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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Richard E. Brady

Richard E. Brady

Mar 17, 2021

Richard E. Brady, 92, of Williamstown, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Parkersburg Care Center. He was born September 23, 1928, in East Liverpool, OH, a son to the late Gladys Brady Dickey. Richard was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from Burdette Oxygen/Messer. He was a former member of V.F.W in Vienna and attended Summit United Methodist...

Robert W. Mcconnell

Robert W. Mcconnell

Mar 16, 2021

Robert W. McConnell departed this life on March 16, 2021 at home. He was born February 14, 1934 in Pittsburgh Pa. to the late Elmer McConnell and Jessie Hazlett McConnell. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1954 on the USS Coral Sea. He is survived by wife, Jean McConnell; daughter Kathy (Ricky) Thompson of Vincent, Ohio; sons Kevin, Ronnie...

Rowena Gail Conger

Rowena Gail Conger

Mar 16, 2021

Rowena Gail Conger, 91, of Washington, WV passed away March 16, 2021 at The Willows. She was born April 10, 1929 in Parkersburg, WV a daughter of Wesley and Tura (Price) Reed. Rowena graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1947. She was employed at First Federal Savings and Loan of Parkersburg as Treasurer and Vice-President. She was also Treasurer of...

Karen Louise Smith

Karen Louise Smith

Mar 13, 2021

Karen Louise Smith, 78, passed away in her sleep on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at her home in Vienna, West Virginia. She was born May 5, 1942 in Elizabeth, WV, a daughter of the late Neva Cain Bennett and Encil Davis. Karen was preceded in death by her mother, Neva Bennett; and her brother, Mike Davis. She is survived by...

Thomas D. Holbert

Thomas D. Holbert

Mar 12, 2021

Thomas D. Holbert, 80, of Vienna, WV, passed away March 12, 2021 of complications from the Covid virus. Tom was born February 25, 1941 to the late Wilda and Robert Holbert. He was an accomplished athlete starting on the 1958 Parkersburg Big Red Championship Football team and WV State Wrestling Champion in 1958. Tom served in the U.S. Marine Corps...

Sarah Rebekah Morris

Sarah Rebekah Morris

Mar 12, 2021

Sarah Rebekah Morris passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, after a brave battle with cancer. She died at home, surrounded by loving family and friends. Sarah was the daughter of John Wellington Morris and Barbara Lane Kerns Morris, and the granddaughter of Robert and Edna Kerns and Wellington and Inez Morris. These family members preceded her in death and are...

W. Gary Vaughn

W. Gary Vaughn

Mar 11, 2021

W. Gary Vaughn, 78, of Parkersburg, passed away March 11, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born July 2, 1942, a son of the late Herbert and Juanita Prunty Vaughn. Gary is survived by his wife, Wanda; two sons, Dakota William and Ryan Nicholas Vaughn; step-son, Michael Burrows (Stacy); two step-grandchildren, Holli...

Joyce Ann Waybright

Joyce Ann Waybright

Mar 9, 2021

Joyce Ann Waybright, 68, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away March 9. 2021. She was born April 26, 1952 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Elise Rex Freeland and Frances Lowther Freeland. Joyce had worked at the Chancellor Hotel, Worthington Manor, Healthcare, Wendy’s and Burger King.She enjoyed planting flowers and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving Joyce...

Charles T. "Tom" Lytle

Charles T. "Tom" Lytle

Mar 9, 2021

Charles T. “Tom’ Lytle of Vienna, WV, passed away Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 at Wyngate Senior Living Facility. He was born February 1st, 1928 a son of the late Ralph Curtis and Carrie Evans Lytle. Tom is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Virginia ‘Nan’ Curry Lytle. Tom graduated from Parkersburg High School in January, 1946 and...

Julius "Andy" Simon

Julius "Andy" Simon

Mar 7, 2021

Julius “Andy” Simon, 88, of Little Hocking, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born October 25, 1932, in Blaine, Ohio, a son of the late Steve Simon and Helen Siposh. Andy was a US Army veteran and was retired from construction. He enjoyed woodworking, writing and drawing. Andy is survived by...

