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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Ruth B. Busch

Ruth B. Busch

Jan 31, 2015

Ruth B. VanWay Busch, 87, of Parkersburg, passed away January 31, 2015 at Cedar Grove Assisted Living.She was born March 28, 1927, in Marietta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Melvin D. and Helen Ogg VanWay. Ruth was a 1945 graduate of Parkersburg High School who worked at Park Schooland Mullen Motorsbefore becoming a home-maker who volunteered tirelessly as a...

Priscilla Kay Sands

Priscilla Kay Sands

Jan 30, 2015

Priscilla Kay Sands 72, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away January 30, 2015 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.She was born September 1, 1942 in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Clegg Sams.Priscilla was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and was a homemaker. She was an avid Bowler and a Youth Bowling Coach at Emerson Lanes for over...

Arley Leon Pidcock

Arley Leon Pidcock

Jan 28, 2015

Arley Leon Pidcock, 74, of Florida, formerly of Vienna, W.Va. lost his two-year battle with cancer, on Jan. 28, 2015, in Daytona Beach Fla.He was born March 16, 1940, in Wirt County, W.Va., a son of the late John William and Alma Somerville Pidcock.He was an auto mechanic and worked for Penn Metal, Montgomery Ward, and owned and operated Arley's...

Carolyn Sue Earl

Carolyn Sue Earl

Jan 27, 2015

Carolyn Sue Earl 72, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away January 27, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.She was born March 9, 1942 in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Hollie E. Spear and Freda Weser Spear of Parkersburg.Carolyn retired from her nursery career where she was co-owner of Country Side Greenhouse. She loved to paint and embroidery where she...

O. Jean Emogene Morningstar

O. Jean Emogene Morningstar

Jan 26, 2015

O. Emogene Morningstar, 87, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on Jan. 26, 2015 at The Heritage in St. Marys, W.Va. She had made several new friends there among the staff and clients over the last year and a half.Emogene was born March 18, 1927, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late D. Earl and Mabel Patterson Harbin.She graduated from PHS...

Jacklyn Nutter

Jacklyn Nutter

Jan 26, 2015

A Video Tribute to Jackie is now available on this site.Jacklyn “Jackie” Nutter, 83 of Williamstown, W.Va. passed away January 26, 2015 at the Marietta Center.She was born August 8, 1931 in Marietta, Ohio the daughter of the late Harold and Hazel Starkey Gerber. She was a member of the Marietta Church of Christ.She is survived by three sons, Randy...

Harley Kay Starlin

Harley Kay Starlin

Jan 22, 2015

Harley Kay Starlin, 67, of Little Hocking, Ohio, passed away on January 22, 2015 at his residence.He was born June 5, 1947, in Washington Co., Ohio, a son of the late Dwight and Delma McKay Starlin.Harley was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army and had been employed at A.B. Chance until their closing.He enjoyed riding motorcycles, deer hunting and...

Connie Sue Gilchrist

Connie Sue Gilchrist

Jan 21, 2015

Connie Sue Gilchrist, 64, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away January 21, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born February 22, 1950, in Parkersburg a daughter of Evelyn Tefft Gilchrist of Parkersburg and the late William E. Gilchrist.Connie was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School and had worked at Rite Aid Pharmacy and previously Big Bear. She enjoyed reading.She...

Denver Verl

Denver Verl

Jan 20, 2015

Denver Verl Ice, 87 of Belpre, Ohio, passed away January 20, 2015 at The Arbors of Marietta.He was born August 2, 1927 in Braxton County, WV, a son of the late Samuel J. Ice and Adeline Hardway Ice.He was a machinist for Logan Machines. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and being outdoors. He was a Baptist by faith.Denver is survived by...

Rhoda Ann Trippett

Rhoda Ann Trippett

Jan 19, 2015

Rhoda Ann Bell Trippett, 95, of Parkersburg, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2015 at Worthington Nursing and Rehab Center.She was born May 15, 1919, in Wirt County, W.Va., the daughter of Francis Howard and Bessie Lee Cox Bell.Rhoda was a 1936 graduate of Wirt County High School and a 1940 graduate of Glenville State...

