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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Justine Ardell Miller

Justine Ardell Miller

May 7, 2012

Justine Ardell Miller, 87, of Veto, Ohio, passed away on May 7, 2012 at Eldercare Health and Rehab Center in Ripley, W.Va.She was born July 28, 1924, in Spencer, W.Va., a daughter of the late Stewart and Jeanette Carpenter Pickens.Ardell was a wonderful homemaker and had worked at Dudley's Florist for many years. She was a member of the Veto...

Charles Junior Austin

Charles Junior Austin

May 3, 2012

Another old soldier has gone home to be with his Lord and Savior after losing his final battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cancer.Charles Junior Austin, 87, passed away on May 3, 2012, at the West Virginia Masonic Home in Parkersburg, W.Va. He was born January 17, 1925, in Philippi, W.Va., a son of the late George Austin Jr. and Marjorie J....

David Kent Cogar

David Kent Cogar

May 1, 2012

David Kent Cogar, 72, of Harrisville, W.Va., passed away on May 1, 2012 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.He was born February 13, 1940, in Gilmer Co., W.Va., a son of the late Edward and Mildred Maxwell Cogar.Dave graduated from Tanner High School in Gilmer County and was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was stationed in Hawaii from...

George Buffington Mills

George Buffington Mills

Apr 28, 2012

George B. Mills, 90, of Parkersburg, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord April 28, 2012, at Chateau Grove Personal Care, Barboursville, W.Va.He was born Aug. 1, 1921 in Wood County, W.Va., son of the late Charles E. and Mamie Buffington Mills. He was a member of Grace Gospel Church in Pettyville, W.Va., retired from Kaiser Aluminum, and enjoyed...

Randall James Newberry

Randall James Newberry

Apr 28, 2012

Randall James “Randy” Newberry, 53, passed from this life April 28, 2012 at the Willows Center in Parkersburg after suffering a massive stroke.He was born Dec. 4, 1958 in Parkersburg, the son of the late James Newberry and Patricia Turner Newberry of Parkersburg. He resided at Slate.He graduated from Parkersburg South High School in 1977 and attended WVU-P.He was employed...

Melody Frances Allen

Melody Frances Allen

Apr 25, 2012

Melody “Mel” F. Allen, 52 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away April 25, 2012 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus. She was born March 8, 1960 in Painesville, Ohio a daughter of the late Mildred F. Allen and William Lee Allen.Melody is survived by her fiancé, Mike Fortino; four sons, Jeremy and Justin Allen of Silver Spring, MD, Joshua Allen...

Judy Ann Dewitt

Judy Ann Dewitt

Apr 21, 2012

Judy Ann Lamb Dewitt, 55, of Parkersburg passed away April 21, 2012 at the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born January 29, 1957 in Wood County a daughter of Donald F. and Helen L. Sutton Lamb of Vienna.Judy was retired from TRX, where she was a supervisor and had previously worked at Kaiser Aluminum and Nashua Photo. Judy was...

Donny Gene Teters

Donny Gene Teters

Apr 20, 2012

Donny Gene Teters, 54, of Davisville, W.Va., passed away April 20, 2012 at his home.He was born June 9, 1957 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of James Monroe and Bernice Estelle Lemon Teters. Donny held a passion for security and was a longtime employee of Winans Security of Parkersburg. He was a true outdoorsman, an avid hunter, and especially enjoyed...

Lois I. Thomas

Lois I. Thomas

Apr 20, 2012

A video tribute to Mrs. Thomas is available on this site.Lois I. Thomas, 74, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on April 20, 2012 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.She was born March 22, 1938, in Belpre, Ohio, a daughter of the late Herbert Ray and Vivian C. White Moody.Lois retired from Public Debt with 33 years of service. She attended...

Gilbert Arthur Simmons

Gilbert Arthur Simmons

Apr 18, 2012

Gilbert Arthur Simmons, 72 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away April 18, 2012 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born June 6, 1939 in Parkersburg, son of the late Gilbert Harold and Margaret Golden Simmons. He was a 1958 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He was a member of the Gideons, was past president of the Vienna Civitan Club, and was...

