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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Kimberly Margaret Pickens

Kimberly Margaret Pickens

Dec 27, 2013

Kimberly Margaret Wolfe Pickens, 32 of Parkersburg, W.Va.passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 at the Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.She was born October 20, 1981 in Parkersburg, a daughter of Kenneth and Joyce Persell Wolfe. Kimberly enjoyed crafts and reading and attended Jefferson Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Kimberly is survived by her four children, Elijah Wolfe,...

Barbara Ann Beall

Barbara Ann Beall

Dec 27, 2013

Barbara Ann Beall, 83, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 27, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.She was born Nov. 6, 1930, in Wood Co., W.Va., a daughter of the late Carl F. and Alma Chapman Dagg.Barbara was a loving homemaker. She enjoyed traveling and her volunteer work at...

James Kenneth Ayers

James Kenneth Ayers

Dec 26, 2013

A Video Tribute to Jim is now available on this site. The link is below his picture.James “Jim” Ayers, 81, of Newark, W.Va., passed away on December 26, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus with family by his side.He was born October 18, 1932, in Southside Parkersburg, Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late James C. and...

Karol Joseph Bennett,

Karol Joseph Bennett,

Dec 25, 2013

Karol J. Bennett, Jr. (Bear) 67, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away December 25, 2013 at his residence.He was born June 11, 1946 in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Karol Joseph Bennett, Sr. and Genevieve Reynolds Bennett.He retired after 34 years of service with O'Ames and was a minister with Prayer Chapel Church in Parkersburg for over 20...

Randy Lee Shamblin

Randy Lee Shamblin

Dec 23, 2013

Randy L. Shamblin 54, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Monday, December 23, 2013 at the Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus following a brief illness.He was born March 15, 1959 in Charleston, W.Va., a son of Shirley Shamblin of Florida and the late David Shamblin.Randy worked in the Oil and Gas Industry for over 30 years and currently was district...

Gladys E. Webb Coron

Gladys E. Webb Coron

Dec 23, 2013

Gladys E. Webb Coron, 74, of Vienna, W.Va. completed her tasks on earth Monday, December 23, 2013 in the Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus. She was born at Seminole, W.Va., March 3, 1939, a daughter of the late David C. and Edith P. Morgan Webb.Mrs. Coron was formerly employed by the School Board of Broward County, Florida as a...

Iva Mae Potter

Iva Mae Potter

Dec 22, 2013

Iva Mae Potter, 99, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Vincent, Ohio passed away quietly in her sleep on December 22, 2013. She was born November 16, 1914, a daughter of the late James and Otie McCrackin Rader of Parkersburg, W.Va., the oldest of nine children.She was retired in 1981 from the Warren Local School District.In addition to her parents,...

Clinton John Montgomery

Clinton John Montgomery

Dec 21, 2013

Clinton John Montgomery Jr., 80, of Parkersburg, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 21, 2013, at Camden Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus. He was born March 24, 1933, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Clinton John and Ethel E. Martin Montgomery. Clinton retired from Union Carbide (Elkem), enjoyed collecting and working on old cars,...

Erma Jean Hoschar

Erma Jean Hoschar

Dec 19, 2013

Erma Jean Rhodes Hoschar, 70, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on December 19, 2013 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.She was born July 21, 1943, in Ripley, W.Va., a daughter of Birdie Ruth Bennett Rhodesof Parkersburg and the late John J. Rhodes.Erma was formerly employed by McCrory's Restaurant in downtown Parkersburg.She enjoyed fishing and working on the family farm and she attended...

James Ernest Drain,

James Ernest Drain,

Dec 19, 2013

James E. Drain III (Jaybird) 31 of Parkersburg, W.Va. went to be with our Lord and Heavenly Father on December 19, 2013.James was born on May 7, 1982 to Rhonda Morris and James Drain, Jr. both of Parkersburg.Jay is survived by his parents. In addition he is also survived by his two sons, Tyler and Jeremiah Drain; two sisters, Mystyn...

Rita Jean Keith

Rita Jean Keith

Dec 18, 2013

Rita Jean (Brinker, Boggess) Keith, 66 of Cutler, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at her residence.She was born in Ravenswood, W.Va. on August 14, 1947, a daughter of the late Bert Franklin Brinker and Ora Mae (Graham, Brinker) Bacon. She enjoyed sewing, camping, cooking and taking care of her grandchildren.Surviving is her husband, Ted Keith; three daughters and...

Harley Kenneth Heflin

Harley Kenneth Heflin

Dec 16, 2013

A Memorial Video to Harley is now available on this site. The link is below his picture.Harley Kenneth Heflin Jr., 84, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on Dec. 16, 2013 at his daughter's residence.He was born August 1, 1929, in Doddridge Co., W.Va., a son of the late Harley Heflin Sr. and Effie Davisson Heflin.Harley was a pipefitter with Local...

Virginia C. Beeson

Virginia C. Beeson

Dec 15, 2013

Virginia C. Beeson, 96, of the Marietta Center, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.She was born May 25, 1917, in Weston, W.Va., a daughter of the late Edward T. W. Stewart and Edith Corda Hays Stewart.She formerly worked at Moby's and Fashion Mart. She was a former member of the Rockport Farm Woman's Club. She...

Mary Leota Treadway

Mary Leota Treadway

Dec 15, 2013

Mary McGraw Harris Treadway, 90, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on Dec. 15, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.She was born March 14, 1923, in Roane County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Wash and Iva Nutter McGraw.Mary was a cook for the Wood County Board of Education for 20 years and an avid banjo player. She was...

Rodney Duane Bush

Rodney Duane Bush

Dec 15, 2013

Rodney Duane Bush, 65, of Elizabeth, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 at Timberline Ski Resort.He was born April 16, 1948, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of David “Jack” and Jean Belt Bush of Mineral Wells, W.Va.Rod was a person who had more interests than he had time for, and he was so afraid that he wouldn't be...

Arlene Marie Kerby

Arlene Marie Kerby

Dec 14, 2013

Arlene Marie Kerby, 87 of Parkersburg passed away December 14, 2013 at Marietta Care and Rehabilitation in Marietta, Ohio.She was born October 26, 1926 in Barbour County, W.Va. a daughter of the late Porter L and Audra Ervin Thorne. She had worked at Worthington Manor as a nursing assistant and was a member of the 36th Street Church of Christ...

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...

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