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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Rondell Lee Delaney

Rondell Lee Delaney

Dec 5, 2012

Rondell Lee Delaney, 74, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away of natural causes at his residence on December 5, 2012.He was born on February 21, 1938, in Glenville, W.Va., the eldest son of Beryl W. and Grace E. Delaney, both deceased.He is survived by two brothers, Richard Delaney of Vienna, W.Va., and David Delaney of Shinnston, W.Va.; and four children, Donald...

Leo W. Wilson

Leo W. Wilson

Dec 4, 2012

Leo W. Wilson, 76 of Murraysville, W.Va. passed away Dec. 4, 2012 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born August 29, 1936 in Weirton, W.Va. son of the late Herman and Anna Bowersock Wilson. He worked at Weirton Steel and had attended the Salvation Army Church.He is survived by a son, Randy Wilson of Ardmore, OK.In addition to...

Linda C. Miller

Linda C. Miller

Dec 3, 2012

Linda C. Williams, 62 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Dec. 3, 2012 at her residence.She was born in Wood County, W.Va. daughter of the late William and Alma Nelson Williams. She enjoyed reading and loved her cats.Linda is survived by two brothers, Carl Williams of Lubeck, W.Va., and Jay Williams (Janet) of Davisville, W.Va.; and a nephew, Jason Mancini.At her...

Dora J. Wright

Dora J. Wright

Dec 2, 2012

Dora Wright, 87 of Englewood, Ohio passed away Dec. 2, 2012 at Spring Creek Rehabilitation Center in Huber Heights.Dora was a longtime resident of Boaz, W.Va. She was a member of the Sand Hill Explorers 4H Club for 40 years and a Fair Board director of the W.Va. Interstate Fair. She was a volunteer and an avid gardener and baker.She...

Armour Alexander Wheaton

Armour Alexander Wheaton

Nov 30, 2012

Armour A. Wheaton Jr., 77, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Nov. 30, 2012 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born July 14, 1935, in Lone Creek, Jackson Co., W.Va., a son of the late Armour and Dollie DeLong Wheaton.Armour was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving the Strategic Air Command. He retired from Shell Chemical Co. in 1996....

Gordon Smith Monroe

Gordon Smith Monroe

Nov 29, 2012

A Video Tribute to Mr. Monroe is now available on this site. The link is under his picture.Old cowboys never die they just ride off into the sunset.Gordon Smith Monroe 73, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away November 29, 2012 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born December 9, 1938 in Roane County, W.Va., a son of the late...

Bill William G. Myers

Bill William G. Myers

Nov 29, 2012

Bill William G. Myers, 57, of Washington, W.Va., passed away November 29, 2012 at the Camden-Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus. He was born February 23, 1955, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late William P. “Bill” and Theta D. Hopkins Myers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Neal “Rod” Myers. Bill...

Richard Amos Cooper

Richard Amos Cooper

Nov 29, 2012

Richard Amos Cooper, 93, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on Nov. 29, 2012 at Parkersburg Care and Rehab Center.He was born August 28, 1919, in Goldvein, Va., a son of the late Lazarus and Lucy E. Mason Cooper.Richard was a U.S. Army veteran having served in World War II in the Pacific as a Military Policeman. Upon returning to the...

Christopher Scott Ruppel

Christopher Scott Ruppel

Nov 28, 2012

Christopher Scott Ruppel, 46, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away Nov. 28, 2012, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, after a brief bout with lymphoma.Chris was born Nov. 2, 1966, in Parkersburg. He graduated from Parkersburg High School, and was a 26-year employee of the St. Joseph's Campus of Camden Clark Medical Center where he had many friends. Chris loved to...

James L. Williamson

James L. Williamson

Nov 27, 2012

James L. “Lukey” Williamson, 93 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Nov. 27, 2012 at Camden Clark Medical Center-Memorial Campus.He was born in Parkersburg on August 14, 1919, son of the late L. W. and Jenny Boring Williamson. He retired from A. B. Chance in 1981 and enjoyed farming, hunting and the outdoors.He is survived by friends, Ray Fleming and Tom...

