Obituaries

Feb 10, 2023

Mary L. Sheppard, 92, of Williamstown, WV, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at her home. She was born January 14, 1931, in Vienna, WV, a daughter of the late Denzil Blair and Virginia Corbitt Blair. Mary enjoy working with ceramics. She was the co-owner of Mar-elos in Elizabeth, WV and later owned her own shop. Mary also enjoyed...

Feb 9, 2023

Joann Katherine Klink Holder, age 85, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023. She was the daughter of Clayton and Ruth Klink of Greensburg, Indiana. The eldest of four girls, raised on a farm, Joann attended Wittenberg University and achieved a two year teaching certificate. She later attended Ohio University and completed a four year education degree. She began her...

Feb 9, 2023

Linda L. Joy, 74, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born January 26, 1949 in Parkersburg, WV. A daughter of the late Glenn W. Moore and Gladys I. Hughes. She was a homemaker who enjoyed being with her family. She attended the Church of God and enjoyed various crafts. Linda...

Feb 9, 2023

John E. Carder, Jr, 71, of Parkersburg, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Worthington Health Care Center. He was born July 13, 1951, in Parkersburg, a son of the late John E. Carder, Sr. and Helen Santee Carder. John was employed with DuPont. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his son, Travis Carder (Jennifer) of...

Feb 7, 2023

Orville C. Tackett, 85, of Washington, WV, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Washington, WV. He was born August 1, 1937 in Sod, WV. A son of the late Opha Clay Tackett and Hazel Grace Ruby Tackett. He was a 50 year member of the Wirt County Masonic Lodge #82 Most Worshipful A.F. and A.M. and a member of...

Feb 7, 2023

Richard Keith Eaton, 58, of Belleville, WV, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Ruby Memorial in Morgantown, WV. He was born November 17, 1964 in Parkersburg, WV. A son of the late Gerald Eugene Eaton Sr. and Inez Jean Oldham Eaton.

Richard was an avid NASCAR fan, Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and a huge fan of Gunsmoke....

Feb 6, 2023

Sharon Lynn Barker, 73, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born October 17, 1949 in Spencer, WV. A daughter of the late Lawrence Griffith and Thelma Smith Griffith. She enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, and mechanical work. Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Delbert Barker Jr.; five...

Feb 1, 2023

Daniel Ray Barnhart Sr., 77 of Parkersburg, WV passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in Parkersburg, WV. He was born September 10, 1945. A son of the late Fred and Dorothy Barnhart. Daniel was previously employed by O’ Ames, where he worked for 30 years. He enjoyed NASCAR, hunting, and fishing. He also served in the Army National Guard...

Feb 1, 2023

Cheryl W. Chaney, 77 of Parkersburg passed away February 1, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born August 2, 1945 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Richard Elwood and Genevieve Waldine Barnett Kanney. She retired from C&P Telephone and Verizon after 33 years of service. Cheryl loved singing and enjoyed the Voices of Triumph while volunteering...

Feb 1, 2023

Mary M. (Weaver) Stephens, 85, of Parkersburg, WV went to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the Willows Center. She was born July 27, 1937 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Carrell Weaver and Magdalene Kerns Weaver Rice. Mary had previously worked at Corning Glass and was a social director at Arlington Nursing Facility. She was...

Jan 29, 2023

Linda “Sue” Clegg, 72, of Parkersburg passed away peacefully January 29th after an extended illness. A daughter of the late Lewis and Mollie Newton Yonaley. She grew up in Newport, Ohio. After getting married she moved to Parkersburg, where she had resided over 50 years. Sue worked at Washington-Morgan Community Action for 45 years. She had many friends there...

Jan 26, 2023

Eva Jean Boyce, 97, of Parkersburg, WV passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 26, 2023. She was born February 22, 1925 in Ritchie County, WV., a daughter of the late Harley Cox and Susan Ware Cox. She retired from O’Ames Plant #2 with 12 years of service. She was a member of...

Jan 25, 2023

Hannah Margaret Seckman, of Vienna, WV, was born November 19, 1917, in Washington, WV, a daughter of the late James H. McKibben and Annie Mahr McKibben. She was a charter member of Baptist Temple, serving as a deaconess’s and nursery worker for 10 years. Margaret graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1935. She was a member of the Vienna Senior...

Jan 20, 2023

Paul Eugene Kerns, 92, of Washington, WV passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 in Belpre, OH. He was born April 18, 1930 in Sandyville, WV. A son of the late Wade Hampton Kerns and Faust Josphine Casto Kerns.

Paul was a 1947 graduate of Ripley High School and served in the Army during the Korean War.  Paul...

Jan 20, 2023

Beatrice Ann George Parsons, 87, of Mineral Wells passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at Belpre Landing Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 27, 1935 in Belleville, WV, a daughter of the late L. Doral George and Dortha (Tennant) George, and was a lifelong member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. She was a 1954 graduate of...

Jan 19, 2023

LaGreta H. Russell, 96, of Belpre, OH passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023. She was born December 25, 1926 in Arthur, Illinois, a daughter of the late Harrell and Estella Bridges Brown.

She was a homemaker, enjoyed sewing and quilting and was an active member of the Senior Stitchers. She attended the Mullen Memorial Baptist Church in...

Jan 18, 2023

Steve was born in Parkersburg, WV March 6, 1968, the oldest son of Gaynol Glen & the late Charolette Louise Jarvis. He is survived by his wife, Paula Jarvis, his brothers, Matthew Jarvis (Jeanie) of Hurricane, WV and Andrew Jarvis (Elizabeth) of Lenexa, KS, his son, Tyler Jarvis of Charleston, WV and daughters, Shelby (Colton) Adkins of Charlton Hgts,...

Jan 18, 2023

Howard R. “Dick” Taylor, 80, of Williamstown, gained his heavenly wings surrounded by his family January 18, 2023 at his residence. He was born August 19, 1942 in Parkersburg a son of the late Russell and Daisy Mae Dearth Taylor. Dick worked for the city of Williamstown and enjoyed woodworking, spending time with his family, watching wrestling on TV and...

Jan 17, 2023

Dr. Gary Norum passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was 84 years old. Gary is survived by Regina, his loving wife and soul mate of 36 years. He is also survived by his two sons, James of Virginia and Keith who resides in Japan. Also surviving is Jeannine Ratliffe, who was like a daughter to him. Gary graduated...

Jan 16, 2023

Diana Sue West, 76, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born July 28, 1946 in Akron, OH. A daughter of the late Ralph Flinn and Rebecca Boone. Diana was a member of Southside Southern Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school. She volunteered helping her daughter with crafts in the...