Obituaries

Sep 7, 2023

Marvin “Jack” Thomas, 84, of Washington, WV, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, September 7, 2023, with his wife by his side.

Jack was born in Wheeling, WV, September 24, 1938, a son of the late Frederick and Stella Mae Peacemaker Thomas.

He was retired, having served 30 years as President & CEO at the...

Sep 6, 2023

Joseph B. Wilson, 82, of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at home with his wife.

He was born October 17, 1940, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Millard and Genevieve Vensel Wilson.

Joseph served our country eleven years with the United States Army and National Guard. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum and...

Sep 2, 2023

Judith Anne Reynolds, 82, of Parkersburg, WV went to be with her heavenly Father, September 2, 2023, after a long illness.

She was born on September 26, 1941, the daughter of the late Vernon and Gladys James.

Judy retired from the City of Parkersburg in the parking department. She enjoyed reading books, doing crafts, and...

Sep 1, 2023

Barbara Husk, 82, of Parkersburg, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.

She was born May 26, 1941, in Spencer, WV, a daughter of late Vergie Isabelle Milhoan Rhodes.

Barbara was a custodian and she cared for her family. She will be missed by her son, Michael Husk...

Aug 31, 2023

Caroll L. Mays, 71, of Parkersburg, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center.

He was born in Parkersburg on August 14, 1952, a son of the late Thomas Coleman and Kathleen Morris Mays.

Caroll was always willing to lend a helping hand. He had worked construction for CH Moore...

Aug 31, 2023

Freda Virginia Kimes, 95, of Parkersburg, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born in Wood County, daughter of the late Jason “Jake” and Elizabeth Lucas. Freda retired as a waitress from G.C. Murphy’s after 40 years of service. She enjoyed quilting, cross stitch, reading, gardening, Koi ponds, country music, and fast...

Aug 28, 2023

Denver Keith Haynes, Jr. of Washington, West Virginia died at WVU Camden Clark Hospital, Parkersburg, West Virginia on August 28th.

Keith was born July 9, 1940, in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of Denver Keith Haynes, Sr. and Eunice Henrietta McCoy Haynes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Benjamin W....

Aug 23, 2023

Donald R. “Don” Hall, 85, of Williamstown, WV passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by his wife and her Angels.

He was a son of the late Crandle V. and Virginia M. Hall also of Williamstown.

Don was well known for his used car sales business, Hall’s Auto Sales. He...

Aug 11, 2023

Nancy Wickman Storts Nicholson, 85, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1938, in Hammond, IN, a daughter of the late Herbert and Maxine Vandeventer Wickman.

Nancy graduated from St. Mary's High School and attended Marietta College majoring in engineering. She married Howard S. Storts...

Jul 22, 2023

David A. Hunter, 81, of Parkersburg, WV, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on July 22, 2023. He was born August 31, 1941, a son of the late George C. and Bessie Myers Hunter.

He was a 1959 graduate of Parkersburg High School and enlisted in the US Navy where he served as a Seaman...

Jul 21, 2023

Claudette R. Scadden, 85, of Parkersburg, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at Ohio Valley Health Care, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

She was born in Parkersburg on August 2, 1937, a daughter of the late Ada Blanche Richards Scadden.

Claudette loved the Lord and the Salvation Army Church. She was also a cat lover.

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Jul 11, 2023

Peggy Blessing Rogers, 85, passed into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, firm in her faith that she would see her children and family again in heaven.

She finished high school in 1957, went to Mountain State College and graduated in 1958. She married her high school sweetheart, Bill, on August 20, 1958,...

Jul 8, 2023

Edith “Edie” Teffer, 76, of Parkersburg, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends with the compassionate care of Amedisys Hospice on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

She was born September 12, 1946, in Elyria, Ohio, a daughter of the late Thomas and Evelyn Ford Teffer.

Edie was a free-spirited soul who loved to travel,...

Jul 1, 2023

Orva Rowley, 89, of Deerwalk, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2023, from Camden Clark Medical Center.

He was born in Wood County, WV on February 9, 1934, a son of the late Warren and Annie Roberts Rowley.

Orva and his wife, Jean, shared 60 years of marriage and owned and...

Jun 27, 2023

Alton Delmore Adkins, 83, of Williamstown, departed this life, on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, with his loving daughters by his side, at Worthington Healthcare Center of Parkersburg.

He was born December 18, 1939, in Culloden, Cabell County, West Virginia, a son of the late Carl Clinton and Nettie Anna Stowers Adkins.

Alton was a member...

Jun 26, 2023

Edith Faye Sanford Kerr, 96, of Parkersburg went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Elizabeth Care Center, Elizabeth, West Virginia.

She was born in Shelbyville, Kentucky on October 5, 1926, a daughter of the late Edward Thomas and Mary Alexandria Coulter Sanford. Edith was a proud graduate of Finchville High School and...

Jun 23, 2023

Helen Elizabeth Vincent James, 73, of Parkersburg, departed this life to go be with her Lord on Friday, June 23, 2023.

She was born February 27, 1950, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Harry W. Vincent Sr. and Margaret Lorena Corey Vincent.

She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School. After the birth of...

Jun 20, 2023

Bonnie Wilkinson Knapp Lyons, 86, of Parkersburg, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her home.

She was born February 18, 1937, in LeRoy, Jackson County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Rev. Charles Millard and Ruby I. Cheuvront Wilkinson. She graduated from Wirt County High School and from Mountain State College.

Bonnie loved...

Jun 14, 2023

Audrie E. Phillips Crites, 85, of Williamstown, WV passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 with the compassionate care of Willows Center in Parkersburg, WV.

Audrie was born on December 5, 1937 to the late Leon E. and Nellie M. Phillips. She enjoyed spending her time crocheting, reading, and caring for her beloved Boston Terriers.

She...

Jun 14, 2023

Farilene May Smith, 86, of Parkersburg, WV passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 14, 2023 with the compassionate care of Harmar Place in Marietta, OH.

Farilene was born May 17, 1937 in Clendenin, WV to the late Earl Edward Ray and Beulah Ruth Ray O'Brien.

She was a faithful Christian, attending Rosemar United Methodist Church in...