Ricky Dean Stanley

Ricky Dean Stanley

Nov 27, 2012

Ricky Dean Stanley, 55, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at his residence.He was born November 23, 1957 in Parkersburg, a son of Irvin “Bud” Stanley and the late Patricia Stephens Stanley.Ricky was a 1976 graduate of Belpre High School. He served in the United States Navy as a helicopter mechanic before working for the CSX...

Denzil Clinton Wigal

Denzil Clinton Wigal

Nov 26, 2012

Denzil Clinton Wigal, 81, of Washington, W.Va., passed away on November 26, 2012 at his residence.He was born May 25, 1931, in Wood Co., W.Va., a son of the late Ira Dale and Cleona King Wigal.Denzil was a graduate of Parkersburg High School with the class of 1949. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict serving from...

David Mark Watson

David Mark Watson

Nov 25, 2012

David Mark Watson, 60, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away into his Lord and Savior's arms on Sunday, November 25, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer.He was born July 26, 1952 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Augie Ray Watson and Georgia Geraldine Hawk Watson.David enjoyed WVU football and had coached soccer in Vienna. He attended PHSin the...

Betty J. Whitlatch

Betty J. Whitlatch

Nov 25, 2012

Betty Jane Graham Whitlatch, 91, of Vienna, W.Va. died Sunday, November 25, 2012.She was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., the daughter of the late Ernest W. and Freda Crawford Graham on May 31, 1921.Betty graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1939. Betty was a homemaker and an active member of the St. John United Methodist Church, where she was a charter...

Grace Knopp

Grace Knopp

Nov 23, 2012

Grace Virginia Knopp, 83, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away on Friday, November 23, 2012 at the Camden Clark Medical Center due to complications from a stroke. Her family was by her side having kept a vigil with her for over two weeks, thanks to the wonderful care, kindness and generosity of the Hospice nurses and staff.She was born June 12,...

Susan Gates

Susan Gates

Nov 22, 2012

Susan H. Gates, 92, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away November 22, 2012 at Carriage Court Assisted Living, Grove City, Ohio.She was born July 22, 1920 in Racine, Ohio. She was the third of nine children of the late Frank and Mary (Singer) Holter. She has been a faithful member of the Summitt Valley United Methodist Church since August 5, 1979....

Amy Kathleen Van Fossen

Amy Kathleen Van Fossen

Nov 21, 2012

Amy Kathleen “Kak” Board Van Fossen, 88, of Mineral Wells, W.Va. passed away quietly into the early morning on November 21, 2012 to be happily and gloriously reunited with her beloved husband, Edward Pearl Van Fossen who preceded her in death. They were married February 22, 1946. After his death she found comfort and love from her two cats, Mischa...

E. Lucille Mahaffey

E. Lucille Mahaffey

Nov 21, 2012

E. Lucille Mahaffey, 81 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at her residence.She was born November 26, 1930 in Wood County, W.Va. a daughter of the late David W. and Mary R. Sellers Sams. Lucille was a homemaker and was a receptionist at Weight Watchers for over 25 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star...

Peggy Joan Banks Gordon

Peggy Joan Banks Gordon

Nov 20, 2012

Peggy Banks Gordon, 70, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away November 20, 2012 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.She was born in Elkton, Va. on March 23, 1942, a daughter of the late Etta Griggs Banks. She retired from the Bureau Of Public Debt in 2008 and was a member of From The Heart Church Ministries of Belpre, Ohio.Peggy is...

Gail Elizabeth Mitchell

Gail Elizabeth Mitchell

Nov 19, 2012

Gail Elizabeth Mitchell, 68 of Parkersburg passed away Monday, November 19, 2012 at the Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.She was born October 12, 1944 in Newberry, Mich., a daughter of the late Raymond and Francis Justice Lowe. Gail was retired from General Electric cafeteria and was an auxiliary member of the American Legion Unit 104 where she was unit...

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