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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Doris Jane Mixer

Doris Jane Mixer

Nov 19, 2020

Doris Jane Mixer, 81, of Vienna, passed away November 19, 2020, at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 17, 1939, in Braxton County, WV, the daughter of the late Waitman B. and Maggie O. Clifton Pierson. Jane retired from El-Bee Shoes (Elder Berman), was a member of the Independent Baptist Church. She enjoyed her family, bird watching and...

James Calvin Hall

James Calvin Hall

Nov 18, 2020

James Calvin Hall, 65, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on November 18, 2020 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1955 at Parkersburg, a son of John Hall and Wilma (Gains) Hall. James was a graduate from Parkersburg South High School and retired from Willow Island Power Plant with the local union 1086. He is survived by...

David M. Stanley

David M. Stanley

Nov 18, 2020

David Stanley passed away November 18, 2020. He was an irreplaceable partner, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was born on March 4, 1966, in Parkersburg WV. David was a 1984 graduate of Parkersburg High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was a retired carpet installer with a spotless reputation. David will be remembered as a...

Theodore "Ted" James Rawlings

Theodore "Ted" James Rawlings

Nov 17, 2020

Ted Rawlings, 89, of Williamstown, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 1, 1931, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Paul M. Rawlings and Chloe Chaddock Rawlings Dunn. Ted was a graduate of Parkersburg High School, was a Staff Sargent in the U.S. Air Force and retired after 31 years from C&P...

Mark Edward Abbott

Mark Edward Abbott

Nov 17, 2020

Mark Edward Abbott, 72, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was born May 30, 1948 at Dennison, Iowa, son of Edward and Frances Rule Abbott. Mark was a retired U.S. Air Force Veteran and graduated from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. He was also active in numerous community organizations, in Wood...

Carolyn Jean Cline

Carolyn Jean Cline

Nov 17, 2020

Carolyn Jean Cline, 79, of Elizabeth WV slipped into eternal rest on her father‘s birthday, November 17, 2020, at Roane General Hospital with two of her daughter’s and her son-in-law by her side.She fought a long hard battle of lung cancer for almost 2 years and rarely did she complain. She was born on January 30, 1941 in Belpre OH,...

Zeppelin Gray Bucky Cline

Zeppelin Gray Bucky Cline

Nov 17, 2020

Zeppelin “Zeppe” Gray Bucky Cline, born December 30, 2019, the precious son of Santana Ellen Hopkins and Jason Bryan Cline returned to Heaven, in the arms of an angel, on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, leaving this world from Camden Clark Medical Center. Zeppe enjoyed watching Mickey Mouse and tormenting the cat. He always had a smile and loved watching his...

Patricia G. Benson

Patricia G. Benson

Nov 16, 2020

Patricia G. Benson, 85, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away peacefully at home to join her Heavenly family on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. She was born September 6, 1935 at Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Rev. Vernon F. and Glenna L. Wigal Cale. Patricia was a homemaker and co-owner of Benson Truck Bodies.She enjoyed cross stitching, fishing, camping and traveling...

Ruth Ellen Lauderman

Ruth Ellen Lauderman

Nov 16, 2020

Ruth Ellen Rogers Lauderman, 81, of Williamstown, WV, passed away November 16, 2020 to meet with her loved ones in heaven. Ruth was born on July 15, 1939 to C. Clifford and M. Virginia Miller Rogers. Ruth graduated from St. Marys High School. In 1958, she married the only love of her life, John L. Lauderman, Sr. in Willow Island....

Lewis G. Wheaton

Lewis G. Wheaton

Nov 16, 2020

Lewis Glenvile Wheaton Lewis G. Wheaton, 83, of Mineral Wells passed away November 16, 2020. He was born February 25, 1937 in Lone Cedar, Jackson County, WV to the late Armour and Dollie DeLong Wheaton. He was a 1956 graduate of Parkersburg High School. Lewis was a proud member of the Sheet Metal Local #33 Parkersburg District for over 65...

