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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Michael Trent Vickers
Dec 24, 2024
Michael Trent Vickers, 78, of Washington, WV, passed away December 24, 2024 at the Charleston Select Specialty Hospital. He was born June 20, 1946 in Madison, a son of the late Thomas and Sydney McCallister Vickers.
After graduation he served our country honorably in the United States Air Force. Afterwards he worked at Dupont as an operator....
Madeline Lorraine Thomas
Dec 24, 2024
Madeline Lorraine Thomas, 92, of Parkersburg passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at her residence. She was born March 5, 1932 in Cleveland, a daughter to the late Clarence C. and Lillian B. Jewell Crispin.
Madeline was co-owner and operator of Thomas Lawnmower, however, spent a lot of her time as a homemaker so she could...
John Paul Desmond
Dec 23, 2024
John Paul Desmond, 60, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was born November 29, 1964 in Parkersburg to the late Joseph Desmond Jr. and Martha (Billie) M. Affolder Desmond.
John loved his grandchildren, family, and friends dearly, along with his American Legion friends and “the guys”...
David Allen Rice
Dec 21, 2024
David Allen Rice, 75, of Williamstown, passed away December 21, 2024 at the Parkersburg Care Center. He was born July 8, 1949 a son of the late William E. and Audrey Beall Rice. After graduation, David went to serve our country honorably in the United States Marines, serving during the Vietnam War. Later, he worked for the City of Parkersburg...
Janet Marie Cook
Dec 20, 2024
Janet Marie Cook, 86, of Vienna, WV is now in the arms of the Lord, free from the extended illness she endured here on Earth. She left from WVU Medical Center, Camden Clark on December 20th 2024.
She was a bright and happy spirit who loved to laugh and have fun wherever she was. She could always...
Pamela Jo Conner
Dec 20, 2024
Pamela Jo Conner, 66, of Mineral Wells, WV passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Ellison Assisted Living. She was born January 9, 1958 in Parkersburg to the late Donald D. and Dorothy G. Conner.
Pamela had previously worked as a bookkeeper for Perfco Wireline Services. She loved her grandchildren, great- grandchildren and her family as a...
Bud Houston
Dec 20, 2024
Bud Houston, born in Brinkley, Arkansas, left us to join his agility dogs December 20, 2024, in Marietta, Ohio.
Bud Houston was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Houston and Virginia Houston, and by brothers Travis Houston and Keevyn Houston.
Bud Houston is survived by former wife Marsha...
James Tracy Kelley
Dec 20, 2024
James T. Kelley, age 82 of Vienna, WV passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1942, in Sistersville, WV, a son of the late Earl S. and Mryle Z. Tracy Kelley. James was a retired Industrial Arts schoolteacher, having worked for over 30 years for Wood County School Systems....
Johnny Joseph Beck
Dec 18, 2024
Johnny “John” Joseph Beck, 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born February 11, 1956 in Rawlings, Wyoming to Rudolph Ortiz and Ralph “Neal” and Margaret Beck.
He was a 1974 graduate of Frontier High School. He has five brothers, Rick Beck (Shelli), Robert Beck (Ann), Johnny...
Marvin "Jeff" Jeffrey Gainer
Dec 18, 2024
Jeff Gainer, 79, of Parkersburg, passed away December 18, 2024, at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born June 14, 1945, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Marvin and Frances “Fran” Keeper Gainer.
Jeff was a 1964 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He was a self employed over-the-road truck driver, an avid motorcycle enthusiast, and...
Dorothy Ellen Davis
Dec 16, 2024
Dorothy Ellen Davis, 88, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024 after an extended illness. She was born September 28, 1936, in wood county, a daughter to the late Myrtin B. and Nora F. Williams Snyder.
She was a 1955 graduate from Parkersburg High School, after marrying her loving husband, Robert G. Davis on December...
Doris Kathleen "Kathy" Dowler
Dec 15, 2024
Doris Kathleen “Kathy” Dowler, 72, of Rockport, passed away December 15, 2024. She was born August 14, 1952 in Parkersburg, a daughter to the late Cecil and Lola Sams Waldron.
She was a school cook for the Wood County Board of Education serving many different schools. Kathy was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness....
Justine Lee Brookover
Dec 14, 2024
Justine (Josie) Lee Brookover of Parkersburg, WV passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the golden age of 94. She was born November 17, 1930 in Parkersburg, WV.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest and Addie Smith; her husband, Donald Ray Brookover; son, Robert Ray Brookover; sister, Ruth Moore and great grandson, Alex Hornbeck....
Grace A. Schmidt-Ferrell
Dec 14, 2024
Grace A. Schmidt-Ferrell, 86, of Parkersburg, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Worthington Healthcare. She was born February 23, 1938 in Lancaster, OH to the late Everett F. and Jennie A. Schmidt.
Grace was a homemaker and a huge advocate for animals. She loved flowers, cardinals, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Left to cherish her...
Albert Gene Brown
Dec 12, 2024
Albert Gene Brown, 92, of Ravenswood, passed away December 12, 2024 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. He was born June 12, 1932 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Albert R. and Mary Battin Brown.
He is a graduate from Parkersburg High School, and went to serve his country honorably in the United States Army....
Arden Eugene Pugh
Dec 12, 2024
Arden E. Pugh age 96 of Parkersburg, WV passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Belpre Landing Nursing Facility, Belpre, OH. He was born March 23, 1928, in Mannington, WV, a son of the late Coy S. and Mildred Audra Detamore Pugh. Arden was a US AirForce Veteran during WW II and the Korean Conflict and later received his...
Barbara Ann Propst
Dec 10, 2024
Barbara Ann Propst, 58, of Vienna, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born May 23, 1966 in Parkersburg.
Barbara was a homemaker and enjoyed watching dog shows. She loved horses and collected horse memorabilia.
Left to cherish her memory include her fiance, Larry Holbert; siblings, Brenda and Kenneth;...
Sherrill Ann Wilcox
Dec 9, 2024
Sherrill A. “Sherri” Wilcox age 78 of Vienna, WV passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at her residence. She was born January 23, 1946 in Mansfield, OH. Sherri retired with 40 years of service from Camden Clark Memorial Hospital where she was a registered nurse. She was active with the Senior Citizens and a member of the Vienna Baptist...
Amy Lynn Harris
Dec 9, 2024
Amy L. Harris, 42, of Mineral Wells went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2024 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1982 in Parkersburg to Sue Harris and the late Harley “Joe” Harris Jr.
Amy attended Grace Gospel Church. She enjoyed puzzles, shopping, traveling, especially to the beach, playing...
Janice May Fordyce
Dec 8, 2024
Janice May (Toney) Fordyce of Mineral Wells, WV passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 8, 2024. She was born on July 9, 1946 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Herbert and Wanda (Bell) Toney. Janice was a homemaker and worked many years as a cook at Cedar Grove Assisted Living in Parkersburg. Janice enjoyed playing poker, thrifting,...
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