James G. Midkiff
Feb 1, 2024
James G. Midkiff, 81, of Vienna, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born February 1, 1943, in Parkersburg, WV, the son of the late Charles C. Midkiff and Marguerite Carney Midkiff. Jim graduated from Parkersburg High School with the class of 1961. In addition, he obtained an associate in law enforcement degree from Parkersburg...
Mary Ann Dugan
Jan 31, 2024
Mary Ann Dugan, 76, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on January 31st, 2024 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She was born on November 11th, 1947 a daughter to the late Arthur J. Wilson and Nancy Jane Steed Wilson. Mary Ann had a compassionate heart and dedicated her career to helping others as a Certified Nursing Assistant in...
Ulysses Stephen Dye Iii
Jan 31, 2024
Ulysses “Steve” Dye III, 68, of Parkersburg passed away January 31, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born June 11, 1955 to Evelyn Lawson Dye and the late Ulysses S. Dye, Jr.
Steve graduated from Parkersburg High School and Mountain State Business College. He worked at O’Ames until they closed and most recently at DeBarr...
Cecil Eugene Mcelfresh Sr.
Jan 29, 2024
Cecil E. McElfresh, Sr. 81, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at Camden Clark Hospital. He was born December 19, 1942 in Parkersburg to the late Lewis and Allie Galland McElfresh. He was retired from O’ Ames after 24 years of service. Cecil also spent 15 years as a truck driver. He was a member of the Angus Association and...
John Keith Cayton
Jan 29, 2024
John K. Cayton Sr., 70, of Vienna, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 29, 2024. He was born March 20, 1953, in Weston, WV, the son of the late Wayne B. and Naomia B. Pratt Cayton. John retired from Johns Manville. He was a devoted Christian with a servant’s heart. He attended and maintained Christ Mission...
Shirley Ann Parks
Jan 26, 2024
Shirley Ann Parks, 69, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at The Willows Center. She was born in Parkersburg on November 19, 1954 to the late Lewis “John” and Phyllis Dowler Hunt. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son, Michael Parks; two brothers, Harley Hunt (Susie) and Michael Dowler (Kay); and several nieces, nephews, and...
Josephine Mae Board
Jan 24, 2024
Josephine Mae Board, 90, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, January 24, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born at home in Elizabeth, WV to the late Clarence and Dessyal Dulin McCauley. She loved her family and she was extremely proud of her time spent at Pettyville United Methodist Church as Director of youth group. Those...
Etta Ellen Sergent
Jan 23, 2024
Etta Ellen Sergent, 97, of Reedy, WV, passed away January 23, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born February 16, 1926 in Billings, WV, a daughter of the late Richard Lee Horton and Lucy Oachel Straight Horton. Etta graduated from Weston High School, worked as a lab tech at the Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division, for...
William "Bill" N. Downer
Jan 22, 2024
William “Bill” Nimon Downer, 80, of Vienna, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2024, in his home, with his family by his side. He was born on March 13, 1943, to the late William and Kathryn Zimmer Downer. He was preceded in death by brothers, George, Franklin and Rodman “Bud” Snyder, and sister, Martha Krupinski. William is survived by...
Arden Dale Hollandsworth
Jan 18, 2024
Arden Dale Hollandsworth, 90, of Parkersburg, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at his residence. He was born December 18, 1933 in Parkersburg a son of the late Glen and Ruby Harris Hollandsworth. He was a 1952 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He retired from Owens-Illinois glass plant in Vienna. Dale enjoyed wood working and was a Baptist by...
Thelma Roberta Williamson
Jan 18, 2024
Thelma Roberta Williamson, 93, of Parkersburg passed away on January 18, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born September 1, 1930 to the late Dale and Letha Miller Williamson.
After retiring from United Bank, where she spent her career as a teller, she began a second career in Blennerhassett Island gift shop. She is a member...
Nikola Brown
Jan 18, 2024
Nikola Brown, 50, of Parkersburg passed away at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center on January 18, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born on April 23, 1973 to Grayland Brown and Teresa Galloway in Parkersburg. She was a very special young woman and will be dearly missed by many. Her mom feels privileged for God to have given...
James E. Jenkins
Jan 17, 2024
James E. “Jim” Jenkins, 86 of Vienna, WV passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his residence. He was born February 21, 1937 in Wood County, WV, a son of the late George and Ethel Deem Jenkins. Jim was retired with over 25 years of service from GE Plastics where he was a chemical operator. Jim was an excellent woodworker...
Fred L. Burge
Jan 16, 2024
Fred L. Burge, 81, of Williamstown, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born August 15, 1942, in Marietta, OH, a son of the late Harold and Alice Freda Piatt Burge. Fred enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling, and watching Marietta College Basketball. He was a Steel Fabricator with CLW Inc. where he was co-owner. He...
Roger Owen Mccray
Jan 14, 2024
Roger Owen McCray, 77, of Parkersburg, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at The Willows Center. He was born August 15, 1946, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Bencil and Emily Cowgar McCray. Roger had a love for antique cars. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ann McCray; one son, Chris McCray of Parkersburg; one...
Michael "Mike" Sims
Jan 14, 2024
Michael D. “Mike” Sims, 76, of Parkersburg passed away Sunday January 14, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 3, 1947 in Parkersburg to the late Coy and Lula Courtney Sims. Mike was a Sgt. in the United States Airforce during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed old cars, fishing and hunting. Mike is...
Sonny B. Leasure Jr.
Jan 13, 2024
Everett B. “Sonny” Leasure Jr., 82, of Parkersburg passed away on January 13, 2024 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1941 a son of the late Everett B. Sr. and Garnett L. Hornbeck-Leasure.
He is a 1960 graduate from Parkersburg High School and continued his education at Parkersburg Community College. He honorably...
Dixie L. Wheaton
Jan 12, 2024
Dixie L. Wheaton, 84, of Belpre, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at her residence. She was born March 5, 1939 to the late Kyle W. Vencill; Luther Boothe and Neva S. Graybeal Vencill Boothe. Dixie was a member of the Calvary Community Church. She enjoyed Volunteering at the Strecker Cancer Center in Belpre, Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, traveling and...
Patricia A. Stackpole
Jan 12, 2024
Patricia A. Stackpole, 77, of Vienna, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born July 29, 1946, in New Martinsville, WV, a daughter of the late Lawrence Dale and Margaret Morris Goddard. Patricia was a graduate of Tyler County High School. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, flower gardening and spending time with...
Virginia H Murphy
Jan 12, 2024
Virginia H. Murphy, 81, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 3, 1942 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late William Alfred King, Sr and Helen Monroe Bartlett King. Virginia was a Pharmacy Tech for over 20 years, where she had worked at Westbrook and St. Josephs Hospital....
