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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William Keith Mowery
Apr 18, 2014
William Keith Mowery, 52, of South Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on April 18, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born February 6, 1962, in Tempe, Ariz., a son of the late Drexel and Grace Mowery.William was a graduate of Warren High School and was a self-employed construction worker.He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Brannon Mowery; one...
Denzil Paul Barton
Apr 17, 2014
Denzil Paul Barton, 78, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away on April 17, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family.He was born February 12, 1936, in Wirt County, W.Va., a son of the late Jesse and Girtha Cline Barton.Denzil was a 1955 graduate of Wirt County High School where he was an outstanding football player. He was a U.S....
Forrest David Shelene
Apr 17, 2014
Forrest David Shelene 60, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away April 17,2014 at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.David was born November 26, 1953 in Parkersburg, W.Va, a son of the late Forrest J.and Mary June Cain Shelene.David was a 1971 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He worked for the West Virginia State Auditor, Glen Gainer as a Field Representative. He...
John Bruce Holbert
Apr 15, 2014
John Bruce Holbert, 63, of South Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on April 15, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born May 12, 1950, in Atlanta, Ga., a son of Mildred “Lucy” Smith Holbert of Parkersburg and the late Carol M. Holbert.John was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and served in Vietnam. He was a self-employed...
Robert Lee Peters
Apr 14, 2014
Robert Lee Peters, 85, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, peacefully passed away on April 14, 2014, at the Cleveland Clinic. Born on October 31, 1928, he was the eldest son of the late Horace C. and Elizabeth Jane Lemon Peters.
Robert honorably served in the United States Army/Air Force and dedicated himself to hard work throughout his life. He began his career...
Frances Lee Wable
Apr 12, 2014
Frances L. Wable, 95, of Vienna, W.Va. died Saturday, April 12, 2014, at Worthington Manor in Parkersburg, W.Va. She resided at the Plesantview Towers in Vienna.She was born Nov. 25, 1918, in Charleston W.Va., a daughter of the late Cleveland S. and Alice S. Hager Fry.Frances was a member of the Vienna Baptist Church, was formally employed at the Parkersburg...
Pamela Jane Casto
Apr 11, 2014
Pamela Jane Casto, 42, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away April 11, 2014.She was born May 24, 1971 in Parkersburg, a daughter of Helen Perkins Casto of Parkersburg and the late Ray Casto.Pamela is survived by her mother; a daughter, Brittany Byers of Ohio; two sisters, Tammy Allmann (Jeff) of Vincent, Ohio, and Sandra Vore (Mark) of Parkersburg; one brother Ray...
Jayne W. Leachman
Apr 10, 2014
Jayne W. Leachman, 71Jayne was born on Dec. 13, 1942 in Belpre to John (Doc) and Winefred (Winny) Barnhart Leibrand.She lived in Parkersburg and Daytona Beach Shores, Florida and was formerly of Belpre. She passed in Daytona Beach Shores at home, after losing her battle with cancer, on April 10 and returned to Heaven where she was already an angel.She...
Ann F. Kidwiler
Apr 2, 2014
Ann F. KidwilerAnn F. Kidwiler, of Vienna departed this life on April 2, 2014 at Marietta Center, Marietta, Ohio.Ann was born in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clarence L. Leasure and the late Felsia (Bee) Leasure Ruble. The family moved back to Parkersburg when Ann was 4 years old.Ann graduated from Parkersburg High School with the January Class...
Bruce Wayne Malone
Apr 2, 2014
Bruce Wayne Malone, 63, of Eagle Pointe passed away on April 2, 2014 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Home.He was born May 18, 1950, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late John B. and Peggy Boice Malone.Bruce was a truck driver for DeBarr Trucking and Smith Concrete. He enjoyed hunting, playing pool, spending time outdoors, auto racing, guns and...
Margaret Evelyn Houchen
Apr 2, 2014
Margaret Evelyn HouchenMargaret Evelyn Houchen 90, of Williamstown, formerly of Jackson County, WV. passed away on April 2, 2014 at Marietta, Memorial Hospital.She was born June 13, 1923 at the home of her parents, the late James and Jeanette Blair Beymer in Lockhart, WV.She graduated from Gilmore High School, Sandyville, WV. in 1941 and married George Houchen in November of...
Teddy Walker Taylor
Mar 29, 2014
Teddy Walker Taylor, 77 of Vienna, W.Va., passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Eagle Pointe.He was born November 15, 1936 in Charleston, W.Va. a son of the late Don and Fannie Hunt Taylor.Teddyformerly worked at Bearings Inc. of Parkersburg, W.Va. and retired after several years of service from Borg Warner/G.E. He graduated in 1955 from Stonewall Jackson High School...
Charles Wayne Stanley
Mar 27, 2014
Charles “Wayne” Stanley, 53 of Walker, W.Va. passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born July 21, 1960 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of Mary Ellen Fleming Stanley of Waverly, W.Va. and the late Charles G. “Sonny” Stanley.Wayne was retired from the local 80 Asbestos Workers Union. He was an avid outdoorsman where he enjoyed...
Samuel Farrah
Mar 26, 2014
Samuel Farrah, 79 of Parkersburg passed away March 26, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family, friends and caregivers.He was born May 1, 1934 in Butler, PA son of the late Mike and Mildred Farrah. Sam was very proud of his family and took every opportunity to speak of them and share his love for them. He was very...
Leon Reed Eddy
Mar 26, 2014
Leon Reed Eddy, 84, of Charleston, W.Va. passed away at the Hubbard Hospice House on Wednesday, March 26, 2014.He was born November 29, 1929 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late William Henry and Anna Rutter Eddy.Leon was owner/operator of and retired from Eddy's Sewer and Plumbing in Charleston. He was a decorated veteran of the United States Army,...
Mario "Phil" Martino
Mar 25, 2014
Mario “Phil” Martino 92 of Vienna, W.Va., died March 25, 2014 at his residence.He was born April 10, 1921 in Follansbee, W.Va. a son of the late Francesco and Margharita Tecca Martino. Mario spent most of his adult life in the retail and wholesale paper and lumber business. From accountant to sales representative and several years as President and General...
Sharon Irene Windland
Mar 25, 2014
A Video Tribute to Sharon is now available on this site. The link is at the bottom of the biography.Sharon Irene Windland, 72 of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on March 25, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.She was born Sept. 2, 1941, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late John Vernon and Vada Irene Knight Nesselrode.Her greatest joy...
Billie Gene Cook
Mar 24, 2014
Billie Gene Cook, 75, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away on March 24, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.He was born December 29, 1938, in Mineral Wells, a son of the late William A. Cook and Freda Belle Lake Cook Slack.Billie graduated from Parkersburg High School and retired from E. I. Dupont in 1997. For many years he was a...
Mildred Cowan
Mar 24, 2014
Mildred Cowan 97, passed away March 24, 2014 at Georgetown, Texas. Prior to moving to Texas in 2007 she resided in Vienna for 87 years. Mildred was born near Spencer in Roane County, on May 7, 1916 the daughter of the late Fred and Glenna Keffer Davis.The family moved to Vienna in 1922 and resided there throughout their lives, spending...
Robert Darrell Valentine
Mar 22, 2014
Robert D. Valentine, 80, of Vienna, W.Va. went peacefully to be with our Lord on March 22, 2014, at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born May 28, 1933, in Wood County, W.Va., a son to the late Earnest and LethaDeemValentine.Bob was a Navy veteran. He served during the Korean War. His naval ranking was P.O. 3rd Class and he served...
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