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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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Wayne Robert Taylor-Hornish

Wayne Robert Taylor-Hornish

Jan 4, 2015

Wayne Robert Taylor-Hornish, infant son of Carolyn Hornish of Parkersburg, W.Va. and Robert Wayne Taylor of Parkersburg, passed away on January 4, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born on November 11, 2014.In addition to his parents, he is survived by siblings, Ethan Hornish, Murl Hornish, and Alexis Trussell-Hornish; grandmother, Kathryn Trussell of Parkersburg; grandparents, Dana and Jill Hornish...

Doris Tefft

Doris Tefft

Jan 3, 2015

Doris “Peanut” Tefft, 90, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away January 3, 2015 at Worthington Manor.She was born June 3, 1924 in Kennett, Missouri, the daughter of the late Gerald H. Adams and Adelma Fields Adams Reed.Doris graduated from Caruthersville High School in Missouri in 1942 and worked for the County Draft Board and also for the FBI in Washington, DC....

E. Jean Stephens

E. Jean Stephens

Jan 1, 2015

E. Jean Miller Stephens, 88, of Parkersburg, walked into the arms of the Lord on January 1, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born July 4, 1926, in Smithville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Harry and Christine Summers Miller.Jean was a 1944 graduate of Harrisville High School and a homemaker.She was a member of South Parkersburg United Methodist...

Stanley Austin Cramlet

Stanley Austin Cramlet

Dec 30, 2014

Stanley A. Cramlet, 62, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on December 30, 2014 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born June 24, 1952, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Gerald Ray and Lucy Clem Cramlet.Stan was a truck driver and owned and operated his own business. He enjoyed golf and spending time with his family. He was a beloved husband,...

Argil Aaron Hopkins,

Argil Aaron Hopkins,

Dec 30, 2014

A video tribute to Hoppy is now available for viewing. The link is near the bottom of the page.Argil A. “Hoppy” Hopkins, Jr., 88 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away December 30, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born November 28, 1926 in Parkersburg, the son of the late Argil and Nellie Francis Hopkins.Hoppy graduated from P.H.S. where he excelled...

Lawrence Edwin Twyman

Lawrence Edwin Twyman

Dec 29, 2014

Lawrence E. “Larry”Twyman, 79 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away December 29, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born November 23, 1935 in Wood County, W.Va. to the late Grover C. and Flossie M Wildman Twyman.Lawrence was retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years and G.E. Plastics with 23 years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean...

Violet Lee Tant

Violet Lee Tant

Dec 28, 2014

Violet Lee Tant, 82 of Belleville, W.Va. passed away Dec. 28, 2014 at her residence.She was born April 18, 1932 in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Howard and Nellie Collins Backus. Violet is survived by three sons, Michael Tant (Mindy) of Belpre, Ohio, Shawn Tant of Parkersburg, W.Va., and John Tant of Vienna, W.Va.; sister, Loretta Ankrom...

Ashley Elane Williams

Ashley Elane Williams

Dec 28, 2014

Ashley Elane Williams, 28, of Waverly, W.Va., passed away Dec. 28, 2014, at the Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born Nov. 17, 1986, a daughter of the late Roy Williams and Pamela Williams Patten Slagle of Waverly.Ashley was a graduate of Penobscot High School in Maine, and had worked as a CNA at several nursing homes in Maine. She loved...

Mary Louise Benson

Mary Louise Benson

Dec 27, 2014

Mary Louise Benson, 92, of Marietta, Ohio passed away on Dec. 27, 2014 at Marietta Center, Marietta, Ohio.She was born May 16, 1922, in Wittenberg, Wisconsin, a daughter of the late Art and Iva Williams Schaar.Mary worked in quality control and quilted as a hobby. She attended the Little Hocking United Methodist Church.She is survived by daughters, Mary Beth Hardesty...

Thelma Lee Mollohan

Thelma Lee Mollohan

Dec 27, 2014

Thelma Lee Mollohan, age 59 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away December 27, 2014 at her residence. She was born April 12, 1955 in Braxton Co., W.Va., a daughter of the late Arnold and Bonnie Board Mollohan. Thelma enjoyed working on crafts, had worked for the P.M. Company and was a homemaker.She is survived by one brother ,Steven ” Mike ”...

