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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H. Jean Crooks

H. Jean Crooks

Mar 30, 2013

H. Jean Reed Crooks, 70, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on March 30, 2013 at Parkersburg Care and Rehab after a long illness.She was born Jan. 6, 1943, in Harrisville, W.Va., a daughter of the late Harold and Nellie Snodgrass Goff.She was a unit secretary at St. Joseph's Hospital for several years. She loved bowling, playing games and traveling.She is...

Francis Eugene Tanner

Francis Eugene Tanner

Mar 30, 2013

Francis Eugene “Gene” Tanner Jr., 62, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on March 30, 2013 at his residence.He was born December 18, 1950, in Tazwell, Va., a son of the late Francis E. and Ruth M. York Tanner.Gene was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Corning Glass (Schott) after 28 years of service as a Production Supervisor. He enjoyed...

Sylvia Loree Deem

Sylvia Loree Deem

Mar 30, 2013

Sylvia L. Deem, 85 of Vienna, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.She was born August 26, 1927 in Wirt County, a daughter of the late Ward and Linnia Price Dye.Sylvia was a homemaker and a member of Faith Baptist church in Vienna. She is survived by...

John Phillip Roberts

John Phillip Roberts

Mar 30, 2013

John Phillip Roberts, 32, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Cleveland Clinic after a courageous battle with an extended illness.John was bornApril 11, 1980 in Parkersburg, W.Va., the son of John M. Roberts of Davisville, W.Va. and the late Janet Thorn Roberts.In addition to his father, he is survived by his step-mother, Joy FoxRobertsofDavisville, W.Va.;...

James Wesley Robinson

James Wesley Robinson

Mar 29, 2013

James W. Robinson, 78, of Parkersburg left his temporary home in exchange for his eternal one in heaven on Good Friday, March 29, 2013. Known by many names including: Dad, Grandpa, Jimmy and Uncle Jim, Jiggs.James was born Dec. 31, 1934 in St. Albans, W.Va., a son of the late, Isaac A. and Gladine J. Waldon Robinson. He graduated from...

Mary Anderson

Mary Anderson

Mar 28, 2013

Mary Thorn Anderson, 89, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Saint Francis Hospital in Charleston, W.Va.She was born February 16, 1924 in Ravenswood, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lawrence T. Thorn and Aubra Amos Thorn Jeffrey.Mary was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and West Virginia Wesleyan College. She was a longtime member of St....

Delbert Eugene Dawson

Delbert Eugene Dawson

Mar 28, 2013

A Video Tribute to Mr. Dawson is now available on this site. The link is below his picture.Delbert Eugene Dawson “Bert” 74, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away at his residence March 28, 2013.He was born June 3, 1938 in Pleasants County, Hebron, W.Va., son of the late Lawrence and Hazel Nellie Hendershot Dawson.Bert, “Buggs” to his fellow workers, worked for...

Mary Lou Tallarico

Mary Lou Tallarico

Mar 27, 2013

Mary Lou Hart Tallarico, 62 of Bethlehem, PA went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. She was born March 14, 1951 in Ritchie County, W.Va.She earned her Master's Degree from Marshall University and worked as an Assistant Professor of Business Education at Parkersburg Community College. She later was a long time employee of Lehigh Valley...

Duane Leroy Burge

Duane Leroy Burge

Mar 26, 2013

Duane L. Burge, 77, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on March 26, 2013 atWorthington Manor Care and Rehab.He was born Dec. 21, 1935, in Chesterhill, Ohio, a son of the late Blaine and Ethel Gheen Burge.He was a graduate of Marietta High School with the class of 1953. He retired from G.E. Plastics after 25 years of service and drove...

Russell Warren Lockhart

Russell Warren Lockhart

Mar 25, 2013

Russell Warren Lockhart, 83, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away on Monday, March 25, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born on June 2, 1929, at Camden Clark Hospital, Wood County, W.Va.He was the son of the late Frank and Mary Bell Buck Lockhart.He graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1948, and retired from E.I.Dupont in 1990 after 34 years...

