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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Johnnie M. Brookover

Johnnie M. Brookover

Apr 1, 2011

Johnnie M. Brookover, Sr.Johnnie M. Brookover, Sr., 68, of Williamstown, W.Va., passed away on April 1, 2011 at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.He was born January 24, 1943, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late John Irvin and Laura Lauderman Brookover.Johnnie retired from the Wood County Airport as Chief Operator after 33 years of service.He enjoyed working...

Gerald Ray Givens

Gerald Ray Givens

Mar 31, 2011

An online video tribute to Jerry will be available April 9 after 3:00 PM. on this website.Gerald (Jerry) Ray Givens, 81, of Vienna, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 31, 2011.He was born December 24, 1929 in Wirt County, W.Va. the son of the late Roy J. and Claudia Givens.A hard working entrepreneur, he was involved in several...

Dallas R Clayton

Dallas R Clayton

Mar 30, 2011

Dallas R. Clayton, 84 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away March 30, 2011 at the Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.She was born November 2, 1926 in Frank, W.Va. (Pocahontas County), a daughter of the late George A. and Mary Rachel Flenner Buterbaugh. Dallas was a 1945 graduate of Green Bank High School in Pocahontas County; she was a member of...

George Edward Riel

George Edward Riel

Mar 30, 2011

George Edward “Dune” Riel, 78, of Parkersburg, W.Va., was carried away by Heaven's angels to be with the Lord on March 30, 2011.He was born a son of the late James W. and Ruth M. Gandee Riel.George is survived by one sister, Mary Nicholson (Roger) of Fleming, Ohio; three sons, Roger Riel, Gary Riel and Stacy Riel; five daughters, Sally...

Autry Milton Hall

Autry Milton Hall

Mar 29, 2011

Autry “Milt” Hall,72 of Vienna, W.Va. passed away March 29, 2011 at Camden Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus. He was born January 16, 1939 in Wood County, W.Va. a son of Lilly Virginia Parker Hall of the Willows, Parkersburg, W.Va. and the late Lloyd Monroe Hall. Milt had attended Wood County Schools and was retired from the City of...

Blaine Burt Holskey,

Blaine Burt Holskey,

Mar 26, 2011

Blaine B. “Caveman” Holskey Jr., 65, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away peacefully on March 26, 2011 after an extended illness.He was born on March 8, 1946, in Zanesville, Ohio, a son of the late Blaine Burt Holskey Sr. and Mabel Wyatt Holskey.Blaine was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served three tours in Vietnam.He was a Green Beret...

Stephen L. Brannon

Stephen L. Brannon

Mar 25, 2011

Stephen L. BrannonStephen L. “Steve” Brannon, 64, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on March 25, 2011 in Belpre, Ohio.He was born July 23, 1946, in Spencer, W.Va., a son of the late Earl Paul and Finetta Moss Brannon.Steve graduated from Spencer High School, was employed at Kraton Polymers in Belpre and was a member of the Laborers Union #639.He was...

Cathy Ann Pahl

Cathy Ann Pahl

Mar 23, 2011

Cathy Ann Pahl, 61, of Vienna was called home to Heaven on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, following an extended illness.She was born August 24, 1949, in Gallipolis, OH to Clinton and Virginia Bush Hesson.She was a 1967 graduate of Belpre High School and a 1971 graduate of Glenville State College.She taught special education for Wood County Schools for nearly 30...

Delores Ann Anderson

Delores Ann Anderson

Mar 23, 2011

Delores Ann Anderson, 74, of Vienna, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.She was born March 28, 1936 in Charleston, W.Va., the daughter of the late John Wesley and Dorothy Opal Frazier Fain.Delores was a graduate of Charleston High School, was a former member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 15, and the Rosemar United...

Robert Link Kerns

Robert Link Kerns

Mar 22, 2011

Robert L. Kerns, 85 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Tuesday March 22, 2011 at Camden-Clark Medical Center Memorial Campus. He was born August 23, 1925 in Ritchie County a son of the late Arthur C. and Zelma Michaels Kerns.Robert was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. He retired from the E.I. Dupont Company after over 30 years of service. He...

