Jeanette Carol Pursley
Sep 11, 2025
Jeanette Pursley, 65, of Newark, WV, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center in the company of her husband and son. She was born December 6, 1959, at St. Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Charles and Wilma Johnston.
Jeanette worked and retired from Bureau of Fiscal Services in...
Sarah Anne Boise
Sep 10, 2025
Sarah Anne Boise, 41, of Mineral Wells, passed away on September 10, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born September 16, 1983 in Parkersburg to Mary Jane FryFogle Boise of Parkersburg, and Mark Boise of Mineral Wells.
Sarah attended Mountain State College, earning an Associate Degree in Medical Coding. She was a stay-at-home mother.
She leaves behind her children,...
Loretta Jane Philbrick
Sep 10, 2025
Loretta Jane “Janie” Philbrick, 82, of Parkersburg, passed away on September 10, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born February 13, 1943 in Parkersburg, to the late Dorothy Berneida (Cale) and Doil “Buck” Ritchea.
She graduated from Parkersburg High School with the class of 1961. She worked in the doctors’ offices of Athey & Lutz and Dr. David....
Terry James Lee
Sep 10, 2025
Terry James Lee, 58, of Vienna, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025. He was born on September 11, 1966, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the son of the late Betty Lee and Charles Taylor.
Terry was a proud graduate of Parkersburg High School Class of 1985 and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army from 1985...
Misty Dawn Shamblin
Sep 7, 2025
Misty Dawn Shamblin, 51, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born December 19, 1973 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Bobby W. and Ethel M. Bunnell Swiger.
Misty was a CNA for 32 years. She enjoyed reading and coloring in her spare time.
She leaves behind her partner, Joey Parks; daughters, Christina...
Connie Joan Hall
Sep 6, 2025
Connie Jo Bell-Hall, 72, of Elizabeth, passed away suddenly, September 6, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Parkersburg, July 8, 1953 to the late Mary Esther (King) and Olin Lloyd Bell. She was a Christian by faith, growing up in the Church of Christ.
Connie was in the class of 1971 at Wirt County High School. She left school...
Michael L. Eddy
Sep 5, 2025
Michael L. Eddy, 72, of Mineral Wells, was called to his heavenly home of Friday, September 5, 2025, after a battle with cancer.
Michael proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for 10 years. Upon his discharge, he returned to work as an electrician in various jobs.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sue, of 20 years; his children, Brooke...
Danny Carpenter Sr.
Sep 5, 2025
Danny Carpenter Sr. entered into his Heavenly home on Friday, September 5, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Orma, Calhoun County, WV on June 6, 1942 to the late Brooks and Edna White Carpenter.
Danny proudly served our country in the US Army stationed in Germany as a tank mechanic. Upon his discharge, he returned home to...
Kevin Franklin Leverett
Sep 4, 2025
Kevin F. Leverett, age 65 of Vienna, WV passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Camden Clark Medical Center.
He was born March 13, 1960, in Wilmington, Delaware, a son of the late Fred and Carol Aumend Leverett. Kevin enjoyed music, movies, the outdoors and spending time with his family and his dogs, Winston and Murdoch.
Surviving is his wife, Rhonda...
Clinton Curtis Whytsell
Aug 31, 2025
Clinton Whytsell, 65, of Parkersburg, passed away on August 31, 2025 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Clint was born on October 3, 1959, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He was the son of Kose and Emma Joan Whytsell. Clint attended Parkersburg South High School, from which he graduated in 1977. For many years, Clint was employed by Parkersburg Nissan and at...
Ronald Lee Bush, Sr.
Aug 29, 2025
Ronald Lee Bush, Sr., 71, of Davisville, passed away on August 29, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born June 8, 1954, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Richard L. and Nola Jean Tackett Bush.
Ronald served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a member of the Local Union 242, and had been...
Robert Edward Leavitt
Aug 24, 2025
Robert Edward Leavitt, 74, passed away in his hometown of Parkersburg, West Virginia on August 24,2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was a very fun-loving man that was full of life and loved telling stories of all his adventures and could walk into a room and light it up. He loved the water, camping, and anything that went fast or...
Robert Matt Lowe
Aug 24, 2025
Robert “Matt” Lowe, 37, of Parkersburg, passed away August 24, 2025 at his residence after a 16-month courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 22, 1988 in Parkersburg, a son of Cindy Lowe of Elizabeth, WV and the late Robert Lowe.
Matt was a car salesman at Advantage Toyota for 9 years. He enjoyed hiking, camping, reading, going to concerts,...
Chester Wayne Gault
Aug 24, 2025
Chester W. Gault , 81, of Vienna, WV, died on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at his home. He was born on May 9, 1944 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Amos and Margaret (Barnes) Gault.
He was a 1962 graduate of Parkersburg High School. On December 11, 1964, he married Sandra Harris and they shared 57 wonderful years of marriage together....
Alan Keith McCloy
Aug 23, 2025
Alan Keith McCloy, 67, of Parkersburg, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 23, 2025.
Born March 22, 1958, in Parkersburg, he was the son of Ralph and Barbara McCloy. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph, and his mother- and father-in-law, Gene and Phyllis Dailey. He is survived by his mother, Barbara; his...
William Robert Shepherd
Aug 21, 2025
William Robert Shepherd, 81, of Vincent, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 21, 2025. He was the son of James Emory Shepherd and Vaughn L. Stewart.
He was proceeded in death by his father, mother, and son Thomas. He was survived by his loving wife Janet and son Matthew of Paden City, WV, sister Janice...
Linda Irene Kyer
Aug 20, 2025
Linda Kyer, 79, of Colonial Beach passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2025.
She was a homemaker, wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Arnold Kyer; three daughters, Allison Golish (David) and Augusta Cook (John III) of Spotsylvania, and Olivia Kyer of Parkersburg; three grandchildren, Natalie Golish of Spotsylvania, and John Cook IV and...
Ruby May Clegg
Aug 17, 2025
Ruby May Clegg, 83, of Parkersburg, passed away on August 17, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1942 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Oliver Bell Sr. and Irene and Paul Curran.
Ruby was a homemaker who enjoyed being at home tending to her children. She enjoyed spending time being a caregiver to the...
Carla Sue Griffin
Aug 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carla Sue Westbrook Griffin, 58, of Parkersburg. She passed away August 16, 2025 at home, surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born August 6, 1967, she was the daughter of Stephen and Janet Westbrook. She was born alongside her twin sister, Carey, with whom she shared...
Charles W. (Bill) Taggart
Aug 14, 2025
Charles W (Bill) Taggart, 77 went to meet his Lord on August 14, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born November 3, 1947, the son of the late Lee William Taggart and Evelyn Springston Taggart.
He honorably served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was retired from the WV Department of Highways Bridge Department as Crew Chief...
