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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David L. Bailey

David L. Bailey

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...

David Mark Page

David Mark Page

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...

Barbara Ann Fritz

Barbara Ann Fritz

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...

Lois Ann Goodrich

Lois Ann Goodrich

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...

Sharron R. Rader

Sharron R. Rader

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,...

Jeffery Brian Wagner

Jeffery Brian Wagner

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...

Marion Bruce Tennant

Marion Bruce Tennant

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...

Alice L. Mollohan

Alice L. Mollohan

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...

Rebecca Jean Acree

Rebecca Jean Acree

Dec 3, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" Jean Acree, 67, of Belpre, departed peacefully into eternal rest with her two daughters and dear friend by her side, on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born September 6th, 1956 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She was a 1974 graduate of Belpre High School. She retired from Bureau of Public Debt...

David Earl Halbert

David Earl Halbert

Dec 1, 2023

David Earl Halbert, 80, of Parkersburg passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 7, 1943 in Reedy, WV, Roane County, a son of the late Robert Earl and Geraldine Pickrell Halbert. David was retired from E.I. DuPont after many years of service. He along with his wife Joan were previously owner/operator of multiple service...

Christy Lynn Pippin

Christy Lynn Pippin

Dec 1, 2023

Christy Lynn Pippin, 43, of Vienna, a victim of domestic violence, passed away December 1, 2023 at her residence. She was born February 29, 1980 in Parkersburg, a daughter of Peggy Sue Pippin, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC. and the late Roger Dell Nutter.

She graduated in 1998 from Parkersburg South High School and received her Associates...

Thomas J. Platt

Thomas J. Platt

Dec 1, 2023

Thomas John Platt, 45, of Parkersburg, WV, was taken from us on Friday, December 1, 2023. Tommy was an employee of Eramet in Marietta, OH and loved all things nature. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, and above all spending time with his children. Tommy is survived by one daughter, Kizzy Platt of Parkersburg, WV and a son, Aaiden Platt of...

Leonora K Hornbeck

Leonora K Hornbeck

Nov 30, 2023

Leonora Kimberg “Kim” Hornbeck, 84, of Belpre, OH, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at her residence. She is the daughter of the late Louis Kimberg and Flora Simons Shatailo. She was the owner of Hornbecks Bait & Tackle in Belpre, and had prior worked clerical at RCAF and Canada Air in Montreal, and three Army Forts in the...

James Larry Dickel

James Larry Dickel

Nov 29, 2023

James Larry “Jim” Dickel, 81, of Parkersburg, passed away November 29, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. He is the son of the late Edward Lowell and Carrie Leona Ogden Dickle.

He was a 1960 graduate from Parkersburg High School where he was a gymnast, retired after 40 years with the Iron Workers Local #787 of Parkersburg,...

Marla Maurine Dunlap

Marla Maurine Dunlap

Nov 28, 2023

Marla M. Dunlap, 83, of Vienna, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at WVU- Camden Clark campus in Parkersburg. She was born May 21, 1940, a daughter of the late James O. and Mary Enoch Dunlap. She was a 1958 graduate of Marietta High School. Marla was a beautiful, caring and loving person. She loved children and animals....

Barbara Lou Wigal

Barbara Lou Wigal

Nov 27, 2023

Barbara L. Wigal, 69, of Vienna went to be with her Lord while her husband, Don Wigal, of 50 years was by her side. She was born to the late Arthur L. and Marjorie Beall Varner.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three children, Eric Wigal (Helen), Stephanie Stephens, Elizabeth Wilson (Daniel); grandchildren,...

James Dale Carder

James Dale Carder

Nov 24, 2023

James Dale (Jim) Carder, 73, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on November 24, 2023, in Belpre, Ohio. The oldest of five, Jim was born on March 16, 1950, in Charleston, Arkansas (his family lived in Barling). A proud Vietnam veteran, he served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1988, retiring as a Staff Sergeant. He was a dedicated...

Mark Edward Carpenter

Mark Edward Carpenter

Nov 24, 2023

Mark Edward Carpenter, 55, of Williamstown, WV, passed away peacefully from an extended illness. He was born November 2, 1968, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Charles E. Carpenter and Stephanie G. Slaton Carpenter Black. Mark enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his sister, Lisa R. Green (Gary); brother, Scott E. Carpenter (Julie); niece, Kelsey Carpenter; nephews,...

Toby Venham

Toby Venham

Nov 23, 2023

Toby Dwayne Venham, 63, of Marietta, OH passed away at Marietta Memorial Hospital Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was born, June 21, 1960 in Marietta to Helen Dowler Venham and the late Terry Venham. He was a graduate of Warren High School and was baptized in the Church of Christ. Toby enjoyed old tv programs, old country music, and wrestling....

Robert Carl Deem

Robert Carl Deem

Nov 21, 2023

Robert Carl Deem, 79, of Parkersburg, WV passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was born on June 8, 1944 to the late Carl P. Deem and Alice Anderson Deem Flinn in Parkersburg, WV. Bob “aka Gunner” was an avid race car fan having traveled to many races with his wife, Pam over the years. He...

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