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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John E. Townsend

John E. Townsend

Aug 12, 2013

John Townsend Jr., 69 of Davisville, W.Va. passed away August 12, 2013 at Eagle Pointe.He was born August 14, 1943 in Wood County, W.Va. a son of Lula Brooks Townsend of Davisville and the late John E. Townsend.He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and was a self-employed construction worker. He enjoyed Saturday night gatherings at his home. He...

Howard Dent Lott

Howard Dent Lott

Aug 9, 2013

Howard Dent Lott, 106, of Williamstown, W.Va., passed away on August 9, 2013 at the WV Masonic Home.He was born October 20, 1906, in Wirt County, W.Va., the son of the late Brainard and Cora RobertsLott.Howard retired from Penn Metal with over 43 years of service.He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #129, Williamstown, Scottish Rite, Eastern Star, Grange...

Robert Lee Lonas

Robert Lee Lonas

Aug 8, 2013

Robert Lee Lonas, 71 of Washington, W.Va. passed away August 8, 2013 at his residence.He was born October 25, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio a son of the late Charles and Pearl Varner Lonas. He was a 1959 graduate of Cairo High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. Robert was retired from E.I. Dupont after 36 years of service. He...

Judith Ann Gray

Judith Ann Gray

Aug 7, 2013

Judith Ann Gray 88 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away on August 7, 2013 at Muskingham Valley Nursing Home.She was born July 17, 1925 in North Carolina, a daughter of the late Alpheus and Effie Mandy Bracy Dunning. Judith had previously worked at Dils Brothers Department Store and was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She and her husband...

Edith Doris Mason

Edith Doris Mason

Aug 6, 2013

Edith Doris Mason, 90 of Parkersburg passed away August 6, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus. She was born October 15, 1922 in Mill Creek, Randolph County, W.Va. daughter of the late Rev. Robert Raymond and Lona Marie Shreve Smith. She had worked at the Ritchie County Garment Factory in Cairo, W.Va. She was a member of North...

Susan Jane Cooper

Susan Jane Cooper

Aug 5, 2013

A Video Tribute to Susan is now available on this site. The link is below her picture.Susan Jane Bock CooperSusan Jane Bock Cooper 45, of Davisville, WV, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, August 5, 2013 with her husband and mother surrounding her at Cleveland Clinic after an extended illness.She was born May 6, 1968 in Parkersburg,...

Karl David Hall

Karl David Hall

Aug 4, 2013

Karl David Hall, 69 of St. Albans, W.Va. passed away August 4, 2013 at his residence.He was born July 26, 1944 in Marietta, Ohio a son of the late Joseph F. and Dorothy C. Wagner Hall. He was a 1962 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a patrolman for the Parkersburg Police from...

Alva Donald Riggs,

Alva Donald Riggs,

Aug 4, 2013

Alva D. “Donnie” Riggs Jr., 55 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away August 4, 2013 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born June 26, 1958 in Parkersburg a son of the late Alva D. Riggs Sr. and Mazel B. Barnett Riggs. He had worked at Shoney's and was a Catholic by faith.Donnie is survived by three sons, Donnie Boyd, Jared Riggs, and...

Alexea Ellen Thorn

Alexea Ellen Thorn

Aug 4, 2013

Alexea Ellen Thorn 77, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away August 4, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.She was born January 10, 1936 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Russell R. Wiggins and Blanche R. Leasure Wiggins.Alexea was a homemaker, a member of the Cornerstone Gospel Church in Vienna, W.Va. and was very active in the church. She...

Charles David Leisure

Charles David Leisure

Aug 2, 2013

Charles “Bud” Leisure, 64 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away August 2, 2013 in Clay County, W.Va.He was born December 26, 1948 in Wood County, W.Va. a son of the late Clarence and Bettie Skinner Leisure. He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Viet Nam War. He was an Iron Worker in...

