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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Geraldine "Jerry" Page
Jan 1, 2021
Geraldine “Jerry” Page, 93, of Parkersburg passed away January 1, 2021 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Home. She was born December 1, 1927 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Howard Hays and Mildred (Snider) Hays. She was a member of the Church of Christ for over 80 years. She is survived by two daughters, Diane Hartley (Dwain) of Parkersburg and...
Agnes Yvonne Rose
Dec 31, 2020
Agnes Y. Rose of Little Hocking went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 31st, 2020. She was born on May 16, 1927 in Pomeroy, Ohio, the daughter of the late Michael Bentz Sr. and Myrtle Pearson Bentz and was a graduate of Pomeroy High School Class of 1945. She was a member of Porterfield Baptist Church serving as...
Cody Lee Marks
Dec 30, 2020
Cody Lee Marks, 22, of Parkersburg passed away December 30, 2020. Cody was born January 8, 1998 in Wood County, a son of Brian Marks of Walker and Jennifer McGary Brand (Michael) of Palestine, WV. He was a 2016 graduate of Wirt County High School and was employed with Kraton. He enjoyed boating, hunting, catfishing, riding side by sides (mudding),...
Lowell F. "Red" Swisher
Dec 30, 2020
Lowell F. "Red" Swisher, 81, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away December 30, 2020 at Ohio Valley Health Care. He was born on May 1, 1939 in Clarksburg, WV the son of the late Paul and Mary Matheny Swisher.Red attended Burnsville High School and got his GED in the United States Air Force.On August 19, 1961, Red and Carolyn Harris were...
Mary Amos Wigal
Dec 30, 2020
Mary A. Wigal, 98 of Wood County, WV, died December 30, 2020, at Worthington Healthcare Center. Mrs. Wigal was born June 28, 1922, in Wood County, WV, daughter of the late John S. and Iris E. Bailey Amos.She was a lifelong homemaker and was generous in offering her time and assistance to others.Her friendly smile will be missed by everyone...
John Charles Michael Riel
Dec 30, 2020
John Charles Michael Riel, 22, of Mineral Wells passed away December 30, 2020. He was born June 21, 1998 in Parkersburg, son of Phillip and Kimberly Munday Riel of Mineral Wells. He worked at Simex Vinyl Extrusion. John loved hunting, fishing, the outdoors, taking long drives, working on his truck and sunsets. He loved spending time with his girlfriend, Allie...
Adath V. Demoss
Dec 30, 2020
Adath Victoria DeMoss, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior December 30, 2020. She was born January 14, 1941 in Parkersburg WV, to the late Mary C and Joseph A Coss. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She loved bowling and was on several leagues in her younger years. She loved her family, bluegrass...
Cherie Lee Shields
Dec 30, 2020
Cherie Lee Shields, 77 of Vienna passed away December 30, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 11, 1943 in Parkersburg, WV daughter of the late Freddie H. and Juanita Stephens Mayle. She was a member of the Ladies Auxillary of the American Legion Post #15 of Parkersburg. Cherie is survived by her husband, William Shields; a daughter,...
Michael L. Conger
Dec 29, 2020
Michael L. Conger, 70, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Parkersburg Care Center. There will be no services. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pike St, south Parkersburg is honored to serve the Conger family.
Timothy Dewitt Scott
Dec 29, 2020
Timothy Dewitt Scott (“River Rat”), 63, of Parkersburg passed away December 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 31, 1957 in Parkersburg, son of the late William Rufus Scott III and Earlene Martin Scott. He was a former cook at Par-500, Bennie’s Waffle Iron and Front Row. Timothy is survived by his girlfriend, Linda Stull of Parkersburg; a...
Barbara Ellen Shockey
Dec 28, 2020
Barbara E. Shockey, 88, of Washington, WV passed away on December 28, 2020 at the West Virginia Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center with her sons at her side. She was born on November 1, 1932 in Arnoldsburg, WV, daughter of the late Donald W. and Eula G. Altizer. Barbara graduated from Calhoun County High School and she attended the St....
Grace Thompson Browder
Dec 28, 2020
Grace Thompson Browder, 90, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born December 1, 1930 in Jackson County, WV, a daughter of the late Otmer Ansen and Gail Burdette Thompson. Grace was a graduate of Ravenswood High School and later became a switchboard operator for the WV Department of Highways. An avid churchgoer,...
Betty Lee Hardman
Dec 28, 2020
Betty Lee Hardman, 92, a resident of Cedar Grove Assisted Living in Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away suddenly Monday, December 28, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital Belpre Campus. She was born January 27, 1928 in Gay, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Delford and Leoma Cottle Johns. Betty retired as a head cook for Wood County Schools, where she...
Ruby Charlotte Modesitt
Dec 28, 2020
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and devout Christian, Ruby Charlotte Modesitt went home to be with her Lord, December 28, 2020 at the age of 90. Born May 1, 1930, Ruby was the daughter of William Calvin Vincent and Ethel Everena Knost Vincent. She grew up on the family farm at Borland Springs, WV until her marriage to her beloved...
Ruth Ann Barcley
Dec 28, 2020
Ruth Ann Barcley, 81, of Waverly, WV passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Worthington Manor Healthcare Center. She was born July 11, 1939 in Wood County, WV a daughter of the late June and Mabel Lamp Sinnett. Ruth Ann enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and being outdoors. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Hescht (Brent) of Waverly; her grandchildren,...
Cheryl Jean Huffman
Dec 27, 2020
Cheryl Jean Huffman, 68, of Waverly, West Virginia passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio. She was born July 5, 1952, a daughter of the late Sterling and Wanda Cunningham Bunting. Cheryl retired from Wood County Schools after 25 years of service as a teacher’s aide. She was a member of the First Baptist Church...
Patricia Anne Smith
Dec 27, 2020
Patricia Anne “Pat” Smith (Thomas) died on December 27, 2020 in Ruston, LA at the age of 87. Pat was born on June 6, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA to Reverend George and Alice Thomas.She graduated from Shenandoah College Conservatory of Music with a major in Piano. She met her husband, John Smith, while her father was preaching in Wood County,...
Frank Allen Moore
Dec 24, 2020
Frank Allen Moore, 59, of Parkersburg passed away Christmas Eve after losing his fight against cancer. He was born December 3, 1961 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Frank Eugene and Margaret Boyd. Frank served the Mid-Ohio Valley as a service technician for over 30 years, lastly working at Grogg’s Home Services. His honesty, integrity, knowledge and kindness will...
Susan E. Smith
Dec 23, 2020
Susan E. Smith, 64, of Elizabeth, WV, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 24, 1956 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of Nina Holbert Smith of Elizabeth and the late Iven E. Smith. Susan had previously worked at Misty's Sewing Factory, Nashua Photo, Farm Bureau, and Always Paving. She was an artist, enjoying painting...
Elouise Margaret Bonar
Dec 23, 2020
Elouise Margaret Bonar, 93, of Parkersburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Cedar Grove Personal Care Center. She was born July 4, 1927, in Wirt County, WV, a daughter of the late James and Clara Jones Kelley. Elouise was a graduate of Wirt County High School and retired from Brockway Glass. She loved gardening and attended Summitt Valley...
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