Obituaries

Oct 14, 2019

Jewell Dean Allen, 93, of Belmont passed away October 14, 2019 at Carehaven of Pleasants. She was born January 19, 1926 in Jasper, Alabama, daughter of the late Neopoln Edward and Mary Etta Manderson Allen. She had worked as a Nursing Assistant. There will be no visitation or services. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 400 Green St. Parkersburg is...

Oct 14, 2019

Stephanie Dawn Grapes Riffle, 47, of Parkersburg, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at OSU Medical Center surrounded by family after a long battle with pancreatitis. She was born September 24, 1972, in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of Linda (Reed) Grapes and the late Donald E. Grapes. Stephanie was a 1990 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and worked for...

Oct 13, 2019

Donald Ray Tanner, 87, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s dementia.He was born in rural Wood County on July 9, 1932 to Ernest and Ruth Tanner.He joined the Air Force at age 19, served his country proudly and enjoyed time in Alaska, England and Germany during his time in the military. He returned...

Oct 13, 2019

Ryan Wingrove, 42 of Vienna, passed away October 13, 2019. Ryan was born February 12, 1977, in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Teresa Shawver Wingrove and the late James E. Wingrove. Ryan attended Devry College online and worked for Whitlatch Construction. He enjoyed cooking, working on cars, remodeling and enjoyed his family and friends. Ryan was a devout Patriot. He...

Oct 11, 2019

Shelba R. Mayle age 78, of Belpre, OH, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Marietta Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born November 6, 1940 in Washington County, OH, a daughter of the late Robert and Lavada Ramsey Mayle. Shelba had previously worked for the State of Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Services in Columbus, Ohio and...

Oct 10, 2019

David Thomas McGrail, 76, of Parkersburg, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1943, in Wheeling, WV, the son of the late Jack G. and Betty Lapp McGrail. David worked at Marbon / Borg Warner/ G. E. Plastics as a Senior Research Chemist and was active in the Borg Warner...

Oct 9, 2019

Kathy Lambert, 78, of Rockport, WV, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born December 14, 1940, in Wirt County, WV, a daughter of the late Lafe C. and Garnet Moore West. Kathy enjoyed doing upholstery work. Loved cooking, baking and being with her family. She was a member of Slate United Methodist...

Oct 9, 2019

Mark A. Roller, 56, of Terra Alta, WV, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Hopemont Hospital. He was born January 26, 1963, in Wood County, a son of the late Lawrence and Garnet Roller. Mark enjoyed NASCAR and working with computers. He attended the Church of God of Williamstown, WV. He is survived by two brothers, Leroy Derenberger...

Oct 9, 2019

Norma L. Keen, 54, of Parkersburg, WV, departed this life, Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center after an illness. She was born July 31, 1965, in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of Okey Shaffer of Gilmer County and the late Patricia Shaffer. Norma loved spending time with her kids and grandkids, playing with her dogs and listening to music....

Oct 5, 2019

Floyd Tomé Jr., 77, of Marietta, Ohio passed away October 5, 2019 at the Arbors at Marietta. He was a first-generation US born citizen on February 8, 1942, in Passaic, New Jersey, a son of the late Floyd and Mary Agnolet Tomé. Floyd graduated from Bordentown Military Institute in 1959 and was also a graduate of Marietta College. He served...

Oct 2, 2019

Rosemary M. “Rosie” Vincent age 82 of Belpre, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born August 18, 1937 in Elba, Ohio a daughter of the late Pearl and Anna Mae Addlesburger Goodwill. Rosie was a 1955 graduate of Dexter City High School had worked at Marietta Fruit and Lumber Co. and...

Oct 1, 2019

Gordon R. Johnson, 82, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at WV Veterans Nursing Faciltiy. He was born March 9, 1937, a son of the late Charles Wesley and Myrtie May Bennett Johnson in Washington County, Marietta, Ohio. Gordon was retired from Kardex System Inc. of Marietta after 36 years of service. He was a member of United Steelworkers...

Sep 29, 2019

Doris Jean Underwood, 79, of Belmont, WV, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1940, in Tyler County, WV, a daughter of the late William and Dorothy Lancaster Walters. Doris was a great mother and wife and loved her family. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Raymond...

Sep 28, 2019

Carol Hagerty Leisure Wilcox, 77, of Elizabeth, WV passed away September 28, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born March 7, 1942 in Creston, WV, daughter of the late Dorothy Jean Sodders Sutton. Carol worked at RCA in Findlay, Ohio and had also worked in the Home Health field. She liked flowers, music, collecting Indian memorabilia and attended...

Sep 28, 2019

Sep 22, 2019

Michael “Mike” James McNally, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 22, 2019 while visiting close family in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He was born on February 18, 1949, in Buffalo, New York, the youngest child of Francis and Frances (O’Donnell) McNally. He spent his childhood and early adulthood living in New York and New Jersey, where his lifetime love of...

Sep 21, 2019

Norma Jean Ellison Hodgson Graves, is resting peacefully in the Arms of Jesus. Norma Jean was born in Braxton County, WV, to Charles Olan Ellison and Delphia Sears Ellison on June 28, 1939. Norma Jean is survived by one son, James Clifford Hodgson of Parkersburg; two daughters, Vicki Lynn Johnson (Wally) of Newark, WV and Phyllis Graves of Alabama, also...

Sep 20, 2019

Bryan Lewis Burns, 58, of Vincent, Ohio, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at his residence. He was born July 17, 1961 in Montreal, Canada, a son of Leonora Kimerg Hornbeck of Belpre, Ohio and Jeffery Paul Burns (Naomi), of Harold, California. Bryan served in the United States Army at Fort Bliss, Texas and in Germany. He was a sharp...

Sep 19, 2019

Loretta Jane Poling, 90, went home to be with Jesus on September 13, 2019. She was born September 19, 1928 in Wood County, WV, daughter of the late Otto Amby and Ella Jane Hanlin Burner. She was a member of the American Legion and Order of Eastern Star. She attended Independent Baptist Church in Vienna. Loretta is survived by her...

Sep 18, 2019

Alice Freda Fought, 69, of Newark, WV. passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born November 2, 1949 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Darlington Q. and Cora Alice Lott Daggett. Alice was active in several veteran associations and various military activities. She enjoyed creating crafts and painting and collecting angels and...