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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Harry "Wendy" E. Wenmoth
Jan 28, 2011
Harry “Wendy” E. Wenmoth, of Vienna, WV, born February 17, 1926 passed away January 28, 2011 at the age of 84, following an extended illness.Known by friends and family by his childhood nickname “Wendy”, he will always be remembered for his quick smiles, warm heart, pockets full of candy/gum and a wonderful sense of humor.He leaves behind the love of...
Christopher L. Koon
Jan 28, 2011
Christopher L. Koon, 35, of Parkersburg, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 28, 2011, at his home.Christopher was born on Nov. 8, 1975, to the proud parents Gerry and Rebecca Koon, both of Parkersburg.Chris was a loving and devoted son, brother and uncle – he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Amos...
Virginia Fern Haithcock
Jan 28, 2011
Virginia “Fern” HaithcockVirginia “Fern” Haithcock, 91, of Parkersburg, passed away on January 28, 2011 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.She was born on November 28, 1919, in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Mariamon A. and Dixie H. Wigal Webber.Fern was a graduate of Parkersburg High School.She continued her education and became a Registered Nurse and worked in Veteran...
Johnnie Andrew Heskett,
Jan 27, 2011
Johnnie Andrew Heskett, Jr., 87 yrs. old, of Vienna, WV now slumbers awaiting his savior Jesus Christ, following a brief illness and hospitalization at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.Johnnie was born on January 4, 1924 at Boydsville, Arkansas, the son of the late Johnnie and Mary Ellie Shelton Heskett and a sister, the late June Thomas. He was married to the...
Nolin Edwin Morrison
Jan 25, 2011
Ed MorrisonNolin Edwin “Ed” Morrison of Dupont Road, Parkersburg, departed this life on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at his brother's residence on Sams Creek Rd.He was born January 27, 1950, the son of the late Robert R. “Russ” and Clara B. “Byrl” Stringer Morrison.He was a 1968 graduate of Wirt County High School.His early life was spent in Wirt County...
Edith Irene Fluharty
Jan 25, 2011
Edith I. Fluharty, 84, of Vienna, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior January25, 2011, at Wyngate Senior Living Community.Edith was born June 13, 1926 in Mannington, W.Va. to Laura Pearl Kendal and ChesterKendal.Edith is a member of Parkersburg Eastern Star and Wesley United Methodist Church inVienna for 60 years. She was dedicated to her church by...
Everett Glen
Jan 23, 2011
Everett Glen Cox, 86, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away at his home on January 23, 2011. He was born March 6, 1924, in Ritchie Co., W.Va. Everett had been retired from Production at Dupont Washington Works. He was a former Trinity Scout Master and had also been a volunteer for Salvation Army's “Meals on Wheels”. He was also a longtime...
Walter Joseph Sneigle
Jan 22, 2011
Walter Joseph Sneigle, of Vienna, passed away on January 22, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital following an extended illness.He was 90.He was born in Glendale, West Virginia on February 18, 1920.He was the son of the late Harry and Josephine Wujcik Sneigle.He spent most of his working years at Johns-Mansville before retiring in 1980.He was most proud of the four...
Delbert Dean Drake
Jan 22, 2011
Delbert “DJ” Dean Drake, 40, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 22, 2011. He was born March 1, 1970, in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of Delbert Sr. and Rozanna “Rose” Smith Drake of Elizabeth, W.Va. DJ was employed as a welding supervisor with Sommerville Fabricator Inc. of Mineral Wells. He was a 1988 graduate of...
Jerry Lee Dowler
Jan 22, 2011
Jerry Lee Dowler, 59, of Parkersburg passed away Jan. 22, 2011 at his residence. He was born May 14, 1951 in Wood County, the son of the late Clifford and Alice Trimble Dowler.Jerry was a 1969 graduate of Parkersburg South High School. He was a member of Pipefitter Union 565 and currently worked at Alpharma Corp. as a designer for...