Harold Eugene Burdette

Harold Eugene Burdette

Jan 18, 2015

Harold Eugene “Gene” Burdette, 71, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away on Jan. 18, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born Dec. 4, 1943, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Okey Lee and Bertha Kathleen Anderson Burdette.Gene was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he was a member of the 82nd Airborne Para-trooper. He enjoyed fishing, golfing,...

Barbara Ilene Martin

Barbara Ilene Martin

Jan 17, 2015

Barbara Ilene Martin, 78, of Palestine, W.Va. passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.She was born March 24, 1936, the daughter of the late Virgil and Dorotha Enoch Davis. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Denzil Denton Martin Sr;, one brother, Francis Davis; and sister, Neva Toncray.She is survived by her loving daughter,...

Ruth Francis

Ruth Francis

Jan 16, 2015

Ruth Francis Dye, 84, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Friday, January 16, 2015 at Eagle Pointe in Parkersburg.She was born July 13, 1930 in Parkersburg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David R. Wood. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, co-owner of Dye Band Instrument Repair and a member of the Wayside United Methodist Church.Ruth is survived by her...

Warren C. Downs

Warren C. Downs

Jan 16, 2015

A Video Tribute to Willy is now available on this site.Warren C. “Willy” Downs, 76, of Williamstown, W.Va. passed away Friday, January 16, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio.He was born September 2, 1938 in Riverhead Long Island, New York, a son of the late Chauncy and Marion Bennett Downs. Willy served two years in the National Guard and...

Brian Keith Kemenah

Brian Keith Kemenah

Jan 16, 2015

Brian Keith Kemenah, 47, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on January 16, 2015 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born April 15, 1967 in Parkersburg, the only child of Keith and Linda Hess Kemenah. Brian graduated from Parkersburg South High School in 1985 and received a Bachelor'sDegree in Education from WVU. He was employed by Havar Inc., Marietta, Ohio...

Annabelle Virginia Carney

Annabelle Virginia Carney

Jan 15, 2015

Annabelle Virginia Carney, 82, of Vincent, Ohio passed away January 15, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born December 21, 1932, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lula Braham McNerney McConaha.Annabelle retired from Misty Lane Sewing Facility. She loved to play Bingo every Friday night at the Belpre VFD. She was a Methodist by faith.She is survived...

Delmer Ray Mckown

Delmer Ray Mckown

Jan 14, 2015

Delmer Ray McKown, 74, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on January 14, 2015 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va.He was born October 14. 1940, in Roane County, W.Va., a son of the late Chester and Alva Husk McKown.He retired from Winans Sanitary and worked for the City of Parkersburg Sanitation Dept. He enjoyed doing mechanic work and working on...

Thomas Ray Mollohan

Thomas Ray Mollohan

Jan 14, 2015

Thomas Ray “Tom” Mollohan, 70, of Waverly, W.Va., passed away on January 14, 2015 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born January 20, 1944, in Glen Ferris, W.Va., a son of the late W. Ray and Virginia Austin Mollohan.Tom was a 1963 graduate of Gauley Bridge High School and retired from the U.S. Navy and Walker Lift where he was a...

Betty Neal Wilson

Betty Neal Wilson

Jan 14, 2015

A Video Tribute to Betty is now available on this site.Betty Wayne Wilson,85, of Vienna went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2015, at Camden Clark Memorial Center.She was born April 24,1929 in Beech,WV the daughter of the late Orlando H. and Ruby Price Wayne.Betty graduated from Calhoun High School in 1947 and Marshall University in 1972. She...

Grace Margerite Buchanan

Grace Margerite Buchanan

Jan 13, 2015

A Video Tribute to Grace is now available on this site. The link is on the left below her picture.Grace M. Buchanan 81, of Belpre, Ohio passed away January 13, 2015 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, W.Va.She was born February 2, 1933 in Wood County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Raymond C. and Viola Pugh Weaver.Grace graduated...

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