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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Catherine Lenore Wilson
Nov 17, 2014
Catherine Lenore Wilson, 97, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away on Nov. 17, 2014 at her residence.She was born June 13, 1917, in McComb, Ohio, a daughter of the late Victor and Eva Schey Feight.Catherine was a homemaker, member of St. Marks United Methodist Church and a member of Belpre American Legion Auxiliary for 67 years. She loved the outdoors especially...
Jeanne A. Douglass
Nov 16, 2014
A Video Tribute to Jeanne is now available on this site. Jeanne A. Douglass, 50, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away November 16, 2014 quietly at her home from an unexpected heart attack.She was born in Spencer, W.Va. on August 15, 1964, the daughter of Clair B. Allen and Charlotte I. Tallman Allen.Jeanne graduated from Spencer High School class of 1982...
Norma Jean Dent
Nov 14, 2014
Norma Jean Dent, 69 of Belpre, Ohio, passed away on November 14, 2014 at her residence.She was born August 9, 1945, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Kenneth M. and Lenora Stephens Shafer.Norma was a 1963 graduate of Parkersburg High School and retired from United Bank after 35 years of service. She enjoyed gardening and her flowers, crocheting...
Dana H. Gill
Nov 14, 2014
A Video Tribute to Dana is now available on this site.Dana Harold Gill, 85, of Little Hocking, Ohio departed this life at ArcadiaNursing Home on Friday, November 14, 2014.He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on November 4, 1929, a son of the late Harold and Edith VanWormer Gill.Dana graduated from Bartlett High School with the class of 1948. He was...
Lester "Frank" Franklin Dowler
Nov 14, 2014
Lester Franklin “Frank” Dowler, 84, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on Nov. 14,2014 at his residence.He was born Nov. 13, 1930 in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late William and Dora Yoho Dowler.Frank retired from DuPont with 30 years of service. He was a farmer and loved woodworking and working in his woodshop. He was a member of...
Robert Wayne Taylor-Hornish
Nov 11, 2014
Robert Wayne Hornish, infant son of Carolyn Hornish of Parkersburg, passed away on Nov. 11, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center.In addition to his mother he is survived by siblings, Ethan Hornish, Murl Hornish, Alexis Trussell-Hornish and Robert's twin, Wayne Robert Taylor-Hornish; grandmother, Kathryn Trussell of Parkersburg; grandparents, Dana and Jill Hornish of Pennsboro, W.Va.; aunt, Shyann Trussell; and uncle,...
J. Sue Jarvis
Nov 10, 2014
Jemima Sue Jarvis 71, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away in Columbus, Ohio on November 10, 2014. She was born February 14, 1943 in Emmitt, W.Va., a daughter of the late George Harrison Jarvis and Nancy Music Williamson.Sue was self employed as owner of a retail store “A-Z Bookstore”.She is survived by her friend and companion, Mikki Buck; two daughters, Bobbie...
Kathryn Sue Jackson
Nov 10, 2014
Kathryn Sue Jackson, 64, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on November 10, 2014 at her residence.She was born October 16, 1950 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Junior and Margaret Cook Jackson.She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her dog, Penny.Kathryn is survived by six siblings, Carol (Alan) Rawson of Parkersburg, Harold (Sherry) Jackson of Mineral Wells, W.Va., Mary...
Larry Keith Smith
Nov 10, 2014
Larry Keith Smith, 80, of Washington, W.Va. took the hand of Jesus on November 10, 2014 at his residence.He was born July 17, 1934 in Smithville, W.Va., son of the late James B. Smith and Ora Buzzard Smith McAtee.Larry was a 1952 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a graduate of Mountain State College. He served in the U.S. Army...
Pearl Esther Johnson
Nov 9, 2014
A Video Tribute to Pearl is now available, the link is under her picture.Pearl Esther Johnson 73, of Vienna, W.Va. went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2014 at Cleveland Clinic.She was born April 20, 1941 in Ritchie County, W.Va., a daughter of the late William A. and Ruth Esther(Boston)Rutherford.Pearl was a graduate of Wood County Schools and...
David Wayne Lynn
Nov 9, 2014
David Wayne Lynn, 72, of Washington, W.Va., passed away on November 9, 2014 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born January 9, 1942, in Parkersburg, W.Va., son of the late Oscar David and Mamie Bliss Lynn. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Church of Christ.David is survived by his wife, Darlene Jones Lynn; three...
Justin Arthur Williams,
Nov 6, 2014
Justin Arthur Williams, Jr. 77, of Belpre, Ohio passed away on November 6, 2014.He was born September 24, 1937, a son of the late Justin Arthur Williams, Sr. and Lillian Huff Williams.Justin was a 1955 graduate of Belpre High School where he played in the marching band. He retired after 26 years as a Major in the U.S. Army. He...
Roma Margaret Nedeff
Nov 5, 2014
Roma Margaret Nedeff 82, of Parkersburg, passed away November 5, 2014.She was born March 31, 1932and raised in Parkersburg, WV. A daughter of the late Michael and Romia Jarmoush Nedeff.She graduated from DeSales Heights Visitation Academy in 1950 and moved to Tokyo, Japan to live with her sister, Eva Tabe and her family. She attended Sophia University in Tokyo. This...
Emma Louise Willey
Nov 5, 2014
Emma Louise Willey, 94, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away on November 5, 2014 at Carehaven of Pleasants, in Belmont, W.Va.She was born September 19, 1920, in Zeona, S.D., a daughter of the late Richard F. and Adele Schmale Ruby.Emma was a school teacher and a self employed writer (authored three books) and craft designer.She was an Army Staff Sergeant...
Edith Margaret Carmichael
Nov 5, 2014
Edith Margaret Carmichael, 95 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Nov. 5, 2014 at the Willows Center in Parkersburg.She was born June 1, 1919 in Wood County, W.Va. a daughter of the late Denver and Addie Jane Stuckey Yoho. She had worked at Corning Glass, Dil's Department Store, and as a Teacher's Assistant at Jefferson Elementary School. Edith loved dancing, enjoyed...
Golda G Kersey
Nov 3, 2014
Golda G. Kersey, 85, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on Nov. 3, 2014 at The Willows Center.She was born August 5, 1929, in Putnam County, W.Va., a daughter of the late James and Una Mae Withrow King.Golda was a homemaker and enjoyed crafts, flowers, playing Bingo and spending time with her family.She is survived by two daughters, Regina (David) Wilson...
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
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
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
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...
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