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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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Evelyn Tennant

Evelyn Tennant

May 14, 2014

Evelyn Tennant, 85, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away on May 14, 2014 at Eagle Pointe.She was born May 13, 1929, in Lowell, Ohio, a daughter of the late Justus Albert and Eulalia Bogard Graham.She retired from Corning Glass.She is survived by three daughters, Margaret R. O'Dell (Edward) of Parkersburg, W.Va., Deborah K. Brown (Chester) of Waverly, W.Va. and Monica J....

Taylor Noel Jones

Taylor Noel Jones

May 13, 2014

Taylor Noel Jones, 27 of Vienna, W.Va. became an angel in Heaven on May 13, 2014 surrounded by her family at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston TX.She was born December 13, 1986 in Parkersburg W.Va., the daughter of Zack and Tammy Jones and sister to Tricia White.Taylor graduated from PHS in 2005 and WVU in 2009 with a Bachelor...

Vicki Lynne Hanzelka

Vicki Lynne Hanzelka

May 11, 2014

Vicki Lynne Hanzelka, 47, of Vincent, Ohio passed away May 11, 2014. She was born July 22, 1966, in Blytheville, Arkansas, a daughter of Melvin and Glenda Potter of Neon, KY. She was born again on June 8, 1997, receiving Jesus as her Lord and Savior.Vicki was a substitute teacher and school secretary. She loved the outdoors, gardening, fishing, spending...

M. Billie Desmond

M. Billie Desmond

May 11, 2014

M. Billie Desmond, 87, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on May 11, 2014 at her residence.She was born Oct. 17, 1926, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Herbert and Alice Keenan Affolter.Billie was a homemaker, had been employed by Viscose, Corning Glass and IBEW Credit Union. She was a member of the St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church.She is survived...

Silas Gayle Rader

Silas Gayle Rader

May 10, 2014

Silas G. Rader, 81, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away in the arms of Jesus on May 10, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus.He was born Sept. 2, 1932, in Cremo, W.Va., a son of the late Lonnie E. and Roxie Sommerville Rader.Silas is survived by his wife of 59 years, Berta Hein Rader of Ripley, W.Va.;...

Ethel M. "Sis" Swiger

Ethel M. "Sis" Swiger

May 9, 2014

Ethel M. “Sis” Swiger, 73, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Friday, May 9, 2014 at the St. Joseph's Campus of Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 10, 1940 in Clarksburg, W.Va., a daughter of Thurwell and Elsie Bunnell. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching game shows on television.Ethel is survived by two daughters, Misty...

Evelyn Mary States

Evelyn Mary States

May 8, 2014

Evelyn Mary States, 98 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Pineview Nursing Facility, Harrisville, W.Va.She was born March 14, 1916 in Ritchie County, W.Va., a daughter of the late John W. and Maggie Shingleton Jameson of Pike, WV.She was married to Carl Codar States in November 1936.During the WW II she worked at RCA Rubber...

Garland Allen Ferrell

Garland Allen Ferrell

May 6, 2014

Garland A. Ferrell, 85, beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away on May 6, 2014 at his Parkersburg home.He was born in South Charleston, W.Va. on Feb. 2, 1929 to Elzie W. and Martha McCallister Ferrell.Garland was a member of the Eighteenth Street United Baptist Church in Huntington. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from C&P...

Mary Evelyn Maze

Mary Evelyn Maze

May 2, 2014

A video tribute is available for viewing. The link is below her picture.Mary Evelyn Maze, 90 formerly of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away May 2, 2014 at Mt. Hope Nazarene Community Home in Pennsylvania.She was born July 5, 1923 in Ritchie County, W.Va. a daughter of the late William A. and Gladys Haney Parks. She was a graduate of Cairo High...

Micheal James Miracle

Micheal James Miracle

Apr 30, 2014

Micheal James “Mike” Miracle, 60, of Mineral Wells, W.Va. passed away on April 30, 2014 at his residence.He was born Sept. 7, 1953, in Corona, Calif., a son of Corena Null Miracle of Parkersburg, W.Va. and the late James E. Miracle.Mike was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and Glenville State College.He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and...

