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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Charles William Morgan
Jul 15, 2014
Charles William Morgan, 71 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away July 15, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus. He was born October 22, 1942 in Wood County, W.Va. a son of the late Abe I. and Lettie S. Oliver Morgan. He enjoyed working on electronics and riding his bike.Charles is survived by a sister, Loretta Morgan of Parkersburg, W.Va.;...
Earl Ray Cooper
Jul 12, 2014
Earl Ray Cooper, Jr., 63, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away July 12, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born Oct. 2, 1950, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Earl Ray Cooper Sr. and Lora Jean Schultz Cooper.Earl was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School and had been employed at Florence Dairy and was a self...
Vivian Lucille Long
Jul 11, 2014
Vivian Lucille Long 77 of Parkersburg, WV passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at the Pine View Nursing Facility, Harrisville, WV, Matthew 11:28-30.She was born December 22, 1936 in Murphytown, W.Va., a daughter of the late Roy E. and Beulah Deem Hoyler. Vivian was a member of the AMBUCS for several years. She was always an energetic and loving person....
Donald Owen Schreckengost
Jul 7, 2014
Donald Owen Schreckengost, 73, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on July 7, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born May 12, 1941, in Roane County, W.Va., a son of the late Thurl and Floy Evelyn Crislip Schreckengost.Don worked at Viscose Corp. and retired from Challenger Electric. He enjoyed working on cars doing mechanical and repair work, woodworking...
Vivian E. Cline
Jul 6, 2014
Vivian E. Cline, 104, formerly of Vienna, W.Va., passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Appletree Assisted Living in Beverly, Ohio.She was born April 26, 1910, in Slate, W.Va., a daughter of the late Averell E. and Grace Deem Elliott. She was a 1930 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was a member of the Vienna Church of Christ.She is...
Lena "Chris" Ellison
Jul 4, 2014
Lena “Chris” Ellison, 78, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away July 4, 2014 in her home. She was born October 30, 1935 in Wood County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Roy E. and Sarah B. Smith Roberts.She had been an employee of Moore's Lumber and Sam's Club and was a member of the 14th Avenue Gospel Mission.Chris is survived...
Ottie Darrell Casto
Jul 4, 2014
Ottie Darrell Casto, 96, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away July 4, 2014 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Home.He was born in Charleston, West Virginia, February 23, 1918 a son of the late Boyd and Ivy Doughty Casto.During WWII he served his country for the U.S. Governments program farming for (food for the US troops.) He retired from the United Dairy...
"Bud" Boston
Jul 3, 2014
“Bud” Boston, 87, of Walker, West Virginia, passed away at his residence, July 3, 2014. He was born June 14, 1927 in Wood County, W.Va. a son of the late Daniel Clifton and Florence Kress Boston. Bud served in the United States Air Force during World War II. He retired from Diamond Glass in 1986 and worked part time at...
William (Bill) Dale Savage
Jul 2, 2014
William Dale (Bill) Savage, 54, of Parkersburg, passed away on July 2, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born in Parkersburg on May 26, 1960, the son of the late Charles W. and Grace Lorraine Buck Savage. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Dawn Bush Savage. Bill attended Parkersburg High School and was employed...
Christopher Lewis Hall
Jul 1, 2014
Christopher Lewis Hall passed away at his home in Vienna on Tuesday, July 1, 2014.Chris was born November 28, 1977 at St. Josephs Hospital in Parkersburg, son of James E. and Debra K. Hendershot Hall.He was a 1996 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a 2004 graduate of Ohio State University with a Bachelor Of Science Degree in Biology. A...
Steven Dale Knotts
Jun 30, 2014
Steven Dale Knotts, 64 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away June 30, 2014 at his residence.He was born January 21, 1950 in Wood County, W.Va. a son of the late Lee Knotts and Joan Mehl Atkinson. He was owner/operator of Stevendale's Clothing.He is survived by his sister, Linda Pennybacker of Parkersburg; and his friend, Billy West of Parkersburg.There will be no...
Patricia Lee Dailey
Jun 29, 2014
Patricia Drake Dailey, 61 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away June 29, 2014 at The Arbors of Marietta.She was born December 21, 1952 in Parkersburg, W.Va. a daughter of the late Frank and Gladys Grotey Drake. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and worked at the Rosemar Medical Clinic. She was a Lutheran by faith.Patricia is survived by her...
Norma Jean Richardson
Jun 27, 2014
Norma Jean (Nichols) Richardson 77, of Williamstown, W.Va., passed into the loving arms of her Savior on Friday June 27, 2014, surrounded by her loved ones at her residence, following a battle with lung cancer.She was born in Williamstown, October 25, 1936 to the late Noble and Virginia (Russell) Nichols.Norma attended Williamstown High School where she met her husband of...
Robert "Bob" Bailey Gilbert
Jun 25, 2014
Robert “Bob” Bailey Gilbert, 84, of Slate Creek, W.Va., passed away on June 25, 2014 at his residence.He was born January 21, 1930, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Merle and Edna Bailey Gilbert.Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from O'Ames Company. He loved farming, cattle, horses and tractors. He was a board member...
James "Sonny" Leroy Jones
Jun 25, 2014
James Leroy “Sonny” Jones, 76 of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away on June 25, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus. He was born May 22, 1938, in Springfield, Ill., a son of the late Herman S. and Sylvia E. Lattimer Jones.Sonny was a retired truck driver working for many companies over the years.He was a member of Mineral...
Patricia Ann Pennock
Jun 24, 2014
Patricia Ann Pennock, of Parkersburg, departed this life on June 24, 2014 at home under the loving care of her husband, Alva and caregivers from TLC in Home Care Services, Wood County Senior Citizens and Amedisys.She was born on March 26, 1935 to David Leftrich and Thelma Muncy Boyles in Harvey, W.Va., the daughter of a coal miner. The family...
Hobert Lee Prunty
Jun 23, 2014
Reverend Hobert Lee Prunty 87, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away June 23, 2014 at the WVU Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va.He was born March 26, 1927 in Orton, W.Va., a son of the late Minter G. and ViolaMae Heckart Prunty.Hobert graduated from Troy High School, Glenville State College and the United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio. He was a World War II...
Randy Alan Oldaker
Jun 22, 2014
Randy A. Oldaker, 58, of Parkersburg, W.Va., went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 22, 2014 after an extended illness. He was dearly loved by his family and all who knew him. Although weak in body, he was strong in faith and never ashamed of his faith in Christ.He was born in Ashtabula, Ohio...
Donzel C. Smith
Jun 22, 2014
Donzel C. Smith Sr., 81, of Washington, W.Va., passed away June 22, 2014, at the Willows Center.He was born Sept. 11, 1932, in Sandyville, W.Va., a son of the late Oliver and Vera Kingsbury Smith.Donzel served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He retired from E.I. DuPont in 1993. He was an avid race fan and enjoyed many years as...
Catherine Anne Wagner
Jun 21, 2014
Catherine Anne Wagner, 84 of Parkersburg, W.Va. (formerly of Vienna) passed away June 21, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.She was born January 3, 1930 in Ritchie County, W.Va. a daughter of the late Henry L. and Bertha D. Starr Ferguson. She was a proud graduate of DeSales Heights Academy and was a founding member of St. Michaels...
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