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 David "Dick" Sullivan

Richard David "Dick" Sullivan

Feb 22, 2021

Richard David "Dick" Sullivan, 69, of Washington, WV passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born June 19, 1951 in Bluefield, WV, a son of the late James R. and Helen V. Poling Sullivan. Dick was retired from the Carpenters Local #356. He enjoyed gardening, canning, antiques, Fenton glassware and the outdoors....

Chester Leroy "Lee" Emrick

Chester Leroy "Lee" Emrick

Feb 21, 2021

Chester Leroy “Lee” Emrick, 76, of Vienna, a son of the late Samuel and Ora Small Emrick went to Heaven February 21, 2021 due to Covid. He was a wonderful man of God, Brother in Christ of Pine Grove Baptist Church, husband to Connie, brother of Reggie Emrick, brother in-law, uncle, great-uncle, friend and made many wonderful friends at the...

Margaret Ann Monroe

Margaret Ann Monroe

Feb 19, 2021

Margaret Ann Monroe, 88, of Vienna left this earthly world February 19, 2021. “I give thanks to my God at every remembrance of you.”Phil. 1:3 She was born July 28, 1932, in Parkersburg, the daughter of John Owen and Susie Virginia Day. Margaret graduated from PHS in 1950.She served as a Justice of the Peace and then was elected Wood...

Sandra Kay Blosser

Sandra Kay Blosser

Feb 19, 2021

Sandra Kay Blosser, 61, of Parkersburg passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 17, 1960 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Harold and Helen Vaughn Blosser. Sandra was a 1978 graduate of Parkersburg South High School.She formerly worked as a cashier at Hills Dept. Store.She enjoyed going to auctions, bingo, and keno. She...

Howard K. Sands

Howard K. Sands

Feb 14, 2021

Howard K. Sands, 82, of Williamstown, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born August 11, 1938, in Williamstown, a son of the late Claude K. and Marie Uhl Sands. Howard worked for R.C. Moore Lumber Company in Caldwell, OH for 52 years and MCM Molding in Millwood, WV. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed...

Karl E. Williams

Karl E. Williams

Feb 12, 2021

Karl E. Williams, 52, of Washington, WV passed away in Seguin, TX. He was born October 18, 1968 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of Nola "Jeanne" Gragg Tackett (Orville) of Washington, WV and the late Robert E. Williams. Karl was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School and was employed at Truck Movers. He loved trucks and enjoyed his family....

Lillie Elder Mcdonald

Lillie Elder Mcdonald

Feb 10, 2021

Lillie Elder McDonald, 87, of Vienna, received the ultimate gift of eternal life on her 87th birthday, Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Stonerise Healthcare. She was born February 10, 1934, in Ritchie County, WV, a daughter of the late Elden H. and Mary Agnes Starkey Elder. Lillie retired from JCPenneys as a sales associate. She enjoyed gardening, reading and her...

Francis Shirley Greiner

Francis Shirley Greiner

Feb 9, 2021

Francis Shirley Greiner, 86, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born March 4, 1934 in Wetzel Co, WV, a daughter of the late Roscoe T. and Evadna Stewart Postlethwait. Shirley was retired with over 28 years of service from Nashua Photo where she was a supervisor. She enjoyed cooking,...

Betty Joan Brailey

Betty Joan Brailey

Feb 8, 2021

Betty Joan Brailey, 91, of Parkersburg passed away February 8, 2021 at Stonerise Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility. She was born March 16, 1929 in Charleston, WV, a daughter of the late George and Helen Sullivan Joyce. She was a Registered Nurse and worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital and also in Aruba. While in Aruba she met her future husband, Donald...

Gary Dale "Weedhopper" Kelly

Gary Dale "Weedhopper" Kelly

Feb 8, 2021

Gary Dale "Weedhopper" Kelly, 75 of Marietta, Ohio passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born December 15, 1945 in Wooster, Ohio, a son of the late Haven Dale and Jessie Elizabeth Bell Kelly. Weedhopper was an US Navy Veteran, was retired from the Local #33 Sheet Metal Union and was a member of...

