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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Robert Donald Schaad

Robert Donald Schaad

Nov 14, 2011

Robert Donald Schaad, 67 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus.He was born May 1, 1944 in Clarksburg, W.Va., son of the late Robert S. and Virginia Hope Holbert Schaad. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of the American Post 15 of Parkersburg and a...

Gavin Anthony Koon

Gavin Anthony Koon

Nov 14, 2011

Gavin Anthony Koon, born May 5, 2011, infant son of Justin Scott Koon and Steffanie Wilkins, passed away Nov. 14, 2011 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Evergreen South Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, 2333 Pike St., south Parkersburg.

Patricia Ann Wiseman

Patricia Ann Wiseman

Nov 11, 2011

Patricia Ann Wiseman, 78 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away November 11, 2011, at Camden-Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.She was born December 4, 1932 a daughter of the late Peter Brown and Ruth Barringer Brown.She was a member of the GHWC Parkersburg Women's Club, and Williamstown O.E.S., Chapter #58 also she was a member of St. John United Methodist Church in...

Gary Eugene Peck

Gary Eugene Peck

Nov 11, 2011

Gary E. Peck, 61, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Nov. 11, 2011, at Camden- Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born March 21, 1950, in Parkersburg, a son of Franklin J. and Ada B. Sullivan Peck, who reside in Parkersburg.Gary retired after 23 years of service with the Internal Revenue Service where he was a mailroom clerk. He enjoyed reading...

Micki Metts

Micki Metts

Nov 10, 2011

Micki Metts, 69, of Macksburg, Ohio and formerly of Parkersburg, W.Va. went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Harry G. and Lora Francis Flinn Patterson. She was a homemaker, enjoyed raising exotic animals and attended the Pentecostal church. Micki is survived...

Geraldine King

Geraldine King

Nov 10, 2011

Geraldine Lawson King, 73, of Williamstown, W.Va., passed away on November 10, 2011, surrounded by her loving family, following a sudden illness.She was born January 2, 1938, in Calhoun Co., W.Va. a daughter of the late Carl William and Marie Nicholas Lawson. Geraldine was a graduate of Mountain State College with a degree in accounting. She was more recently a...

Donald Lee Rice

Donald Lee Rice

Nov 9, 2011

Donald Lee Rice, 72 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away November 9, 2011 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus.He was born March 29, 1939 in Washington, W.Va., a son of the late Ernest A. and Garnet L. Flinn Rice.Donald was a 1959 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He was a member of Local 22 Aluminum, Brick and Glass Workers Union...

John Henry Gibson

John Henry Gibson

Nov 9, 2011

Rev. John Henry Gibson, 92, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011.He was born April 4, 1919, in MacFarland, W.Va., a son of the late Luke A. and Katie Shuck Gibson.John was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and an ordained minister with the United Methodist Church. Some of...

Freda Ann Newman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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