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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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Donzil Dale Davidson,

Donzil Dale Davidson,

May 19, 2013

Donzil D. Davidson, Sr., 87, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away May 19, 2013 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus, following a brief illness.He was born March 25, 1926 at Burnt House, Ritchie County, W.Va., a son of the late Windfred and Sarah Smith Davidson.Donzil retired from the former Parkersburg Steel Company after thirty-eight years of services as a die setter....

Loren Frankie Wilt

Loren Frankie Wilt

May 19, 2013

Loren “Frankie” Wilt, 61, of Davisville, W.Va., passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 19, 2013.He was born April 25, 1952, in Keyser, W.Va., a son of the late Calvin and Gyneth Racey Wilt. He was a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church.Frankie is survived by his son, Frank Wilt and wife, Margie, of Davisville, W.Va.; his three grandchildren,...

Leo Veon Anthony

Leo Veon Anthony

May 14, 2013

Leo V. “Cleo” Anthony, 73, of Parkersburg, W.Va., left this earth onMay 14, 2013, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus following a short illness.He was born August 14, 1939, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Charles E. and Ona Belle Jordon Anthony.Leo was formerly a lineman for the CSX Railroad in the Ohio District. He was an active...

Larry J Beaver

Larry J Beaver

May 11, 2013

Larry J. Beaver, 73, of Parkersburg, W. Va., passed away on May 11, 2013 at his residence after an extended illness.He was a school teacher for 30 years, and worked at the Southside Wal-Mart as a people greeter for 13 years.He is survived by his very best friend, Katherine Ashby; one full sister Rosetta Colvin; three half-sisters, Alice Hubbard, Renee...

John Andy Fury

John Andy Fury

May 10, 2013

John Andy Fury, 61, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away peacefully May 10, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.He was born Nov. 4, 1951, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late William Otis and Bessie Beulah Gates Fury.John was a retired pipefitter and was known as the “Gentle Giant”. He was a friend to everyone. He...

Robert Lee Asbury

Robert Lee Asbury

May 10, 2013

Robert Lee Asbury, 78, Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away at his residence on May 10, 2013 after an extended illness.Robert was born on September 13, 1934 in Waynesboro, Va., the son of the late James A. and Velda M. Rorrer Asbury.He worked in Construction Management at E.I. DuPont and loved collecting antiques, WVU Mountaineers and James Dean.Robert is survived by his...

Arlene G. Garrett

Arlene G. Garrett

May 9, 2013

Arlene G. Garrett, 66, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on May 9, 2013 at her residence with her family at her side.She was born August 1, 1946, in Wood County, W.Va.Arlene was retired from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.She is survived by two daughters, Mildred Modesitt (Jody Smith) of Williamstown, W.Va. and Angela (Alan) Haga of...

Bryan Wayne Wilson

Bryan Wayne Wilson

May 9, 2013

Bryan Wayne Wilson, 52, passed away May 9, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born June 30, 1960 in Wood County, W.Va. the son of James Wilson and Louetta (Vanfossen) Wilson. Bryan was a graduate of Williamstown High School, served in the U.S. Navy and worked in construction.He is survived by his children, Jennifer Carter and Alexander...

Franklin J. Peck

Franklin J. Peck

May 9, 2013

Franklin J. Peck, 87, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on May 9, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born January 12, 1926, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Franklin Joseph and Mildred Fickisen Peck.Frank was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from R.D. Wilson Paper Company. He enjoyed reading and...

Worthey Jeanious Gregory

Worthey Jeanious Gregory

May 8, 2013

Worthey Jeanious Gregory, 58, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on May 8, 2013 at his residence.He was born April 19, 1955, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of Reetha Enochs Gregory of Parkersburg and the late Shirley Gregory.He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a laborer of H.C. Trout Brick Co. of Marietta, Ohio.He is survived by...