William R. Cook

William R. Cook

Mar 22, 2011

William R. Cook, 59, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away at his home with his family by his side on March 22, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer.He was born April 8, 1951, in Parkersburg, a son of Lucy Holtz Cook of Parkersburg and the late Samuel A. Cook.He was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School and a U.S....

Leroy Robert Ayers

Leroy Robert Ayers

Mar 21, 2011

Leroy Robert Ayers, 62, of Walker, W.Va. passed away March 21, 2011 at Camden-Clark Medical Center, St. Joseph's Campus.He was born October 16, 1948 in Mineral Wells, W.Va. a son of the late Robert H. and Emma Grace Sams Ayers. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, was retired from the O. Ames Company and was a member of Middle Ridge...

Sarah Jeanne Tracewell

Sarah Jeanne Tracewell

Mar 20, 2011

Sarah Jeanne Tracewell, 48, of Mineral Wells, W.Va., passed away on March 20, 2011 at her residence.She was born March 18, 1963, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of Martha Jane Tracewell of Parkersburg and the late Cecil L. Tracewell.She was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School with the class of 1982 and was a daycare provider in her home.She...

Claude L. Cales

Claude L. Cales

Mar 19, 2011

Claude L. CalesClaude L. Cales, 82, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away on March 19, 2011 at Worthington Manor after an 11 year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).He was born August 27, 1928, in Green Sulphur Springs, W.Va., a son of the late Clarence M. and Edna M. Clay Cales.Claude was a graduate of Sandstone High School and Bluefield Business...

Robert Corathers

Robert Corathers

Mar 19, 2011

Robert Hugh Corathers, 61, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away on March 19, 2011 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.He was born on February 28, 1950, in Harrison County, WV, a son of Ruby “Bernice” Husk Corathers of Clarksburg, WV and the late Jacob “Hugh” Corathers.Robert was a graduate of Washington Irving High School and Fairmont State College.He worked for Clarksburg...

Shirley A. Nutter

Shirley A. Nutter

Mar 19, 2011

Shirley A. Nutter, 68 of Lubeck, W.Va. passed away March 19, 2011 at the Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.Shirley was born February 6, 1943 in Miami, FL., daughter of the late Willis C Leonard (1997) and Ethel (Hull) Leonard (2008). Her mother was a proud Florida native.Shirley was a 1961 graduate of North Miami Sr. High School, Miami, FL....

Jerry Lewis Davis,

Jerry Lewis Davis,

Mar 18, 2011

Jerry L. Davis Sr., 78, of Vienna, passed away Friday, March 18, 2011 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Memorial Campus.He was born October 18, 1932 in Wood County, a son of the late John Lloyd and Belva Josephine Sams Davis.Jerry was a U.S. Army Veteran. He retired from Demuth (Brockway) Glass after 23 years of service. He was a member...

Dana Michael Pickens

Dana Michael Pickens

Mar 17, 2011

Dana Michael Pickens, 40, of Davisville, W.Va., passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011, at his residence.He was born Nov. 1, 1970, in Marietta, Ohio, a son of Clarence Dana and Phyllis Ilene Hanes Pickens of Parkersburg, W.Va. He is survived by his life partner, Melissa (Micki) Goff of Davisville, W.Va.; his daughter, Brittany Toothman Pickens Hendershot of Waverly, W.Va.; one...

Frances M. Lutz

Frances M. Lutz

Mar 16, 2011

Frances M. Lutz, 85, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at her residence.She was born October 17, 1925, a daughter of the late Thomas W. and Elsie M. Finch Gorrell. Frances had previously worked at Nelson's/Rite Aid Drug Store for 29 years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and watching game shows.Frances is survived by her three daughters, Connie...

Robert L. Casto

Robert L. Casto

Mar 15, 2011

Robert L. Casto, 74, of Little Hocking, Ohio passed away March 15, 2011 at the Cleveland Clinic.He was born March 5, 1937 in Ripley, W.Va. the son of the late Lexie and Belle Parrish Casto. He was a 1955 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He followed his father in trade and was employed at Demuth Glass from 1955 until serving...

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