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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Gerald Ignatius Lavery
Oct 10, 2014
Gerald I. “Jerry”Lavery, 81, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away at his residence on October 10, 2014.He was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois, on October 31,1932, a son of the late John and Helen Deschman Lavery.Gerald served in the Air Force for 21 years and was in the Korean Conflict. He worked for Public Debt for 21 years and was a...
Betty Florence Orem
Oct 8, 2014
Betty Florence Modesitt Orem, 90, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on October 8, 2014 at Carehaven of Pleasants County, W.Va.She was born on February 14, 1924 in Walker, W.Va., a daughter of the late Preston and Carrie Knight Modesitt.She was a 1942 graduate of Parkersburg High School. After graduation she worked for Brockway Glass, A&P Grocery, Harts in Marietta, Vienna...
Mamie Mae Piggott
Oct 7, 2014
Mamie M. Piggott, 87, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on October 7, 2014 at the Willows Center.She was born June 25, 1927, in Jodie, W.Va., a daughter of the late Clyde and Willie Simms Copeland. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church.Mamie is survived by three daughters, Pamela Archer of Parkersburg, Mary Fielder (Teddy) of Vienna, W.Va. and Lori...
Rhonda Sue Blair
Oct 7, 2014
Rhonda Sue Rhodes Blair, 50, of Alliance, Ohio, passed away on October 7, 2014 at the Aultman Compassionate Care in Canton, Ohio.She was born Jan. 13, 1964, in Virginia, a daughter of Robert Rhodes of Parkersburg and the late Sharon Marks Rhodes.Rhonda was a homemaker and loved reading novels and trading books with her niece. She thought of everyone else...
John Michael Mcdaniel
Oct 6, 2014
John Michael McDaniel, 45, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away October 6, 2014 at his residence due to an apparent heart attack.He was born March 12, 1969 in Parkersburg.He was a 1988 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He loved dirt bikes and cross country ATV racing where he competed in the Mid-Atlantic Hare Scramble Series through 2006.He enjoyed garage time with...
Charlotte Louise Anderson
Oct 4, 2014
Charlotte Louise “Chuck” Anderson, 74 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.She was born March 4, 1940 in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Harvey and Anna I. Lewis Hart. Chuck worked for over 30 years at the Cloverdale Meat Packing Company and was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing bingo...
Hayward Gene Knopp
Oct 3, 2014
H. Gene Knopp, 73, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away October 3, 2014 after a long illness. He was born on November 4, 1940 in Roane County, W.Va to the late Richard G. and Laurada (Parsons) Knopp. A 1959 graduate of Parkersburg High School, he was a machinist by trade. He worked at O Ames Plant 1 and retired in 2000...
Charlene Emmelene Wells
Oct 3, 2014
Charlene E. Bonnette Wells, 58, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away October 3, 2014. She was born on December 14, 1955 in Wood County, W.Va. to the late Floyd and Evelyn Sanders Bonnette. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed bowling and flower gardening.She is survived by her companion, Gene Beatty, Jr.; four daughters, Alisha Jackson of Parkersburg, W.Va., Paula (Wesley Roberts)...
George Lee Bruton
Oct 2, 2014
George Lee Bruton, 47 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Oct. 2, 2014 at his residence.He was born April 28, 1968 in Parkersburg. He loved his daughter and enjoyed playing with her in the park.He is survived by his daughter, Nevaeh Nash of Parkersburg; and his daughter's mother, Ashley Nash of Parkersburg.There will be no visitation or services.
Joyce Ann Nichols
Sep 30, 2014
Joyce Ann Nichols, 47 of Parkersburg, W.Va. started her new journey Sept. 30, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born Jan. 16, 1967 in Wood County, W.Va. a daughter of the late Russell Leonard and Karen Sue Blosser Nichols. She was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School and enjoyed reading, fishing and outdoor activities. She enjoyed cooking and...
Loyd R Williams
Sep 28, 2014
Loyd R. Williams, 72, of Washington, W.Va. died on September 28, 2014, at Charleston Area Medical Center.He was born Feb. 8, 1942, in Wood County, W.Va. a son of the late Lawrence Jennings and Birdie Violet Pennybaker Williams.Loyd was retired from E.I. Dupont after a 38 year career culminating as a Senior Technician Pressure Vessel Inspector. He loved all sports...
Cecil Edward Gates
Sep 28, 2014
Cecil Edward Gates died September 28, 2014 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Home following a long battle with cancer.He was born January 21, 1933, in Parkersburg, W.Va.Cecil was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and had retired from Elkem.He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Singleton Gates of Parkersburg, W.Va.; his mother, Julia Ramsey of Ripley, W.Va; and his...
Oliver Steve Deberry
Sep 27, 2014
Oliver Steve “Bo” DeBerry, 74 of Elizabeth, W.Va. passed away Sept. 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 17, 1940 in Wirt County, W.Va. a son of the late Jesse A. and Irene m. Teets DeBerry. He was a carpenter working construction and was an avid fisherman.He is survived by his wife, Jenny L. Schuler DeBerry of South...
Arnie Ray Veach
Sep 25, 2014
Arnie Ray Veach, 79 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away at his residence on September 25, 2014.Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home and Cremation Services will be assisting the family with arrangements. Donations may be made to The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley, 912 Market St., Parkersburg, WV26101.
Pauline Brookover
Sep 21, 2014
A Memorial Video is now available on this site.Pauline Brookover, 91, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away Sept. 21, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born Oct. 3, 1922, in Ritchie County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Alonzo and Grace Rinehart Hanlon.Pauline was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking. She was a member of the Landmark Baptist Church where she...
Franklin W. Anderson
Sep 21, 2014
Franklin W. Anderson 86, of Williamstown passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014. He was the son of the late Elva P. and Garnet P. Oliver Anderson.He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the United States Navy. Returning home he then married his wife of 61 years, Mary Sue Parsons Anderson. After the Navy he worked for the...
Joese B. Corey
Sep 21, 2014
Joese B. Cunningham Corey, 74, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on Sept. 21, 2014 at The Willows Center.She was born Sept. 11, 1940, in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles and Sylvia Thornton Burchard.Joese enjoyed gardening, was a homemaker and a member of Grace Gospel Church. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Thornton (Larry) of Fort...
Richard Alan Schrider,
Sep 21, 2014
Richard “Dick” A. Schrider, Sr., 71, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away peacefully at his home on September 21, 2014.He was born July 1, 1943 in Parkersburg, the son of the late Floyd Homer and Lucille Barnhill Schrider.Dick was a member of the U.S. Navy and the Navy reserves. He retired from Ames Co. as a Pipefitter andbelonged to the American...
Larry Gene Arnold
Sep 20, 2014
Larry G. Arnold, 57, of Mineral Wells, W.Va. went to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 20, 2014.He was born January 28, 1957 in Newark, Ohio, to the late Opal Greathouse Weaver. He was a member of the Painters Local Union 1144 and employed by several contractors throughout his 30 years of construction. He was a member of Rush Run...
Ola "Doc" Ray Burdette
Sep 20, 2014
A Video Tribute to “Doc” is now available on this site.Ola Ray “Doc” Burdette, 82, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Sept. 20, 2014, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born Aug. 14, 1932, in Reedy, W.Va., a son of the late Howard Herman and Rebecca Ellen Camp Burdette.Doc had previously owned and operated the Burdette's Union 76 and...
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