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Recent Obituaries in Parkersburg, WV
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Parkersburg, WV area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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H. Michael Kidder
September 20, 2022
Harry Michael Kidder, 76, of Mineral Wells, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones. Mike was born July 15, 1946 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Harry A., Jr. and Helen Shutts Kidder. He was a graduate of Belpre High School and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Mike was retired from Remington...
Tommy Lee Hines
September 18, 2022
Tommy Lee Hines, 65, of Parkersburg, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Camden Clark Medical Center.
A son of the late Robert Franklin Cool and Neva Hines Cutlip, Tommy was born in Webster Springs, WV, on December 1, 1956. He was a graduate of Parkersburg South High School and served in the United States Army for...
Stephanie Dawn Gent Lamar
September 8, 2022
Stephanie Dawn Gent LaMar, 45, of Parkersburg passed away unexpectedly at home Thursday, September 8, 2022.
She was born October 30, 1976, a daughter of Michael Lee Gent and the late Susan Marie Nichols Gent, who preceded her in death on August 23, 2017. In addition to her father, her memory will be carried in the hearts...
Barbara L. Moore Bradbury
September 7, 2022
Barbara L. Moore Bradbury, 85, of Borden, IN, formerly of Williamstown, WV passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at her home.
She was born May 12, 1937, at Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Carl and Florence Mae Stribling Moore.
Barbara is survived by four children, Howard Edward Bradbury, Carl Owen Bradbury, Ruth Ann...
Judith Ann Matheny
September 7, 2022
Judith Ann McIntyre Matheny, 77, of Ripley, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Miletree Healthcare Center.
A daughter of the late Jennings and Hazel Cossin McIntyre, Judith was born February 11, 1945, in Charleston, West Virginia. She was a 1963 graduate of Ripley High School and had worked more than 35 years for Eldercare...
Susan Charity Gracey
August 8, 2022
Susan Charity Gracey, 68, of Parkersburg, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022. Susan was the daughter of the late William and Frances Gracey. She graduated from Parkersburg High School, earned a Bachelor of Science in education from The Ohio State University and Master of Arts in education from West Virginia University. Susan is survived by her beloved son, Matt Duke;...
Arnold Ray Allen
August 5, 2022
Arnold R. Allen, 84, of Williamstown died unexpectedly Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home. There will be no public visitation or service.
Terry Lee Caplinger
August 1, 2022
Terry Lee Caplinger, 66, of Parkersburg, went home to be with his beloved Bonnie on Monday, August 1, 2022, at his home. He was born November 15, 1955, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Lloyd and Frances Moore Caplinger. Terry was a CAD operator and retired from the Parkersburg Utility Board after 26 years of service. He enjoyed art...
Carol Ann Gribble
July 20, 2022
Carol Ann Gribble, 69, of Parkersburg, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. She was born on October 31, 1952, a daughter of the late Hayward Gribble and Garoldine (Day) Gribble. Carol accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful follower of Christ. She attended Harmony Baptist Church where her brother,...
Kevin Zachary Mason
July 13, 2022
Kevin Zachary Mason, 27, of Parkersburg, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 13, 2022. He was the beloved son of Rosario Mason of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Bob Mason of Belpre, Ohio. In addition to his parents he is survived by his fiancé, Brandy Stump and step-daughters, Kamiah Nicholas and Olivia Persinger of Parkersburg; son, Jordan Mason of Parkersburg; one sister, Cynthia...
Theodore "Ted" A. Mason
July 11, 2022
Theodore "Ted" A. Mason, 85, of Parkersburg, passed away, Monday, July 11, 2022 at the Willows Center, Parkersburg, West Virginia. There will be no public visitation or service. Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to assist the Mason family with private arrangements.
Marjana L. Wiggins Edman
July 10, 2022
Marjana L. Wiggins Edman, 68, of Parkersburg, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Stonerise Healthcare of Parkersburg. She was born August 17, 1953 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Denzil and Barbara Fore Wiggins. Marjana was a seamstress in both the private and retail industry. She was also a member of the Order of the Amaranth, has...
George B. Fox
July 2, 2022
Retired Parkersburg Police Chief George B. Fox, 69, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. George was born December 14, 1952 in Parkersburg to his parents, the late George L. and Imogene Allen Fox. He was a 1971 graduate of Parkersburg High School. George served as a dispatcher prior to following in his father's footsteps in becoming...
Mike Arnott
June 30, 2022
Michael "Mike" Arnott, 55, of Parkersburg, passed away from an unexpected illness on Thursday, June 30, 2022. He was born August 24, 1966 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, a son of the late Howard and MaryArnott. Mike was a mechanic and he loved his grandkids, NASCAR and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Those left to cherish his memory include three daughters, Amber Arnott,...
S. Michael Lemon
June 29, 2022
S. Michael Lemon, 56, of Parkersburg, passed away after a brief illness Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born August 20, 1965 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Stephen C. and Linda L. Straight Lemon. Michael had worked at Fenton Art Glass and he enjoyed painting and playing the piano. He attended Edgelawn United...
Alexander "Bud" Taylor
June 27, 2022
Alexander Warren "Bud"Taylor, 92, of Parkersburg passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center. A son of the late Philip and Elizabeth Koon Taylor, Bud was born November 12, 1929 in Wood County, He graduated from P.H.S. in 1947 and Marietta College in 1951, where he was a member of ALPHA TAU OMEGA Fraternity. He served in...
Loretta O'Connor Eaton
June 22, 2022
Loretta June O'Connor Eaton, 94, of Vienna, West Virginia passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Belleville, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Charles D. and Margaret M. Rice Coulter. Loretta was a homemaker, a sales associate for many years for Mary Kay Cosmetics and had worked as a sales clerk at various...
Donald E. Ewing
June 11, 2022
Donald Eugene Ewing, 93, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, W.Va. Don was born January 28, 1929 in Wood County, W.Va., the son of the late Joel B. and Edna Kirsch Ewing. He was a 1946 graduate of Parkersburg High School. Don was a retired carpenter having been a...
Terry Allen Stewart
June 11, 2022
Terry Allen Stewart, 70, fell asleep in death on June 11, 2022.He loved to work with his hands, and was hard at work when he passed away suddenly.Terry was a loving, faithful and generous man.His sincere demeanor made a lasting impression on everyone that he met.He will be dearly missed by his family and friends, especially his 3 children, Dustin,...
Paul R. Lemon
June 11, 2022
On Saturday, June 11, 2022, Paul Richard Lemon, loving husband, father, beloved grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 83. Paul was born December 31, 1938, in Wood County, a son of the late Lawrence and Bertha Johnson Lemon. On December 31, 1960, he married Ruth Ann Tennant. They raised two children, Paul Richard Lemon II and Judy...
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