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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Randy Allen Barker

Randy Allen Barker

Nov 17, 2022

Randy Allen Barker, 64, of Davisville, WV passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at his residence. He was born February 9, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV a son of the late Everett Lee and Uldean Leisure Barker. Randy was retired from his concrete construction business. He enjoyed spending time with his family, his dog Rex and hunting. He is survived by...

Russell A. "Bud" Varner

Russell A. "Bud" Varner

Nov 16, 2022

Russell A. “Bud” Varner, 65, of Parkersburg, WV, went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2022 at Stonerise Parkersburg. Russell was born on February 1, 1957, in Marietta, OH, the son of the late Russell J. Varner and Betty Wilson Massey. He is survived by his precious daughter, Kayleigh Varner, 14, of Parkersburg; ex-wife, Amy Varner;...

Sara Jean Bailey

Sara Jean Bailey

Nov 16, 2022

Sara Jean Bailey, 87, passed away on Wednesday November 16, 2022 at her home in Coolville with her husband of 69 years, David L. Bailey, by her side. She was retired from Borg Warner/General Electric/SABIC after many years of service. Sara was born in St. Marys, WV, on June 16, 1935, daughter of the late Harold Fricker and Mable (Johnson)...

David W. Trippett

David W. Trippett

Nov 16, 2022

David W. Trippett, 79, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in Parkersburg, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 17, 1943 in Parkersburg, WV. A son of the late Denver and Mildred Trippett. David joined the Army and proudly served his country. He was stationed in Germany where he met the love of his life....

Roger Wayne Ackerman

Roger Wayne Ackerman

Nov 15, 2022

Roger Wayne Ackerman, 76, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born September 18, 1946 in Wood County, WV. A son of the late George B. Ackerman and Vera J. (Wright) Ackerman. Roger enjoyed working with his hands and making things. He especially loved woodworking and watching NASCAR and most of...

Hazen Vance Jeffrey Jr.

Hazen Vance Jeffrey Jr.

Nov 12, 2022

Hazen Vance Jeffrey JR. passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, after a long hard-fought battle with colon cancer. He was born January 17, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Hazen Vance Jeffrey SR. and Minnie Elenora (Bunner) Jeffrey. He is survived by his loving wife, Lori Lynn (Cutright) Jeffrey; a daughter, Samantha Jeffrey; a son, Ryan...

Jo Ann Daugherty

Jo Ann Daugherty

Nov 12, 2022

JoAnn Williams Harrison Daugherty, 82, of Mineral Wells, WV went home to be with her heavenly father, surrounded by her family at home, November 12, 2022. Jodi was born April 15, 1940 in Grantsville, WV. She was happily married for 44 years to Michael Wayne Daugherty of Parkersburg, WV. Jodi is survived by her husband, Mike Daugherty; three sons Scott...

Margaret Jean Huggins

Margaret Jean Huggins

Nov 11, 2022

Margaret J. Huggins, 88, of Williamstown WV, passed away surrounded by her family, Friday November 11, 2022 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta Campus. She was born July 26, 1934 in Waverly, WV a daughter of the late Clarence and Helen Carpenter Wingrove. Margaret was a retired Wood County School cook. She attended Bull Run Methodist Church, enjoyed sewing, quilting...

James P. Nonamaker

James P. Nonamaker

Nov 11, 2022

James P. Nonamaker, 66, of Vienna, passed away November 11, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born November 23, 1955, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Daryl E. and Leona Bailey Nonamaker. Jim was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and worked for the Carpenters Local Union 899 of Parkersburg. He enjoyed local dirt track racing...

Doris Jean Brown

Doris Jean Brown

Nov 10, 2022

Doris Jean Brown, 97, of Rockport, WV passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at her residence. She was born May 15, 1925 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Clark Buckner and Elizabeth Grant Buckner. Doris was a homemaker, and enjoyed puzzles, cooking, spending time with her family and her dog Toby. She is...

