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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Jimmy Lee Frazier

Jimmy Lee Frazier

Nov 1, 2014

Jimmy Lee Frazier, 68, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on November 1, 2014 at Parkersburg Care and Rehab following a brief illness.He was born April 2, 1946, in Parkersburg, a son of the late William Floyd Frazier Jr. and Martha Jeanette Emmons Frazier.Jimmy was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp, having served a year in the Vietnam Conflict. He...

Lois Ann Wheeler

Lois Ann Wheeler

Oct 30, 2014

Lois Ann Spence Wheeler of Marietta, Ohio passed away peacefully Thursday, October 30, 2014.She was born March 20, 1947 in Holden, West Virginia a daughter of the late Henry and Fay Marcum Spence. Lois was a homemaker and enjoyed singing.She is survived by daughter Suzanne Wheeler of Nashville TN; four sisters, Iris Marie Burns, Alice Nichols, Betty Goudy, and Sharon...

Lavaughn Wolverton-Kellow Tackett

Lavaughn Wolverton-Kellow Tackett

Oct 28, 2014

LaVaughn Wolverton-Kellow Tackett of Belpre, Ohio passed away Oct. 28, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born in Grove, Doddridge County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Thurman and Nancy V. Simpson Spurgeon.LaVaughan retired as a lifetime educator, having served forty-four years as a teacher and principal in the Doddridge and Wood County School Systems. She also had worked...

Roger Dale Buckley

Roger Dale Buckley

Oct 27, 2014

Roger Dale Buckley, 63 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Oct. 27, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born Sept. 14, 1951 in Wood County, W.Va. a son of the late George William and Ella Craven Buckley. Roger had worked at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital for over 43 years as a supervisor. He enjoyed bowling, wood crafting, fishing and...

Susan Jane Kerby

Susan Jane Kerby

Oct 27, 2014

Susan Jane “Sue” Kerby 64, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away at her residence on October 27, 2014.Sue was born August 2, 1950 in Stumptown, W.Va., the daughter of the late William Hagan and Bertha Stump Kerby. She worked with veterans at the VFW in Vienna and enjoyed Bible Studies, books, politics, music and Coke Cola memorabilia. Sue was a member...

Douglas Ross Southall

Douglas Ross Southall

Oct 27, 2014

A Video Tribute to Douglas is now available on this site.Douglas Ross Southall, 57 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Oct. 27, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born Nov. 4, 1956 in Parkersburg a son of Mary Riggs Southall of Parkersburg and the late Bob Southall. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and enjoyed fishing. He was a...

Lanore Kay Sims

Lanore Kay Sims

Oct 25, 2014

Lanore Kay Edman Sims, 64, of Mineral Wells, W.Va. passed away October 25, 2014 at home surrounded by her family and friends.Lanore was born September 20,1950 in Parkersburg, W.Va. to the late Robert Lee and Flora Lavella Criss Edman.Lanore graduated with the Class of 68' at Parkersburg High School and had previously attended Parkersburg Community College. Lanore had worked for...

Dorthy Farnsworth

Dorthy Farnsworth

Oct 25, 2014

Dorthy Farnsworth, 86, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the West Virginia Masonic Home. She was born October 7, 1928 in Walker, W.Va, a daughter of the late Frank and Lena Heldreth DeGoines.She was a homemaker and former cook at Jackson Junior High School in Vienna, she enjoyed crafts and making beaded items. Dorthy and her...

Judge Daniel B. Douglass

Judge Daniel B. Douglass

Oct 23, 2014

A Video Tribute to Judge Douglass is now available on this site.Judge Daniel B. Douglass, 85 of Vienna, passed away October 23, 2014.He was born in Parkersburg on July 3, 1929, the son of the late Ernest C. Douglass and Amy B. Douglass.Dan graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1946. He attended West Virginia University and earned his B.A. Degree...

Robert "Shane" Burke,

Robert "Shane" Burke,

Oct 23, 2014

Robert “Shane” Burke, Jr., 60 went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 23, 2014, after an illness with cancer, at the Ohio State University Hospital.He was born August 28, 1954 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Robert and Gloria Burke. He was a devoted spouse and a loving father of six “furry” children, an avid gardener,...

