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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Norma Jean Dotson

Norma Jean Dotson

Aug 27, 2021

Norma Jean “Little Thunder” Dotson, 53, of Parkersburg crossed over August 27, 2021 and is with her ancestors. She was born June 30, 1968 in Okeene, Oklahoma a daughter of the late Lawrence Elbert and Gloria Ellen Maldonado Stephens Jr. Her great-grandfather, Francis Stephens was Chief of Cheyenne Arapaho Tribe. Norma is survived by her husband, Timothy “Little Bear” Dotson;...

Minnie M. Goff

Minnie M. Goff

Aug 27, 2021

Minnie M. Goff, 73, of Walker, WV passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Goff family.

David Wayne Hudkins

David Wayne Hudkins

Aug 26, 2021

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, David W. Hudkins passed away after an extended illness.He was preceded in death by his father Nelson, his mother Fern and his sister Loretta. He is survived by his wife Beth; his daughters, Lindsay and Allyse; son, Derek; daughter-in-law, Sarena; brother, Roger and sister, Kim. Also seven grandchildren, Sidney, Gabe, Chloey, Wesley, Kayelee, Aiden and...

Frank T. Tichy

Frank T. Tichy

Aug 25, 2021

Frank T. Tichy, 89, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at the Wyngate Assisted Living. He was born February 15, 1932, in Shelton, CT, a son of the late Frank and Emily Harvat Tichy. Frank retired from G.E. Plastics and served in the U.S. Air Force. His favorite hobby was fishing, especially trout fishing in the...

Pamela Jackson Thomas

Pamela Jackson Thomas

Aug 25, 2021

Pamela Jackson Thomas, 84, of Belpre, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her residence. Pam was born September 8, 1936, in Belpre, a daughter of the late William E., Sr. and Ethel Blair Jackson. She was a 1954 graduate of Belpre High School and a graduate of Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill,...

Margaret J. Miller

Margaret J. Miller

Aug 25, 2021

Margaret J. Miller of Vienna, WV, 105, passed unto the hands of our Lord on August 25, 2021 after a recent injury. She was born July 27, 1916 in Glenville, WV, daughter of the late Herbert S. and Opal D. Ralston Collins. Margaret was a teacher in Gilmer and Ritchie Counties and also in Allen County, Ohio. Her legacy is...

Kevin Lee Finnicum

Kevin Lee Finnicum

Aug 24, 2021

Kevin Lee Finnicum Jr, 19, of Vienna, departed this life to join his dad in Heaven August 24, 2021 after ongoing struggles leading to multiple infections in his heart and lungs. He was born September 18, 2001, in Wheeling, WV, to Brandi Ruggiero and the late Kevin Finnicum Sr. He is survived by his mom, DeAnna Finnicum; brother, Thomas Finnicum;...

Raymond C. Salser

Raymond C. Salser

Aug 20, 2021

Raymond C. Salser, 84, of Washington WV, passed away August 20, 2021, at his residence. He was born January 2, 1937 in Ravenswood, WV.A son of the late Arthur and Virginia Statts Delong. He retired from the O’Ames Company in Parkersburg and enjoyed bowling and his dogs. He is survived by his sister, Betty Cottrell (Mike) of Maryland; three grandchildren,...

Patsy A. Huggins

Patsy A. Huggins

Aug 19, 2021

Patsy Huggins peacefully passed away on August 19, 2021 from her four year battle with cancer with her family by her side. She was born on March 29, 1951 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late George and Violet Polascak. Patsy worked at Madison School as an elementary teacher for 35 years. She was an avid gardener and animal...

Sonya Marie Abbott

Sonya Marie Abbott

Aug 19, 2021

Sonya Marie Abbott, 46, of Parkersburg passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Belpre is honored to serve the Abbott family.