Vaughn Marie (Donley) Williams
Jan 21, 2011
Vaughn Marie (Donley) Williams, 88, of Belpre, Ohio, formally of Alma, W.Va., passed away Jan. 21, 2011, at the Masonic Home in Parkersburg.She was born in Middlebourne, Tyler County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Samuel and Ada Martha Donley.After the death of her mother in 1930, she was raised by her beloved paternal aunt, Minnie Hayes and husband H....
Felicia D. Sharpe-Jones
Jan 21, 2011
Felicia D. Sharpe-Jones, 52, passed away on January 21, 2011 at Charleston Area Medical Center.She was born in Philadelphia, PA, on December 21, 1958 and was the daughter of the late Barbara DeBrady.She was the granddaughter of the late Cleveland and Lena Gore.She is survived by her husband, Michael A. Jones, Sr. and her son, Michael A. Jones, Jr.; two...
George Nulter
Jan 21, 2011
George Nulter, 86, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Friday, January 21, 2011 at his home after a courageous battle with lung cancer.He was born December 21, 1924 in Eatons, W.Va., the son of the late Harry F. and Eunice Mae Stotlar Nulter.He retired from Keene Corporation (Penn Metal) in 1985 following 37 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy...
Glenn L. Lamp
Jan 18, 2011
Glenn L. Lamp, 85, of Belpre, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend entered into heaven early Tuesday morning, Jan. 18, 2011 surrounded by his loving family.He was born Aug. 22, 1925 in Parkersburg, W.Va., the only child of Arcie and Jessie Jackson Lamp.Glenn served in the U.S. Air Force from 1943 – 1948 flying missions over Germany.He retired from...
Edna B. Spurgeon
Jan 17, 2011
Edna B. Spurgeon 86 of West Union “Sunnyside Community”, WV, passed away January 17, 2011 at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital.She was born February 21, 1924 in Auburn, Ritchie County, WV, a daughter of the late Okey Lee and Okla Alda Bee Bush.Edna and her husband, C.J. “Charlie” were former owners of the Spurgeon Funeral Home in West Union. She was...
Betty Kathryn Brooks
Jan 17, 2011
Betty Kathryn Brooks, 81, of Parkersburg, W.Va., passed away January 17, 2011, at the Arbors at Marietta. She was born July 4, 1929, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Charles O. and Mary K. Eberhardt Shook.Betty retired after twenty-eight years from Kardex of Reno, Ohio. She enjoyed boating, fishing, playing cards, four-wheeler riding, and spending time with her family....
Herman A. Tornes
Jan 17, 2011
Herman A. Tornes 87 of Vienna passed away Monday January 17, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital.He was born August 15, 1923 at Marietta, Ohio a son of the late Joseph and Christine Lorey Tornes.He was retired from Kaiser Aluminum and formerly owned and operated a dairy farm in Marietta. He was a member of the Steel Workers Organization of Active...
Clara Bloomfield
Jan 13, 2011
Clara Bloomfield 73 of Parkersburg passed away January 13, 2011 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.She was born May 20, 1937 in Pike County Kentucky a daughter of the late Alfred and Juanita Justice Caudill.Clara graduated from Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She went on to pursue a career in nursing and retired after 30...
Mary Lou Daugherty Rake
Jan 13, 2011
Mary Lou Daugherty Rake died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011 at Maryville Health Center in Maryville, TN.Formerly of Parkersburg and Sumter, SC, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ruby Wix Daugherty.She is survived by her uncle, Robert Wix; five sons, Michael Rake, James Rake, Joseph Rake, Timothy Rake, and Thomas Rake; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.In addition to...
Patty Ann Floyd Johnson
Jan 12, 2011
Patty Ann Floyd Johnson passed away peacefully on January 12, 2011, after an extended illness. She was surrounded by the love and comfort of her children. She was born May 10, 1938, the daughter of the late Jesse L. and Pauline Yerkey Floyd from Sand Fork, Gilmer County, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband Cecil V....
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