Nina Marie Arthur

Nina Marie Arthur

May 8, 2013

Nina Marie Arthur 84, formerly of Vienna, W.Va. passed away May 8, 2013 at the Willow's Center in Parkersburg.She was born February 4, 1929 in Auburn, W.Va. a daughter of the late Glen C. and Mayme Kemper Spurgeon. Nina was a graduate of the St. Joseph's School Of Nursing where she received her RN Degree. She formerly worked at St....

Georganne Frances Watson

Georganne Frances Watson

May 7, 2013

Georganne F. “Mom, Georgie & Grandma” Watson, 83, passed away peacefully into heaven May 7, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus after an extended illness.She was born Sept. 2, 1929, in Way Cross, Ga., a daughter of the late George and Laura Watson.Mom was an avid reader and a Jeff Gordon and New York Yankee's fan. She lived...

Vivian Ann Baker

Vivian Ann Baker

May 5, 2013

Vivian A. Baker, 90 of Williamstown, W.Va. passed away May 5, 2013 at her residence.She was born November 4, 1922 in Soldier, Iowa a daughter of the late John C. and Emma Grell Rabe. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Parkersburg, W.Va.Vivian is survived by her son, Robert R. Baker of Williamstown, W.Va.; her daughter,...

Betty Jean Dennison

Betty Jean Dennison

May 5, 2013

Betty Jean Sweet Dennison, 74, of Belpre, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 at the Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus. She was born January 4, 1939 in Rockland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Richard P. Sweet and Grace M. Palmer Sweet.Betty was a 1956 graduate of Belpre High School and was retired after twenty years of service with...

Rosetta Adams

Rosetta Adams

Apr 28, 2013

A Video Tribute to Rosetta is available. The link is located on the left side of the page.Rosetta Adams, 75, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.She was born April 26, 1938, in Barbour County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Manford and Georgia Lesson Kelley. She was a homemaker.She is survived by her...

Randy L Lynch

Randy L Lynch

Apr 28, 2013

Randy L. LynchRandy L. Lynch, 65, of Williamstown, W.Va., passed away on April 28, 2013 at his residence.He was born September 30, 1947, at Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late James Darrell and Rosalie Mae Minnear Lynch.Randy was a veteran with the U.S. Army and a member of American Legion Post 159, Williamstown.He retired from Public Debt and also...

William Russell Martin

William Russell Martin

Apr 27, 2013

William Russell Martin, 80, of Washington, W.Va., passed away April 27, 2013 at the Arbors of Marietta.He was born May 9, 1932, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Edward Clark and Glenna Anderson Martin.Russell was a member of The Word of God Ministries Church in Parkersburg and was a retired bricklayer.He is survived by daughters, Amy Semour...

Rena Harper

Rena Harper

Apr 25, 2013

Rena DiBetta Harper 90, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away April 25, 2013 at Worthington Nursing Facility.She was born September 16, 1922 in Boomer, W.Va., a daughter of the late Nick and Anna (Delprincipe) DiBetta who were Italian immigrants from Udine and Aquila, Italy. Rena was retired from the Internal Revenue Service of Parkersburg, W.Va. as a secretary for 38 years....

Donald Johnson

Donald Johnson

Apr 25, 2013

Donald Johnson 61 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away April 25, 2013 at his home.Don was born in Wood County, W.Va., August 20, 1951 a son of the late Charles Otto and Evelyn Beatrice Bolen Johnson. Don had previously worked at Evergreen North Cemetery and Walker Parkersburg. He was a long time self employed salesman with Life-Force/A.L. Williams.He enjoyed drag racing,...

Alexzander Mcmurray

Alexzander Mcmurray

Apr 23, 2013

Infant son of Brian Mcmurray and Jacqueline White passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters, Tyana, Teirra and McKenna White of Parkersburg, W.Va.; one brother, Kayden Lones of Parkersburg, W.Va.; maternal grandparents, Freida and Sam White of Parkersburg; paternal grandparents, Nina Whitehair of Parkersburg,...

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