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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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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...

Jane Ruble

Jane Ruble

Apr 25, 2014

Jane Ruble, 51, of Walker, W.Va. passed away, Friday, April 25, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus. She was born March 1, 1963 in McFarland, Ritchie County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Ralph and Thelma Simons Nutter. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed crafts and embroidery. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Milton...

Charlotte Lorraine Wine

Charlotte Lorraine Wine

Apr 24, 2014

Charlotte Lorraine Wine,76,of Washington, W.Va. passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at her residence.She was born March 30, 1938 in Fayette County, W.Va., a daughter of the late James and Eula Trump McCarthy. Charlotte had previously worked for Sears and Roebuck and enjoyed collecting angels and spoons. She loved working outdoors in her flower gardens and enjoyed being with her...

Charles Rimer Kendall

Charles Rimer Kendall

Apr 22, 2014

Charles Rimer Kendall, 87, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., formerly of Stumptown, W.Va. passed away on April 22, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born October 8, 1926, in Calhoun County, W.Va., a son of the late Alexander “Jack” and Nora V. Fitzpatrick Kendall.Charles loved his family especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger...

James Robert Berry

James Robert Berry

Apr 22, 2014

Jimmy Berry, 67 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away April 22, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born June 26, 1946 in Glenville, W.Va. son of Wanda L. Coberly Berry of Parkersburg and the late Robert V. Berry. He loved attending church, going to nursing homes and ball games with his friend and caregiver, Bob Grimm. He also...

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