Linda Sue Dunn

Linda Sue Dunn

Apr 30, 2014

Linda Sue Dunn, 55 of Cutler, Ohio passed away, Wednesday, April 30, 2014.She was born January 6, 1959 in Marietta, Ohio a daughter of the late Norman Vannoy and Wilma Jean Cumberledge Price.Linda was a security guard and a housekeeper. She was a Mormon by faith and loved her flower garden.She is survived by her husband of 35 years, G....

Margaret "Cissy" Carol Williamson

Margaret "Cissy" Carol Williamson

Apr 29, 2014

Margaret Carol “Cissy” Williamson, 52, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on April 29, 2014 at her home in her sleep surrounded by the love of family.She was born January 31, 1962, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Raymond Edgar and Carolyn Ellen Gay Ruckert Griffith.Cissy was employed at Fed Ex in Martinsburg, W.Va. and enjoyed macramé and watching...

Ilene Louell Echols

Ilene Louell Echols

Apr 29, 2014

Ilene Louell Echols, 69, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away April 29, 2014 at her residence.She was born November 9, 1944, in Chloe, W.Va., Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Harley and Minnie May Hicks.She was retired from the Wood County Senior Citizens Center. She enjoyed drawing, reading, walking, playing cards and games.She is survived by her husband of 47...

Otho Douglas Vanmeter

Otho Douglas Vanmeter

Apr 28, 2014

Otho Douglas VanMeter, 69, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away on April 28, 2014 at his residence.He was born November 2, 1944, in Belpre, a son of the late Otho and Mary Stevens VanMeter.Otho was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had been employed at Union Carbide and AEP Barge Service.He is survived by his son, Todd VanMeter of Parkersburg,...

Mindy Jean Lorenz

Mindy Jean Lorenz

Apr 28, 2014

Mindy Jean Runner Lorenz, 38, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on April 28, 2014 at her residence.She was born July 31, 1975, in Parkersburg, a daughter of Jess and Joy Haynes Runner of Elizabeth, W.Va.Mindy was a graduate of Wirt County High School with the class of 1994 and was a supervisor with REM Health Care. She loved reading, crocheting,...

E. Wayne Sartor

E. Wayne Sartor

Apr 27, 2014

A video tribute to Wayne is now available for viewing on this site.E. Wayne Sartor, 79, passed away April 27, 2014 in Morgantown, W.Va.He was born April 26, 1935, in Parkersburg, W.Va., son of the late Everett Olin and Hilda Naomi Johnson Sartor.Wayne had worked for Welch Music for 51 years and was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.He...

Beatrice Sue Salyers

Beatrice Sue Salyers

Apr 26, 2014

Beatrice Sue Salyers, 58 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away April 26, 2014 at her residence.She was born June 14, 1955 in Wood County, W.Va. a daughter of the late Raymond Edward Lyons and Hazel Cross. She was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star.She is survived by a daughter, Bobby Jo Salyers Lizama (Tony); four sons, Brown Salyers...

Bill M. Atkinson, M.D.

Bill M. Atkinson, M.D.

Apr 26, 2014

Bill M. Atkinson,M.D., 82 of Little Hocking, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 26, 2014 at his residence surrounded by family and loved ones.He was born November 1, 1931 on the Middle Fork of Reedy Creek at Reedy, W.Va. to parents Oma Clemeth and Hazel Kathleen Roberts Atkinson. He was the fourth of five children.Bill was a 1949 graduate of...

John Minor Byrd

John Minor Byrd

Apr 26, 2014

John Minor Byrd, 88, of Rockport, W.Va., passed away April 26, 2014, at The Willows Center in Parkersburg.He was born Oct. 22, 1925, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Thomas Robert and Martha Bartlett Byrd.John was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 5575 of Mineral Wells, W.Va. He...

Stephen Perry Hicks

Stephen Perry Hicks

Apr 25, 2014

Stephen Perry Hicks, 48, of Rockport, W.Va., passed away April 25, 2014 at Sistersville Center in Sistersville, W.Va.He was born June 30, 1965, in Weston, W.Va., a son of Virginia Wyant Hicks and the late Billy Randolph Hicks. He loved the outdoors.In addition to his mother, Stephen is survived by a daughter, Katarina Hicks; two sons, Todd Brown and Zack...

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