Paul Alan Pierce

Paul Alan Pierce

Nov 9, 2022

Paul Alan Pierce, 63, of Williamstown, WV passed away November 9, 2022 at his residence. He was born on December 26, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV. A son of the late Paul Pierce and Nancy Currey Marshall. Paul loved his nieces and nephews and always made sure to ask about them. He loved animals, especially his own pets and enjoyed fishing....

Lois Jean Daniels

Lois Jean Daniels

Nov 9, 2022

Lois Jean Daniels, 86, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at the Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. She was born on July 9, 1936 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Eugene Caleb Jones and Phyllis Irene Renolds Jones. Lois was a member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church in Parkersburg where she was active in bible...

Steven Douglas Harper

Steven Douglas Harper

Nov 8, 2022

Steven Douglas Harper, 68, of Marietta, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 in Marietta, OH. He was born December 12, 1953 in Wood County, West Virginia. A son of the late Cecil Harper and Flora Sheppard Harper.

Steven retired from the Wood County School Board, where he worked as a supervisor for the Food Service Department....

M. Gae Potts Hendrickson

M. Gae Potts Hendrickson

Nov 6, 2022

M. Gae Potts Hendrickson, 78, of Little Hocking OH, passed away Sunday November 6, 2022 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta Campus. She was born May, 26, 1944, in Parkersburg WV a daughter of the late C.T. Potts and Mary Sealey Potts Cottrell. Gae was a graduate of Warren High School, a member of Gateway Apostolic Church of Parkersburg...

Della Sue Deberry

Della Sue Deberry

Nov 5, 2022

Della Sue (Dickson) DeBerry, 74, of Cairo, WV passed away November 5, 2022 at home with her husband. She was born May 22, 1948 in Toccoa, GA, a daughter of the late Willie and Eula Dickson. Mrs. DeBerry served in the United States Army from January 1974 to July 1978. She met and married (Grant) Eugene DeBerry at Ft. Lee,...

Deborah Elaine Venham

Deborah Elaine Venham

Nov 5, 2022

Deborah Elaine (Wheeler) (Tolson) Venham, age 65, was called home Saturday, November 5, 2022 at her residence in Belpre, Ohio surrounded by her family. She was born February 1, 1957 to Hurshel and Maxine Wheeler of Stewart, Ohio. Debbie attended Federal Hocking High School in Stewart, Ohio. She worked for Reed & Baur Insurance, in Athens, Ohio, for 14 years,...

Linda Kay Riggs

Linda Kay Riggs

Nov 4, 2022

Linda Kay Riggs, 75, of Vienna, WV peacefully passed away November 4, 2022, at WVU hospital in Parkersburg while surrounded by family and friends. Born, Linda Lou Kay, on March 11, 1947, in Charleston, WV she was the daughter and only child of the late Harry R. Kay and Jessie O. (Kessel) Kay of Evans. She grew up in...

Helen M. Smith

Helen M. Smith

Nov 4, 2022

Helen M. Smith, 76, of Parkersburg, passed away at the Camden Clark Medical Center on November 4, 2022. She was born August 19, 1946 in Marlinton, WV, the daughter of the late Reid "Mac" and Gertrude "Bing" Grubbs McNeill. Helen loved Elvis and collecting different trinkets such as cows and butterfly memorabilia. She was the best mother a child could...

Betty J. Eddy

Betty J. Eddy

Nov 3, 2022

Betty Jean Eddy, 93, of Parkersburg, went to live with the Lord November 3rd, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Samuel Carter Laird and Cora (Campbell) Laird, August 2, 1929 in Smithville, WV. She and her twin brother Bill were the youngest of seven children and she was preceded in death by her...

Patricia Ann Nicholson

Patricia Ann Nicholson

Nov 3, 2022

Patricia Ann Nicholson, 83, of Vienna, WV, passed away on November 3, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born January 4, 1939, in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Charles and Blanche Coffman Hardman. Patricia was a graduate of Washington-Irving High School in Clarksburg. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church...

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