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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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Elizabeth Jane Whitlatch

Elizabeth Jane Whitlatch

Dec 13, 2013

Elizabeth “Jane” WhitlatchShe fell asleep in death on December 13, 2013.She was born March 17, 1923 to George Henry Hart and Goldie Evelynn Starkey Hart, she was 90 years old.She dedicated her life to Jehovah God71 years ago and became one ofJehovah's Witnesses. She looked forward to the time when Jesus promised that “those in the memorial tombs will.. come...

Wilma Jean Sims

Wilma Jean Sims

Dec 11, 2013

Wilma Hopkins Zimmer Sims Rogers, 72 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away December 11, 2013 at her home.She was born June 30, 1941 in Wirt County, W.Va. a daughter of the late George and Edna Copen Hopkins.She was retired as a CNA from Worthington Manor. She attended the Apostolic United Pentecostal Church of Parkersburg.Wilma is survived by her husband, Mike Rogers;...

Harley Hall

Harley Hall

Dec 9, 2013

Harley Hall, 91, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on December 9, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born Sept. 17, 1922, in Palestine, W.Va., a son of the late Ira and Nina Hall.Harley was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, member of Labors Union 1085, retired from construction and had worked at Dupont.He enjoyed...

Virgil Havens

Virgil Havens

Dec 7, 2013

Virgil Havens, 92, of Parkersburg, passed away Dec. 7, 2013, at the Marietta Center.He was born Nov. 26, 1921, in Middletown, Ohio, a son of the late Harlon Havens and Eleanor Reynolds .Virgil worked at Century Products and retired from Vitro-Agate Marble Company. He was a member of Lauckport United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.He is survived...

Jerri Sheridan

Jerri Sheridan

Dec 5, 2013

Jerri Sheridan 60, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the Parkersburg Care and Rehabilitation Nursing Facility.She was born May 7, 1953 in Parkersburg, the youngest daughter of Louise LaRue Morrison and the late Harvey L. Morrison, Sr.Jerri graduated from Wirt County High School where she was a member of the Tiger Marching Band. She worked for...

Kathleen Sue Heibel

Kathleen Sue Heibel

Dec 5, 2013

Kathleen Sue (Miller) Heibel, 63, of Rockport, W.Va. was called home to be with the Lord Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph Campus.She was born March 16, 1950 in Wirt County, W.Va., the daughter of Ellsworth and Oncie Thompson Archer of Rockport, W.Va.Kathleen was a homemaker and enjoyed crafts, making jewelry, woodworking andplaying the piano.She is...

Anne Lee Harbert

Anne Lee Harbert

Dec 3, 2013

Anne Lee Harbert, 83 of Williamstown, W.Va. passed away December 3, 2013 at her residence. She was born June 2, 1930 in Clarksburg, W.Va. a daughter of the late William Bryan and Alma Myrtle Piggott Jennings. She was a homemaker, a member of the Eastern Star and a member of the Lost Creek United Methodist Church.She is survived by three...

Shirley Ann Perkins

Shirley Ann Perkins

Dec 3, 2013

Shirley Ann Perkins, 74 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus after an extended illness.She was born September 25, 1939 in Ritchie County the daughter of the late LLoyd and Wilma Lamp Bircher.Shirley graduated from Harrisville High School in 1957 and retired from Public Debt in the Accounting Dept. She was...

Geraldine Gumm

Geraldine Gumm

Dec 2, 2013

Geraldine “Gerry”Gumm, 90 passed away Monday, December 2, 2013 at the Ohio Valley Health Care Center.She was born July 29, 1923 in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late William and Cora Smith Hendricks.She was a homemaker and a member of The Beechwood Presbyterian Church in Parkersburg.She is survived by her nephew and his wife, Kenneth and Judy Gumm...

Gary Foster Brand

Gary Foster Brand

Dec 2, 2013

Gary F. Brand, 59, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away on Dec. 2, 2013 at his residence.He was born March 5, 1954, in Wood Cunty, W.Va., a son of the late James and Roma Murphy Brand. Gary was a steel worker.He is survived by his wife, Lisa C. Lemon Brand; one daughter, Melody Rose Vaught of Mineral Wells, W.Va.; one...

