Freda Ann Newman
Nov 7, 2011
Freda Ann Newman, 72, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Belpre, passed away November 7, 2011 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.She was born January 5, 1939 in Belpre, Ohio, a daughter of the late William M. Harrington and Loretta Powell Harrington.She was raised by Helmer and Vivian Chapman and grew up in Belpre.Freda was a homemaker and enjoyed making...
Mary Margaret Somerville
Nov 6, 2011
Mary Margaret Somerville went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, at Worthington Manor skilled nursing facility.She was born July 21, 1921, in Spencer, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lewellan A. Douglas and Margaret Mae Norris Douglas.She was a graduate of Spencer High School, class of 1940, and enjoyed attending class reunions. She attended St. Paul's...
Ula Mae Holmes
Nov 6, 2011
Ula Mae Holmes, 83 of Belpre, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born July 22, 1928 in Slate, WV., a daughter of the late Fredrick J. Sims and Gladys Reynolds Sims Armel. Ula had worked for Corning Glass and retired from Sears and Roebuck. She also enjoyed decorating homes. She is...
Bricle E. Douglas
Nov 6, 2011
Bricle E. Douglas, 80, of Elizabeth, W.Va., passed away on November 6, 2011 at his residence.He was born November 18, 1930, in Arbuckle, W.Va., a son of the late William Franklin and Lucy Mae Douglas.He was retired from Walker Parkersburg as an electrician then worked for Douglas Builders until his health declined.He was the pastor of Pine Twist Church in...
Hazel A. Newell
Nov 5, 2011
Hazel A. Newell, 58 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Willows Nursing Facility.She was born May 27, 1953 in Marietta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Crozier and Laura Greene Newell. Hazel previously worked at S&W Resources and had lived at the Horizon Group Home. She enjoyed participating in the Special Olympics, Tina's Dance Studio...
Leila Mae Wilson
Nov 4, 2011
Leila Mae Wilson, 77, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away November 4, 2011, at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.She was born August 19, 1934, in Wood Co., W.Va., a daughter of the late Hollie Otto and Leota Leora Bailus Varner.Leila had formerly been employed with the American Bisque Company in Williamstown. She later was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and just...
Helen Echard
Nov 4, 2011
Helen Smith Echard, 95 of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Parkersburg, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011 at her residence.She was born August 19, 1916 in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Herman and Dolly Williams Lucas. Helen had worked at Yonker's Garment Mfg., G.C. Murphy Co., O. Ames Co., the American Viscose Company and was a homemaker. She...
Ernest J Tanner
Nov 4, 2011
Ernest Tanner, Jr., best known as June to family and friends, left this life on November 4, 2011 at the age of 82.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Tanner and Ruth Wilson Tanner, and two sisters Fay Davidson and Nora McVey.He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen Beall Tanner, three children, Jerry Tanner of...
Liddie Belle Ryan
Nov 3, 2011
Liddie Belle Ryan, 90, of Rockport, W.Va. passed to her heavenly home on Nov. 3, 2011.She was born on Feb. 21, 1921 to Luther and Lurana Prine. She was the ninth of 10 children. She was a member of the Rockport United Methodist Church until it closed. Early in life she worked at the Chancellor Hotel and later supported the...
Clifford E. Leep
Nov 2, 2011
Clifford E. Leep, 87, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Nov. 2, 2011, at The Arbors of Marietta.He was born May 9, 1924, in Parkersburg, a son of the late William H. Leep Sr. and Emma Stewart Leep.Clifford formerly worked at Carborundum Company, Industrial Warehouse, Choice Insulation, and Steer's Heating and Cooling Company.He was a Baptist by faith.He was a U.S....
Dannie Franklin Snyder
Nov 2, 2011
Dannie F. Snyder, 67, of Elizabeth, W.Va., passed away on November 2, 2011 at his residence.He was born October 1, 1944, in Sandyville, W.Va., a son of the late Thomas Franklin and Minnie Mildreth Riggs Snyder.Dannie was a veteran of the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne having served in the Vietnam Conflict and received the Purple Heart. He retired from Walker...
Rose Mary Murphy
Oct 31, 2011
Rose Mary Murphy, 70, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away October 31, 2011, at Sistersville Center.She was born November 8, 1940, in Belaire, MD, a daughter of the late Raymond B. Murphy and Virgie I. Jones Murphy Backus. Rose was a former proof reader for The Parkersburg News and Sentinel for thirty-one years. She was an animal lover and had also...
Donna Sue Buckley
Oct 30, 2011
Donna Sue Buckley, 62 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Oct. 30, 2011 at her residence. She was born August 2, 1949 in Barberton, Ohio a daughter of Eva J. Anderson Myersof Vienna, W.Va. and the late Earl R. Jordan. She was a homemaker and enjoyed camping and crafting. She is survived by her mother; two daughters, Rhonda Brannon (Randy) of...
Elva Lorraine Anderson
Oct 29, 2011
Elva L. Anderson, 82, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away Oct. 29, 2011, at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.She was born Aug. 30, 1929, in Wood County, W.Va. to the late Rev. Cecil Marlow and Pauline Gragg Marlow.She was a member of Heart of Worship Church, enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, attending church services, spending time with family, and her four...
Woodrow Bailes
Oct 28, 2011
Woodrow D. Bailes (Woody), 73, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away on October 28, 2011 after a brief illness with family and friends by his side. He was born February 15, 1938 in Parkersburg a son of the late Willard and Laura Lamp Bailes.Woody retired from A.B. Chance after 30 years of service. He was a member of Beechwood Presbyterian Church...
Bob Southall
Oct 27, 2011
Bob Southall, 77, of Parkersburg, W.Va. went to be with his Heavenly Father Oct. 27, 2011, following a brief illness in Pittsburgh, Pa.He was born Oct. 26, 1934, in Jackson County, W.Va., a son of the late L. Russell and Hazel Thomas Southall.Bob retired after 37 years of service with E.I. DuPont where he had most recently been in Central...
Goldie Madge Mellinger
Oct 25, 2011
Goldie Madge Mellinger, 95 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away October 25, 2011 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus, Parkersburg. She was born August 5, 1916 in Reedy, Roane County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Okey and Mabel (Farnsworth) Wyatt. Madge was educated in Roane County public schools and married the love of her life, Ross Mellinger in 1935....
James Walter Boone
Oct 23, 2011
James Walter Boone, 87 of Rockport, W.Va., passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011 at the Camden-Clark MEdical Center, Memorial Campus. He was born March 11, 1924, a son of the late Okey and Georgia Marple Boone. James was a US Army Veteran having served in WWII, was employed with Associated Transport for 20 years and retired from Carl E. Smith...
Abner Jerome Phillips
Oct 22, 2011
Abner Jerome Phillips, Jr., 88, of Parkersburg, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 22, 2011, at Parkersburg Care and Rehabilitation.He was born March 18, 1923, in Ritchie County, a son of the late Abner J. Sr. and Edna Jenkins Phillips.Abner was a 1942 graduate of Cairo High School and later retired after 31 years of service...
James Wayne Myers
Oct 22, 2011
James “Jim” W. Myers, 74, of Vienna, W.Va., was called to the Heavens on October 22, 2011, at St. Josephs Campus.He was born October 14, 1937, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Roy and Julia Headley Myers. Jim had previously been employed with the Grand Central Mall in maintenance. He also worked at Penn Metal and later retired...
