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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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William Dennis Stevens
Jan 14, 2012
William D. Stevens, 86, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Jan. 14, 2012, at Worthington Manor Nursing Facility after a lengthy illness.He was born March 25, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Dan and Emma Tristic Stevens. He grew up in northern New Jersey, where he graduated from Garfield High School in 1942. William was a U.S. Army...
Patricia J. Stanley
Jan 13, 2012
Patricia Stanley, 76, of Belpre passed away January 13, 2012 at the Pittsburgh University Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.She was born June 3, 1935 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Glen and Erma Dowler Stephens. Patricia was retired from Borg Warner. She was a member of the Belpre Eastern Star, Calvary Memorial Church, and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed...
Sharon V. Davis
Jan 13, 2012
Sharon Virginia Davis, 71, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Jan. 13, 2012, at Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility.She was born Sept. 21, 1940, in Haywood, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lloyd A. and Virginia F. Abbott Davis.Sharon was employed as a certified nursing assistant and enjoyed quilting, painting, and most of all, her family.Surviving is one daughter, Milissa Phillips; two...
Edwin D. Seymour
Jan 13, 2012
Edwin D. “Ed” Seymour, Sr., 71, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus. He was born February 3, 1940 in Canton, Ohio, a son of the late William D. Seymour, Sr. and Virginia Dodd Seymour. He was a 1957 graduate of Parkersburg High School and attended W.Va. State College. He served in...
Bernard Vincent Mcmanus
Jan 9, 2012
Bernard Vincent McManus, 67, passed away on January 9, 2012, after a short hospitalization. He was born in Clarksville, Pa., the son of James Edward and Grace Anne Boyle McManus; the husband of Nancy Lee Reposky McManus; and father of Bernard Vincent McManus, II (Beezer) of Tampa, Florida and James Edward McManus (Jamie) of Washington, W.Va.He was preceded in death...
Cathy Lynn Evans
Jan 7, 2012
Cathy Lynn Evans, 55 of Parkersburg, W.Va. went home to be with The Lord Jan. 7, 2012. She was born June 13, 1956 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Henry and Anna McVey Evans. She was a Christian by faith and a member of Calvary Mission Church. She loved her music and was open to those of all walks...
Dorothy Travis Meyer
Jan 7, 2012
Dorothy Travis Meyer, 80, of Mineral Wells, W.Va. passed away January 7, 2012 at Worthington Manor. She was born January 4, 1932, in Roane County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Everett and Nettie Nestor Delaney. She was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith. She enjoyed canning and gardening, being with her grandchildren and family, spending time with her...
Ernest Jay Stephens
Jan 7, 2012
Ernest Jay Stephens, 50, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away January 7, 2012 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, St. Josephs Campus. He was born November 2, 1961 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Ernest and Ruth Stephens. Surviving are two daughters, Amanda Stephens (Matt) and Leila Stephens (Josh) all of Vienna; one son, Brandon Stephens of Parkersburg; five sisters, Sue...
Dorothy Jean Ellison
Jan 7, 2012
Dorothy Jean Ellison, 80, formerly of Washington, W.Va., passed away January 7, 2012, at Princess Anne Hospital, Virginia Beach, Virginia.Born May 16, 1931, in Parkersburg, W.Va., Dorothy was the younger daughter of the late Pearl Valentine and Margaret Ann Trissler.Dorothy was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary where she served in many posts including president and chaplain....
Carl Upton Stemple
Jan 6, 2012
Carl U. Stemple 82, of Parkersburg, W.Va. went home to be with his Lord January 6, 2012 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.Carl was born April 26, 1929 in Clarksburg, W.Va., the son of the late Leonard Ray and Ethel Marie Wagner Stemple. He retired from St. Paul Insurance Company and was a member of North Parkersburg Baptist Church. He...
Audry Maxine Handschumacher
Jan 5, 2012
Audry Maxine “Sis” Handschumacher, 71, of Vienna, W.Va., passed away January 5, 2012 at Camden Clark Hospital, Memorial Campus.She was born January 12, 1940 a daughter of the late Oriville and Jane Morrison Lewis. She was a graduate of Cowan High School. She had worked for several years as a dietician at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital and retired from Western Hills-Health...
William Hugh Maze
Jan 5, 2012
William Hugh Maze, 94, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus, January 5, 2012.He was born July 6, 1917, in Big Bend, West Virginia, a son of the late Less and Ethel Jones Maze.He moved to Ohio in 1930 and graduated from Belpre High School in 1937. Hugh later married Norma Reed in 1940 and is...
Jeanne Sue Willams
Jan 3, 2012
Jeanne Sue Williams, 63, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at her residence. She was born July 10, 1948, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Charles and Audra George Post.She was a 1967 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was a graduate of Parkersburg Beauty College. She was a homemaker and formerly worked at Montgomery Wards...
Robin Diane Hart
Jan 2, 2012
Robin D. Hart, 57, of Waverly, W.Va. passed away January 2, 2012 in Parkersburg, W.Va. She was born January 30, 1954, in Marietta, Ohio a daughter of Betty Blaich Wingrove of Waverly, W.Va. and the late Melvin C. Wingrove. Robin was a homemaker and also had been employed in WV Choice Home Health Care. She very much enjoyed working outdoors...
Bernice M. Riggs
Jan 2, 2012
Bernice M. Riggs, 91, of Bartlett, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2012, after a long illness.She was born August 1, 1920, in Washington County, Ohio the daughter of the late George L. Maley and Sarah F. Maley of Little Hocking, Ohio.Also preceding her in death was her husband, Guthrie Riggs; and two brothers, Orville Maley...
William Franklin Mitchell
Jan 2, 2012
William Franklin Mitchell, 72, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away at his residence, January 2, 2012.He was born June 20, 1939, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of Lucille Gerhart of Connecticut and the late William Mitchell.William was retired from Corning Glass/Schott Scientific. He enjoyed landscaping, loved hunting, target practicing, and rebuilding guns. William was an avid outdoorsman.In addition to his...
Steven L Mercer
Jan 1, 2012
Steven L. Mercer, 55, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away January 1, 2012 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus. He was born May 21, 1956, in Cumberland, Md., a son of the late Eunice Wilt Dennis and Frank Mercer.Steve attended the University of Charleston. He retired after 32 years of military service as a Sergeant First Class and was stationed in...
Roy Lee Naylor
Dec 31, 2011
Roy Lee Naylor, 76, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed awaySaturday, December 31, 2011 at Health South Rehab Hospital.He was born August 17, 1935, in Roane County, W.Va., a son of the late Toltie Harvey and Orva Sally Bullard Naylor.Roy was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired after 29 years of service with E.I. Dupont, Washington Works. He enjoyed woodworking...
Mary Nell Mylar
Dec 30, 2011
Mary Nell Mylar, 87 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away December 30, 2011 at The Emeritus Nursing Facility in Marietta, Ohio. She was born September 6, 1924 in Pleasants County, W.Va. the daughter of the late Cameron C. and Jessie A. Brown Radcliff. She was a 1942 graduate of St. Marys High School and a graduate of Marshall University. She taught...
William John Laughery
Dec 29, 2011
William John “Bill” Laughery, 76 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at his residence.He was born November 19, 1935 in Wood County, W.Va. a son of the late Donna Kidwell Laughery. Bill was retired from Corning Glass and was a member of the St. John United Methodist Church.Bill is survived by his wife of 53 years, Willia...
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