Garnett Saba Hensley Suits

Garnett Saba Hensley Suits

Mar 25, 2013

Garnett Hensley Suits passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at the West Virginia Masonic Home in Parkersburg, W.Va.She was born January 9, 1913 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, a daughter of the late William Earnest Ruby and Ida Mae Mansfield Ruby.Garnett was a graduate of Marshall University and belonged to the University of Women Sorority, and the Alpha Delta Cappa Sorority. She...

Roy L. Barrett

Roy L. Barrett

Mar 25, 2013

A Video Tribute to Roy is now available on this site. The link is under Roy's picture.Roy L. Barrett,84,of Vienna, W.Va. passed away March 25,2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.Roy was born February 22,1929,in Parkersburg, W.Va.,son of the late Dallas and Edna Hall Barrett. He retired in 1967 from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service....

Anna Louise Pannell

Anna Louise Pannell

Mar 23, 2013

Anna Louise Pannell of Marietta, Ohio passed away at the Marietta Memorial Hospital following a brief illness on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 12:30 pm. Anna was preceded in death by her late husband, Lloyd E. Pannell; three brothers, Lewis, John, and Don; and two sisters, Jeannette and Betty.She is survived by her two sons, Frank and David Pannell; her...

Dennis Mike Cooper

Dennis Mike Cooper

Mar 23, 2013

Dennis “Mike” Cooper, 55, of Brohard, W.Va., died March 23, 2013 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va. after a courageous battle.He was born October 2, 1957, in Charleston, W.Va., a son of Dennis and Shirley Fox Cooper of Parkersburg.He was employed by E.I. Dupont Washington Works for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting and spending time...

Betty Earle Mcconaha

Betty Earle Mcconaha

Mar 22, 2013

Betty Earle McConaha, 92, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away at her residence Friday, March 22, 2013 surrounded by her loving family.She was born August 5, 1920, in Clarington, Ohio, a daughter of the late John B. and Minnie Merkle Henthorn.Betty graduated from Clarington High School. She was a homemaker and worked at the bakery at Ralph's Market. She volunteered for...

Gary Wayne Winans

Gary Wayne Winans

Mar 21, 2013

Gary Wayne WinansGary Wayne Winans, 64 of Washington, W.Va. passed away March 21, 2013 at Camden-Clark Medical Center-Memorial Campus.He was born Nov. 24, 1948 in Parkersburg a son of the late Dale H. and Maggie Irene Lemon Winans. He was a 1966 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He was a self-employed over the road truck driver, had an excavating service...

Clayton Delano Young

Clayton Delano Young

Mar 21, 2013

A Video Tribute to Clayton is now available on this site. The link is under his picture.Clayton Delano Young, 77, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away on March 21, 2013 at the home of his caregiver, former wife, R. Jean Young of Parkersburg.He was born March 3, 1936, in Jackson Co., W.Va., a son of the late Arthur Young and...

Elizabeth Mae Casto

Elizabeth Mae Casto

Mar 20, 2013

Elizabeth Mae Casto, 77 of Vienna, W.Va., passed away March 20, 2013 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.She was born June 25, 1935, a daughter of the late James Murray and Ora Williams Murray in Liverpool, Jackson County, W.Va.Elizabeth was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking for her family, reading, puzzles, and her flower garden.She is survived by one daughter,...

Edna G Elder

Edna G Elder

Mar 20, 2013

A Video Tribute to Edna is now available on this site. The link is below her picture.Edna G. Elder, 73, a devoted mother, grandmother and sister, of Belpre, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at her residence.She was born August 26, 1939 in Marietta, Ohio, a daughter of Elton “Woody” Parker and Rachel Irene Morrow Parker.Edna was a homemaker...

Thaddeus Junior Yeager

Thaddeus Junior Yeager

Mar 19, 2013

Thaddeus Junior “Pappy” Yeager, 81, of Belpre, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the Arcadia Nursing Facility, Coolville, Ohio. He was born March 14, 1932 in Calhoun County, W.Va., a son of the late Charlie and Ida Rush, Thaddeus O. Yeager and Lettie Wilson.He was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from O'Ames Plant #1 after 27...

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