Obituaries

Sep 20, 2023

Robert A. Miller, 78, of Parkersburg passed away September 20, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Ethel Gregg.

He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and fishing and is retired from the Telephone Company. He was a Baptist by faith.

Robert is survived by his loving wife Mary Lou Carpenter –...

Sep 20, 2023

Philip Shawn Jones, 49, of Banks, Oregon, went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2023.

He was born on January 8, 1974 in Parkersburg, WV. He is the son of Janet (Jones) Rejonis and the step-son of Tony Rejonis, both of Parkersburg.

Philip is a 1992 graduate from Parkersburg South High School, and...

Sep 19, 2023

Bernard L. Bibbee, 88, of Davisville passed away on Tuesday September 19, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 12, 1935 in Wood County, WV, a son of the late Carl D. and Dora Ethel Barnhouse Bibbee.

He retired from E. I. Dupont, Washington Works after 36 ½ years of service as a millright....

Sep 16, 2023

Howard C. Dean Sr., 84, of Parkersburg WV peacefully passed away Saturday September 16, 2023 at Elison Assisted Living Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 10, 1938 in Kenova, WV. He retired from CSX Railroad after over 40 years of service. He loved fishing, hunting, playing golf, and watching sports. He loved spending time with...

Sep 15, 2023

Ethel, M. Townsend, 58, of Mineral Wells, WV passed away Friday September 15, 2023 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born June 7, 1965 in Weirton, WV a daughter of the late Carl and Kathleen Jenkins Leasure. She enjoyed being outside, fishing, hunting, the Pittsburgh Steelers and spending time with her family and friends. Ethel is survived...

Sep 15, 2023

Laura Belle Menear, 91, of Vienna, WV, passed away on September 15, 2023, at Cedar Grove Assisted Living. She was born July 29, 1932 to the late Frank and Nettie Molisee. Laura was a member of the 36th Street Church of Christ. She was a housewife and homemaker and cared deeply for those she had the privilege to serve as...

Sep 13, 2023

Harriett Marie Lipscomb, 83, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born March 15, 1940, in Wood County, WV, a daughter of the late Howard Carpenter and Lena Sams Schrader. Harriett was a Nursing Assistant for several years at nursing homes and she provided home healthcare in her later years. She...

Sep 12, 2023

Tiffany A. Wherry, 30, of Parkersburg passed away on Tuesday September 12, 2023. She was born October 20, 1992 in Charleston WV a daughter of Mark and Sandy Casto-Vore of Parkersburg.

She formerly worked at McDonalds on 7th Street. Enjoyed being outdoors and loved her family, especially her children, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to...

Sep 11, 2023

Lyman Jerome Ramsey, 59, of Parkersburg, WV passed away September 11, 2023 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born August 30, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois a son of the late Prynce J. and Rosa L. King Stevens. He enjoyed praying, gospel music, singing, rapping and dancing. He loved spending time with his family. Jerome is survived by...

Sep 11, 2023

Kathy S. Young, 65, of Mineral Wells passed away at Camden Clark Medical Center on September 11, 2023. Daughter to Janice Hardy, of Circleville, Ohio and the late Herb Hardy. She was a graduate from Logan L. High School in Circleville, Ohio.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Clayton Young of Mineral...

Sep 10, 2023

James “Jamie” Snider, 81, of Vienna, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born January 15, 1942, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Durward “John” and Nina H. Stephens Snider. Jamie was an 1960 graduate of Parkersburg High School and attended West Virginia University where he was an active and proud...

Sep 8, 2023

Sheila D. Snyder, 62, of Parkersburg passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born May 10, 1961 in Weston, WV, a daughter of the late Bantz William Stalnaker Jr and Roberta Lois Jarvis Stalnaker. Sheila was previously a regional manager for Walmart and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She is...

Sep 7, 2023

Jo Ann Farley, 86, of Vienna, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Selby General Hospital, Marietta, OH. She was born March 2, 1937, the daughter of the late Olin and Minnie Elliott. Jo Ann grew up in Kanawha County. She graduated from East Bank High School. Jo Ann later graduated from West Virginia Institute of Technology and...

Sep 6, 2023

Haskell E. “Hack” Sinclair Jr., 90, of Waverly, WV departed this life to his heavenly home on September 6th, 2023 at Cedar Grove Assisted Living. He was born September 17, 1932 at Waverly to the late Haskell Sr. and Alice “Pauline” South Sinclair of Waverly.

He was a 1950 graduate from Parkersburg High School, and a member...

Sep 5, 2023

Josephine R. “Jo” Longwell, 93, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at her residence.

She was born January 9, 1930 in Wood County, WV, a daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel Collins Stephens. Jo was retired from A.B. Chance with over 30 years of service.

She is survived by her two...

Sep 4, 2023

Pamela S. Smith (Arnold) 41, of Parkersburg, died Monday, September 4, 2023 unexpectedly at her residence. She was born on March 24, 1982, she was the daughter of the late David Arnold Sr. and Bonnie Arnold. Survivors other than her mother include her husband of 23 years, Michael P. Smith; two children, Kimberly Ruble (Daniel Crespo) and Michael Cline; one...

Sep 2, 2023

Richard E. Kellar, Sr., 88, of Williamstown, died Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 18, 1934, a son of the late Carl and Sylvia Smith Kellar. Richard was a member of the 36th St. Church of Christ in Vienna and the Boaz Lions Club where he served as Treasurer. He retired from Chevron...

Sep 1, 2023

Heaven is a little louder and more boisterous as Michael David Flanagan, “Father Flanagan”, M.D.F., Mike, 77, of Vienna, passed peacefully on September 1, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1946 to Ralph U. Flanagan and Mary “Winnie” Eaton Flanagan at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg, WV.

Mike was a graduate of the Parkersburg Catholic High...

Aug 30, 2023

Torchie Payne of Belpre, passed away Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023 at the home of her daughter. She was born in Oak Hill, Ohio, a daughter of the late John S. and Louellen Craddolph Keel. She retired from Corning Glass Company, where she was a warehouse worker. She attended Whitman Chapel AME Church in Belpre and was a member of the...

Aug 28, 2023

Brenda K. Marks, 76, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Monday, August 28th, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center.

She was born April 6th, 1947 to Roy D. and Annabell Hoover King in Sutton, WV. She was a 1964 graduate from Clay County High School.

Brenda enjoyed cooking, reading, movies, and most of all taking care...