Obituaries

Mar 1, 2023

Marjorie Grace Tinney Souther, 98, of Vienna, WV, died March 1, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late William O. Tinney and the late Lorena Wile Tinney Mace. Upon graduation from Parkersburg High School in 1943, she was employed by the C&P Telephone Company for a number of years. She was...

Feb 28, 2023

Marianne Church Turrill Wagner, 97, of Belpre, OH, passed Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Facility in McConnelsville, OH. She was born June 23, 1925 in Belpre, OH, a daughter of the late Huey E. and Minnie P. Hawk Church. Marianne was a homemaker and enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening and rug weaving. She attended Grave Gospel Church...

Feb 28, 2023

Doris Ann Harris, 81, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 14, 1942 in Pennsboro, WV, a daughter of the late Delbert Barker and Bernice Wilson Barker. Doris retired from Public Debt in Parkersburg, where she worked as a Travel Manager. She previously worked at Fitzsimmons Medical Center in Aurora,...

Feb 28, 2023

John A. Sarver II of Westerville, OH passed away on February 28, 2023, at the age of 60, after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). John was much more than a husband and father, he was a role model, a talented photographer, athlete, Co-Founder of Fedcomp and a compassionate person to anyone in need. He always saw what...

Feb 26, 2023

Cheryl Lynne Jackson, 64, of Parkersburg, WV passed away on February 26, 2023 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Cheryl was born February 3, 1959 in Clarksburg, WV to adoring parents James C Jackson and Miriam Lynne Jackson (Ashland). She is survived by her parents, James C & Miriam L Jackson of Parkersburg, WV, brother James...

Feb 26, 2023

Roger Lee Strong, 74, of Elizabeth, WV, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 6, 1949 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Okey J. Strong and Merle M. Fought Strong. Roger attended the 14th Avenue Gospel Mission Church and the Mineral Wells Baptist Church. He...

Feb 25, 2023

James Edward "Jim" Florence Jr, 74 of Parkersburg, WV passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. There will be no services. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike St, south Parkersburg is honored to serve the Florence family.

Feb 25, 2023

Oleda Boyce, 88, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born August 15, 1934 in Grantsville, WV, a daughter of the late John Wright and Scottie (Plant) Wright. Oleda was a member of the Stephenson United Methodist Church. She enjoyed attending church and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren....

Feb 21, 2023

Tai Terrell Scott, 48, of Belpre OH, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his residence. He was born October 23, 1974 in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of Ruth Scott (William King - deceased) and the late Julius Muse. Tai spent 10 years doing a job that he loved. He offered in home support service for people with disabilities through...

Feb 20, 2023

Jamie Lee Riser, 38, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 in Parkersburg, WV. He was born May 23, 1984 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of Vernon Sprouse and Beverly Riser. Jamie enjoyed life, especially fishing, hunting, and back roading. In addition to his parents, Jamie is survived by one brother, Brian Riser (Donnetta); maternal grandmother, Dorothy Riser;...

Feb 19, 2023

Craig D. Richards 61 of Vienna After a valiant struggle with cancer, Craig went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 19th. He died at home surrounded by his beloved friends and family. Craig was born the son of John W. Richards and Paula J. Brasseur on September 27th of 1961. As a 1983 graduate of the...

Feb 18, 2023

On Saturday, February 18th, 2023, Keith Franklin Wigal of Parkersburg, WV, reached the end of his time here on Earth, at the well-lived age of 77. Born in Akron, OH on June 26th, 1945, a graduate of PHS Class of 1963; He traveled across many parts of the world until his time in the US Army (SSG/E-6), from 1965-1971, was...

Feb 17, 2023

Patricia Ann Williamson, 87, of Vienna, WV, passed away February 17, 2023 at Waterview Pointe in Marietta, Ohio. She was born April 9, 1935, in Vienna, WV. A daughter of the late Charles C. and Lena N. Sams Murphy. Patricia graduated from Parkersburg High School, she was a bookkeeper for several years at Dudley’s florist and was a member...

Feb 15, 2023

Clarence A. "Scotty" Scott of Mineral Wells, WV passed away on Wednesday February 15, 2023 at his farm in Mineral Wells, WV at the age of 72. He was born one snowy night on December 27th, 1950 in Parkersburg, WV to Glenna and Carl Scott. On June 14, 1973 he married Joyce Conner. Scotty graduated Parkersburg South High School in...

Feb 15, 2023

Euell Hoskins, Jr, 92, of Parkersburg, formerly of Grantsville, passed away on February 15, 2023, at Arcadia Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Coolville, Ohio. Junior was born on December 30, 1930, at home on Spring Run, Calhoun County, WV. He was the oldest of ten children of the late Euell, Sr. and Eunice Ethel Parsons Hoskins. Junior is survived...

Feb 15, 2023

Journee James Williamson was born and passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Journee was the daughter of Hunter J. Williamson and R’Tiyana Jackson.

In addition to her parents, Journee is survived by her maternal grandparents, Tara Bannister and Kevin Jackson and her paternal grandmother, Skye Williamson.

Preceding Journee in death...

Feb 13, 2023

August 14, 1938 – February 13, 2023 Wanda Faye Riley, 85, of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 13th, 2023. She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia in 1938 to Raymond Riley and Kathleen Faye Wiggins Riley. She dedicated her career to helping the hearing impaired, founding Wanda F. Riley Hearing Aid Services in Camp Hill, Pa. where she...

Feb 13, 2023

Sierra Burke Cumpston, 26, of Mineral Wells, WV passed into the arms of Jesus on February 13, 2023. She was born August 14, 1996 in Parkersburg, WV. A daughter of Shelly Church Burke of Parkersburg and the late Steve Burke. She was a 2014 graduate of Parkersburg South High School where she was a member of the Marching Band....

Feb 12, 2023

Leslie Wade Francis, 77, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away February 12, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 13, 1945, a son of the late Joseph Lester Francis and Ruby Evelyn Eddy.

Leslie is survived by two cousins, Barbara Hite and Ruth Collins; several cousins.

In addition to his parents, Leslie was preceded in...

Feb 12, 2023

Dorothy Ann Greiner Somerville, 87, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Worthington Health Care Center. She was born February 10, 1936. A daughter of the late Virgil N. Greiner and Eulala Stalnaker Greiner. She was a member of the Grace Gospel Church and enjoyed flowers, sewing, decorating beautiful cakes, bluegrass gospel and her pet...