Obituaries

Jul 12, 2023

James Gilbert Wilson of Waverly WV was called home to heaven in the early morning of Wednesday July 12th surrounded by his beloved wife, Gerry, all his children and his “best friend” Barney (a West Highland Terrier). He lived a full life beginning in Parkersburg, WV on August 25, 1937 to parents Gilbert Darius and Ethel (Smith) Wilson. He...

Jul 10, 2023

Ronnie C. Batten, 76, of Mineral Wells, WV departed this life at Belpre Landing Nursing Facility, Monday, July 10, 2023. He was born April 6, 1947 in Gilmer County, WV, a son of the late Foster C. and Pauline Radcliff Batten. Ronnie graduated in 1966 from Sand Fork High School in Gilmer County, WV. In 1966 Ronnie went into the...

Jul 9, 2023

Geneva “Geney” Nelson, 79, of Davisville, WV, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at her residence. She was born March 5, 1944 in Jacksonville, FL. A daughter of the late Howard F. Wolfe and Creasy Cribbs Wolfe. Geney was a dedicated minister’s wife, she and her husband were founders of The Spreading Truth Ministries Church. Music was her life,...

Jul 8, 2023

Robert Jennings Rector, 62, of Vienna, WV passed away on July 8, 2023. He was born November 22, 1960 in Clarksburg, WV, son of the late Albert and Anna Mae Milligan Rector. Rob was preceded in death by siblings, Ab, Ron, Jim, Icie, Susie, Patty, and John. He is survived by siblings, Shelah Layne, Mary (Gary) Copen, Linda (Sonny)...

Jul 8, 2023

Walter B. Wright Jr., 74 of Vienna, passed away Saturday, July 8th at his residence. He was born August 1, 1948, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Walter B. Wright Sr. and Elma Whipkey Wright. He was a 1967 graduate of Parkersburg High School. Walter served his country in the United States Navy, stationed on the USS Cochran DDG-21,...

Jul 8, 2023

Rosetta “Zette” Nelson Goodnight, 86, of Walker, WV passed away July 8, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Hospital. She was born on September 14, 1936 to Alma V and Norf Nelson. She was a triplet with Jane and Cindy, their birth made the local papers since being a triplet was a rare occurrence. She...

Jul 7, 2023

Doris Lea Ruble, 85, of Parkersburg, WV passed away at her residence on July 7, 2023. She was born April 12, 1938 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Shirley D. Elliott and Iva A. Dotson Elliott. Doris was a retired nurse of 50 years from CCMH and St. Joseph Hospital. She also retired as a receptionist from Consumer...

Jul 7, 2023

Julia “Judy” Mathers, 96, of Vienna, WV passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at her residence. She was born April 28, 1927 in Harrisville, WV, a daughter of the late Dorsey and Virgil Cokeley Broadwater. Judy graduated from Ritchie County High School and attended West Virginia Wesleyan. She was a retired kindergarten teacher at Wayside United Methodist Church where...

Jul 7, 2023

Robert Brandon Swiney, 56, of Parkersburg, WV passed away, due to natural causes, on Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born November 8, 1966 in Akron, Ohio, son of the late Mary Louise “Brandon” Grinter and R.B. Grinter.

Robert was a heavy equipment operator and was very proud of his work...

Jul 7, 2023

William Michael Balser, 56, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born September 27, 1966 in Parkersburg, WV. A son of William Carl Balser and the late Karen Sue Kelbaugh Balser. Michael owned and operated Whites Repair Construction Company in Huntington, WV and also owned Re-entry and Recovery Home in...

Jul 7, 2023

Hope Ann Wilson, 65, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 30, 1957 in Jacksonville, Florida. She enjoyed painting, crafts, interior decorating, being outdoors, and spending time with her grandbabies. Hope is survived by four daughters, Mackenzie Wilson (Joshua Lee Athey); Melody Cancel; Jesse Poole, and Jamie Wells; two...

Jul 7, 2023

Landis Rex Tallhamer, 95, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Camden-Clark Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1928, a son of the late Harry Blaine Tallhamer and Mina Bliss Godfrey Tallhamer. Landis served his country in The U.S. Army. He retired from Dupont in 1985 with many years of service. He enjoyed hunting and...

Jul 4, 2023

Lucille V. Hoce, 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility. She was born June 28, 1932, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Shirley D. and Ivy A. Dotson Elliott. Lucille was a homemaker and formerly worked at Worthington Care Center. She loved to walk and go shopping. She is survived by two...

Jul 3, 2023

Edward “E.S.” Hurst Edward “E.S” Hurst, 89, of Mineral Wells, WV, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 3, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lashmeet, WV, May 25, 1934, a son of the late Abney and Ella Mae Hurst. He enjoyed working horses and was an avid fisherman and hunter. E.S. was a member...

Jun 30, 2023

Christina Ann Grogg, 43, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully in the arms of the Lord with her family by her side on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born September 3, 1979, in Parkersburg, a daughter of Pamela S. Kimble of Parkersburg. Christina enjoyed playing bingo, cards and watching her niece, Laiken cheer. In addition...

Jun 29, 2023

Austin G. McConaha, 27, of Belpre, OH passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Washington County, OH following an automobile accident. He was born July 28, 1995 in Marietta, OH. He is the son of Pamela McConaha Wilday and her husband Brian of Eldred, PA and David Riley and his wife Jessica of Waterford, OH. Austin graduated from Carlisle...

Jun 29, 2023

Edward E. Sims, 89, of Marietta, OH, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Elison Assisted Living in Marietta, OH. He was born April 6, 1934, in Chrisman, IL, a son of the late Harold W. Sims and Elizabeth L. Bell Sims. Edward served in the United States Air Force for 21 ½ years, after his retirement from the Air...

Jun 28, 2023

Garry Lee Waggoner (“Chief”), 71, passed away Wednesday June 28, 2023 with family by his side, after a long-fought battle with CNS lymphoma. Born July 3, 1951 to the late Thurman E. Waggoner and Ruth Lawson Waggoner. He was a lifetime resident of Dunham Township OH and a 1969 graduate of Warren Local High School. Garry was a veteran of...

Jun 28, 2023

Dr. Bernard Bice, Jr., 81, of Vienna, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at his residence. He was born December 3, 1941, in Shinnston, WV, a son of the late Walter and Ireta Riley Bice. Bernie was a 1967 graduate of West Virginia University where he received his M.D. degree. He was a physician for over 40 years, he not...

Jun 26, 2023

Jack W. Elder, 93, of Belpre passed away June 26, 2023 at Muskingum Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Beverly, Ohio. He was born July 16, 1929 in Jackson, MI, a son of the late John E. and Vera Lee Elder. Jack served his country honorably in the United States Army and the Army National Guard. He was a mechanic...