Obituaries

Oct 25, 2023

Helen J. Bayles, 87, of Vienna, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Worthington Healthcare Center. She was born March 23, 1936, in Creston, WV, a daughter of the late Elza G. and Blanch Williams Lockhart. Helen enjoyed reading and collecting red bird figurines. She was a member of Bull Run United Methodist Church, Waverly, WV. She is survived...

Oct 17, 2023

Larry Walcutt, 73, of Mineral Wells passed away October 17, 2023. He was born in Parkersburg to the late Forrest and Hazel (Bell) Walcutt.

After graduation from Parkersburg South High School, he went on to become a US Army Veteran, serving in Korea, and in the US Army Reserves. Later, he worked as a laborer at Dupont....

Oct 14, 2023

Kelly Elizabeth (Gerken) Kent, 40 years young, of Mineral Wells, WV passed away peacefully Saturday, October 14, 2023.

She was born April 4th 1983 in Whipple, Ohio. She was the daughter of Joe and Marie Gerken and sister of Jody Briggs (Mike Briggs).

Kelly was a proud US Army...

Oct 13, 2023

Cooper Alan Stull, infant son of Chase Stull and Carly Strickler gained his angel wings on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital after battling pulmonary atresia.

He is deeply loved by his paternal grandparents, Christopher Stull (Tessa) and Stephanie Stull; maternal grandparents, Shawn Strickler (Carol) and Rachel DePuy (Gale); aunts, Tabitha Strickler and Gracie Stull;...

Oct 12, 2023

Sue Richards McCauley, 84, of Parkersburg passed away October 12, 2023 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born January 5, 1939 in Parkersburg a daughter of the late Lester O. and Fleeta Clark Clegg.

She was a 1956 graduate from Parkersburg High School. She was a homemaker, and worked at Rite Aide Pharmacy, attended the Gospel...

Oct 10, 2023

Erma “E.J.” Baker, 66, of Vienna, went home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2023. She was born October 27, 1956, in Richmond, VA, a daughter of the late Aubrey L. Corker and Adaline M. Phillips Corker Russell. E.J. was a retired teacher after several years of service, which included Joyful Sound Daycare. She was a member of...

Oct 9, 2023

Marlene Ellen “WeeWee” Shriver, 57, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 9, 2023 after a hard and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Parkersburg to Grace Ellen Small and the late Richard Dean Small on March 20, 1966.

She is a 1984 graduate from Parkersburg South High School and...

Oct 7, 2023

Wilma May Ullum, 72, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at her residence. There will be no services at this time. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Green Street, Parkersburg is honored to serve the Ullum family.

Oct 7, 2023

Robert Alan Davis, 60, of Mineral Wells, WV went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2023 after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born February 9, 1963 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Roger and Iris Palmer Davis.

He worked for St. Joe’s ambulance service as a paramedic for 15 years, then...

Oct 6, 2023

Barbara Y. “Barbie” Jones, 88, of Vienna, WV passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 10, 1935 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Lee and Marie Watson Young. Barbie had previously worked at Mt. State Steel and Corning Glass and was co-owner of Parkersburg Pattern, with her husband Ted, for over 20...

Oct 5, 2023

Michael A. Parsons, 61, of Vienna, WV passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born April 10, 1962 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Walter Delano and Janice Fern Adkins Parsons. He served in the United States Marine Corps and enjoyed hunting (especially turkey), classic hot rod cars, and most of...

Oct 5, 2023

Brigida (Navarro) Sanchez, 90, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center. She was born February 12, 1933 in Vieques, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Guillermo and Jacquina Santiago Navarro. Brigida had previously worked in healthcare and she enjoyed reading, dancing, music and watching TV. She is survived by her three daughters, Marisol...

Oct 4, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Gayle Runnion, 86, of Parkersburg and formerly Spencer, died in her sleep Wednesday morning, October 4, 2023 after an extended illness. She was born June 10, 1937 in Reedy, a daughter of the late Delphia Gayle Casto and the late Clarence “Red” Henry Casto, both of Reedy. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert...

Oct 2, 2023

Bernard “Perry” Null, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023.

He was born on August 17, 1931 in Flint, WV, Wirt County, a son of the late Isaac and Goldie Joy Null. Perry retired from Broughton Dairy where he worked for nearly 40 years. He enjoyed wood working and hunting.

Perry and Shirley...

Oct 1, 2023

Kellis Cleon Boyce, 91, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at his residence. He was born March 15, 1932 in Grantsville, WV, a son of the late Wesley and Pauline Powell Boyce.

Cleon was retired from Borg Warner/ GE Plastics after several years of service. He was a member of the Stephenson United Methodist...

Sep 30, 2023

Elizabeth J. Rule, 83, of Vienna, WV passed away September 30, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Born January 9, 1940, to the late Ernest Bruce and Opal Jean Wallace, and raised in Doddridge County, Elizabeth later moved to Parkersburg to start her family that she loved dearly and always made sure they were taken care of. She enjoyed watching...

Sep 30, 2023

Clifford L. Conrad, 90, passed away at his home on Sept. 30, 2023.

He was born on Aug. 18, 1933, to the late Vernon and Lena Conrad of Lowdell and was also preceded in death by his sister Wilma and her husband Tom Lough.

Cliff was married to his wife Ruth for 68 years. He...

Sep 29, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Franklin Badgett, 72, of Davisville, WV fought his final battle on September 29, 2023 and went to be with his Lord Jesus and other loved ones. He was born May 25th, 1951 to the late Bradie and Myrtle (Sellers) Badgett of Walker, WV.

He graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1970 and then signed up...

Sep 28, 2023

Ladora Jean Veach, 84, of Parkersburg peacefully passed away on September 28, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Arthur and Ida (Husk) Starcher.

She was a loving wife to the late Arnie Veach for 40 years. She was a production packer at Owens Illinois for over 22 years.

Ladora is survived by two...

Sep 28, 2023

Carl E. Eaton, 86, of Parkersburg passed away at Marietta Memorial Hospital on September 28, 2023. He was born to the late William and Edith Eaton on December 28, 1936.

He was a Veteran, serving 24 years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant in 1980. He worked as a manager at...