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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Alfred "Fred" Buchanan
May 1, 2022
Alfred “Fred” Buchanan, 80, of Little Hocking, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born July 4, 1941 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Robert and Myrtle West Buchanan.Fred was retired from Johns Manville / Schuller Plant in Vienna and was a member of the Belpre Masonic Lodge where he received...
Beatrice Louise Dils
Apr 30, 2022
Beatrice Louise Dils, 103, of Parkersburg, WV passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Stonerise of Parkersburg. She was born October 14, 1918 in Akron, OH a daughter of the late Jacob Bickler and Mabel High Bickler. Beatrice was formerly employed with Busy Bee Restaurants, O’Ames Plant and Seddon’s Restaurant. She was a member of the First Lutheran...
Mary Virginia Marlow
Apr 30, 2022
Mary Virginia Marlow, 73, of Vienna, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 after a four year battle with cancer. She was born July 1, 1948, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Camille A. Licot Sr. and Kathleen Jones Licot Goff. Mary was a 1966 graduate of Pennsboro High School. She was employed with Toys R Us for 25...
Brenda Fleming
Apr 30, 2022
Brenda Fleming, 81, of Parkersburg passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at her residence. She was born February 3, 1941 in Pennsboro, WV, a daughter of the late Oliver and Eva Curry Taylor. Brenda was a 1958 graduate of Pennsboro High School and worked at Miles Garment Factory in Ritchie County. She later moved to Parkersburg and worked at the...
Rosalyn M. Jackson
Apr 29, 2022
Rosalyn M. Jackson, 85, of Belpre, OH peacefully passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at home. She was born February 12, 1937 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late James Ogden, Sr. and Zelda Thornton Ogden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel E. Jackson Sr.; two brothers, Warner Ogden and James...
Chester "Buddy" Francis
Apr 29, 2022
Chester M. “Buddy” Francis, 88, of Little Hocking, OH went to be with the Lord on Friday April 29, 2022. He was born June 16, 1933 in Constitution, OH a son of the late Earl and Ohma Nichols Francis. Chester was married to the love of his life, Myrtle Vanscoy Francis, for 71 years. He graduated high school, served his...
Charles "Randy" Dean
Apr 28, 2022
Charles “Randy” Dean, 65, of Mineral Wells, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years demonstrated his courage to face life’s challenges. He was born in Huntington, WV on February 3, 1957, a son of the late Charles Bernard Dean and Benita (Maynard) Dean. Randy...
Frederick Lee Keiser
Apr 28, 2022
Frederick Lee Keiser, 62, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Belpre Campus. He was born January 23, 1960 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, a son of Leo E. Keiser (deceased) and Dorothy Cross Keiser.He was a graduate of Williamstown Highschool and then served his country in the United States Army. Frederick was employed...
Gary R Smith
Apr 28, 2022
Gary R. Smith, 71, of Belleville, WV passed away April 28, 2022 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born March 26, 1951 in Parkersburg, a son of Catherine Smith Lee of Parkersburg and was raised by his grandparents, the late Leonard and Nell Smith of Belleville. Gary was a 1969 graduate of Parkersburg South High School. He retired from...
Michael R. Collins
Apr 27, 2022
Michael R. Collins, 72, of Belpre, OH passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital, Belpre Campus. He was born April 8, 1950 in Barberton, OH, a son of the late Tom and Betty Richards Collins. Michael was an US Army Veteran where he retired after 30 years of service and worked at Woodcrafters in Parkersburg. He...
Richard S. Hines
Apr 26, 2022
Richard S. Hines, 72, of Williamstown, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born August 29, 1949, in Connellsville, PA, the son of the late Richard P. and Barbara Bitner Hines. Richard was employed with area chemical plants as a Senior Piping Specialist. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy J....
Sally Ann Fales
Apr 26, 2022
Sally Ann Fales, 93, of Parkersburg passed away April 26, 2022 at WVU-Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born January 5, 1929 in Westmoreland County, PA, daughter of the late Paul and Sarah Alice Earnest Wushinske. She was a former member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Monaca, PA and member of First Lutheran Church in Parkersburg. She is survived by...
Jerry Amos Matheny
Apr 22, 2022
Jerry A. Matheny, 67, of Mineral Wells, passed away April 22, 2022 At Cedar Grove Assisted Living. He was born December 22, 1954 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Delbert and Ruby Moore Matheny. Jerry attended the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Mineral Wells. He is survived by a sister, Doris Cook and her husband Danny of Parkersburg....
Ira "Speedy" Toncray
Apr 21, 2022
Ira Edward “Speedy” Toncray, 58, of Belpre OH, passed away Thursday April 21, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 17, 1963 in Fredericksburg, VA, a son of the late James and Erma Toncray. Ira was married to the love of his life, Ellen Snider Toncray, for 33 years.He enjoyed antique cars, RC car racing, Hilltop auto racing and...
David Larry Hughes
Apr 21, 2022
David Larry Hughes, 80, of Belpre, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Heartland of Marietta, Ohio. David was preceded in death by his wife, Ann; his parents, Charles and Della; two sisters; two brothers; one son, Shawn and a granddaughter. David loved to dance and go to yard sales. He is survived by two sons, David (Brenda) of...
Michael Lee Whitehair
Apr 20, 2022
Michael Lee Whitehair, infant son of Heather Whitehair and Kevin Lawson passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Marty and Donald Whitehair; and Rachel Lawson; one aunt, Ashley Burns (Cody); and one uncle, Ralph Whitehair. Michael was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Joseph...
David Glenn Hall
Apr 17, 2022
David G. "Dave" Hall, 61, of Parkersburg passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1960 in Roane County, WV, a son of Stella Butler Hall of Parkersburg and the late Darrell Hall. Dave was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and was a US Air Force Veteran. He was a...
Brenda Joyce Lewis
Apr 16, 2022
Brenda Joyce Lewis, 69, of Parkersburg, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Cornerstone Nursing Facility in Huntington, WV. She was born August 16, 1952, in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of the late William and Virginia Wharton. Brenda was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and worked for Community Bank for many years. She was a lifetime member of...
Ruth Ann Sturm
Apr 15, 2022
Ruth Ann (White) Sturm, 75, of Parkersburg, WV passed away April 15, 2022 at her residence. She was born February 6, 1947 in Parkersburg, the eldest daughter of the late Charles Ralph White and Garnet Genevia Dillinger. Ruth was the former manager of the cafeteria at DuPont.She liked to read, crochet, dance, and video games.She loved her dogs and loved...
Garland "Jay" Cheuvront
Apr 10, 2022
Garland “Jay” Cheuvront, 79, of Parkersburg went to be with the Lord on April 10th, 2022, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. He was a son of Garland and Beatrice Lockhart Cheuvront of Parkersburg. He was employed at O’Ames Plant 1 for 39 years.He was a member of the Camden Avenue Church of Christ.He loved to sharpen knives...
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