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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Virginia Marie Hedrick

Virginia Marie Hedrick

Mar 14, 2012

Virginia Marie Hedrick 76, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away March 14, 2012 following a long battle with cancer.She was born February 21, 1936, a daughter of the late Charles Cougill and Virginia Kathleen “Kate” Huffman.Virginia retired from the U.S. Postal Service after several years of service.She is survived by two daughters; Connie Bauer (Jim) of Mineral Wells, W.Va., and Jennifer...

Louis Gale

Louis Gale

Mar 13, 2012

Louis Gale Dye, 82, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away March 13, 2012 at his home. He was born October 14, 1929 in Smithville, W.Va., a son of the late Howard and Madge Hammer Dye.Louis was employed as a truck driver and was also a U.S. Marine veteran.He is survived by his loving wife, Martha Dye; one daughter, Joyce Shingleton (Sam)...

Betty Jean Slack

Betty Jean Slack

Mar 10, 2012

Betty Jean Slack, 81, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away March 10, 2012 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus. She was born May 23, 1931, at Eatons, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles R. and Elsie Jenkins Farnsworth. Betty was a homemaker, enjoyed gardening and sewing and was a Methodist by faith. She is survived by her husband, Edward Slack...

Calvin Douglas Gordon,

Calvin Douglas Gordon,

Mar 9, 2012

Calvin Douglas “Doug” Gordon, Sr., 60 of Waverly, W.Va. passed away March 9, 2012. He was born Sept. 7, 1951 in Wood County, W.Va. a son of the late Raymond Ellsworth Gordon Sr. and Esta Marie Carpenter Gordon.Calvin was a 1970 graduate of Williamstown High School where he was a member of the wrestling and baseball teams. He had worked...

Karen E. Thomas

Karen E. Thomas

Mar 7, 2012

Karen E. Thomas CRNP, 68, of Washington, W.Va., passed away March 7, 2012 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.Karen was a Woman's Health Nurse Practitioner practicing for over 30 years in the Parkersburg, W.Va. area. She spearheaded the project that led to the women of the Mid-Ohio Valley having greater access to mammograms. She worked at Gynecology Associates, Mid-Ohio Valley...

Randy Lee Delaney

Randy Lee Delaney

Mar 7, 2012

Randy Lee Delaney, 54, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away on March 7, 2012 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus.He was born April 24, 1957, in Parkersburg, a son of Jimmie E. Delaney of Parkersburg and the late Alma J. Stewart Delaney.Randy was a driver for Napolis and enjoyed playing darts, gardening and sports especially WVU and the Cleveland Browns.He...

Rex B. Moss

Rex B. Moss

Mar 5, 2012

Rex B. Moss 81, of Williamstown, W.Va. passed away March 5, 2012 at Camden- Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.Rex was born October 28, 1930, in Akron, Ohio, a son of the late Bennie Buel Moss and Geraldine Faye Moss DeVine. Rex served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Schneider Construction Company of Parkersburg after...

Shirley Jo Nichols

Shirley Jo Nichols

Mar 4, 2012

Shirley Jo Nichols, 64, of Belpre, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012 at her residence.She was born September 4, 1947 in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles L. Griffith Sr. and Lena Frances Meredith Griffith. Shirley had a singing group – Shirley Jo and Country Crossroad Band for eight years. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed...

Virgil Michaels

Virgil Michaels

Mar 4, 2012

Virgil L. Michaels, of Parkersburg, W.Va. died March 4, 2012 at Ohio Valley Health Care. He was one month shy of his 98th birthday.Virgil was born April 3, 1914 in Friendly, W.Va., the son of Elmer and Allie Michaels.He was married for 61 years to the late Glenda Ruth Heddelson Michaels, who preceded him in death December 1996. Mike, as...

Monica R. Freshour

Monica R. Freshour

Mar 3, 2012

Monica R. Freshour, 58, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away March 3, 2012, at her residence.Monica was born April 15, 1953, in Parkersburg, a daughter of Velma Hart Jones and the late Ronald L. Jones Sr.She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Stephen A. Freshour; two sons, Stephen A. (Lacey) Freshour II, and Shane M. (Tara) Freshour; one...

