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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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Robert "Bob" Martin Poske
Nov 17, 2024
Robert “Bob” Martin Poske, 62, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, with the compassionate care of Marietta Memorial Hospital. Son of the late Aleen and William Poske Jr., Bob was born September 6, 1962 in Parkersburg, WV. He attended Parkersburg High School and was a member of the PHS Big Red Marching Band, graduating with the...
Robert "Allen" Daggett
Nov 16, 2024
Robert “Allen” Daggett, 75, of Parkersburg WV, passed away peacefully, November 16, 2024 at his home. He was born May 24, 1949 in Parkersburg to the late Rev. Raleigh and Betty Wood Daggett.
Allen graduated from Parkersburg South High School in 1969. He then joined the Marine Corps and received an honorable discharge in 1972. He then...
Kathy Louise Laughery
Nov 16, 2024
Kathy L. Laughery age 70, of Washington, WV passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at her residence. She was born November 22, 1953 in Farmington, Maine, a daughter of the late James H. and Virginia J. Philbrick Vanfossen. Kathy had previously worked in department stores and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, Parkersburg. She enjoyed collecting...
Brian Lee Somerville
Nov 15, 2024
Brian Lee Somerville, 65, of Parkersburg, passed away November 15, 2024 at The James Cancer Center at OSU. He was born July 17, 1959 in Parkersburg to the late G. Lee and S. Sue Gum Somerville.
Brian enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a 1977 graduate of Parkersburg South High School where he was also the “best...
Anita Ramona Zide
Nov 13, 2024
Anita R. Zide, 88, of Williamstown, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Harmar Place, Marietta. She was born May 26, 1936 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Jess and Kathleen Hutchison Bango.
She was a 1954 graduate of Parkersburg High School, and also graduated from the Mountain State Business College. She worked with her late...
Nesta Charlene Cain
Nov 12, 2024
Nesta Charlene Cain, 77, of Parkersburg, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at home. She was born September 27, 1947 in Wood County, a daughter of the late Melvin and Grace Nelson Ingraham. Nesta previously served as the librarian for Waverly Library and attended The Celebration Center in Marietta, OH. Left to cherish her memory includer her loving husband, Donald...
Marcia Faith Godbey
Nov 11, 2024
Marcia Faith Godbey, 68, of Mineral Wells, passed away November 11, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 1, 1956 in Parkersburg, to the late Cecil I. and Juanita E. McCauley Dailey.
She was the owner/operator at Leaps of Faith Bakery/Red Barn Diner, for seven years. She also worked for Cracker Barrell for eighteen...
Robert (Bob) Preston Cutlip
Nov 11, 2024
Robert (Bob) Preston Cutlip, 77, passed away at home with his loving family November 11, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He was born April 25, 1947 in Sutton, WV, the son of the late Gerald Wayne and Dorothy Louise Brosius Cutlip. Bob graduated from Sutton High School, Glenville State College, and West Virginia University. His teaching career led him...
Hazel Mae Rolston
Nov 10, 2024
Hazel Mae Rolston, 91, of Williamstown, WV passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born April 18, 1933 in Parkersburg to the late Clarence and Harriett Fink Layman. Hazel was a homemaker, a seamstress, and an avid crocheter. She loved her family unconditionally, especially her daughter, husband, and grand-dogs, Lexi, Maggie, and Tobi. The children...
Barbara Ann Lewis
Nov 9, 2024
Barbara Ann Lewis, age 84 of Williamstown, WV passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born April 24, 1940, in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy Carpenter Duty. Barbara was a 1958 graduate of Williamstown High School where she was a cheerleader, Homecoming Queen and member of the Thespians....
Steven Derrick Wallace
Nov 8, 2024
Steven “Derrick” Roberts Wallace, 36, of Parkersburg, passed away November 8, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born March 4, 1988, a son of Steven D. Roberts and Deborah C. Davidson.
Derrick was a high school graduate who served our country in the WV National Guard. He worked in multiple manufacturing positions. He enjoyed art, drawing,...
Carolyn Sue Parker
Nov 8, 2024
Carolyn Sue “Burdette” Parker, 76, of Parkersburg, WV, left this earth to be in peace and in a better world, surrounded by her loving husband David, and family and friends, on November 8, 2024 at her residence.
When Carolyn stepped down from that train, there to meet her was her daughter, Diana “Dee” Parker; mother and father,...
Wilma Nell Snider
Nov 3, 2024
Wilma Nell Snider, 78, of Davisville, passed away peacefully November 3, 2024 at her residence. She was born November 28, 1946 in Wirt County, a daughter of the late Okey J. and Muriel M. Fought Strong.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, and was an avid flower gardener.
Left to honor her memory includes...
Avis Eleanor Full
Nov 3, 2024
Avis Eleanor Lockhart Ellison Lemley Full, 89, of Parkersburg, passed away, Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Bennington Glen Nursing Facility in Marengo, OH. She was born September 10, 1935 in Parkersburg to the late Lester and Blanche (Grable) Lockhart.
She loved reading, traveling, bowling, and being with her family.
Left to cherish her memory is...
Karen V. "Edge" Bice
Nov 3, 2024
Karen V. Edge Bice, 86, of Vienna, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Wyngate Assisted Living, Vienna.
She was born in Jacksonburg, Wetzel County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Isaac and Custie Fluharty Edge.
Karen was a member of Grand Central Church of Christ and worked with the Stepping Stones Ladies Auxiliary...
Paul Edward Vannoy
Nov 2, 2024
Paul E. Vannoy, 56, of Mineral Wells, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his residence. He was born December 2, 1967 in Parkersburg, a son to the late Paul L. and Junell Hayhurst Vannoy.
Paul was a 1986 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and was employed at Sam’s Club with over 33 years of service....
Pandora Gay Frazier
Nov 1, 2024
Pandora Gay Frazier, 96, of Mineral Wells passed away peacefully November 1, 2024 at home with her son, Ronnie, and caretaker, Shelby, by her side. She was born June 3, 1928, a daughter of Franklin and Essie Biles. Pandora was a homemaker who loved to entertain her family and friends. She enjoyed playing cards, hosting holiday parties and cooking. Kind...
Evelyn Joan Lamp
Oct 30, 2024
Evelyn Joan “Jo” Lamp, 92, of Belpre, Ohio passed peacefully under the care of her family, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at her residence. She was a daughter of the late Howard Hays and Mildred Snider Hays. Jo was a homemaker and a member of the Belpre Church of Christ. Family left behind to cherish her memory includes; four daughters,...
Wilma Virginia Scholl
Oct 29, 2024
W. Virginia “Ginny” Godfrey Scholl, age 89 of Vienna, WV, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Wyngate Assisting Living. She was born June 8, 1935 in Richwood, WV, a daughter of the late Dort and Naomi Godfrey. Ginny was a 1953 graduate of Weston High School and a 1956 graduate of St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing...
Robert Glenwood Forshey
Oct 29, 2024
Robert G. Forshey, 82, of Parkersburg, passed away Tuesday October 29, 2024 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born October 6, 1942 in Belleville to the late Samuel and Ester Allen Forshey.
Robert enjoyed playing music in church and ancestry.
He is survived by his wife, Edith Forshey; two sons, Jonathan and Samuel;...
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