Linda Pernell Gibson
Jan 5, 2022
Linda Pernell Gibson, 79, of Williamstown passed away January 5, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Belpre Campus. She was born August 31, 1942 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Delbert O. and Edith Potts Pernell. Linda graduated from Parkersburg High School with the class of 1960. She retired in 2004 from CSX as an Administrative Assistant. She was a...
Della Mae Kidwell
Jan 4, 2022
Della Mae Kidwell, 75, of Rockport, WV passed away January 4, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born February 10, 1946 in Kanawha County, WV, a daughter of the late Arthur L. Pettry and Verna M. Adkins. Della is survived by her companion of 22 years, Wayne (Jack) West; 2 daughters, Robin (Martin) Starcher of Rockport and Stephanie Kidwell...
Ruby Lea Cooper
Jan 2, 2022
Ruby Lea Cooper, 66, of Marietta, Ohio passed away January 2, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born August 10, 1955 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Ritchie Eugene and Beulah Kathleen (McLaughlin) Cooper. Ruby was a 1973 graduate of Wirt County High School.She worked for Parkersburg Neurological Associates in Parkersburg and then for Home Health in...
Roy Donald Spader
Jan 2, 2022
Roy Donald Spader, 79, of Vienna, passed away January 2, 2022 at Stonerise in Parkersburg. He is no longer weak or frail and most certainly in the arms of his beloved parents, Ewald “Ed” Spader and Anna Jelinek Spader. Roy graduated with Parkersburg High School class of 1960, joined the U.S. Marine Corp. in 1961 and graduated from WVU in...
Rose Lea Smith
Jan 1, 2022
Rose Lea Smith, 79, of Middletown, OH, passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2022. She was born in Central Station, WV, on February 15, 1942, to the parents of Owen Eugene and Mary Scott Smith. She also formerly resided in Cairo, WV; Grand Blanc, MI; Richboro, PA; and Portage, MI. She is survived by daughters, Amy Schaefer (Glenn)...
Patricia A. "Pat" Ayers
Dec 31, 2021
Patricia A. “Pat” Ayers, 87, of Parkersburg passed away Friday, December 31, 2021. She was born March 8, 1934 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Wilbur B. and Beulah Modesitt Harris. Pat was a 1952 graduate of Parkersburg High School and had previously worked for Demuth Glass in Vienna and Yonkers Clothing Manufacturing. She was a member of the...
William C. Dearien
Dec 31, 2021
William C. Dearien, 82, of Vienna, WV passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 16, 1939 in Charleston, WV, a son of the late John and Elaine Headley Dearien. Before retirement, William was Executive Director for SW Resources and was WV State Director of Rehabilitation. He then owned five Subway Restaurants until retirement in...
Brooke Madison Keeney
Dec 30, 2021
Brooke Madison Keeney, 17, of Vienna, received her angel wings on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born June 28, 2004, in Lakeland, FL, a daughter of Charlena “Charlie” and BJ Goble of Vienna and Charles Ryan Keeney III of Lakeland, FL. Brooke was a beautiful person inside and out, that loved fiercely and made those surrounding her better people....
Marilyn Sue Maher
Dec 29, 2021
Marilyn Sue Emerick Maher passed away December 29, 2021. She was born February 18, 1944 in Parkersburg, WV daughter of the late Robert Earl and Mildred Lucille McDonald Emerick. Robert O’day Maher, Jr. passed away February 1, 2021. He was born December 23, 1942 in Pikeville, KY, son of the late Robert O’day Maher, Sr and Ella Bea Wiles Maher....
Brian Michael Peters
Dec 29, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Brian Michael Peters, age 37, of Washington, West Virginia. Brian left us on December 29, 2021, in Parkersburg, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth.
Born on September 21, 1984, in Parkersburg, Brian was the beloved son of Bob and Debbie Peters. He will always be remembered for...
Nina R. Haney
Dec 24, 2021
Nina R. Haney, 91, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at her residence.She was born February 22, 1930 in Walker, West Virginia a daughter of the late Raymond L. and Lula F. Swearingen Jenkins. Nina was a beautician for over 20 years. She owned and operated Nina’s Beauty Salon in Kent, Ohio.She was very artistic and enjoyed...
Mavis L. Hoover
Dec 21, 2021
Mavis L. Siers Hoover, 89, of Parkersburg, WV passed away December 21, 2021 at Ohio Valley Health Care in Parkersburg. She was born January 14, 1932 in Milo, WV, a daughter of the late Leon and Freeda Deweese Siers. Mavis worked for Krogers of Parkersburg as a cashier.She was a member of the 14th Ave. Gospel Mission and Eastern Star....
James D. Lattea
Dec 18, 2021
James D. Lattea, 73, of Vienna passed away peacefully, December 18, 2021 at home. He was born January 7, 1948 in Parkersburg, a son of the late George W. and Muriel E. Stotlar Lattea. Jim was passionate about enjoying life. He was extra enthusiastic about WVU sports and restoring his Bronco. Jim was a lifelong fisherman, enjoyed camping and was...
Larry Lee Blosser
Dec 17, 2021
Larry Lee Blosser, 65, of Parkersburg, WV passed away spending his last hours with his sister, December 17, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1956 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Doris and Wanda Mae Martin Blosser. Larry worked as a mechanic for Benson’s Truck Body Shop and loved spending time outdoors and...
Bruce Wayne Baker
Dec 17, 2021
Bruce Wayne Baker, 65, of Vienna, peacefully passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1956, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Marion Walter and Avis M. Perkins Baker. Bruce was a 1976 graduate of Parkersburg South High School. He worked for the City of Parkersburg as a recycling sorter....
Janet M. Beckert
Dec 16, 2021
Janet M. (Newhouse) Beckert, 79, of Parkersburg, WV passed away December 16, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born August 17, 1942 in Akron, OH, a daughter of the late Thomas E. and Marguerite Clancy Foulks. Janet worked at Nashua Photo as a film processor, and loved to bowl and shop.She made friends easily. She is survived by...
Willia Jean Laughery
Dec 14, 2021
Willia Jean Laughery, 84, of Sophia, WV, formerly of Vienna, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Raleigh General Hospital. She was born November 5, 1937, in Raleigh County, WV, a daughter of the late Ernest and Dorothy Farnsworth Valentine. Willia Jean was a member of the St. Johns United Methodist Church and enjoyed crocheting, knitting and sewing. She...
Grant William Estep
Dec 13, 2021
Grant W. "Bill" Estep, 77, of Parkersburg passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born July 16, 1944 Mason, WV, a son of the late Charles Henry and Verna Ester Hughes Estep.Bill was a retired masonry contractor and enjoyed carpentry and cooking. He loved watching Westerns, Mountain Men and football. He is survived...
Irene A. Dailey-Williams
Dec 12, 2021
Irene Alice Dailey Williams, 88, formerly of Macon, GA, passed very peacefully from this life to the next into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Elison Assisted Living in Marietta. She was born July 19, 1933, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Forest D. and Bessie Atkinson Dailey. Irene was an avid bowler and traveler...
Julian "Lee" Powell
Dec 9, 2021
Julian “Lee” Powell, Jr, 84, of Vienna, WV, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center due to heart and lung complications. He was born March 7, 1937, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Julian Powell Sr and Helen G. Snider Powell. Lee attended Parkersburg High School and then joined the U.S. Air Force where...
