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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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Caroline C. Masten

Caroline C. Masten

Sep 16, 2014

Caroline C.Masten, 85 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Sept. 16, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born Nov. 10, 1928 in Weirton, W.Va. a daughter of the late Carl Edward and Melissa Sires Crooks. She was a member of The Free Methodist Church in Weirton, W.Va. She enjoyed fishing, camping , singing, and being with her family.She is survived...

Patsy Ann Sinnett

Patsy Ann Sinnett

Sep 15, 2014

Patsy Ann Sinnett, 74 of Belpre, Ohio passed away Sept. 15, 2014, at Heartland of Marietta.She was born Feb. 15, 1940 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late William and Goldie Hicks. Patsy was employed by the C&P Telephone Company in the late 1950's and most recently by the Wood County Senior Citizens as a bus driver and in-home...

Roberta Faith Farrar

Roberta Faith Farrar

Sep 15, 2014

Roberta Faith Farrar, 95, of Washington, W.Va., passed away on September 15, 2014 at The Willows Center.She was born March 10, 1919, in Jackson Co., W.Va., the daughter of the late Samuel M. and Lucy Burke Kittle.Roberta was a retired loan officer at Community Savings and Loan. She was formerly a member of Broadway Baptist Church and later attended Faith...

Bessie Bernadine "Bernie" Ball

Bessie Bernadine "Bernie" Ball

Sep 12, 2014

Bessie Bernadine “Bernie” Ball, 88 was ushered into the gates of Heaven on September 12, 2014.She was born November 16, 1925 in Creston, Wirt County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Martin Hugh and Osa Collins Richards. She was a lifelong member of 19th St. Church of God where she sang in the choir for many years and was part...

James W. Swearingen

James W. Swearingen

Sep 11, 2014

A Memorial Video to Jim is now available on this site.James W. “Jim” Swearingen, 82 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Sept. 11, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1932 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late W.A. “Andy” and Beryl Spurgeon Swearingen. He served as 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He received...

Jeffrey Lee Flinn

Jeffrey Lee Flinn

Sep 11, 2014

Jeffrey Lee Flinn 57, of Williamstown, W.Va. passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born January 14, 1957 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late James E. Flinn and Dottie C. Parsons Hayes. Jeffrey was a 1976 graduate of Williamstown High School and had previously worked for Johns Manville Corporation, Toledo, Ohio.He is...

Lyle Deem

Lyle Deem

Sep 11, 2014

A Memorial Video to Lyle is now available on this site.Lyle Deem, 86, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on Sept. 11, 2014 at The Willows Rehabilitation Center.He was born May 28, 1928, in Parkersburg, the son of the late Emerson McKinley “Burgy” and Lottie May Young Deem.Lyle retired from A.B. Chance with 45 years of service in 1990. As a...

Norman G. Selmon

Norman G. Selmon

Sep 10, 2014

Norman G. Selmon, 75 of Rockport, W.Va. passed away at Parkersburg Care and Rehabilitation Sept. 10, 2014He was born January 8, 1939 in Gilmer County, W.Va. son of the late Russell Lee and Mary Yoak Selmon. He was owner/operator of the Selmon Construction and worked as a truck driver and pipeline foreman in the oil fields. Most recently he worked...

Cody Alan Philpott

Cody Alan Philpott

Sep 9, 2014

Cody Alan Philpott, 15 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Sept. 9,2014. He was born August 20, 1999 in Parkersburg a son of Alan Philpott and Ruth Lewis of Parkersburg. He was a student at Parkersburg High School. He enjoyed playing games and the outdoors.In addition to his parents he is survived by four sisters, Alisha Lewis, Shannon Philpott, Kendra Pryor,...

Michael Shane Davis

Michael Shane Davis

Sep 8, 2014

Michael Shane Davis, 47 of Marietta, Ohio passed away Monday, September 8, 2014 at the Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.He was born February 18, 1967 in Boaz, W.Va., a son of the late George and Patricia Pierson Davis. Michael had previously worked for Williamstown Auto and attended Souls Harbor Baptist Church in Marietta. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and camping.Michael...

