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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Roberta Nell Finch

Roberta Nell Finch

Apr 27, 2024

Roberta DeBrular Finch, 99, passed, Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Wyngate Assisted Living. She was born December 3, 1924, in Toll Gate, WV, a daughter of the late Charles Porter DeBrular and Josephine Mae Gribble DeBrular. Roberta graduated from Pennsboro High School with the class of 1942. She went to Washington D.C. in August of 1942 and worked for the...

Debra Ann Haught

Debra Ann Haught

Apr 27, 2024

Debra Ann Haught, 69, of Walker WV, passed away April 27, 2024, surrounded by family at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was a 1972 graduate from Parkersburg South High School.  After graduating from Parkersburg Community College, she spent 35 years as a billing clerk at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital from which she later retired. She was an active...

Donnie D. Debrular

Donnie D. Debrular

Apr 25, 2024

Don D. DeBrular, 93, of Vienna, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the WV Veterans Nursing Facility. He was born January 14, 1931, in Pennsboro, WV. Don was an U.S. Marine Veteran. He enjoyed working on cars in his spare time. He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn S. DeBrular of Vienna; son, Charles “Chuck” DeBrular (Jane) of...

Betty Marie Jackson

Betty Marie Jackson

Apr 25, 2024

Betty Jackson, 95, of Parkersburg, passed away at Marietta Memorial Hospital April 25, 2024. She was born August 22, 1928, a daughter of the late Clyde and Ida McConaha Yarnell.

She was retired from JC Penny’s after many years of service. She attended the 19th Street Church of God, and was a member of the Moose Lodge...

Jay Butz

Jay Butz

Apr 23, 2024

Jay L. Butz, 71, of Belpre, OH passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his home. He was born January 30, 1953, a son of Claire Butz of Clinton, IA and the late Erma Steines Butz. Jay worked over 30 years at the Dupont plant. He is survived by one daughter, Kaitlin Butz of Parkersburg, WV; one son, Michael Butz...

Philip R. Smith

Philip R. Smith

Apr 21, 2024

Philip R. Smith was born to Elmer R. Smith and Ethelyn Mae Coon Smith on August 1, 1937, in Corning, NY. He was married to Doris Marie Rumsey Smith who passed away September 29, 2013. Phillip worked for Mercury Aircraft, out of high school. He graduated from Savona Central School where he participated in most sports. He loved gymnastics, basketball,...

Patricia Ann Amos

Patricia Ann Amos

Apr 21, 2024

Patricia Ann Amos, 79, of Parkersburg passed away peacefully in her home April 21, 2024. She was born June 6, 1944 in Clay County, WV to the late George and Phyllis Reed Tanner.

She is a 1961 graduate of Carthage-Troy High School in Coolville, Ohio. She received her RN degree from WVUP, and a bachelor’s and master’s...

Michael Stephen Gillespie

Michael Stephen Gillespie

Apr 20, 2024

Michael S. Gillespie, 75, of Parkersburg passed away Saturday April 20, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center. Mike was born May 17, 1948 in Parkersburg, WV a son of the late Ralph and Jayne Crane Gillespie. Mike was a 1967 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and served in Vietnam....

Patricia Ann Douglass

Patricia Ann Douglass

Apr 20, 2024

Patricia Ann Douglass, 92, of Vienna, WV, passed on April 20, 2024, surrounded by her family in her own home. She was born in Barbour County, WV. September 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Michael Aaron O’Brien and Goldie Wilson O’Brien. She graduated early from high school and went straight to nursing school becoming a Registered Nurse. Pat was...

Harriett Joan Mason

Harriett Joan Mason

Apr 16, 2024

Harriett Joan Mason, 97, of Vienna, WV passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born May 7, 1926 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Wallace and Harriett Johnson Guinn. Joan graduated from Parkersburg High School and attended WVUP. She retired as an Orthopedic Secretary for Dr. Anthony Twite. She worked for record information...