Thelma Lorrain Hyde

Thelma Lorrain Hyde

Apr 18, 2012

Thelma Lorrain Hyde, 87, of Walker, W.Va., passed away on April 18, 2012 at Worthington Manor.She was born October 3, 1924, in Eatons, W.Va., a daughter of Raymond L. and Lula F. Swearingen Jenkins.Thelma was a retired billing clerk from the Teamster's Local 497. She was a member of Mt. Zion Church of Christ and enjoyed spending time outdoors.She is...

Bertram Connell Watson

Bertram Connell Watson

Apr 17, 2012

Bertram Connell Watson, 90, died April 17, 2012 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus. He was born January 18, 1922, in Belpre, Ohio, a son of the late Delmer Posey Watson and Bessey Cillis Watson.Bert was a 1939 graduate of Belpre High School and always enjoyed the alumni gatherings of his class. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S.Navy...

Ava Maxine Thompson

Ava Maxine Thompson

Apr 17, 2012

Ava Maxine Thompson, 90, of Little Hocking, Ohio, passed away April 17, 2012 at Arcadia Nursing Center in Coolville, Ohio.She was born in Harrison County, W.Va., August 8, 1921, a daughter of the late Oda Matheny and Frances Morris Matheny.Maxine previously worked at Misty Manufacturing in Parkersburg and was a member of the Little Hocking Church of Christ.She is survived...

Wilma Berniece Sampson

Wilma Berniece Sampson

Apr 16, 2012

Wilma Berniece Sampson, 73, of Orma, W.Va., passed away April 16, 2012 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility in Parkersburg, W.Va.She was born October 15, 1938, in Calhoun Co., W.Va., a daughter of the late Arnold and Lydia Bailey Dobbins.Wilma had worked as a home healthcare giver and retired as a CNA at Eagle Pointe. She was a devoted mother and...

Joseph William Gray

Joseph William Gray

Apr 15, 2012

A Video Tribute to Mr. Gray is now available on this site.Bill departed this earth Sunday, April 15, 2012 to be with his father in Heaven. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., March 30, 1927. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; Joseph and Marie A. Gray, also his son; Patrick Joseph Gray. He is survived by...

Erma Fay Toncray

Erma Fay Toncray

Apr 15, 2012

Erma Fay Wilson Toncray, 74, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away April 15, 2012, at Camden-Clark Medical Center, in Parkersburg, W. Va.She was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., January 12, 1938, a daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth Jordon Wilson.Erma retired from Worthington Manor after 30 years of service. Her hobbies included collecting owls, making quilts, canning, working puzzles, and she...

Charles Edward Wiseman

Charles Edward Wiseman

Apr 14, 2012

Charles “Charley” Wiseman, 82, of Parkersburg, W.Va. went “Home” on April 14, 2012, peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence.He was born June 24, 1929, in Ripley, W.Va., a son of the late Joseph D. and Dora B. Myers Wiseman.Charley worked the past 23 years at St. Joseph's Hospital (now Camden-Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus) in the Environmental...

Mary Frances Belt

Mary Frances Belt

Apr 13, 2012

Frances Belt, 87 quietly left this earth for her heavenly home on April 13, 2012.Francis “Aunt Fran” was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on July 8, 1924. After living most of her life in Akron, Ohio, upon retirement she moved to Parkersburg, W.Va. to be near her remaining family. She outlived all the family of her generation, but will be...

Evelyn Lucille Hutson

Evelyn Lucille Hutson

Apr 12, 2012

Evelyn Lucille Hutson, 82, of Washington, W.Va., passed away April 12, 2012 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus. She was born September 4, 1929 in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lawrence and Julia Bailey Cooper. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly sixty years, Ernest Boyd Hutson; one son, Bruce Hutson and wife, Debbie; two...

Rubye Mae Hatmaker

Rubye Mae Hatmaker

Apr 11, 2012

Rubye Mae Hatmaker, 85 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away April 11, 2012 at the Arbors at Marietta. She was born Oct. 11, 1926 in Lake City, Tenn. a daughter of the late William T. and Beulah Lindsey Leach. She was a registered nurse for 20 years, working at Memorial Hospital in Niagara Falls, New York. She was a member of...

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