Sallie Jo Burdette

Sallie Jo Burdette

Mar 7, 2021

Sallie Jo Burdette, 86, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, March 7, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Sallie was born in Charleston, West Virginia on March 29, 1934, the sixth of eight children born to the late Wirt Bryant and Florence Rebecca Graham French. She attended elementary and junior high in Charlestown, West Virginia before moving with her...

David Paul Kelley

David Paul Kelley

Mar 2, 2021

David Paul Kelley, 57, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 6, 1964, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Bruce C. Kelley and Clarice Nutter Stoneking. David was a 1982 graduate of Parkersburg High School and worked at the Der Dog Haus in Parkersburg for several years. He loved...

Mary C. Cales

Mary C. Cales

Mar 2, 2021

Mary C. Cales, 95, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on March 2, 2021 at Parkersburg Care Center. She was born October 16, 1925 in Snow Hill, WV, a daughter of the late Lester O. and Madeline E. Lawrence Canterbury. Mary was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, watching TV and keeping up with friends on social media. She is survived by...

Mildred Lorraine Mcnemar

Mildred Lorraine Mcnemar

Mar 1, 2021

Mildred Lorraine McNemar, 87, of Vienna, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at her residence. She was born December 12, 1933, in Orlando, WV, a daughter of the late Burton and Myrtle Morrison Conrad. Mildred was employed with Camden Clark Hospital for 12 years as a Nurses Aid. She liked doing seamstress work, working in her garden, quilting, camping,...

Diana Flanagan

Diana Flanagan

Mar 1, 2021

Diana Flanagan, 67, of Parkersburg, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at the James Cancer Center, Columbus, OH with her family at her side. She was born April 30, 1953, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Ronald and Mable Shields Rutherford. Diana was a 1972 graduate of Pennsboro High School. She was a homemaker and loved being with her...

Beau Michael Wasmer

Beau Michael Wasmer

Feb 28, 2021

Beau Michael Wasmer, 26, of Williamstown, WV, passed away February 28, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born October 30, 1994 in Marietta, Ohio, a son of Rick and Kimberly Fisher Wasmer of Williamstown. He was a graduate of Williamstown High School where he played football and was a hometown hero. Beau was a self-employed contractor and was a...

Deborah Jean Cyran

Deborah Jean Cyran

Feb 27, 2021

Deborah Jean Cyran February 13, 1954 to February 27, 2021 With profound sadness we announce the passing of Deb, our loving sister and friend to all whose lives she touched. Deb passed away peacefully at her home on February 27, 2021 and is now with her beloved family that preceded her in death: her father, Frank, mother, Jean, brother, Frank...

Michael L. Copeland

Michael L. Copeland

Feb 23, 2021

Michael L. Copeland, 70, of Parkersburg passed away February 23, 2021 at The Willows Center. He was born October 25, 1950 in Wood County, WV, a son of the late Hugh M. and Addie M. Vincent Copeland. He had worked at Kesterson’s Laundromat, Canteen Services and was co-owner with his wife of the MC Janitorial Services. He was a member...

Lettie Melrose Morris

Lettie Melrose Morris

Feb 23, 2021

Lettie Melrose Morris, 90, of Parkersburg went home Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from Elmcroft of Marietta. She was born April 21, 1930 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Joseph Judson and Lena Elizabeth Robinson Melrose. She enjoyed playing bridge and being active in church as a member at Stout United Methodist Church. Lettie loved spending time with her family,...

Boyd L. Jones

Boyd L. Jones

Feb 22, 2021

Boyd L. Jones, 89, of Mineral Wells, WV passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 12, 1931 in Wood County, WV, a son of the late Oval Vincent and Ola Barr Jones. Boyd was an US Air Force Veteran having served during the Korean Conflict and was retired from E.I. DuPont with over 33...

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