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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Betty L Beall

Betty L Beall

Apr 5, 2012

Betty L. Pickrell Butcher Beall, 73, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away on April 5, 2012 at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.She was born March 23, 1939, in Liverpool, W.Va., a daughter of the late Clarence and Flossie Rake Pickrell.Betty retired from Doolin Savings and Loan and enjoyed reading, flower gardening and spending time with her children...

Brian Keith Bunting

Brian Keith Bunting

Apr 2, 2012

Brian Bunting, 55, formerly of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away April 2, 2012 in Charleston, W.Va. He was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late David E. and Doris Lee Ile Bunting.Brian was a 1975 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was previously employed by the B&O Railroad. He enjoyed fishing and sports and was Protestant by faith.Survivors include...

Larry Eugene Stewart

Larry Eugene Stewart

Apr 1, 2012

Pastor Larry Eugene Stewart, 71, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on April 1, 2012 at his residence.He was born January 1, 1941, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Lawrence and Nellie McCrady Stewart.Larry was a graduate of PHS with the class of 1959. He had worked at Walker Parkersburg and retired from Johns Mansville. He enjoyed fishing,...

Russell Earl Perkins

Russell Earl Perkins

Mar 31, 2012

The Rev. Russell Earl Perkins, 85, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away March 31, 2012, at Worthington Manor.He was born May 31, 1926, in Braxton County, W.Va., a son of the late James and Mary Cutlip Perkins.Russell retired from Crossroads and Waverly United Methodist Church in 1991 and attended Wayside United Methodist Church. He also served with Cottageville Charge, Rivesville Charge,...

Patty Lou Marks

Patty Lou Marks

Mar 29, 2012

A Video Tribute to Mrs. Marks is now available on this site. Patty Marks, 78 of Coolville, Ohio passed away March 29, 2012 at her residence. She was born March 7, 1934 in Parkersburg, W.Va. a daughter of the late Albert O. and Beulah V. Smith Newbanks. She was a homemaker and had formerly worked at Skyline Speedway. She enjoyed...

Ray Duane Garrison

Ray Duane Garrison

Mar 29, 2012

Ray D. Garrison, 73, of Waverly, W.Va., passed away March 29, 2012 at his home.He was born May 9, 1938 in Waverly, W.Va., a son of the late Harry and Minnie Moore Garrison.Ray was employed with Fenton Art Glass and as an electrician with The Wood County Board of Education. He enjoyed auctions, dining out, and farming. He was a...

Carrie Gandee

Carrie Gandee

Mar 28, 2012

Carrie M. Gandee of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at her home.She will be sadly missed by those who loved her. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 30, 2012 at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 3005 Grand Central Ave. Vienna, W.Va. with Pastor Daniel Bryan officiating. Interment will follow at the Evergreen North Cemetery. Visitation...

Tammy Lou Miller

Tammy Lou Miller

Mar 28, 2012

Tammy Lou Miller, 47, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on March 28, 2012 at her residence.She was born July 23, 1964, in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lewis W. and Edna Mae Riffle Delancy.Tammy was a cashier at the ParMar on Emerson Avenue and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandson. She attended Waverly Church...

Thelma Louella Varner

Thelma Louella Varner

Mar 28, 2012

Thelma L. Varner, 89, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away March 28, 2012 at her daughter's home. She was born February 11, 1923 in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Walter A. and Ida J. Leasure Lee. Thelma was employed in home healthcare for several years and very much enjoyed quilting, embroidery, and also supporting church missionaries. She formerly...

Richard Arlen Yocum

Richard Arlen Yocum

Mar 27, 2012

Richard Arlen Yocum Sr., 70 passed away March 27, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 15, 1941 in Walker, W.Va., son of the late Charles and Fay Nelson Yocum. He was a U.S. Army veteran and enjoyed hunting and Nascar. Richard was an over the road truck driver for Star Transport of Tennessee and was a member of...