Michael A. Bennett

Michael A. Bennett

Aug 2, 2013

Michael Alan Bennett, 58, of Belpre, Ohio passed away Friday, August 2, 2013 at his residence.He was born March 19, 1955 in McArthur, Ohio, a son of the late Hunter Clay and Marjorie Alice Kochert Bennett.Mike was a 1973 graduate of Belpre High School and was employed at Little Hocking Service Center. He loved music, photography, sports and cars.Mike is...

Erica Lynn Lovell

Erica Lynn Lovell

Aug 1, 2013

Erica L. Lovell, 32, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away August 1, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born June 30, 1981 in Parkersburg, daughter of Ella Kay Snyder Dowler and Terry Dowler of Parkersburg and biological father, Timothy W. Underwood of Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three sons, Jackson, Sammy, and Ayden Lovell, all...

Brandon Louis Lovell

Brandon Louis Lovell

Aug 1, 2013

Brandon Louis Lovell, 29, departed this life Thursday, August 1, 2013. Brandon was a cherished father, son and brother, as well as a devoted husband.Brandon was proud to be an apprentice electrician in I.B.E.W. Local 968. He attended Concord College and graduated from Parkersburg South High School in 2002. He played varsity soccer for both schools. Brandon was talented in...

Katie Unice Sink

Katie Unice Sink

Jul 30, 2013

Katie Unice Sink 81 of Vienna, W.Va.passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at the Camden-Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus.She was born April 5, 1932 in St. Marys, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles and Aviry Evans. She is survived by her three children, John Sink, Irene Sink, and Patty Mezeck; four grandchildren, Sarah Sink, Robert McGraw II, Gary...

William Jackson King

William Jackson King

Jul 29, 2013

William Jackson King, 52 of Malta, Ohio passed away July 29, 2013 at Selby General Hospital in Marietta, Ohio.He was born October 4, 1960 in Gilmer County, W.Va. a son of the late Coy and Juanita Ellen Cottrill King. He had worked as a truck driver.He is survived by a daughter, Christina King of Parkersburg, W.Va.; four sons, John King,...

Phyllis Joanne Golden

Phyllis Joanne Golden

Jul 28, 2013

P. Joanne GoldenP. Joanne Golden passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.She was the daughter of the late Porter E. Bever. Sr. and Madge Hill Bever.She graduated from Parkersburg High School and retired as a deputy clerk from Wood County Circuit Clerks Office.She was married to the late Arthur D. (Peanut) Golden, together raising three children,...

Lola Jean Pittman

Lola Jean Pittman

Jul 28, 2013

Lola Jean Pittman, 66 of Vincent, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. She was born June 14, 1947 in Vienna, W.Va., a daughter of the late Delmas Hardesty and Alice Holtz Hardesty.She was a homemaker, worked in home health care, and as a guide for Lee Middleton Doll Company. Lola was a 1965 graduate of Parkersburg High School. She...

Wanda Mae Staats

Wanda Mae Staats

Jul 27, 2013

Wanda Mae Staats 75 of Williamstown, W.Va. went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, July 27, 2013.She was born August 10, 1937 in Vienna, W.Va., a daughter of the late Albert and BeulahKimbelElliott.Wanda had previously worked at the Williamstown Elementary School where she enjoyed cooking. She loved taking care of her family and her home.Surviving is her...

Ray Andrew Deem

Ray Andrew Deem

Jul 26, 2013

Ray Andrew Deem, 92, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on July 26, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born June 14, 1921, in Eatons, W.Va., a son of the late Elliot and Nora Joy Deem.In August, 1942, Ray headed off to World War II where he served with distinction. He received several battle ribbons after serving in England, France,...

Evelyn Louise Eaton

Evelyn Louise Eaton

Jul 26, 2013

A Memorial Video to Evelyn is now available on this site.Evelyn Louise Eaton, 73, of Elizabeth, W.Va., passed away on July 26, 2013 at her residence.She was born December 28, 1939, in Jackson County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Rev. Charles and Zona Sullivan Burton.Evelyn was a homemaker and a Methodist by faith.She is survived by her husband, Jerry...

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