Lewis Wayne Johnson

Lewis Wayne Johnson

Feb 8, 2021

Lewis Wayne Johnson, 64 of Mt. Sterling, Ohio passed away on February 8, 2021 at Doctors West Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born September 13, 1956 in Wood Co. W.Va. a son of the late Charles Otto and Evelyn Beatrice Bolen Johnson. Lewis was formerly a self-employed contractor. He is survived by three sisters; Karen Johnston of Westfield, NC,...

Lenora R. Bly

Lenora R. Bly

Feb 4, 2021

Lenora R. (Roton) Bly, 84, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away February 4, 2021. She was born April 17, 1936 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Castle “Preach” Wingrove and Malva (Payne) Wingrove. Lenora graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1954.She was retired from Marietta Memorial Hospital as a dedicated nursing assistant with 22 years of service.Lenora was a loyal...

Robert O'Day Maher

Robert O'Day Maher

Feb 1, 2021

Robert O’day Maher, Jr. passed away February 1, 2021. He was born December 23, 1942 in Pikeville, KY, son of the late Robert O’day Maher, Sr and Ella Bea Wiles Maher. Marilyn Sue Emerick Maher passed away December 29, 2021. She was born February 18, 1944 in Parkersburg, WV daughter of the late Robert Earl and Mildred Lucille McDonald Emerick....

Donald Doyle Conner

Donald Doyle Conner

Feb 1, 2021

Donald Doyle Conner, 84, of Mineral Wells, passed away February 1, 2021.He was born April 21, 1936, a son of the late Rollie C. and Eula Waybright Conner and stepson of the late Dora Mae Harter Conner, who also helped raise him. Donald was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and served his country in the United States Navy Reserves....

Charles Edward Sams

Charles Edward Sams

Feb 1, 2021

Charles Edward Sams, 94, of Vienna, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 7, 1926, in Wadesville, WV, a son of the late D.W.“Babe” and Mary Sellers Sams. Charles retired from the Laborers Union #1085. He was an active member of the 36th St. Church of Christ in Vienna. Charles enjoyed watching baseball,...

Todd M. Taylor

Todd M. Taylor

Jan 30, 2021

Todd M. Taylor, 51, of Parkersburg passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 in Parkersburg. He was born November 18, 1969 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Donald James Taylor and Sandra Kay Alkire Taylor. Todd was an avid Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Reds fan. He enjoyed fishing and doting over his daughter, grandchildren and nieces. Todd is survived by...

Yale "Kokey" C. Patton

Yale "Kokey" C. Patton

Jan 30, 2021

Yale "Kokey" C. Patton Jr., 84, of Deltona, FL (formerly of Parkersburg, W.V.), passed away peacefully January 30, 2021 at Fish Memorial Hospital in Orange City, Fla. He was born in Belle, W.V. on February 5, 1936 to the late Lucy Elizabeth (Keeney) and Yale Custer Patton. He was a 1954 DuPont High School graduate and his basketball talents led...

Harold Gene Jones

Harold Gene Jones

Jan 28, 2021

Mr. Harold Gene Jones, age 94, resident of The Willows Center, formerly of Cedar Grove Road, Parkersburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Gene was the eldest son of the late John Jones and the late Rose Willey Jones. He was born in the family home, at 1014 George St. Parkersburg, WV, September 23, 1926. He was a...

Anna Lee Santee

Anna Lee Santee

Jan 28, 2021

Anna Lee Santee, 88, of Williamstown, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at her residence. She was born December 21, 1932, in Vienna, a daughter of the late Art and Pearl Thomasson Fisher. Anna Lee was a 1951 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was a retired secretary after 30 years of service for the Wood County Board of...

Barbara Jean Oman

Barbara Jean Oman

Jan 27, 2021

Barbara Jean Oman, 81, of Parkersburg, joined her family in Heaven on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. She was born July 5, 1939, in Wood County, WV, a daughter of the late John Harry and Georgia Elsie Wilkinson Hornbeck. Barbara was a loving caregiver to all and loved spending time with her family. She was a member of the 14th Ave....

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