David Allen Summers

David Allen Summers

Mar 25, 2012

David Allen Summers, 67 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away March 25, 2012 at his residence. He was born March 9, 1945 in Rivesville, W.Va., a son of the late Lawrence and Nancy Cottril Summers.David was a construction worker and was an avid fisherman and hunter. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Summers; son, Chad Glaspell (Bethany) of Salem, W.Va.;...

Geraldine Minks

Geraldine Minks

Mar 23, 2012

Geraldine Minks, 48 formerly of Cairo and Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away March 23, 2012 at Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, Va. She was born Jan. 16, 1964 in Parkersburg, W.Va. a daughter of Ethel J. Richmond Minks of St. Marys, W.Va. and the late Gerald J. Minks. She was a 1982 graduate of Harrisville High School and was a Methodist by...

James Allen Shafer

James Allen Shafer

Mar 22, 2012

James Allen Shafer, 74, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on March 22, 2012 at his residence.He was born January 26, 1938, in Doddridge County, W.Va., a son of Edna Kathryn Perine Shafer and the late James Willis Shafer.James worked at several local automobile companies as an auto mechanic and enjoyed working on cars and clock collecting.He is survived by his...

Constance M. Fuchs

Constance M. Fuchs

Mar 20, 2012

Constance M. “Connie” Fuchs, 64, of Vienna, W.Va., died at her home on the morning of March 20, 2012, with her family by her side following her battle with a rare neurological disorder.Connie was born on Wednesday, July 23, 1947, at Parkersburg, W.Va., to the late Wallace M. and Ruth Carolina Peterson Fogle.She graduated from Parkersburg High School with the...

Frances Hudkins

Frances Hudkins

Mar 19, 2012

Frances “Fran” Hudkins, 60, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away March 19, 2012 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus following an extended illness.She was born December 8, 1951, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Earl O. and Carrie L. Spiker.She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and Glenville State College.She received her Master's Degree from Andersonville Theological Seminary...

Margaret Elizabeth "Libby" Woodford-Hall

Margaret Elizabeth "Libby" Woodford-Hall

Mar 18, 2012

Libby Hall of Vienna, W.Va., formerly from Weston, W.Va., passed away March 18, 2012 at Eagle Point in Parkersburg, W.Va.She was born June 24, 1943 in Weston, W.Va. a daughter of the late Margaret Berry Woodford and Coleman R. Woodford.Libby graduated from Weston High School in 1961 and then graduated from Beauty School. She worked for several years as a...

Ann E. Horner

Ann E. Horner

Mar 16, 2012

Ann E. Horner passed away March 16, 2012 at Camden Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus following complications from a broken hip.Ann was born in Parkersburg, W.Va. to the late Harold and Neva (Baker) Fulmer.She was a well-respected teacher in the Wood County School system for forty years. She taught most of her years at Hamilton Jr. High School and...

Barbara Diane Sams

Barbara Diane Sams

Mar 15, 2012

Barbara Diane Sams, 63, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away March 15, 2012 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, W.Va.She was born August 19, 1948 in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Earl Lewis and Edna Bailey Riffle. Barbara had retired from Arlington Personal Care following twenty-seven years of service as a Nurses Aide. She enjoyed bingo and especially enjoyed...

Betty James Burrows

Betty James Burrows

Mar 15, 2012

Betty James Burrows, 79, of Davisville, W.Va., left this world to be with her heavenly Father, our Lord, and beloved son, Milford Earl Burrows on March 15, 2012 at her residence. She was a member of The Old Country Church and would have been 80 years old on March 21.She was born March 21, 1932, in Gilmer County, W.Va., a...

Harold E.

Harold E.

Mar 14, 2012

Harold E. Way, 63 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away March 14, 2012 at the Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.Harold was born October 17, 1948 in Parkersburg, W.Va. a son of the late Montie W. and Betty L Davis Way.He was retired from O'Ames after 33 ½ years of service and served his country in the U.S. Army, where he was...

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