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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Floyd Robert Riddle

Floyd Robert Riddle

Dec 8, 2024

Floyd R. “Bob” Riddle, 93, of Parkersburg, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2024. He was born January 26, 1931 in Ritchie County, a son of the late Floyd P. and Virgia O. Riddle.

He was a truck driver for Teamsters Union Local 175 and 413. He was a faithful member of Faith Baptist...

Rickey Glen Kelley

Rickey Glen Kelley

Dec 7, 2024

Rickey Glen Kelley, 65, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully at his residence December 7, 2024. He was born January 8, 1959 in Doddridge County, WV, a son of the late Bruce and Clarice Nutter Kelley. He was a driver for Carlsted Wholesale Florist for many years and enjoyed collectables. Rickey is survived by his four siblings; Becky Kelley, Jeff (Donna)...

Barbara Jean Wilson

Barbara Jean Wilson

Dec 7, 2024

Barbara Jean Wilson age 73 of Mineral Wells, WV passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at her residence.

She was born January 23, 1951 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Robert and Betty Wilson.

Barbara was a volunteer at the Ohio Valley Healthcare for several years. She loved traveling, fishing, her flowers, crafts and...

Jerry Thayer Brown

Jerry Thayer Brown

Dec 4, 2024

Jerry T. Brown, 80, of Vienna passed away December 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born August 19, 1944 in Cedar Grove, WV a son of the late William R. and Della Gray Brown.

He retired from the City of Dublin, OH and also was a greeter at Walmart in Dublin.

He is survived...

Ingrid Cumberledge

Ingrid Cumberledge

Dec 3, 2024

Ingrid Cumberledge, 77, of Vienna, WV passed away December 3, 2024 with the compassionate care of Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV.

Daughter of the late Anna And Karl Rauscher, Ingrid was born January 30, 1947 in Bamberg, Germany. She enjoyed being a homemaker, spending time with friends and family, sewing and quilting.

She is...

Sean Michael Haverty

Sean Michael Haverty

Dec 3, 2024

Sean Michael Haverty, 34, of Washington, passed away on December 3, 2024. He was born on November 21, 1990 in Parkersburg, a son to Russell S. and Stacy L. Post Haverty.

He was a 2009 graduate from Belpre High School and worked in the sanitation department for the City of Parkersburg.

Along with his parents,...

Mary Janie Gorrell

Mary Janie Gorrell

Dec 3, 2024

Mary Jane “Janie” Gorrell age 83, of Parkersburg, WV went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

She was born August 29, 1941 in Mineral Wells, WV, a daughter of the late Richard Harold Roth, Jr and Hazel Elizabeth Ruble Roth. Janie was a 1959 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was retired from...

Ruth Ann (Lafevar) Exline

Ruth Ann (Lafevar) Exline

Dec 2, 2024

Ruth Ann (LaFevar) Exline, 81, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 with the compassionate care of Eagle Point Healthcare Center.

Daughter of the late Mary Ruth and Garrett Herbert LaFevar, Ruth was born in Parkersburg, WV on January 15, 1943. She graduated from Parkersburg High School with the class of...

Michael Ross Chipps

Michael Ross Chipps

Dec 2, 2024

Michael Ross Chipps, 76, of Parkersburg passed away on December 2, 2024 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born April 20, 1948 in Cowen, WV, a son of the late Clarence and Nellie Smith Chipps. Michael served our country honorably in the United States Air Force as a SGT and scuba diver. He loved the Lord and enjoyed...

Tom Butterfield

Tom Butterfield

Nov 30, 2024

Tom Butterfield, 84, of Vienna, passed away November 30, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born August 26, 1940 in Parkersburg to the late Thomas and Martha Dotson Butterfield.

Tom was a 1958 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He was a Church of Christ minister for 65 years, serving many churches in the Mid-Ohio Valley....

William "Bill" Douglas Shepherd

William "Bill" Douglas Shepherd

Nov 27, 2024

William “Bill” Douglas Shepherd, 76, of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday, November, 27 2024, at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born in Parkersburg December 28, 1947, a son of the late Charles and Frances Eddy Shepherd. Bill served his country honorably in the United States Army, first calvary division, serving in the Vietnam War and eight years in Germany....

Larry Clayton Montgomery

Larry Clayton Montgomery

Nov 27, 2024

Larry Clayton Montgomery, 80, of Vienna, passed away November 27, 2024, at his residence. He was born April 3, 1944 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Harry "Clay" and Rosalia P. Covey Montgomery.

He was a 1962 graduate of Parkersburg High School. Larry worked with his father as a home builder and later retired from Swift...

Kerry Jean Schmitt

Kerry Jean Schmitt

Nov 27, 2024

Kerry Jean Schmitt, age 73, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at her residence after a long courageous battle.

She was born February 7, 1951 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Bub and Margaret Tatler Fordyce. Kerry was retired after many years of service, from the Wood County School Systems, where she was...

Michael Roy Sampson

Michael Roy Sampson

Nov 24, 2024

Michael Roy Sampson, 57, of Rockport, went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2024 at his residence. He was born August 27, 1967, a son to Roy M. and Janet E. Rogers Sampson.

He was a 1986 graduate from Parkersburg South High School and was employed as a fabricator and welder at Constellium Rolled Products...

Margaret Ann Bailes

Margaret Ann Bailes

Nov 21, 2024

Margaret Ann “Peg” Bailes, 85, of Parkersburg passed away November 21, 2024 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born June 19, 1939, a daughter of the late Frank and Merle Upling Sarver.

She was a graduate from Parkersburg High School. She retired after several years of service as a secretary from the Burea of Public...

Stella Hall

Stella Hall

Nov 21, 2024

Stella Butler Hall, of Parkersburg, WV, who blessed our lives for 89 years, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024 at her home.

Stella was born February 20, 1935 in Beech, Calhoun County, WV, the youngest daughter and last surviving child of the late Roy and Martha Jane Lowers Butler.

She had worked at Kellwood Company...

Reva Nell Riser

Reva Nell Riser

Nov 20, 2024

Reva N. Riser, 74, of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born June 28, 1950 in Pleasants County to the late Carlton R. Kester and Goldie Mahaney Morrell.

Reva was a member of Hope Freewill Baptist Church and she was employed by Kmart for 38 ½ years.

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Ronald Wayne Trippett

Ronald Wayne Trippett

Nov 20, 2024

Ronald Wayne Trippett, 76, of Parkersburg, passed away November 20, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born November 2, 1948 in Parkersburg to the late Clarence W. and Anna C. Carlson Trippett. After graduation he served our country honorably in the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam Conflict from 1969-1973. He worked as a mechanic for...

Judith Louise Daley

Judith Louise Daley

Nov 18, 2024

Judith "Judy" L. Daley, 82, of Vienna, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at her son's home surrounded by her family.  She was born April 10, 1942 in Brown, WV, a daughter of the late Brooks and Helen McCullough.

Judy was a graduate of Wallace High School before moving to Parkersburg to work at Public Debt.  She...

Paul George Brookover Jr.

Paul George Brookover Jr.

Nov 18, 2024

Paul G. Brookover Jr., 75, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully Monday, November 18, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 14, 1948 in Parkersburg to the late Paul Sr. and Orma Coe Brookover.

He enjoyed reading and watching westerns and cheering on Oregon Ducks Football. He was retired from Sheet Metal Local...

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