Gene Carpenter

Gene Carpenter

Nov 15, 2020

Gene Carpenter, 89, of Parkersburg, went to meet the Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Cedar Grove Assisted Living. He was born July 20, 1931, in Big Bend, WV, a son of the late Alexander and Selina Kerby Carpenter. Gene was a 1951 graduate of Calhoun County High School, a U.S. Marine Veteran and was employed with DuPont for...

Glen Junior Coe

Glen Junior Coe

Nov 12, 2020

Glen Junior Coe passed away peacefully on November 12, 2020. The son of Fannie Mardulia and Harley Mathew Coe, Glen was born in Palestine, West Virginia. His siblings were brothers Bennie, Chester and Harding together with his sister Orma Brookover who all predeceased him. He graduated from Wirt County High School where he lettered in football and basketball. He attended...

David Everett Neal

David Everett Neal

Nov 11, 2020

David Everett Neal, 83, of Parkersburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Wyngate Senior Living Community. He was born March 10, 1937, in Beckley, WV, a son of the late James and Beulah Walker Neal. Dave was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired from Borg Warner. He loved to travel and had visited all national parks, woodworking,...

James Everett Ritchea

James Everett Ritchea

Nov 10, 2020

James Everett Ritchea, 93, of Parkersburg, WV, was called home by his Heavenly Father on November 10, 2020 at Cedar Grove Assisted Living with his loving wife of 72 years Betty (Porter) Ritchea by his side. He was born on July 23, 1927, along with his twin sister, Effie Ritchea Schultz, to the late O.J. Ritchea and the late Myrtle...

Shirley Marie Vincent

Shirley Marie Vincent

Nov 10, 2020

Shirley Marie Vincent, 80, of Parkersburg, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the Worthington Healthcare Center. She was born April 8, 1940, in Wood County, WV, a daughter of the late Warren and Pauline Wilson Buck. Shirley enjoyed bingo and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Ray Fleming (Julie) of Parkersburg, Rhoda McFee (David)...

Charlotte Sue Griffin

Charlotte Sue Griffin

Nov 9, 2020

Charlotte Sue Griffin, 84, of Williamstown, West Virginia, passed away at her residence Monday, November 9, 2020. She was born January 20, 1936 in Grafton, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Alfred and Lillian Gertrude Cain Newlon. Charlotte was a member of Boaz Baptist Church, where she was a former church clerk, deaconess, and decorator, and was a retired...

Dennis Wayne Amos

Dennis Wayne Amos

Nov 7, 2020

Dennis Wayne Amos, 64, of Grantsville, WV, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born September 16, 1956, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Delbert and Willadean Whipkey Amos. Dennis was an U.S. Marine Veteran and had previously worked for Benson Truck Bodies Inc. He enjoyed fishing and visiting with his family and...

Rae Etta Shaffer

Rae Etta Shaffer

Nov 7, 2020

Rae Etta Shaffer, 86, of Vienna, WV, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Bellaire Country Club Assisted Living, Bellaire, OH. She was born June 6, 1934, in Otters Slide, WV, a daughter of the late John and Mabel Mason Wiseman. Rae Etta graduated from Parkersburg High School, the St. Joseph’s School of Nursing where she received her R.N....

Joyce A. Varner

Joyce A. Varner

Nov 6, 2020

Joyce A. Varner, 69, of Vienna, WV, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born September 28, 1951 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Paul Ray Varner Sr. and Emogene Parsons Varner. Joyce was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School and owner and operator of Mr. Diggity Restaurant in Vienna....

Charles Richard "Dick" Rittenhouse

Charles Richard "Dick" Rittenhouse

Nov 5, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Charles (Dick) Richard Rittenhouse announce his passing after a brief illness on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at the age of 85. Charles will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Ann; children, Jay (Brenda), David (Jane), Steve (Louann) and Nancy (Brandon); five grandchildren, Jason (Ashley), Amy (Tim), Michael...

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