Virginia M. Echard

Virginia M. Echard

Dec 25, 2014

Virginia M. Echard, 90, of Leachtown, W.Va., passed away on Dec. 25, 2014 at her daughter's residence in Parkersburg, W.Va.She was born February 14, 1924, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Willard L. and Augustine Marshall Middleton.Virginia attended Ritchie County Schools and was a 1943 graduate of Cairo High School. She retired from the Wood County Board Of Education...

James Ray Rapp

James Ray Rapp

Dec 25, 2014

James Ray Rapp, 87, of Williamstown, W.Va., passed away on Dec. 25, 2014 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born October 18, 1927, in Minden, W.Va., a son of the late Otis H. and Pansy Woodyard Rapp.James was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.He was a scale mechanic for Toledo Scales and Kanawha Sales and Service.He was an avid hunter and...

Marie Burton Flaherty

Marie Burton Flaherty

Dec 24, 2014

Marie Burton Flaherty, 98, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at Care Haven of Pleasants, Belmont, W.Va.She was born February 20, 1916, in Gilmer County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Berkley and Nellie Alfred Barbarow.Marie was a graduate of Troy High School in 1935 and Glenville State College.She was a teacher, homemaker, mail carrier and a...

Leona May Pippin

Leona May Pippin

Dec 23, 2014

Leona May “Peg” Pippin, 90, of Elizabeth, W.Va., passed away on Dec. 23, 2014 at her residence.She was born March 7, 1924, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Roy Sodders and Nellie Geer Propst.During World War II Peg did her part for the war effort as one of the “Rosie the Riveters”. She was a homemaker and had...

Oran Delbert Winland

Oran Delbert Winland

Dec 23, 2014

Oran Delbert Winland, 85 of Williamstown, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at his residence.He was born January 12, 1929 in Pleasants County, W.Va., a son of the late Bennie and Rhoda Edna Tice Winland.Oran had previously worked for an Independent Terminaling Company, based in Houston, Texas and retired from the Mobil Oil Corporation. His religious affiliation was Methodist.Oran...

Eugene Burl Mathers

Eugene Burl Mathers

Dec 22, 2014

Eugene BurlMathers, 88, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away December 22, 2014 at his residence.He was born November 9, 1926 in Burnthouse, W.Va., a son of the late James Owen and Hazel Fredrick Mathers.Eugene graduated from Harrisville High School and entered the U.S. Army.On returning from the service he worked at Mid Atlantic Glass Plant at Ellenboro, W.Va. He also worked...

Rex Allen Marshall

Rex Allen Marshall

Dec 21, 2014

Rex Allen Marshall, 54, of Vincent, Ohio passed away at his residence December 21, 2014.He was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., April 11,1960, a son of the late Eugene Gilbert and Faye Marie Dille Marshall. Rex was a machinist for A & S Machine Shop and he loved the outdoors.He is survived by his wife, Deirdre Deem Marshall; one son, Dustin...

Donna Jean Hinzman Life

Donna Jean Hinzman Life

Dec 21, 2014

Donna Jean Hinzman Life, 71, of Newark, W.Va. passed away on December 21, 2014 at Genesis Health Care Center.She was born August 13, 1943, in Tolono, Ill., a daughter of the late Donald P. and Clarice D. Schurg Hinzman.Donna was a homemaker and a childcare provider. She attended Merrill Chapel Church.She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Joseph...

Wilbert Levi Mullen

Wilbert Levi Mullen

Dec 19, 2014

Wilbert Levi “Webb” Mullen, 78, of Mineral Wells, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 19, after an extended illness.He was born on October 21, 1936, in Walker, WV, the son of the late Charles Henry and Margaret Davis Mullen.He was the beloved husband of Donna Jean and the father of three children, Gary (Sandy) Mullen of...

Jasmyne Reyna Scott

Jasmyne Reyna Scott

Dec 17, 2014

Jasmyne Reyna Scott, 11 years old of Bellville, W.Va., passed away December 17, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.She was born January 13, 2003, in Parkersburg, a daughter of Michelle Scott and the late Michael L. Scott.Jasmyne is survived by her mother, Michelle Scott; stepfather, Robert Pace; sister, Savannah Lashae Scott (9), maternal grandparents, Penny (Doug) Sinnett; and...

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