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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David Jordan Bonner

David Jordan Bonner

Jul 3, 2020

David Jordan Bonner, 72, died Friday July 3 at his daughter’s home where he was residing. Dave was born in Parkersburg, WV on March 7, 1948 to Ross C. and Dorothy Emma (Jordan) Bonner. He is a 1966 graduate of Parkersburg High School. After high school, Dave joined the army in 1967 where he spent the next four years in...

Glenn Mccoy

Glenn Mccoy

Jul 3, 2020

Glenn McCoy, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Camden Clark Hospital on July 3, 2020. He was born in Toler, KY, on May 10, 1937, a son of the late Clifford J. McCoy and Gladys Owens. He grew up in Williamson, WV and moved his family to Vienna in 1961. He remained here with his wife of...

Charles Daniel "Danny" Wilson

Charles Daniel "Danny" Wilson

Jul 3, 2020

Charles Daniel “Danny” Wilson, 64, of Parkersburg, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born July 7, 1955, in Parkersburg, a son of Charles D. “Pete” Wilson of Rockledge, FL and Shelby Jean Benson Davis (Al) of Titusville, FL. Danny was a 1975 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a graduate of West...

"Jim" Kenneth F. Hart

"Jim" Kenneth F. Hart

Jul 2, 2020

“Jim” Kenneth Hart, 85, of Vienna, WV, passed away at his residence July 2, 2020. He was born in Vienna, June 19, 1935, the son of the late Jesse Grant Hart and Gladys Arena Gerlach Hart. Jim was a Chemical Operator at the G.E. Plastic’s Plant and retired in 1991after 29 years of service. He had perfect attendance for 26...

James E. "Jim" Neal

James E. "Jim" Neal

Jul 2, 2020

James E. “Jim” Neal, 58, of Parkersburg, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 15, 1961, in Parkersburg, a son of David E. Neal of Parkersburg and the late Ann Burford Neal. Jim was an U.S. Air Force Veteran where he rose to rank of Sargent and was honorably discharged in 1985. He was...

Ethel Lorean Grogg

Ethel Lorean Grogg

Jul 2, 2020

Ethel Lorean Grogg, 82, of Williamstown, WV passed away July 2, 2020 at her residence after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born February 21, 1938 in Central City, KY, a daughter of the late Arthur C. Carter and Lena Mae Reynolds. Ethel was married to Edward M. Grogg and spent her time as a homemaker caring for...

James C. Duckworth

James C. Duckworth

Jun 30, 2020

James C. Duckworth Jr, 62, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Vienna, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Knoxville. He was born September 17, 1957, in Parkersburg, a son of the late James and Nina Tracey Duckworth. James was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and received his B.S. Degree from Marietta College. He was a long time employee...

Delores "Katie" Comer

Delores "Katie" Comer

Jun 29, 2020

Delores “Katie” Comer, 72, died unexpectedly at home in South Parkersburg on June 29. She was born in South Charleston, W.V, on May 23, 1948, to William and Barbara Comer. She worked for decades as a certified nursing assistant. She had two sons, Scott Piggott and Todd Comer. She had six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She loved decorating her...

William Richard Lowers

William Richard Lowers

Jun 28, 2020

William Richard Lowers, 86, of Washington, WV, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 6, 1934, in Parkersburg, a son of the late, Ralph Burtain and Annabelle Dunn Lowers. William was an U.S. Army Veteran and retired from O’Ames Plant in 1999. He was a member of The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the...

Barbara Ann Winters

Barbara Ann Winters

Jun 27, 2020

Barbara Ann Winters, 83, of Vienna, passed away peacefully in her own home, on her own terms, surrounded by her loved ones and fur Babies, on June 27, 2020 Barbara got “hitched”, at the age of 15 to Richard Donivan Winters, and remained faithful and true to him for 58 years, until his death in 2010. Anna Louise, Richard Donivan,...

John Dallas Smith

John Dallas Smith

Jun 26, 2020

John Dallas Smith, 94, of Parkersburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Belpre Landing Nursing and Rehab. He was born April 7, 1926, in Gladden, Missouri, a son of the late John and Linna Smith. John was a U.S. Navy and U.S. Army Veteran. He worked at E.I. DuPont retiring in 1991. He was...

David Brian Goldsmith

David Brian Goldsmith

Jun 26, 2020

David Brian Goldsmith July 17, 1958 – June 26,2020 David Brian “Dorsey” Goldsmith, 61, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2020, with both hands being held by his wife and daughter and their other hand resting upon his chest, to feel the last beat of his heart. He was at his “favorite place in the world”, his home, in Mineral...

Raymond Carroll Shutts

Raymond Carroll Shutts

Jun 26, 2020

Raymond C. Shutts, 84, of Vienna, West Virginia, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at Camden Clark Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 11, 1936 in Ravenswood, West Virginia, a son of the late Harold and Ada Robins Shutts. Raymond was a truck driver all of his life, driving truck for Doe Miller & Sons...

Ruth L. Nichols

Ruth L. Nichols

Jun 25, 2020

Ruth Lee Nichols, 87, of Parkersburg, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the Belpre Landing Nursing and Rehab. She was born April 15, 1933, in Walterboro, SC, a daughter of the late George and Hazel Crosby. Ruth married Archie Nichols on December 23, 1973, who preceded her in death on October 13, 2004. She is survived by her...

Gary Lee Lockhart

Gary Lee Lockhart

Jun 22, 2020

Gary Lee Lockhart, 77, of Mineral Wells, joined his family in Heaven on Monday, June 22, 2020. He was born on September 9, 1942, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Leonard Lockhart and Elma K. Lynch Wilson. Gary was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked for Benson Truck Bodies as a Mechanic. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, spending time...

Karen Noreen Kirby

Karen Noreen Kirby

Jun 22, 2020

Karen N. Kirby, 81, of Parkersburg passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at the home of her granddaughter. She was born October 12, 1938 in Parkersburg, daughter of the late Noble Wells and Huldah Caplinger Wells Bradley. Karen worked at Patton Building Supplies for 17 years and was a member of the Marrtown Road Church of the Nazarene. She is...

Karen Sue Ellison

Karen Sue Ellison

Jun 21, 2020

Karen Sue Ellison, 67, of Parkersburg, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2020. She was born March 5, 1953, in Parkersburg, a daughter of Howard Keith and Velma M. Daugherty Poole. Karen was a 1971 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and later a graduate of Parkersburg Beauty College. She was a grandmother, homemaker and...

James Garland Burdette

James Garland Burdette

Jun 21, 2020

James Garland Burdette, 89, died at home on Sunday, June 21st surrounded by his loving wife and family. Garland was born on September 19, 1930 in South Charleston, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Velma Hinton Burdette and Joseph Hueling Burdette. He graduated from South Charleston High School where he was an all-state clarinetist and went on...

Vickie A. Clem

Vickie A. Clem

Jun 19, 2020

Vickie A Clem, 54, of Washington, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV. She was born February 26, 1966 in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of John David Palimetakis and Eleanor Ann Orrison Palimetakis. Vickie graduated from Wheeling Park High School in 1984 and West Liberty State College in 1988. Vickie enjoyed playing tennis...

Richard "Dick" Wayne Vanfossen

Richard "Dick" Wayne Vanfossen

Jun 19, 2020

Richard Wayne “Dick” Vanfossen, 76, of Petroleum, WV, passed away June 19, 2020 at the Pittsburgh VA Hospital. He was born June 24, 1943 in Parkersburg to the late Hoyt and Clara Metz Vanfossen. Dick worked at John Manville for 12 years then in construction until retirement. He served in the US Army and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He...

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