Emma J. Shadd
January 8, 2024
Emma Jean Shadd, 70, of Parkersburg, formerly of Boone County, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Charleston Area Medical Center.
She was born in Logan County on Christmas Day 1953, a daughter of the late John R. and Rebecca Marie Wiley Woody.
Emma loved the Lord,...
Pamela "Pam" S. Dowler
January 4, 2024
Pamela "Pam" S. Dowler, 64, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, entered heaven on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at home with her family by her side.
She was born a daughter of Corrine Robinson and the late Alvie Robinson.
Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Corrine; her husband of 47 years, Sam Dowler; son,...
James "Jimmy" L. Vandergrift
January 2, 2024
James “Jimmy” Larry Vandergrift, 77, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away at Camden Clark Medical Center on January 2, 2024.
He was born a son of the late Lawrence W. and V. Dorothy Woodyard Vandergrift.
Jimmy was an Iron Worker and Methodist by faith. He was a member of the Masons #169, Moose #1118, and...
Vicki Kay Morton Gates
December 21, 2023
Vicki Kay Morton Gates, 65, passed away December 21, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late James M. Morton and Mildred J. Forshey.
She was a 1976 graduate from Parkersburg South High School and she continued to attend their monthly dinner meetings. Vicki was a member of Mineral Wells Baptist Church. She...
Helen Kay Mcintyre
December 16, 2023
Helen Kay McIntyre, 82, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Camden Clark Medical Center.
She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, a daughter of the late Chester and Addlee Pruitt Strickland.
Helen was a devoted Christian and a member of the...
Earl Eugene Leasure Jr.
December 15, 2023
Earl Eugene Leasure Jr., 64, of Parkersburg, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 15, 2023.
He was a son of the late Earl Eugene and Betty Catherine Huston Leasure.
After graduating from high school, he went into the United States Marines and served his country. When he returned to the Parkersburg area, he...
William "Billy" C. Barber Ii
December 13, 2023
William “Billy” Clearance Barber II, of St. Albans, West Virginia passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a son of William “Sonny” Clearance Barber and Donna Sharp Barber.
Billy was a loving husband, father, son, uncle and friend. He loved his dogs, music, and cars. He was very entertaining whether he...
Adam L. Knopp
December 12, 2023
Adam L. Knopp, 29, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away suddenly on December 12, 2023, at home.
He was born in Parkersburg on May 4, 1994, and lived with his grandparents.
He was preceded in death by his father, Larry L. Knopp.
He leaves behind his daughters, Heaven Leigh and Aubriella; his mother, Angela...
Edna "Dottie" Cain
December 10, 2023
Edna “Dottie” Cain, 89, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Willows Center, Parkersburg, WV.
Daughter of the late Rev. John Dickerson and Alice Reynolds Dickerson Linger, she was born February 22, 1934 in Wirt County, WV.
Dottie was a creative and devoted woman, enjoying crocheting, reading, and cooking for her family....
Roger Edward Cowan
December 9, 2023
Roger Edward Cowan, 77, of Cairo, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Marvin Edward and Anna Marie Peyton Cowan.
Roger was a graduate of Pennsboro High School. He...
Edith Irene Dunbar
November 20, 2023
Edith Irene (Bibbee) Dunbar, 95, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023. She was born September 12, 1928, in Parkersburg, the eldest daughter of the late Edward and Elma (Myers) Bibbee. Edith was a 1946 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was employed with American Viscose Corporation, Corning Glass Works, and Mountain State Steel Foundries for a combined...
Timothy William Hargreaves
November 4, 2023
Timothy W. Hargreaves, 77, passed away from natural causes at his home in Belpre, Ohio, on Saturday, November 4, 2023. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Alta Mae Lopp and Cecil Hargreaves. In addition to his parents, Timothy was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Sutton Hargreaves in 2022; a stepson, Mark J. Daggett in 2021;...
Larry Russell Johnson
November 3, 2023
Larry R. Johnson, 75, of Parkersburg, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, following an extended illness.
Son of the late James “Bun” and Artie Higginbotham Johnson, he served in the United States Air Force and retired from Woodcraft of Parkersburg.
Larry was a member of the Church of Christ and worshiped with the brethren...
Melissa Montgomery
October 28, 2023
Melissa Montgomery, 56, of Vienna, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio.
She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Okey N. and Billie “Dollie” Watkins Rader.
Melissa was a Registered Nurse. She obtained her Bachelor of Science...
Clarkston Eugene Day
October 19, 2023
Clarkston Eugene Day, 72, of Little Hocking, Ohio, passed away, Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a son of the late Clarkston Samuel and Obeda Harris Day. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Dorothy Louise McElfresh Day; son, Eugene...
Michael Lee Flinn
October 3, 2023
Michael Lee Flinn, 34, of Davisville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Center, Parkersburg, WV.
He was born in Parkersburg, a son of John Henry Flinn and Linda Gay Drake, both of Davisville.
Michael was a creative and devoted man. He enjoyed designing tattoos and even etched some...
Bonnie Kathleen Cameron
October 2, 2023
Bonnie Kathleen Cameron, 70, of Parkersburg, formerly of Davisville, West Virginia, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at home with her loving daughters by her side.
She was born April 19, 1953, in Glendale, California, a daughter of the late Boyd and Elizabeth Elwell Cashman.
Bonnie had worked as a trainer at Coldwater Creek. She...
Steven Lee Polsley
October 1, 2023
Steven Lee Polsley, 42, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Parkersburg, WV.
There will be no public services, and a private cremation will take place.
Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home is honored to serve the Polsley family.
Please visit vaughankimes.com to offer comfort to her family by signing the online...
Karen Nadine Bragg Mcelroy
September 28, 2023
Karen Nadine Bragg McElroy, born March 2, 1950, went home to heaven September 28, 2023.
She is kept alive through the loving memories of her sons, Brett Allen Bragg (Sharon Cozad) of Walker and Bryan Paul Bragg of Parkersburg; adored grandchildren, Justin and Joel Bragg; siblings, Joyce Tennant, Linda McLaughlin (Mike), Risè Kiser, Faith Gemmer (Jim), David...
Harlin Keith Thompson
September 20, 2023
Harlin K. Thompson, 79, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away September 20, 2023, with family surrounded.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Thompson; their four daughters, Sandy Guinn (Dave), Grace Amos (Ken), Karen Swain (Ken), and Melissa Flinn (Wayne); three brothers, Lawrence, Kenny, and Bill Thompson; two sisters, Blenda Deem and Wanda Caltrider; as...
