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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Clara B. Roberts
Jan 11, 2021
Clara Belle West-Roberts, 91, of Vienna, West Virginia died peacefully in the afternoon on January 11th, 2021 at Cedar Grove, Assisted living. She was met by her mother and father, Millard and Fannie West, her late husband, Daniel Roberts, her great- granddaughter, Morgan Grimm and her sister, Martha Harold. She is survived by her two daughters, Alegra Wright (Walter) and...
Judy Smith Buzzard Lynch
Jan 10, 2021
Judy Smith Buzzard Lynch, 76, joined her family in Heaven Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born June 7, 1944 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Edward Franklin and Clara Thelma Wenmoth Smith. Judith graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1962. She was an avid WVU fan, especially football and enjoyed reading and puzzles....
Sandra Kay (Vincent) Prather-Best
Jan 10, 2021
Sandra Kay (Vincent) Prather-Best, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 10, 2021. She was born on January 29, 1954 in Parkersburg, WV to Zella I. (Roberts) and Rev. Stergel A. Vincent. Sandra was raised in Washington, WV with her only brother, David A. Vincent. She graduated from Parkersburg South High School in 1973. She married Steven...
Ralph E. Cozad
Jan 10, 2021
Barbara J. and Ralph E. Cozad, both age 76, of Mineral Wells, WV, were granted their angel wings 4 hours apart at the Camden Clark Medical Center. Barbara was born November 7, 1944, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Oleta Burchard Duckworth. Ralph was born August 7, 1944 in Slate, WV, a son of the late Howard...
Dustin Keith Jarvis
Jan 9, 2021
Dustin Keith Jarvis, 40, of Parkersburg, WV passed away January 9, 2021, at his residence. He was born October 25, 1980 in Parkersburg, a son of Ronnie Bonnette and Lorinda Jarvis Wood. A sports enthusiast, he was an avid TN Titians, LA Lakers and WVU fan. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Shea N. Jarvis;...
Barbara J. Cozad
Jan 9, 2021
Barbara J. and Ralph E. Cozad, both age 76, of Mineral Wells, WV, were granted their angel wings 4 hours apart at the Camden Clark Medical Center. Barbara was born November 7, 1944, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Oleta Burchard Duckworth. Ralph was born August 7, 1944 in Slate, WV, a son of the late Howard...
Ural S. Hunt
Jan 9, 2021
Ural S. Hunt, 94 of Washington, WV formerly of Mineral Wells, WV went home to be with his Heavenly Father January 9, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, Florida. Ural was born July 2, 1926 in Belleville, WV, a son of the late Aden & Inez (Swain) Hunt. He was a United States Army veteran...
Bonnie Bray Gerber
Jan 8, 2021
Bonnie Bray Gerber passed peacefully at Ohio Valley Health Care on January 8th 2021.She was born in Huntington, WV on December 26, 1922 a daughter of the late Robert Waller and Bonnie Snyder Bray. Bonnie had accepted Jesus Christ many years ago and now she is in her heavenly home. The family moved to Parkersburg in her very early years...
Clarence Richard Harris
Jan 8, 2021
Clarence Richard “Richie” Harris, 72, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Worthington Healthcare Center. He was born May 17, 1948, a son of the late Curtis and Bessie Oliver Harris. Richie was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the Vietnam War, and a member of the DAV Chapter 32. He retired from Scott Lumber after...
Bradford Paul Shutts
Jan 7, 2021
Bradford Paul Shutts, 62, of Belpre passed away unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack at his home on Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was born January 16, 1958 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Paul P. and Ottie M. Patterson Shutts of Belpre. Brad was a 1976 graduate of Belpre High School and employed at Walmart in Marietta. He...
Virginia Grace Kiser
Jan 7, 2021
Virginia Grace Kiser, 92, of Mineral Wells, passed away on January 7, 2021 after a period of declining health. She was born in Huntington, WV on April 6, 1928 and was a daughter of the late Robert Hammond Davis and Elva Reed Davis. She was raised in Roane County, WV and graduated from Spencer High School in 1946. She was...
Thomas Arthar Reed
Jan 6, 2021
Thomas Arthur Reed 74 of Belpre, Ohio passed away at his residence Wednesday Jan. 6, 2021. He was born December 3, 1946 in Parkersburg, WV a son of the late Arthur M. and Dorothy E. Tibbs Reed. Tom attended Wood County Schools until 1961 when his family moved to Ohio. He went to Belpre schools and graduated from Belpre High...
Helen Rose Borkowski
Jan 5, 2021
Helen Rose Balint Borkowski of Vienna, died January 5, 2021 in Parkersburg. She was born February 15, 1929 in Yonkers, NY, the daughter of the late Frank J. and Helen R. Balint. She graduated high school from the First Catholic Slovak Girls Academy in Danville, PA. She made her home in Parkersburg since 1956. Helen was active in the Saint...
Jimmie Dwight Harper
Jan 4, 2021
Jimmie Dwight Harper, Sr, 87, of Vienna WV, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Parkersburg to John H. and Freda (Nuhfer) Harper. Jimmie started his business, Jimmie Harper Construction 54 years ago and is still in business today. This, along with his kids, grandkids, and employees has always been one of his greatest...
James Andrew Berry
Jan 3, 2021
James Andrew Berry, 35, of Davisville, WV, passed away January 3, 2021, at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born July 6, 1985, in Marietta, Ohio, a son of Allan and Louise Berry of Davisville. James worked as a mechanic for many years and recently took ownership of Allan's Foreign Car Service from his father. In his spare time, he...
Earl K. Lewis
Jan 3, 2021
On January 3, 2021, Earl K. Lewis Sr, of Williamstown, WV, departed this earth to be with his heavenly father. Earl was born on September 9, 1936, in New Martinsville, WV. He was a member of the Williamstown Presbyterian Church. Earl’s hobbies included collecting knives, reading, fishing and visiting places of history - one of which was getting to see...
Thelma J. Lamb
Jan 3, 2021
Thelma J. Lamb, 90, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away January 3, 2021, at Eagle Pointe Nursing Home. She was born March 30, 1930 in Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late George and Marjorie Rowan Austin. A private graveside service will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home and Crematory, 2333 Pike St., south Parkersburg is assisting the...
Karoline Maxine Ciumedean Shaffer
Jan 2, 2021
Karoline Maxine Ciumedean Shaffer, 89, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Morgantown Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 12, 1931 in Lowesville, WV, a daughter of the late Gligor and Karoline Knobel Ciumedean. Karoline worked for Ralph's Market in the meat Department for 45 years and more recently as a door greeter at Wal-Mart....
Louise Brabham
Jan 1, 2021
Louise Brabham, 96, of Davisville, WV, formerly of Liverpool, WV, left this earth on January 1, 2021 to join her late husband, John D Brabham, and friends in heaven’s choir. Louise was born on April 2, 1924 in Wetzel County, WV to the late Burl and Mary Jane Fluharty.In addition to her husband and parents, Louise was also preceded in...
Earl William Thompson
Jan 1, 2021
Earl William Thompson, 86, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at the Elizabeth Care Center. He was born November 12, 1934 in Jackson County, WV, a son of the late Otmer A. and Gail A. Burdette Thompson. Earl worked for O’Ames in production and retired after 46 ½ years of service. He honorably served his country in...
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