Alan Keith Philpott

Alan Keith Philpott

Aug 18, 2021

Alan Keith Philpott, 53, of Parkersburg passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was born October 19, 1967 in Roanoke, VA a son of the late Dennis and Georgina Philpott. He is survived by his children, Shannon Kimes (Chris), Alan Philpott, Jr., twins, Kendra and Kaitlin Pryor, and John Philpott; his sister, Christine "Chris" Philpott; and his grandchildren, Emma, Isaiah,...

Leila B. Carpenter

Leila B. Carpenter

Aug 18, 2021

Leila “Lee” Carpenter, 89, of Vienna, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born February 8, 1932, in Wood County, a daughter of the late Russell W. and Bonnie E. Sims Hart. Lee retired from Nashua Photo after 25 years of service. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, quilting, art work and RSVP. Lee was a...

Larry L. Goodwin

Larry L. Goodwin

Aug 18, 2021

Vienna Asst. Fire Chief Larry Lee Goodwin, loving husband and father, passed away on August 18, 2021, at the age of 74.Larry was born May 8th, 1947 in Belington, WV to the late Wilbert and Lucille (Bennett) Goodwin and graduated from Cowen High School in 1965. He worked for Ames True Temper in Parkersburg until his retirement in 2003.On April...

Harold W. Nicholson

Harold W. Nicholson

Aug 17, 2021

Harold “Nick” Nicholson Jr, 84, of Vienna, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 19, 1937, in Buckhannon, WV, a son of the late Harold Wade and Dorothy Griffith Nicholson Sr. Harold was employed with the Wood County Schools as a Principal and also named Principal of the year of WV 1988. He formerly...

Robert Ray "Friday" Pitzer

Robert Ray "Friday" Pitzer

Aug 17, 2021

Robert Ray “Friday” Pitzer, 74, of Williamstown, WV passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born August 29, 1946 in Marietta, OH, a son of the late Raymond L. and Doris E. Mull Pitzer. Friday was a 1964 graduate of Salem Liberty High School and was an US Army Veteran. He was retired...

Daniel W. Darnold

Daniel W. Darnold

Aug 16, 2021

Daniel “Danny” Webster Darnold, 87, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away August 16, 2021, at home, after battling Wegener’s Granulomatosis for 16 years and taking dialysis 14 years. He was born in Cairo, WV, July 28, 1934, the son of Gayford and Fay Alkire Darnold. He was drafted into the United States Army and served his Country from 1957-1959.He worked for...

Ruth L. Myers

Ruth L. Myers

Aug 15, 2021

Ruth “MiMi” Myers, 75, of Vienna, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born November 16, 1945, in Grafton, WV, a daughter of the late Samuel J. Rosier and Icy D. Kalar. Ruth retired from Sunbridge Nursing Home as a CNA. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, going to the mountains and was an avid...

Ed W. Joy

Ed W. Joy

Aug 15, 2021

Ed W. Joy, 70, of Elizabeth, WV passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born October 17, 1950 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Dana Augusta and Ella Willamina Carruthers Joy. Ed was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School and retired after 33 years of service with the O’Ames Shovel Plant....

Violet May Johnson

Violet May Johnson

Aug 11, 2021

Violet May Johnson, 90, of Parkersburg, WV passed away August 11, 2021 at Belpre Landing in Belpre, Ohio. She was born May 14, 1931 in Parkersburg, WV. In earlier years, Violet worked at Yonkers Manufacturing, Viscose and retired from Elbys.She enjoyed music festivals, antiques, flea markets, collecting chicken memorabilia and vacationing in Florida and the Smoky Mountains. She was a...

Lyle Hamel

Lyle Hamel

Aug 11, 2021

Lyle Q. Hamel, 98, of Waverly, WV passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 3, 1923 in Abbotsford, Wisconsin, a son of the late Mahlon G. and Irene Flentie Hamel. Lyle was a US Army Veteran having served during WW II. He was an educator, musician, and principal at Seventh-day Adventist Schools and was...

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