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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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William "Will" Carr Densmore
Apr 23, 2021
William "Will" Carr Densmore, 59, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 19, 1961 in Panola, AL, a son of Lucille Speights Willie and the late Charlie Little. A United States Army Veteran, Will served his country honorably and faithfully for four years. He previously worked as a resident counselor in...
Terry Lee Shuman
Apr 22, 2021
Terry Shuman, 74, went home to be with the Lord, on April 22, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center, with his family by his side. His battle with various medical problems showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Terry was born September 15th, 1946 to the late Ray and Geraldine Shuman. He graduated from Bridgeport High School...
Janet Arlene (Butcher) Yoho
Apr 22, 2021
Janet Arlene (Butcher) Yoho, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Janet was born on July 5, 1950, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg. She was the eldest daughter of Floyd and Joyce Stephens Butcher. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, class of 1968. She was the first member of her family to...
Paul David Hornbeck
Apr 21, 2021
Paul David Hornbeck, 69, of Parkersburg, WV passed away April 21, 2021 at The Willows. He was born May 17, 1951 in Wood County, a son of the late Roy and Geraldine Hayes Hornbeck. David worked as a truck driver for Broughton’s Dairy for 40 years.He loved working on cars and lawn mowers and fishing, also spending time with his...
David Lucas Givens
Apr 19, 2021
David Lucas Givens, 34, of Parkersburg passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 in Parkersburg. He was born June 9, 1986 in Parkersburg, a son of Dwayne and Kathy Fortner Gabbert of Parkersburg. In addition to his parents, David is survived by his wife, Sara Eaton Givens of Parkersburg; his two sons, Brayden Givens and Malaki Dye both of Parkersburg and...
Susan Lynn Harris
Apr 18, 2021
Susan Lynn Harris, 72, of Parkersburg passed away April 18, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born January 16, 1949 in Parkersburg a daughter of the late Charles William and Ruth Mary Johnson Elder. Susan is survived by a daughter, Carrie Ann Vidmar (Terry) of Columbus, Ohio; a son Johnny Whitlatch (Shelly) of Parkersburg; and two sisters, Carole...
Keith David French
Apr 18, 2021
Keith “Dave” French, 73, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away April 18, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 17, 1948, in Given, WV, a son of the late Quinno M. and Ruth Ann (Hill) French Ryan. Dave worked for Westvaco in forest procurement and also as an oil and gas abstractor. He was an outdoorsman who loved riding...
Gary Lee Moore
Apr 17, 2021
Gary Lee Moore, 74, of Parkersburg passed April 17, 2021 after an illness. He was born June 20, 1946 in Parkersburg a son of the late Alvin K. and Elizabeth V. Moore. Gary worked in construction and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by a daughter, Sandy Wilkinson (Bill); a sister, Katie Riel; a brother Carlos Moore; two grandchildren, Dakota Walker...
Roger Allen Stewart
Apr 17, 2021
Roger Allen Stewart, 73, of Vienna, passed away at his residence April, 17, 2021. He was born April 28, 1947 in Friendly, WV, the son of the late George Lawrence and Mary Dearth Stewart. Roger was a steel worker @ Kardex, Renoand retired after 39 years. He enjoyed woodworking, crafts, flea markets and motorcycles, and car shows. Roger was affiliated...
Ardyce Julia "Pug" Matlack
Apr 16, 2021
Ardyce Julia Matlack, known as Pug to all who knew her, 80, of Vienna, passed away on Friday April 16, 2021. She was born on April 4, 1941 in Harahan, La to the late Raymond and Ardyce Martin. Pug was a mother, a grandmother and a great grandmother. She worked at Harold’s IGA in Vienna for 13 years. She was...
Mary Helen Curkendall
Apr 16, 2021
Mary Helen Curkendall, 80, of Vienna, WV passed away peacefully the morning of April 16th, 2021 with her daughter by her side. Mary was born on August 12th, 1940, daughter of the late Paul and Lovenia Frame, in Charleston, WV. Mary grew up in Philippi, WV before relocating to Vienna, WV with her husband John. She was preceded in death...
Dorcas J. Stanley
Apr 16, 2021
Dorcas J. (Shutts) Balderson Stanley, 91 of Parkersburg passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Cedar Grove Assisted Living. She was born July 28, 1929 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Earl and Lydia Shutts. Dorcas graduated from Parkersburg High School.She retired from Krogers and also worked at G.C. Murphys.She enjoyed traveling and going on cruises with...
Ora Jane Barr
Apr 14, 2021
Ora Jane Barr, 89, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family and friends. She was born March 30, 1932, in Vanfossen Hollow, Stafford, OH, to the late Fleet and Mildred Vanfossen. Ora was a lifetime member of the Lady’s Auxiliary, VFW Post 8127 and had attended Pine Grove Baptist Church. She...
Marie Shepard
Apr 13, 2021
Marie Shepard, 90, of Parkersburg, WV passed away April 13, 2021 at Cedar Grove Assisted Living in Parkersburg, She was born May 14, 1930 in Waverly, WV, a daughter of the late Spencer Adams and Nellie Vaughn Adams Shepard. Marie worked for Fenton Art Glass as a selector and packer for nearly 50 years. She enjoyed sewing, traveling to Daytona...
Clarence F. Full
Apr 12, 2021
Clarence F. Full, 91, of Davisville, WV departed this life April 12, 2021. He was born January 21, 1930 to Okey and Della Full in Terra Alta, WV. He attended schools in Wirt and Jackson County, and was a 1948 graduate of Ripley High School where he played football. Clarence served his country in the 82nd U.S. Army Airborn.Retired employee...
Jerry D. Furr
Apr 12, 2021
Jerry D. Furr, 72 of Vienna, WV, passed away April 12, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in Glenville, WV, on July 19, 1948 to the late Orville and Mary Jane Furr. He graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1966 and joined the United States Army. Jerry completed basic training at Ft. Knox,...
Rebecca Lou Ann Brewer
Apr 10, 2021
Rebecca Lou Ann Brewer, 79, of Vienna, passed away peacefully at her residence. She was born October 15, 1941, in Williamson, WV, a daughter of the late Walter Lee and Gladys Marie Sammons Blevins. Rebecca retired from Wood County Board of Education where she worked at Parkersburg High School as an Administrative Assistant. She was a member of the Parkersburg...
Betty L. Skidmore-Thomas
Apr 9, 2021
Betty L. Skidmore Thomas, 63, of Belleville, WV, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. She was born January 21, 1958, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Kenna and Elva Rollyson Skidmore. Betty was a 1976 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and spent 36 years of dedicated service with the WV State...
Florence L. Mayle
Apr 8, 2021
Florence L. Mayle, 93, of Cutler, Ohio passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born October 14, 1927 in Guysville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Ann Dalton Parsons. Florence was retired from the Warren Local School District and was a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Chesterhill. She enjoyed...
Gloria Yuvonne Headley
Apr 8, 2021
Gloria Yuvonne Headley, 74, of Marietta passed away April 8, 2021 at her residence. She was born October 14, 1946 in Wood County, WV daughter of the late Emmett and Lena Allman Caplinger. She worked as a Hostess at the Marietta Burger King which she loved. She loved mixing with people, most of all her family and grandchildren. Gloria is...
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