Obituaries

Jan 9, 2025

Joanne Marie Leitholf, 89, of Mineral Wells, formerly of Renfrew, PA., passed away January 9, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born May 29, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter to the late John and Marcella Marr Hanlon.

She was retired from the United States Postal Inspection Service. She was Catholic by faith and...

Jan 9, 2025

Edith L. Gilmore, 87, of Washington, WV, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at The Willows Center. She was born March 26, 1937 to the late John N. and Lillian A. Rice Wyckoff.

Edith was employed by the Bureau of Public Debt for several years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Parkersburg. She was...

Jan 7, 2025

Fred Whitaker Newton, Jr., 80, of New England Ridge, Washington, WV died on January 7, 2025, at his home with his beloved wife Diana Whitlatch Newton and their dogs, Sam and Buddy, by his side.

He was born on August 6, 1944 in Vance County, NC to the late Fred Whitaker and Alice Truelove Newton. Fred grew...

Jan 7, 2025

Don Eugene Brewer, 84, of Williamstown, passed away January 7, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 16, 1940 in Kanawha, along Cabin Creek, WV. He was a son of the late Koneta and Cornelius Brewer.

He graduated from Nicholas County High School in Summersville, WV with the class of 1959. He worked in Roche...

Jan 5, 2025

Richard Dale Cantley, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025 at the age of 88. Born on October 6, 1936, to Hallie and Dewy Cantley, Richard grew up in a coal mining camp in Carbondale, West Virginia, where he learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and...

Jan 4, 2025

Bruce Wayne Bennett, 66, of Mt. Zion, WV passed away peacefully December 4, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Son of the late Hazel Louisa Jane and Delbert Chester Bennett, he was born February 5, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV. Bruce was a hardworking laborer who enjoyed spending his time fishing and gardening.

In addition to his...

Jan 3, 2025

Donald Wayne Clark Sr., 76, of Washington, WV passed away January 3, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by family, and with the compassionate care of Amedisys Hospice.

Son of the late Margie and Edward Clark Sr., Donald was born March 24, 1948 in Parkersburg, WV. He was a United States Army veteran, having...

Jan 2, 2025

Danny Ward Favreau, 79, of Williamstown, WV, formerly McConnelsville, Ohio, passed away

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital with his family at his side.

Dan was born July 1, 1945, in Fairmont, a son of the late Henry L. Favreau and Ramona A.

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Dec 31, 2024

William L. Dickel, 83, of Mineral Wells, passed away December 31, 2024, at Cedar Grove Assisted Living. He was born January 21, 1941, a son to the late Edward L. and Carrie L. Ogden Dickel.

He was a graduate from Parkersburg High School and then served our country honorably in the United States Army, Airborne Division. He...

Dec 29, 2024

Michael "TC" Brown October 19, 1950 – December 29, 2024

Michael "TC" Brown, 74, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at Franklin Square Hospital after a long illness. Born on October 19, 1950, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, TC was a cherished son of the late Louise and Waldo Emerson Brown.

A...

Dec 28, 2024

Scott Jarvis, 57, of Vienna, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born in Parkersburg August 27, 1967 to the late Gary E. and Pearl E. Rutherford Jarvis.

Scott enjoyed remodeling houses and loved his family dearly.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Alex Jarvis (Miranda) and Adam Jarvis; 6 grandchildren; his...

Dec 28, 2024

Steven R. Bratke born July 27, 1964 in Nashville, TN to Robert and Charlotte Bratke passed away on December 28, 2024. He was a 1982 graduate of Parkersburg High School. In 1986 he graduated from the school of Business and Economics and was a 1989 graduate of the College of Law at West Virginia University. He practiced law for...

Dec 27, 2024

Donald R. “Don” Gates, 79, of Vienna, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center.

He was born April 13, 1945, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Raliegh and Geraldine Richards Gates. Don was a graduate of Williamstown High School and was retired from Cytec Industries with many years of service. He...

Dec 24, 2024

Michael Trent Vickers, 78, of Washington, WV, passed away December 24, 2024 at the Charleston Select Specialty Hospital. He was born June 20, 1946 in Madison, a son of the late Thomas and Sydney McCallister Vickers.

After graduation he served our country honorably in the United States Air Force. Afterwards he worked at Dupont as an operator....

Dec 24, 2024

Madeline Lorraine Thomas, 92, of Parkersburg passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at her residence. She was born March 5, 1932 in Cleveland, a daughter to the late Clarence C. and Lillian B. Jewell Crispin.

Madeline was co-owner and operator of Thomas Lawnmower, however, spent a lot of her time as a homemaker so she could...

Dec 23, 2024

John Paul Desmond, 60, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, December 23, 2024. He was born November 29, 1964 in Parkersburg to the late Joseph Desmond Jr. and Martha (Billie) M. Affolder Desmond.

John loved his grandchildren, family, and friends dearly, along with his American Legion friends and “the guys”...

Dec 21, 2024

David Allen Rice, 75, of Williamstown, passed away December 21, 2024 at the Parkersburg Care Center. He was born July 8, 1949 a son of the late William E. and Audrey Beall Rice. After graduation, David went to serve our country honorably in the United States Marines, serving during the Vietnam War. Later, he worked for the City of Parkersburg...

Dec 20, 2024

Janet Marie Cook, 86, of Vienna, WV is now in the arms of the Lord, free from the extended illness she endured here on Earth. She left from WVU Medical Center, Camden Clark on December 20th 2024.

She was a bright and happy spirit who loved to laugh and have fun wherever she was. She could always...

Dec 20, 2024

Pamela Jo Conner, 66, of Mineral Wells, WV passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Ellison Assisted Living. She was born January 9, 1958 in Parkersburg to the late Donald D. and Dorothy G. Conner.

Pamela had previously worked as a bookkeeper for Perfco Wireline Services. She loved her grandchildren, great- grandchildren and her family as a...

Dec 20, 2024

Bud Houston, born in Brinkley, Arkansas, left us to join his agility dogs December 20, 2024, in Marietta, Ohio.

Bud Houston was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Houston and Virginia Houston, and by brothers Travis Houston and Keevyn Houston.

Bud Houston is survived by former wife Marsha...