Obituaries

Jan 8, 2024

Charles W. “Bill” Hart, 80, of Parkersburg passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born in Parkersburg on February 7, 1943, a son of the late Harvey and Annie Lewis Hart.

Bill enjoyed four-wheeling and his grandkids.

He is survived by one son, William Hart; two sisters; two brothers;...

Jan 8, 2024

Priscilla Lee Wines, died peacefully on January 8, 2024 in Parkersburg, WV at the age of 84. Priscilla was born on September 12, 1939, in Parkersburg, WV. She graduated from PHS in 1957, where she was a member of the Acapella Choir. She married Ronald D. Wines in 1960. The couple welcomed five children into their home. Priscilla raised her...

Jan 7, 2024

Cheryl Middleton Ankrom, of Vienna, passed away after a four-year battle with cancer on January 7, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital at the age of 70, surrounded by family. Born on November 12, 1953, Cheryl was the cherished daughter of Charles and Jean Yoak Middleton. She graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1971 and then Marietta College in 1975, where...

Jan 7, 2024

Gary Edwin Landers, 64 of Valley St. Salem departed this life on Sunday, January 7, 2024 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 28, 1959 at Clarksburg a son of the late Harry and Patsy Wheatley Landers. On February 16, 1988 he married Crystal Maxwell Landers who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Amanda...

Jan 7, 2024

Gary Edwin Landers, 64 of Valley St. Salem departed this life on Sunday, January 7, 2024 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on November 28, 1959 at Clarksburg a son of the late Harry and Patsy Wheatley Landers.  On February 16, 1988 he married Crystal Maxwell Landers who survives.

Also surviving are...

Jan 4, 2024

Sherry Michelle Keeper, 57, of Parkersburg, passed away January 4, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital in Marietta, OH. She was born April, 23 1966 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Roy William Keeper and Alma Jean McGee.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed being with her family, playing bingo and going to thrift stores.

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Jan 3, 2024

Kennith Ray Allman Sr., 52, of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Parkersburg on October 19, 1971 to the late Sandra Allman Spade and Step-Father Donald Spade. Kenny was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and a wonderful father and grandfather. He is survived by a daughter, Rayann Dawn Allman; a son, Kennith...

Dec 31, 2023

Ann Broadwater Pitchford, 85, of Vienna, passed away at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, December 31, 2023. She was born February 20, 1938, in Buckhannon, WV, a daughter of the late Ashford and Matilda L. Broadwater. Ann graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1956, attended West Virginia University, and attended nursing school in California. In her younger adult life,...

Dec 29, 2023

Donald P. Stanley, 88 of Vienna, WV passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born June 21, 1935 in Wood County, WV, the son of the late Isaac and Vada Lowers Stanley. Donald was an US Army Veteran and retired from the IBEW Electrician Union after many years of service. His professional experience and...

Dec 29, 2023

Evelyn Louise (Sams) Springer, 88, of Little Hocking, OH passed away at Arbors at Marietta, Friday, December 29, 2023. She was born May 24, 1935 in Parkersburg. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Lewis and Ellen Caplinger Sams. She was a homemaker and enjoyed bingo, fishing, and camping. Evelyn had a good heart, she was always giving, even...

Dec 19, 2023

Grace Ellen Smith Small, 77, of Belleville passed away on December 19, 2023 surrounded by her family. She is the daughter of the late Pearl “Bud” and Betty Lou Smith. She retired from Eagle Point Nursing Home after many years of service as a housekeeper and was a member of Sarepta Baptist Church. She loved the outdoors, especially bonfires,...

Dec 16, 2023

Jason W. Smith, 46, of Mineral Wells passed on December 16, 2023 at his residence. He is the son of Claudia and the late Ronald Smith of Rockport.

He was a dispatcher at Evergreen Transportation for 20 years and attended Pond Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, camping, farming, going to the Amish Country, and especially...

Dec 16, 2023

David L. Bailey, 89, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his home in Coolville, Ohio. He was born in Parkersburg, WV on October 2, 1934 a son of the late Merrill E. Bailey Sr. and Elva M. Knotts. David served in the National Guard Reserve in the mid 1950’s. He lived in Coolville, OH since 1960. David...

Dec 16, 2023

David left his family heart-broken when he passed away peacefully at home Saturday morning (December 16th). He was a lifelong resident of Vienna, and his West Virginia roots ran deep. He graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1980 and was a drummer in the Big Red band. He went on to earn an Associate Degree from Mountain State College. Soon...

Dec 15, 2023

Barbara Ann Fritz, 75, of Parkersburg passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at her residence. She was born December 21, 1947 in Waverly, WV, a daughter of the late William and Betty Phillips Morgan. Barbara was a hairstylist for several years and she was very talented at painting, interior design, crochet, sewing and floral design. She was a member...

Dec 14, 2023

Lois Ann (Coe) Goodrich, 82, of Parkersburg left this world suddenly, surrounded by family on December 14, 2023. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Lois grew up on Neale Island (Vienna Island), one of six daughters. Growing up, her means of transportation was rowing a boat across the Ohio River. One...

Dec 10, 2023

Sharron Ruth Rader, 83, passed away Dec. 10, 2023, at her home in Parkersburg, WV. She was born in Parkersburg, WV, the daughter of Arlie & Caroline Coulter. She enjoyed her family, reading, and her dog Maggie. Sharron was preceded in death by her parents, Caroline G. Coulter & Arlie L. Coulter. She is survived by her two children,...

Dec 9, 2023

Jeffery Brian Wagner, 49, of Albany, OH, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH. He was born May 21, 1974, in Tacoma, WA, a son of Michelle Sands of Williamstown, WV and Fred Wagner of Colleyville, TX. Jeff was a 1992 graduate of Williamstown High School. He worked in construction until the time of...

Dec 6, 2023

Marion Bruce Tennant, 83, of Vienna passed away on December 6, 2023 at Belpre Landing surrounded by family. He was born April 12, 1940, a son of the late Marion J. and Virginia T. Tennant.

He was a graduate from Parkersburg High School where he continued to honorably serve in the United States Navy. He later received...

Dec 4, 2023

Alice Lenore Bunner Mollohan, 80, of Waverly passed away December 4, 2023 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born December 2, 1943 to the late Harlan and Ada Hays Bunner.

She is a 1963 graduate from Wirt County High School where she played in the marching band. She worked at Kmart for 54 years, attended...