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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Edward E. Buffington Jr

Edward E. Buffington Jr

Aug 28, 2023

Edward E. Buffington Jr, 58, of Waverly, WV passed away August 28, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Parkersburg to the late Edward E. and Eileen Jean Allman - Buffington. He was a 1982 graduate from Parkersburg South High School and went on to work and retire at Englander Bedding.

Ed is...

Robert "Bob" Smith

Robert "Bob" Smith

Aug 27, 2023

Robert “Bob” Smith, 88, of Washington, WV passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born January 17, 1935 in Jackson County, Leroy, WV.

He attended New Life Baptist Church in Belleville. Bob enjoyed beekeeping and watching hummingbirds.

Bob is survived by his three children, Larry Smith (Joyce) of Washington,...

Denzil Glendon Somerville

Denzil Glendon Somerville

Aug 25, 2023

Denzil Glendon Somerville, 98, of Williamstown, died August 25, 2023 at his home. He was born July 22, 1925, in Auburn, WV, a son of the late James Franklin and Hattie Tingler Somerville. Denzil attended Pullman High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and served from 1943 to 1946. After his discharge from the military, he worked...

Marion Lee Clark

Marion Lee Clark

Aug 24, 2023

Marion Lee “Bud” Clark, 83, of Parkersburg passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the Charleston Area Medical Center. He was born February 5, 1940 in Parkersburg. Bud was retired from The Board of Education, where he was a bus driver and worked at Sears and Roebuck Company, having worked both jobs at the same time, with over 35 years...

Gladys June Smith

Gladys June Smith

Aug 24, 2023

Gladys “June” Smith, 85, of Parkersburg WV passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born June 17, 1938 in Munday, WV, a daughter of the late John M. and Anna M. Kelley Chadock. June had previously worked at Ralphs Market for several years. She loved her flowers, vegetable gardening, canning and going...

Karen Dell Fankhauser

Karen Dell Fankhauser

Aug 23, 2023

Karen D. Fankhauser, 74, of Parkersburg, passed away at Camden Clark Medical Center on August 23, 2023, surrounded by family, concluding a valiant battle with stage-four endometrial cancer. She fought with determination, grace, humor, and love in an effort to stay on this earth longer to watch her beloved grandchildren grow. She lost the fight, but her strength and...

Russell W Shourds

Russell W Shourds

Aug 23, 2023

Russell W. Shourds, 82, of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

He was born August 2, 1941, a son of the late Richard and Irene Shourds. He was an over the road truck driver, an avid dirt track car racing fan, and an immense supporter of WVU football and basketball.

Russell is survived by...

Bernice R. Lane

Bernice R. Lane

Aug 23, 2023

Bernice R. Lane, 81, of Williamstown, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1941, in Spencer, WV, a daughter of the late Francis D. and Eula Walbrown Hall. Bernice was an avid reader and enjoyed books. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert L. Lane; one son, Michael...

Samantha Lynn Gault

Samantha Lynn Gault

Aug 22, 2023

Samantha, Sami, Sam Gault, 41 (Parkersburg, WV), left us peacefully on Tuesday morning, August 22, 2023. Her departure from this earth was no different than the way she lived her life: on her own terms. For 5 years, Sami stood strong and faced forward like trekking through a hurricane. No matter the strength of the winds, she kept moving....

Henry Earl Jackson

Henry Earl Jackson

Aug 22, 2023

Henry E. Jackson, 69, of Vienna, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his residence. He was born June 11, 1954, in West Branch, MI, a son of the late John T. and Mary I. Poling Jackson. Henry was self-employed and known as “Henry the handyman”. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and reading. Henry attended Gospel Tabernacle Church and Trinity Episcopal...

Ava Marie Leona Saxton

Ava Marie Leona Saxton

Aug 22, 2023

Baby Ava Marie Leona Saxton, passed away August 22, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She is the daughter of Mari McDonough and Christian Saxton both of Parkersburg. In addition to her parents, she is survived by, her maternal grandparents, John and Donna McDonough of Newport News, VA; and her paternal grandparents, Tia Daugherty (Alan) and William Saxton all of...

Matthew M. Piotrowski

Matthew M. Piotrowski

Aug 21, 2023

Matthew M. Piotrowski, 74, of Parkersburg passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at the Charleston Area Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Piotrowski family.

Gail Little

Gail Little

Aug 20, 2023

Gail Little, 87, went to be with the lord on August 20th, 2023. He was born October 24th, 1935 in Grantsville West Virginia to the late Clarence and Ellenora O’Dell Little.

He was a furniture and auto upholsterer for many years, installed glass at Murrays in Marietta, retired from Dupont and was on the fire brigade. He...

Linda Hamilton Herman

Linda Hamilton Herman

Aug 20, 2023

Linda Hamilton Herman, passed away on August 20, 2023. She is survived by her two daughters, Monya Cotton and Natasha Cotton Gordon (Stacey Gordon); and grandchildren, Sierra and Carly Leonard, Memphis, Everhett and Sutton Gordon. Preceded in death by her grandchild, Taylor Reverendo. She will be missed by her family, large group of friends and students from North Star...

Linda L. Woolard

Linda L. Woolard

Aug 19, 2023

Linda L. Woolard, 73, of Williamstown, WV passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born February 20, 1950 in Grantsville, WV, a daughter of the late Emil Whipkey Sr. and Helen Nadine Hupp Whipkey. She graduated from Parkersburg High School and also graduated from beauty school and nursing school, where she received her LPN...

Barbara "Abbie" Hoyler

Barbara "Abbie" Hoyler

Aug 18, 2023

Barbara “Abbie” Hoyler, 83, of Vienna, West Virginia, passed away August 18, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 28, 1940, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the daughter of the late John and Hattie Kaltenecker. Abbie graduated from Parkersburg Catholic High School in 1958, where she was May Queen and Head Cheerleader her Senior year and also attended Mountain...

Geraldine Lois West

Geraldine Lois West

Aug 17, 2023

Geraldine “Gerry” Zahrndt West,92, of Parkersburg passed away August 17, 2023 at the Cedar Grove Personal Care Center. She was born July 11, 1931 in Jackson County, WV. A daughter of the late Virgil and Helen Willison Zahrndt.

Gerry graduated from Ravenswood High School, was a retired secretary from Edison Junior High, a member of the South...

Frank W. Sprouse

Frank W. Sprouse

Aug 15, 2023

Frank W. Sprouse, 62, of Coolville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born April 24, 1961, to the late Harry and Lowilla Postlewait Sprouse. Frank attended Jefferson grade school and graduated from Parkersburg High School. He and his wife owned Carousel Concessions and worked fairs and festivals for 30 years. Frank also...

Baby Kerns

Baby Kerns

Aug 15, 2023

Baby Kerns, infant child of Kayla Phillips and Will Kerns became a little angel August 15, 2023. In addition to Kayla and Will, surviving siblings include Kyliey Kerns, Haisley Phillips, Everleigh Kerns, Cayden Kerns, Triph Phillips, and Carter Kerns. Baby Kerns is being greeted in heaven by maternal grandmothers, Becky Greenleaf and Leesa Evans; paternal grandparents, Dan and Ann Kerns;...

Effie Mae Ayers

Effie Mae Ayers

Aug 14, 2023

Effie Mae Ayers, 89, of Parkersburg passed away August 14, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born April 13, 1934 in Charleston, WV a daughter of the late Harry and Effie Lanham Skeins. She was a graduate of Charleston High School and Marshall University. Effie retired from teaching after 20 years having taught at Marshall University, Morris...

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