O. Ellen Ferrell

O. Ellen Ferrell

Sep 7, 2014

O. Ellen Osborn Cowan Ferrell passed away on Sept. 7, 2014 after a short illness.She was born in Clay Co., W.Va., the daughter of Ernest F. and Pearl Young Cart.Ellen was a graduate of Magnolia High School in New Martinsville, W.Va. and was a registered nurse at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.She had worked for Dr. A. Morgan-Dearman, Dr. Richard Corbitt...

Avalee Mcgraw Hanshaw

Avalee Mcgraw Hanshaw

Sep 7, 2014

Avalee McGraw Hanshaw, 84 of Parkersburg passed away Sept. 7, 2014 at Cedar Grove Assisted Living.She was born Feb. 28, 1930 in Mason, W.Va. daughter of the late Ottie and Gladys Taylor McGraw. She and her husband, William moved to Parkersburg in 1960 and in 1962 established their businesses; Su-Lynn Beauty and Bill's Barber Service. She was a former member...

David Lee Richards

David Lee Richards

Sep 7, 2014

David Lee Richards 64, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 at his residence.He was born January 26, 1950 in Newark, NJ, a son of the late Joe Smith and Frances Long Smith.David was a U.S. Army Veteran and was retired from Lowe's Home Improvement where he was a sales representative. He enjoyed music and played guitars. Surviving...

Iris Marie Everett

Iris Marie Everett

Sep 4, 2014

Iris Marie Everett, 80, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away September 4, 2014 at Camden Clark Hospital, Memorial Campus in Parkersburg, W.Va.She was born on January 3, 1934 in Mercer County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Beecher P. and Marie Bird Pennington.Iris was a Registered Nurse at Camden Clark Hospital for 42 years and was a member of Faith Bible...

Carry "Jerry" Jerome Reed

Carry "Jerry" Jerome Reed

Sep 4, 2014

Carry Jerome “Jerry” Reed, 78, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on Sept. 4, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born August 28, 1936, in Calhoun County, W.Va., a son of the late Carry F. and Nellie Hardway Reed.Jerry was a 1954 graduate of Calhoun County High School and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from...

Jon Mitchell Affolter,

Jon Mitchell Affolter,

Sep 3, 2014

Jon Mitchell Affolter, Sr. 58, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away September 3, 2014 at his residence.He was born in Parkersburg on August 8,1956 to C. Lyle Affolter and the late Nina Bever Affolter.Jon was a former Surveyor/Draftsman for Floyd Browne Surveying Company in Delaware, Ohio, was a member of the U.S. Navy and a member of the First Lutheran Church...

Freddie Wagoner

Freddie Wagoner

Sep 2, 2014

A Memorial Video to Freddie is now available. The link is below his picture. Freddie Wagoner 80, of Belpre, Ohio passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born November 17, 1933 in Little Hocking, Ohio, a son of the late Claude D. and Gladys McGill Wagoner of Little Hocking, OH, where he grew up on...

Tammie Linn Haught

Tammie Linn Haught

Sep 1, 2014

Tammie Linn Dornon Haught, 50, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away on Sept. 1, 2014 at her residence.She was born May 29, 1964, in Marietta, Ohio, a daughter of Tom and Elsie Garrison Dornon of Waverly, W.Va.Tammie was a 1982 graduate of Williamstown High School, graduated from Mountain State College with an Associate Degree in Accounting, and she was owner and...

Edward Duane Evans,

Edward Duane Evans,

Aug 31, 2014

Edward Duane Evans, Jr., 66, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away August 31, 2014 at his home.He was born May 28, 1948 in Parkersburg, son of the late Edward D. Evans, Sr., and Ethel McVey Parsons. He was a member of Calvary Mission of Parkersburg and the Disabled American Veterans Association.Edwardis survived by his wife, Doris Green Evans; two daughters, Jennifer...

Phyllis A. Wendelken

Phyllis A. Wendelken

Aug 30, 2014

Phyllis A.Wendelken, 81, of Vienna, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord Saturday, August 30, 2014 at The Marietta Center, Marietta, Ohio.She was born June 27, 1933 in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Issac Bruce and Helen Athey McIntire. She was a 1951 graduate of Parkersburg High School. Phyllis worked for the Wood County Board of...

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