Janet Marie Shepherd

Janet Marie Shepherd

Dec 2, 2013

Janet Marie Shepherd, 58, of Cutler, Ohio passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 at her home surrounded by family and friends.She was born March 16, 1955, in Parkersburg, W.Va., daughter of the late Delbert M. and Martha O. (Wilson) Leadmon.Janet was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed travel, camping, country music, and her Shih Tzu dogs....

Ralph S. Board

Ralph S. Board

Dec 2, 2013

Ralph S. Board 58 of Parkersburg, passed away December 2, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus.He was born January 11, 1955 in Parkersburg, a son of Sarah Parr Board of Parkersburg and the late Sella S. Board.Ralph was active in The Boy Scouts his whole life. He received his Eagle Scout as a young man and became...

David Brian Hall

David Brian Hall

Dec 1, 2013

David Brian Hall, 54 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013 at his residence.He was born September 27, 1959 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Russell Hall Jr. and Madge Ellen Nicholson Hall.David was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran and enjoyed reading.He is survived by his two brothers, Roger Hall of Boaz, W.Va. and Russell Hall of...

Carl William Sereda

Carl William Sereda

Dec 1, 2013

Carl William Sereda 62 of Vienna, W.Va., formerly from Key West, Florida, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013.He was born February 7, 1951, in Kearny, NJ a son of Mildred Sereda of Vienna and the late Edward Sereda. Carl was a graduate of Parkersburg Catholic High School and a graduate of West Virginia University. He enjoyed reading, fishing, boating, the...

Louis Theodore Farnsworth

Louis Theodore Farnsworth

Nov 27, 2013

A Memorial Video to Ted is now available on this site. The link is below his picture.Louis “Ted” Farnsworth Jr., 59, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on Nov. 27, 2013 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio following a courageous battle with Leukemia surrounded by his loving family.He was born June 15, 1954, in West Warwick, Rhode Island, a son...

Robert Irvine Petty

Robert Irvine Petty

Nov 27, 2013

Robert Irvine Petty, 84, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on Nov. 27, 2013 at his residence.He was born March 17, 1929, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late William Harold and Mary Vaughan Petty.Robert was a veteran of the Army National Guard and retired from the City of Parkersburg. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family....

Marilyn Deane Bentz

Marilyn Deane Bentz

Nov 27, 2013

Marilyn Deane Bentz, 60, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on Nov. 27, 2013 at her residence.She was born July 11, 1953, in Roane Co., W.Va., a daughter of the late Rex and Mildred Bartlett Haddox.Marilyn was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School class of 1971 and had attended WVU-P. She had previously worked at Louise's Figure Salon and Ren-Dor...

Gary D. Buffington

Gary D. Buffington

Nov 26, 2013

Gary D. Buffington, 76, of Vincent, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Muskingum Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation in Beverly, Ohio. He was born August 25, 1937 in Wirt County, W.Va., a son of the late Orven and Edna Eagle Buffington.Gary served in the U.S. Army and retired from Global Metallurgic after 31 years of service. Gary is...

Clifford Lee Wilson

Clifford Lee Wilson

Nov 25, 2013

Clifford Lee Wilson Sr., 80, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away on November 25, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born February 26, 1933, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late William and Mamie Myers Wilson.Clifford was retired from Allegheny Freight Lines after 40 years and was a lifetime teamster. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and...

James Owen Dailey

James Owen Dailey

Nov 23, 2013

James O. Dailey, 69, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Nov. 23, 2013 at his residence.He was born Dec. 23, 1943 in Vienna W.Va., a son of the late Merle B. and Thelma Boston Dailey. He was a newspaper carrier for the Parkersburg News and Sentinel for over 30 years.He is survived by two brothers, Bob “Puff” (Patty) Dailey of Parkersburg...

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