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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Claremont Blaine Tennant
May 2, 2023
Claremont Blaine Tennant, 87, of Rockport, WV went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his residence. He was born May 18, 1935, a son of the late Dick Tennant and Waneta (Eaton) Tennant. He worked at Storck’s Bakery driving trucks for 14 years and retired from Wood County Schools as a bus driver...
Helen Virginia Boone
Apr 30, 2023
Helen “Petie” Shafer Boone, 99, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born September 10, 1923 in Cassville, WV. A daughter of the late Charles R. Cordray and Emma B. Morris. She previously worked at Monongahela Power Co. in Morgantown, WV in the Collection and Credit Department. Helen was a...
Ronald Ray Smith
Apr 29, 2023
Ronald Ray Smith, 93, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born January 1, 1930 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Rosco and Thelma Jones Smith. Ronald was a US Air Force Veteran and was retired from the Cab Company. Ronald is survived by his brother, Charles Smith. In...
Timothy Duane Hathaway
Apr 27, 2023
Timothy D. Hathaway, 67, of Lubeck, WV passed away peacefully into the arms of God Thursday, April 27, 2023 from the WVU Camden Clark Campus. He was the son of the late Frank D. Hathaway and Barbara Stalnaker- Hathaway. Tim was a disabled U.S. Army Veteran and life member of the DAV Post 32. Tim worked both as the...
David Wayne Newberry
Apr 25, 2023
David Wayne Newberry (Dave), 75, of Washington, West Virginia, exchanged his cross for a starry crown on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his wife and children. David died on his 53rd wedding anniversary to his wife, Jean. Knowing her father would not want to forget this special day, Dave’s daughter, Nikki, brought home flowers for...
Betty M. Holmes
Apr 24, 2023
36,500 days. 876,000 hours. 52,560,000 minutes. 100 years. She got her wish. She wanted to live to be 100, and she did. Betty Marie Holmes, 100, of Ravenswood, WV passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at Ravenwood Village. She was born January 27, 1923 in Wood Co. WV. A daughter of the late John and Wazetta Buchanon. Betty married...
Leesa M. Evans
Apr 22, 2023
Leesa Evans, 66 of Parkersburg, WV passed away at Camden Clark Medical Center on 4/22/2023 after a brief illness. Leesa was born on 9/4/1956 to Nial and Mary Rose in Parkersburg, WV. After Leesa graduated from PHS in 1974, she went on to study at WV-Up from 1976-1978. Leesa met the love of her life Gary Evans and married him...
David Emerson Woody
Apr 21, 2023
David Emerson Woody 7/12/1954 - 4/21/2023 Beloved husband, father, grandfather and teacher David Woody passed away in his sleep 4/21/2023. He leaves behind his wife Cynthia, his brother Gary Woody (wife Tracey), his children Cheryl (Woody) Morris (and husband Heath) and Richard Woody (wife Sara), grandchildren Drake and Reed Morris, mother in law Leah Reinhardt, and cat Shadow. He was...
Kathy Jo Deuley
Apr 20, 2023
Kathy Jo Deuley, 58, of Williamstown, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born October 17, 1964, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Carl and Billie Cunningham Miller. Kathy was previously employed with UHC Hospital in Clarksburg, WV as a registered nurse. She enjoyed antiques, restoring old furniture...
Ronald E. Frye
Apr 20, 2023
Ronald E. Frye, 75, of Deland, FL, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born November 18, 1947, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Donald and Ruth Daggett Frye. Ronald was an avid car enthusiast, enjoyed race cars and was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Vienna. He is survived by his...
James Harlan Sheppard
Apr 18, 2023
James Harlan Sheppard, 87, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the VA Hospital in Clarksburg, WV surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 8, 1935 in Sandyville, WV, a son of the late Pearl Otto Sheppard and Almeda Conger Sheppard. Harlan was retired from the FMC – Viscose Plant and had previously worked...
Robert E. Phillips
Apr 16, 2023
Robert Eugene Phillips, 57, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Sunday April 16, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born February 1, 1966 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of the late Bobby Phillips and Jacquline Burgraph Phillips. Robert was employed at DHL Supply Chain for over 30 years. He loved fishing, the Cincinnati Bengals and was a volunteer...
Ralph Everette Deberry
Apr 14, 2023
Ralph “Froggy” DeBerry, 71, of Vienna passed away April 14, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born May 14, 1951 in Albright, WV, a son of the late Jesse Albert and Irene Marie Teets DeBerry. He served in the US Army, worked as a handyman and enjoyed working on lawnmowers and weed eaters. He also enjoyed fishing and all...
Bryan N. Farmer
Apr 12, 2023
Bryan N. Farmer, 56, of Parkersburg passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born May 10, 1966 in Nelsonville, Ohio, a son of Druscilla A. “Drue” Dickerson Farmer of Belpre and the late William “Bill” Jackson Farmer. Bryan was a graduate of Parkersburg High School. He was employed at Magnum Magnetics and enjoyed...
Valerie Ann Gandee
Apr 10, 2023
Valerie Ann Gandee, 46, of Vienna, WV passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at her residence. She was born March 25, 1977, a daughter of Carolyn E. Belt, of Mineral Wells and the late Warren Belt. Valerie is survived by her husband, Joshua B. Gandee; her mother, Carolyn Belt; One brother, Matthew Belt (Mary); One nephew, Allen Belt; Two...
Eugene H. Williamson
Apr 10, 2023
Eugene H. Williamson, 94, of Mineral Wells, WV passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at The Willows Center. He was born October 3, 1928 in Vienna, WV, a son of the late Leslie and Laura Cook Williamson. Eugene served in the Marine Corps. and Fleet Reserve for 30 years. He was a retired GySgt. Gene enjoyed NASCAR and spending time...
Donna Mcconnell
Apr 8, 2023
Donna Lyons McConnell, 83, of Washington, WV passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 28, 1940, a daughter of the late Robert M. Lyons and Iva I. Smith. Donna was a member of the Camden Avenue Church of Christ for over 50 years. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Earl...
Pamela Sue Howell
Apr 7, 2023
Pamela Sue Matthey Howell, 76, of Vienna, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born September 29, 1946, in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Forest W. and Aldena M. Orr Matthey. Pamela was a 1964 graduate of Salem High School and graduated from Morgantown Beauty College. Immediately thereafter,...
Donna Jean Mullen
Apr 5, 2023
Donna “Jean” Mullen, 86, of Mineral Wells, WV passed away at the home of her son in Spotsylvania, Virginia on April 5, 2023 after a long illness. She was born on January 23, 1937 in Walker, WV. She was the 11th child born to the late Walter Arden and Ida Jane Leasure Lee. Jean lived for a time with some...
Richard William Warner
Mar 30, 2023
Richard “Dick” Warner, 77, of Walker, WV passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born July 16, 1945 in Charleston, WV, a son of the late William Warner III and Ruth Siens Warner. Dick was a 1963 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He was a self made entrepreneur from the age of...
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