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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 F. Hull
Apr 7, 2021
William F. Hull, 45 of Parkersburg, WV died April 7, 2021 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. He was born on April 1, 1976, in Parkersburg, the son of Lucinda Spainhour and the late Richard S. Hull I. Bill grew up in Parkersburg and graduated from Parkersburg High School. Following high school, he worked full time and put himself...
Robert John Wilkens
Apr 6, 2021
Robert “Bob” J. Wilkens, 59, passed away on Tuesday April 6, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Robert was loved by his family and many friends. He is survived by his daughters, Tiffany Hamblen, Steffanie Wilkens Davis and Ashley Wilkens; his sister Monica Wilkens; nephew Jeremiah Churgovich and 5 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Helen M. and Robert E....
James Randall Schultz
Apr 4, 2021
James Randall “Randy” Schultz,55, of Parkersburg passed away April 4, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 1, 1965 in Parkersburg, WV, son of James D. Schultz and the late Charlotte Sue Hammer Jenkins. He was a construction worker/carpenter and he loved animals and the outdoors. Randy was the life of the party and everyone loved him. In addition...
Lawrence Wayne Lockhart
Apr 1, 2021
Lawrence “Wayne” Lockhart, 70, of Parkersburg, WV passed away peacefully in his home on April 1, 2021. He was born on January 11, 1951 in Wood Co., WV, a son of the late Lawrence and Alice (Hall) Lockhart. Wayne enjoyed working on cars and watching the races alongside his family at Ohio Valley Speedway. He is survived by the love...
Nona E. Janks
Apr 1, 2021
NONA ESTHER BOICE BEEBE JANKS Surrounded by family, Nona Boice Beebe Janks passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at age 96, with a grateful heart for her many blessings.She was born on a farm May 24, 1924 to Gilbert Francis and Allie Pearl Bell Boice in Reno, Ohio.She was the matriarch of the family who listened and loved all....
Angela Sue Starkey
Mar 31, 2021
Angela Sue Starkey, 61, peacefully passed on at her home in Mineral Wells, WV with her loving family present, after a short battle with esophageal cancer. Angela was a devoted wife to Rodney James Starkey, a wonderful mother to Chrystall Starkey and Gloria (Eric) Landron, and a nurturing grandmother to Meghan Gordon, Soren Starkey and Angelia Gordon, as well as...
John Beckett
Mar 30, 2021
John Beckett, 84, of Parkersburg passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Willows Center. He was born November 15, 1936 in Ona, WV, a son of the late Garnet Clark Beckett. He enjoyed traveling by train and on foot and was extremely dedicated to his brother, Gerald, who passed away September 2, 2017. He enjoyed spending time with the...
Oncie Ellowean Archer
Mar 30, 2021
Oncie Ellowean Archer, 91, of Rockport, WV, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Parkersburg Care Center. She was born October 23, 1929, in Rockport on Gates Ridge in Wood County, a daughter of the late Homer Mason Thompson and Missouri L. Young Thompson. She was a homemaker and loved her family.She was a member of the 14th Ave....
Vanora "Sam" Sams
Mar 29, 2021
Vanora Lynn “Sam” Sams, 58, of Parkersburg, passed away at her residence Monday, March 29, 2021. She was born May 5, 1962 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Nova E. and Peggy L. Shockey Sams. Sam was a 1980 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and received her bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University at Parkersburg. She retired from...
Gerry Dean Koon
Mar 28, 2021
Gerry Dean Koon, 67 of Parkersburg passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Willows Center.He was born February 27, 1954, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Amos and Heloise (Griffith) Koon. Gerry worked as a mechanic at Yellow Taxi, H. and M. Wrecker and Auto Parts for several years.He enjoyed woodworking and working on cars. He is survived...
Sheila Ann Wheaton
Mar 28, 2021
Sheila Ann Wheaton, age 59, of Parkersburg passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born November 16, 1961 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late William Clair Pickrell and Naomi Ruth West Murray Pickrell Sams. Sheila was a graduate of Wirt County High School and was an advocate for the Domestic Violence Outreach...
Adam R. Hornbeck
Mar 26, 2021
Adam R. Hornbeck, age 32, of Parkersburg passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born February 3, 1989 in Parkersburg, a son of Paul and Nancy Rose Hornbeck. Adam was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School and a member of the Faith Gospel Church. He enjoyed computers, fishing and going to church....
Vernon Dale Allen
Mar 24, 2021
Vernon Dale Allen, Jr. 59 of Parkersburg, passed away March 24, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 25, 1961 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Vernon Dale Allen, Sr. and Sharon Kay Clegg Allen. Currently retired, Vernon formerly worked for Silverleaf Plastering. He worked for L.C. Halstead where he did contract work,...
Manuel Harrison Radcliff
Mar 23, 2021
Manuel H. Radcliff, 88, of Delaware, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Mount Carmel Saint Ann's Hospital of Westerville, Ohio. He was born August 21, 1932 in Lynn, WV, a son of the late Carl and Mary Carr Radcliff. Manuel served his county honorably in the United States Army. He later retired as a machinist with GE of...
Jane Marie O'Brien
Mar 23, 2021
Jane Marie O’Brien, age 60, of Parkersburg, WV, died in Camden Clark Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. She was born on May 29, 1960, the third child of the late Hugh B. O’Brien and Mary Cawley O’Brien, in Parkersburg. Jane, who never married, was a lifelong resident of Parkersburg. Jane was employed by the United States Department of...
Roberta C. Lee
Mar 21, 2021
Roberta Lee, 55, of Parkersburg, WV passed away suddenly, Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center of Lancaster, Ohio. She was born July 13, 1965 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of James and Joann Whitlatch Deems of Parkersburg.. Roberta was a 1983 graduate of PSHS. She previously worked for Big Bear in the 1980's, was a former Teacher's Aide...
Randall Lee "Randy" Uppole
Mar 20, 2021
Randall Lee “Randy” Uppole, 68, of Parkersburg passed away at his residence. He was born May 28, 1952 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Alfred Ray Uppole Sr. and Betty Lee Bauman Uppole. Randy enjoyed working on mowers, cars and computers and spending time with his family. He is survived by his son, Todd J. Uppole (Melissa) of Williamstown;...
Jack Lee Buckley
Mar 20, 2021
Jack Lee Buckley, 77, of Vienna, WV passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 9, 1944 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late George William and Ella Florence Craven Buckley. Jack was retired from the Wood County Commission where he was Superintendent of Maintenance. He is survived by his wife Martha Ellen Crites...
Larry W. Wiggins
Mar 19, 2021
Larry W. Wiggins, 83, of Vienna, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born May 11, 1937, in Parkersburg and was raised in Vienna. Larry was the son of the late Roland L. and Nora M. Kirsch Wiggins. Larry was a 1955 graduate of Parkersburg High School and retired from E.I. DuPont Washington Works...
Yvette M. Hanna
Mar 17, 2021
Yvette M. Hanna, 85, of Athens, Ohio formerly of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the Laurels of Athens. She was born in Los Angeles, California, July 22, 1935 to Pierre "Pete" and Clarisse Duval Gagnon. She enjoyed trips to Amish Country, long car rides, and spending time with family and friends. Yvette is survived by three...
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