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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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Rebecca D. "Becky" Wilson
Sep 15, 2021
Rebecca D. “Becky” Wilson, 75, of Vienna, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the Willows Nursing Facility. She was born May 7, 1946, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Charles Austin and Mable Jean Garrett Broadwater. Becky was a graduate of Parkersburg High School. She had previously worked at the Dils Department Store and was a beautician....
Melissa Dawn Delancy
Sep 15, 2021
Melissa Dawn DeLancy, 33, of Waverly, West Virginia, passed away, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the Marietta Memorial Healthcare, Belpre Campus. She was born June 26, 1988 in Parkersburg, a daughter of Jack W. DeLancy Jr. of Waverly and Donna DeLong DeLancy of Sandyville. Melissa graduated from Parkersburg High School and the Mid-Ohio Valley Beauty School. She was a hairdresser...
Betty Lou Staats
Sep 15, 2021
Betty Lou Dulin Staats, 77, of Parkersburg went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 15, 2021from her residence. She was born April 24, 1944, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late William C. and Anna May Stallings Dulin. Betty retired from Brockway Glass, formerly known as Demuth Glass, after 18 years of service. She later worked at the...
Nina M. Smith
Sep 14, 2021
Nina M. Smith, 87, of Elizabeth, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was born December 12, 1933, in Wood County, WV a daughter of the late Earl and Elizabeth Holbert.Nina was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting, traveling to the Amish country, going to the mountains and most of all spending time with her...
Les J. Lipscomb Jr.
Sep 14, 2021
Les J. Lipscomb Jr., a son of the late Leslie J. Lipscomb, Sr. and Shirley Kylene Suton passed away in the early morning hours at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, on September 14, 2021. He was married to the love of his life, Judith R. Cooper Lipscomb and they had three sons, Robert Barker, Sr. (Becky) of Vienna, Joey Lipscomb...
Dianna Lee Marsh
Sep 14, 2021
Dianna Lee Marsh, 71, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away September 14, 2021 at her home. She was born on May 29, 1950 in Buckhannon, WV, the daughter of the late Paul and Dolores Lanham Bean. Dianna worked as a CNA at the Worthington nursing and rehabilitation Center of Parkersburg and was a former driver for the Yellow taxi company. She...
Eddie P. Lynch
Sep 13, 2021
Eddie P. Lynch, 84, of Parkersburg, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born November 19, 1936, in Ritchie County, WV a son of the late Samuel R. and Opal Blanche Haught Lynch.Eddie graduated from Harrisville High School, he retired from GE Plastics where he worked in the lab.He was an avid golfer and...
Betty Ruth Ritchea
Sep 12, 2021
Betty Ruth (Porter) Ritchea, 94, was called home by her Heavenly Father on September 12, 2021 at Cedar Grove Assisted Living.She was born on May 6, 1927 to the late William D. Porter and the late Bina (McLaughlin) Porter. Betty graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1945 and married the love of her life, James Everett Ritchea, in 1948.They were...
Denzil G. Goodnight
Sep 12, 2021
Denzil G. Goodnight, 84, of Walker, WV passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 1, 1937 in Calhoun County, WV, a son of the late Alvie and Ruby Snyder Goodnight.Denzil was a farmer and in the timber business.He enjoyed buying and selling cattle on his farm and was a Christian and was saved. He...
Roger L. Wilson
Sep 11, 2021
Roger Lee Wilson, 71, of Belpre, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021. He was the son of Virgil Delmas and Betty Delores Wilson. Roger loved fishing, hunting, camping, cookouts, hiking, and long talks. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Roach Wilson; mother, Betty Wilson Arnold; daughters, Trecia (Alan) Collinsworth and Jeanna Wilson; stepson, Christopher Croft; stepdaughter, Carolyn (Travis)...
Ronald G. Wolfe
Sep 11, 2021
Ronald Gene Wolfe age 72, of Davisville, WV, formerly of Bancroft, WV passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Ron was born on December 17, 1948 to Evelyn and Jack Wolfe. He graduated from Poca High School in 1966 and after graduation he served in the United States Army. Ron married his wife Leah Wolfe on...
Joseph Earl Halbert
Sep 9, 2021
Joseph Earl Halbert, 57, of Parkersburg went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born November 9, 1963 a son of David Earl and Barbara Joan Rhodes Halbert. Joseph was a jack of all trades and worked in the automotive industry.He enjoyed gospel music and was a member of various...
Corena M. Miracle
Sep 9, 2021
Corena M. Miracle, 87, of Parkersburg passed away September 9, 2021 at Cedar Grove Assisted Living. She was born January 20, 1935 in Wood County, WV, a daughter of the late Ira O. and Melissa D. Lemon Null. She was a cake decorator at Marietta College. Corena enjoyed travelling, reading and loved her church and family. She was a member...
Rose O'Sharon Cain Hose
Sep 9, 2021
Rose O’Sharon Cain Hose, 69, of Parkersburg passed away September 9, 2021 at The Willows Center. She was born July 27, 1952 in Parkersburg, a daughter of Edna Alice Dickerson Cain and the late Robert Cain. She enjoyed crafting, candy making, collecting dolls and loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her mother, Rose is survived by her...
Richard Michael Conant
Sep 8, 2021
Richard Michael Conant, 35, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away September 8, 2021 at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA, due to medical issues.Richard was born December 16, 1985. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Stacy L. Conant; 2 daughters, Taylor Harris and Tabitha (Baylon) Harris; one son, Richard Conant II and Granddaughter, Kingslee Carter. He was preceded in death...
Shirley Ann Sall
Sep 7, 2021
Shirley Ann Sall, 87, of Vienna, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Cedar Grove Assisted Living. She was born December 12, 1933, in Sardis, OH, a daughter of the late Charles Christian Ensinger and Beulah Mabel Huffman Ensinger. Shirley graduated from Sardis High School and was a former Teachers Aide and a Bus Aide for Wood County Schools....
Helen I. Bennett
Sep 7, 2021
Helen I. Bennett, 80, of Belpre, OH passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born July 8, 1941 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Gordon and Mary Bayle. Helen was a florist and crafter. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Tina Hescht...
James "Mike" Wilson
Sep 7, 2021
James Michael “Mike” Wilson, 65, it is with great sadness that on September 7, 2021 the Cleveland Browns lost their biggest fan and we lost our brother to COVID-19. He was born October 8, 1955, in Parkersburg, a son of the late James E. Wilson and Barbara Leonhart Wilson Frame. Mike was a graduate of Parkersburg High School class of...
Joseph O. Perona
Sep 6, 2021
Joseph Oly Perona was born on January 24, 1978 in Hammonton, NJ. He passed away on September 6, 2021. Joseph is predeceased by his mother, Lola Fay Perona (Fischer) and his father, Joseph Perona of Nesco, NJ. He is survived by his sister, Robin Lynn Smith (Ford) of Hammonton, NJ and his cousin Cookie Fischer of Petroleum, WV. The family...
Martha Ann Dye
Sep 6, 2021
Martha Ann Dye, 85, of Vienna, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Stonerise of Parkersburg. She was born September 10, 1935, in Reno, OH, a daughter of the late Hensel and Grace Johnson Whitney. Martha was a homemaker who enjoyed playing bingo and listening to music on her radio. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Shingleton (Sam);...
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