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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Ira Leroy Jarvis

Ira Leroy Jarvis

May 28, 2021

Ira Leroy Jarvis, 81, of Parkersburg, passed away Friday, May 28, 2021 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born March 9, 1940, in Calhoun County, WV, a son of the late Ruben and Gladys Fowler Jarvis. Leroy retired from E.I.Dupont Washington Works, and was a member of the Vienna Masonic Lodge. He is survived by one son, Aaron...

Deborah Susanna Smith

Deborah Susanna Smith

May 25, 2021

Deborah Susanna Smith, 54, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at her residence. There will be no services. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 400 Green Street, Parkersburg is honored to serve the Smith family.

Michael Carlisle Durham

Michael Carlisle Durham

May 23, 2021

Michael Carlisle Durham, 80, of Vienna passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 15, 1941 in Cincinnati, OH a son of the late Charles William and Carolina Custer Durham. Michael was a member of the United States National Guard. He worked as a truck driver for Smith Concrete for nine years and later drove...

Rufus James Ramsey

Rufus James Ramsey

May 23, 2021

Rufus James Ramsey III, 34, of Parkersburg, WV passed away May 23, 2021. He was born May 8, 1987 in Orlando, FL, a son of Betty Contreras Ramsey of Orlando, FL and Rufus James Ramsey, Jr. of Orlando, FL. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Melody Ramsey; and two brothers, Rolandis Ramsey (Risa) and David...

George Edward Corbitt

George Edward Corbitt

May 20, 2021

George Edward Corbitt, 81, of Washington, WV, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born April 23, 1940, in Parkersburg, a son of the late George Jeffers and Ruby Kathleen Life Corbitt. George was a 1958 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was an U.S. Army Veteran where he received the good conduct...

William Ronald "Bill" Boyd

William Ronald "Bill" Boyd

May 18, 2021

William Ronald Boyd, 83, of Vienna, WV, went on to be with the Lord after a long fought battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at the Camden-Clark Medical Center. He was born on November 1, 1937, in Martins Ferry, OH, to parents John Thompson Boyd, Sr. and Emma Boyd. Bill enjoyed golfing, fishing, traveling and long walks at...

Vance Clayton Crites

Vance Clayton Crites

May 16, 2021

Vance Clayton Crites, 76, of Parkersburg, WV passed away May 16, 2021 at Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnellsville, Ohio. He was born August 7, 1944 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Vance Harold and Queen Elizabeth Beckett Crites. Clayton worked for the power company as a foreman.He is a member of the 14th Ave. Gospel Mission. Clayton...

William Robert Leasure

William Robert Leasure

May 16, 2021

William Robert Leasure, 77, of Parkersburg passed away May 16, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born September 6, 1943 in Pennsylvania son of the late Ralph and Ruth Fielder Leasure. Bill was a 1961 graduate of PHS and a graduate of Mt. State Business College. He retired from Mr. Bee Potato Chip after 35 years of service. He...

Arthur L. Gifford

Arthur L. Gifford

May 15, 2021

ArthurL. Gifford II, 51, of Parkersburg, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1969, in Grantsville, WV, a son of the late Arthur L. Gifford and Eleanor Mae McCray Gifford. Arthur was a 1987 graduate of Parkersburg South High School, and was also a graduate of WVUP. He was an Optician...

Dallas Wayne Wilson

Dallas Wayne Wilson

May 14, 2021

Dallas “Wayne” Wilson, 66, of Cisco, WV passed away May 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 1, 1954 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Ralph and Gertrude Wilson. Wayne was a 1972 graduate of Wirt Co. High School, retired from Kelly Paving as an equipment operator and was a life-long farmer.He enjoyed spending time with...

Anna Lou Stephens

Anna Lou Stephens

May 14, 2021

Anna Lou Howell Stephens, 94, of Parkersburg passed away May 14, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born February 16, 1927 in Sherman, WV daughter of the late Jasper “Roy” Monroe and Susan Mamie Tumlin Howell. She was a graduate of Ravenswood High School and studied music and enjoyed playing the organ. Anna was a charter member and...

Patricia Ann Life

Patricia Ann Life

May 12, 2021

Patricia A. Life, 85, of Mineral Wells, WV passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born May 4, 1936 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late William and Bernice Stephens Johnson. Patricia was retired from WesBanco after several years of service. She was a member of the Southside Southern Baptist Church where...

Donald Morehead

Donald Morehead

May 10, 2021

Donald Morehead, 72, of Belpre, Ohio passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born December 23, 1948 in Jane Lew, WV, a son of the late Clarence Paul and Alberta Alice Alt Morehead.Donald was a 1968 graduate of Belpre High School and served in the United States Air Force for four years. He...

Cheryl Ann Barber

Cheryl Ann Barber

May 8, 2021

Cheryl Ann Barber, 65, of Parkersburg passed away May 8, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 16, 1956 in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late David Bateman and Shirley Barber. She was a Home Health Certified Aide and was a former member of the American Legion Roy Johnson Post 25 of Parkersburg. Cheryl is survived by a son,...

Darron Wayne Bradley

Darron Wayne Bradley

May 5, 2021

Darron W.Bradley “Coach”, 44, passed away May 5, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV. He was born May 17, 1976 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of Roger Bradley of Belleville, WV and Sue Eddy of Mineral Wells, WV. Darron coached basketball at Fairplains Elementary School for several years and enjoyed hunting and fishing.He loved Marshall University, collecting...

Arthur David "Butch" Golden

Arthur David "Butch" Golden

May 5, 2021

Arthur David “Butch” Golden, 74, son of the late Arthur Dale and Phyllis Joanne Bever Golden, passed away May 5, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He graduated from Parkersburg High School, class of 1964. After high school, he served four years in the U.S. Navy. Butch retired from DuPont after 34 years of service. He was a member of...

Douglas Gregg White

Douglas Gregg White

May 2, 2021

Douglas Gregg White, 67, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Worthington Manor. He was born March 16, 1954 in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of the late Hoye Gregg and Marilyn Ann White. Douglas was a graduate of PHS with the class of 1972 and worked at Traditional Painters as an accomplished professional painter.He loved fishing, hunting...

Arwin Lloyd Trippett

Arwin Lloyd Trippett

Apr 29, 2021

Arwin Lloyd “Art” Trippett left his earthly restraints while surrounded by his family and walked into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Thursday April 29, 2021. Arwin was born September 6, 1945 in Ventura, California to Lloyd and Rhoda (Bell) Trippett.Lloyd and Rhoda were from Wirt County but lived in California briefly while Lloyd was serving in the United...

Chrie E. "Cookie" Clevenger

Chrie E. "Cookie" Clevenger

Apr 27, 2021

Chrie E. "Cookie" Clevenger, 58 of Parkersburg, WV passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 17, 1962 in Parkersburg, a daughter of Freda E. Dennis Chapman of Parkersburg and the late Gregory G. Chapman. Cookie had worked for Parkersburg Neurology and was a Christian. In addition to her mother, Freda Chapman, Cookie is survived...

David M. Finnerin

David M. Finnerin

Apr 25, 2021

David M. Finnerin, 80, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Sunday April 25, 2021, at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born November 3, 1940 in Fairmont, WV, a son of the late Robert and Georgia (Smith) Finnerin. David graduated from St. Peters Catholic School in Fairmont and WVU School of Law.He practiced law in the Parkersburg area for nearly 40...

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