Judith Ann Ashby

Judith Ann Ashby

Apr 16, 2024

Judy Ashby, 77, of Parkersburg, passed away on April 16, 2024 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born August 20, 1946 in Chicago, IL to the Late Donald and Lorraine Anderson.

She is survived by her children, Lisa Ziegler of Belleville, IL, Donna Pelham of Belviedere, IL, Michele Snyder (Ron) of Parkersburg, Ronda Demir of...

Donald William "Bill" Murray

Donald William "Bill" Murray

Apr 14, 2024

Donald William “Bill” Murray, 75, of Parkersburg, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born April 5, 1949 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Donald James and Jean Frances (Pennybacker) Murray. Bill was a 1968 graduate of Parkersburg High School and received his Associate Degree in Business from Parkersburg Community College. As a young man he ventured...

Connie Lynn Drain

Connie Lynn Drain

Apr 12, 2024

Connie Lynn Drain, 57, of Parkersburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 12, 2024. She was born November 27, 1966, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Harold and Thelma Casto Marshall. Connie was a member of the Independent Baptist Church where she enjoyed spreading ministry. She loved crafting and her two dogs, Maisie and...

Mary Susan Goodwin

Mary Susan Goodwin

Apr 12, 2024

Mary Susan Gay Goodwin died Friday, April 12, 2024, after a long illness. She was born August 12, 1946, the daughter of Charles and Mary Bent Gay of Charleston, West Virginia.

She graduated from Charleston High School in 1964, and attended Marshall University. After graduating from Kanawha County School of Practical Nursing , Sue worked at CAMC...

Charles Wayne Boyce

Charles Wayne Boyce

Apr 12, 2024

Charles Wayne Boyce, 89, of Rockport passed from this life on April 12, 2024 at Wyngate Senior Living in Parkersburg after a brief illness. He was born August 31, 1934 to Charley and Mary “Etta” Thompson Boyce on Maul Camp Road in Jackson County, WV.

He was a farmer all of his life, raising cattle and harvesting...

Judith Yocum

Judith Yocum

Apr 9, 2024

Judith Ann Yocum, 82, of Belpre, passed away on April 9, 2024 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born December 30, 1941 in Parkersburg, WV a daughter to the late Wilmar Otto and Anna Thorn Sutton. Judith worked at Nashua Photo for several years, as a Photo Inspector. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards with her sisters and being...

Clyde Wesley Nelson

Clyde Wesley Nelson

Apr 8, 2024

Clyde Wesley Nelson, 92, of Williamstown, WV, passed away April 8, 2024 at Encompass Health Care of Parkersburg. He was born June 8, 1931, a son of the late Clyde P. and Rosa Kearns Nelson. Clyde was an Air Force Veteran who served honorably during the Korean War. He was employed by G.E. Plastics as a chemical operator and enjoyed...

Rowenna Sue Richards

Rowenna Sue Richards

Apr 7, 2024

Rowenna S. Richards, 72, of Parkersburg, passed away on April 7, 2024 at UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh. She was born October 7, 1952 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Gloria White Cox Rodgers and James Cox and Walter Rodgers.

She devoted many years of her life to the Camden Clark Medical Center ER as a patient care...

Gwendolyn Ritchie

Gwendolyn Ritchie

Apr 7, 2024

Gwendolyn White Ritchie, 90, of Parkersburg passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Camden Clark Medical Center.

She was born April 13, 1933 in White Pine, WV, a daughter of the late Ola Oscar and Lorena Grimm White. Gwendolyn was an artist and painter and a life member of the Red Hill United Methodist Church.

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Timothy Hoffman Gard

Timothy Hoffman Gard

Apr 7, 2024

Timothy H. Gard, 72, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully April 7, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 31, 1952 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Jerry and Evelyn “Juanita” Hoffman Gard.

He was a 1970 graduate of Parkersburg South High School. He worked at E.I. Dupont, serving over 40 years. He collected guns and...

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