Barbara Ann Swesey

Barbara Ann Swesey

Mar 2, 2012

Barbara Ann Swesey, 61 of Cairo, W.Va.passed away March 2, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Harrisville, W.Va. a daughter Bernice Pifer Shields of Belmont, W.Va. and the late Wilbur Shields. She was a graduate of Cairo High School and Parkersburg Beauty College. Barbara had been the Activities Director at the Willows Nursing Facility and acting president of...

Gerald L. Archer

Gerald L. Archer

Mar 2, 2012

Gerald L. “Jerry” Archer, 66 of Williamstown, W.Va. passed away March 2, 2012 at his residence.Jerry was born January 17, 1946 in Sandyville, W.Va., a son of the late Sumpter and Ola Balderson Archer. Jerry was a former member of the National Guard. He worked at Fenton Glass and retired from Forma Scientific. He was a member of the Boaz...

Dorothy May Stewart

Dorothy May Stewart

Mar 1, 2012

Dorothy M. Stewart, 98 of Vienna, W.Va. went home to be with her Lord, March 1, 2012 at Worthington Manor Care Center.She was born March 30, 1913 in Wood County, W.Va. a daughter of the late Charles S. and Zelma Kesterson Fox. Dorothy formerly worked at the Parkersburg Silk Mill and Union Insulating Co. Dorothy was active in the Vienna...

Donald Lee Hanshaw

Donald Lee Hanshaw

Feb 28, 2012

Donald “Don” Hanshaw 76, of Williamstown, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, February 28. 2012 at his residence.He was born June 22, 1935 in Waverly, W.Va. a son of the late Bill and Maybell McCoy Hanshaw.Don was a retired carpenter with Local #899 for 36 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. Don loved being with people and...

Kathryn Larue

Kathryn Larue

Feb 28, 2012

Kathryn “Kate” V. LaRue, 99, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away February 28, 2012 at Consulate Health Care in Melbourne, FL.She had resided in Florida with her daughter for the past six years.She was born June 1, 1912 in Wirt County, W.Va. a daughter of the late Robert B. and Eva Barnes Morrison. She was a longtime member of South Parkersburg...

Suzanne Wilson Tewksbury

Suzanne Wilson Tewksbury

Feb 28, 2012

Suzanne Wilson Tewksbury, 69 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Feb. 28, 2012 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus. She was born March 9, 1942 in Binghamton, NY, daughter of the late Raynold and Lillian Albright Wilson. She taught in the Wood County school system for 20 years. She was Program Director of the Frasier-Singleton Internship Program of the State of...

Harold J. Hendrix

Harold J. Hendrix

Feb 26, 2012

ixHarold “Hank” Hendrix, 84 of Vienna, W.Va., passed away February 26, 2012 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus. He was born May 23, 1927 in Curryville, MO, son of the late Frank M. Hendrix and Erma Collard Hendrix Pase. He was a graduate of Thomas High School in Thomas, W.Va. and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II....

Robert Carroll Moore

Robert Carroll Moore

Feb 26, 2012

Robert C. Moore, 85 passed away at the Camden-Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus, February 26, 2012, one month shy of Bettie and his 45th anniversary. Bob was born July 15, 1926 in McFarlan, W.Va., in Ritchie County, a son of the late Charles “Pete” and Winifrede (Frazier) Moore. He attended Cairo High School with the class of 1943. Bob...

Corda Faye Booth

Corda Faye Booth

Feb 26, 2012

Corda Faye Booth, 74 went home to be with her loving Savior February 26, 2012 at the Arbors in Marietta.She was born March 21, 1937 in Palestine, W.Va., and was the only daughter of the late O.Claire and Leafie Corbitt Dotson.Corda was a 1954 graduate of Parkersburg High School. She had previously been employed through the senior citizens program, she...

Neil Allen Myers

Neil Allen Myers

Feb 25, 2012

Neil Allen Myers, 71 of Davisville, W.Va. passed away February 25, 2012 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus.He was born April 1, 1940 in Core, W.Va., a son of the late Stanley and Olive Neely Myers. Neil was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired after 33 years of service from E.I. DuPont. He was a member of the...

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