Bobby "Bob" W. Starcher

Bobby "Bob" W. Starcher

Oct 22, 2014

Bobby W. “Bob” Starcher, 81, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on October 22, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born March 12, 1933, in Vienna, W.Va., a son of the late Herbert Oral and Irma Geneva Morrison Starcher.Bobby was a 1953 graduate from Parkersburg High School, had worked at the Datsun Auto Dealership and retired from West Virginia State...

Arthur Denver Hall

Arthur Denver Hall

Oct 19, 2014

Arthur “Denver” Hall, 80, of Vienna, W.Va. went to be with the Lord, October 19, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born December 30, 1933 in Hancock County, W.Va. a son of the late Arthur Lee and Gladys A. Dye Hall.Denver was a Pennsboro High School graduate of 1952 and served two years with the U.S. Army. He retired...

Howard James Hanshaw,

Howard James Hanshaw,

Oct 19, 2014

Howard James Hanshaw, Jr, 86 of Boaz, W.Va. died October 19, 2014 peacefully at his residence following a prolonged illness.He was born September 18, 1928 in Kester, W.Va., a son of the late Howard James Hanshaw and Marr Lizzette (Reed) Hanshaw Snyder of Parkersbug.He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in 1946-1947. He retired from A.B. Chance in 1993 and...

Lawrence K. Davis

Lawrence K. Davis

Oct 18, 2014

Lawrence K. Davis, 96 of Lubeck/Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Oct. 18, 2014 at Ravenswood Care Center.He was born Jan. 27, 1918 in Boggs Fork outside of Spencer, W.Va., a son of the late Sheldon and Florence Hurst Davis. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII. He worked at Monongahela Power Company for 33 years and loved cars.Lawrence is survived...

Brasky O. Casto,

Brasky O. Casto,

Oct 15, 2014

Brasky O.'Junior' Casto Jr., 82, of Mineral Wells, W.Va. formerly of Williamstown, W.Va. passed away October 15, 2014 at his residence.He was born February 6, 1932 in Williamstown, W.Va,a son of the late Brasky Sr. and Bertha McIntyre Casto.Brasky retired after 55+years from the Ohio Laborers Union Local #639 of Marietta and was a veteran of the United States Army...

William Russell Cooper

William Russell Cooper

Oct 15, 2014

William Russell Cooper, 81, of Pettyville, W.Va., passed away on October 15, 2014 at the Worthington Manor Nursing Facility.He was born April 29, 1933, in Pettyville, a son of the late Lawrence B. and Julia A. Bailey Cooper.Russ was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War. He retired from Union Carbide/Elkem with 32 years of...

Carl Vernon Porter

Carl Vernon Porter

Oct 13, 2014

Carl Vernon Porter, 57, of Watertown, Ohio, passed away on October 13, 2014 at Marietta Care and Rehab after a long illness.He was born September 16, 1957, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Herman R. and Nora J. Bennett Porter.Carl had served in the National Guard for seven years and had previously worked in the oil fields. He...

Hannah Nicole And Sarah Kate Debarr

Hannah Nicole And Sarah Kate Debarr

Oct 12, 2014

Hannah Nicole and Sarah Kate DeBarr went home to be with their Heavenly Father on October 12, 2014 at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pa., surrounded by their loving parents and proud big sister.They were born Sept. 30, 2014, infant twin daughters of Bryan D. and Erin Yeager DeBarr of Morgantown, W.Va.In addition to their parents, they are survived by one...

Mae Louise Morrison

Mae Louise Morrison

Oct 11, 2014

M. Louise Morrison, 89, of Parkersburg, W.Va. formerly of Newark, W.Va. passed away October 11, 2014 at The Parkersburg Care and Rehab Center.She was born April 2, 1925 in Belpre, Ohio, a daughter of the late Byrl LaRue and Anna LaRue Emerick.Louise was a member of the Lynn St. Church of Christ for over 30 years and retired from Corning...

Ethel Pauline Rollyson

Ethel Pauline Rollyson

Oct 10, 2014

Ethel Pauline Rollyson 81, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away October 10, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.Ethel was born on September 30, 1933 in Wood County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Henry A. and Ida A. Stephens Ware.She was a homemaker and a member of the 1st Church of the Nazerene for over 50 years. Ethel loved...

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