home on April 27, 2015 with family in attendance.Earl was born October 24, 1960 at Calhoun County Hospital, now Minnie Hamilton Health Center, in Grantsville, W.Va., the second son of Sue and Lorentz C. Hamilton Jr.Earl was diagnosed with Down's Syndrome soon after birth. Doctors...
Dana Ray Cumberledge
Apr 26, 2015
Dana Ray Cumberledge 70, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born December 25, 1944 in Clarksburg, W.Va., a son of the late Olan and Lucille Lynch Cumberledge. Dana was a U.S. Army veteran having retired with over 21 1/2 years of services. After retirement from the military he was a...
Lawrence Allen Guthrie
Apr 24, 2015
Larry A. Guthrie, 65, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away April 24, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg.He was born December 8, 1949 in Terra Alta, W.Va., theson of Grace V. Groves Guthrie Sheets of Kingwood, W.Va., and the late Stanley Guthrie.Larry retired from Office Depot in the delivery department.He is survived by one daughter, Michelle Gonzales (Jaime) of...
Robert "Danny" Daniel Windland
Apr 23, 2015
Robert Daniel “Danny” Windland Jr., 56, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away on April 23, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.He was born November 28, 1958, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of Dan Windland of Parkersburg and the late Sharon Nesselrode Windland.Danny was a 1977 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and a...
Frederick "Dick" Lowell Reed
Apr 22, 2015
Frederick Lowell “Dick” Reed, 75, of Ravenswood, W.Va. passed away on April 22, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born November 25, 1939, in Sherman, W.Va., a son of the late Harman and Nellie Lambert Reed.Dick was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had been employed at Jackson County DOH and Board of Education as a mechanic. He...
Julie Pauline Dailey
Apr 21, 2015
Julie Pauline Dailey, 44, Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on April 21, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born April 18, 1971, in Washington County, Ohio. She was a homemaker and loved Michael Jackson, Scooby Doo and Goofy. She loved to collect snowmen, teddy bears and angels.She is survived by her husband, Thomas D. Dailey IV; three children, Riannah Cheyenne...
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