Lester L. Hanlon, Jr.
Jul 30, 2021
Lester Leroy Hanlon, Jr. of Kure Beach, NC, passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 30, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC, following an extended and hard-fought battle with cancer resulting from his service to our country. A native of Parkersburg, WV, “Junior” was preceded in death by his father, Lester Sr, and...
Dora Irene Dawson
Jul 29, 2021
Dora Irene Life Dawson, 88 of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed into the arms of Jesus Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 7, 1933 in Gates Ridge, Rockport, W.Va., a daughter of the late Homer Mason Thompson and Missouri L. Young Thompson. Dora was a homemaker for the majority of...
Thomas Michael Henderson
Jul 29, 2021
Thomas Michael Henderson, 46, of Parkersburg passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, West Virginia. He was born December 27, 1974 in Parkersburg, son of Kathryn Denise Cowan Henderson of Daytona Beach, Florida, and the late Michael Kenna Henderson. Tom served in the United States Marines and had worked as a general contractor building homes....
Juanita Ferguson
Jul 26, 2021
Juanita M. Ferguson, 70, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away, Monday, July 26, 2021 at home. She was born September 3, 1950 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late James William and Mildred “Midge” Crone Atkinson. Juanita graduated with the first graduating class of Parkersburg South High School in 1968; was one of the original grill cooks at POV Restaurant;...
Wilma White
Jul 15, 2021
Wilma, 89, of Williamstown, WV, died at home July 15, 2021. Wilma was born January 23, 1932, in St. Marys, WV where she grew up. Her parents, the late Homer Westbrook and Thelma Bash Westbrook, preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Don E. White, Jr. and three brothers and...
Clara Beatrice Mcvey
Jul 4, 2021
Clara Beatrice McVey, 92, of Belleville, WV, went to her forever home on Sunday, July 4, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was a daughter of the late Clarence and Golden Swain Townsend. Clara retired as a custodian for Wood County Schools. She was a member of Belleville Baptist Church, a secretary for Modern Woodmen for many years, a...
Eloise Kay Wilson
Jul 3, 2021
Eloise Kay Wilson, 75, of Parkersburg, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021. She was the daughter of the late David R. and Hazel Deem Wilson, born Monday, June 10, 1946 in Parkersburg. Eloise retired from the Parkersburg News & Sentinel after 50 years with the company. She is survived by special friends, Luke and Melani Zyla, Larry and Pam Johnson,...
Sabrina D. Shuman
Jun 15, 2021
Sabrina Dawn Smearman Shuman, 43, of Parkersburg, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at her residence. She was born December 6, 1977 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Janie Smearman. Sabrina is survived by her sons, Turner Shuman and Kolsen Shuman and several aunts, uncles, family members, and friends. A visitation will be held Tuesday, June 22, 2021...
Phyllis Ruf
Jun 10, 2021
Phyllis June (Alton) Ruf, 93, of West Chester, OH passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021. She was born June 16, 1927, in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Newton and Mary Ella (Hill) Alton. Phyllis was a 1945 graduate of Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, WV, attended Marietta College and graduated from Mountain State Business College. She was a legal...
Darrell "John" Flesher
Jun 9, 2021
Darrell “John” Flesher, 83, of Waverly, WV went to be with his Lord Wednesday, June 9, 2021 after a long illness. He was born October 20, 1937 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Clark Flesher and E. Lucille Flesher and step-father, Kenner Flesher. John worked in production for Fenton Art Glass 13 years and DuPont, Washington Works 28...
James E. Prunty
Jun 8, 2021
James E. Prunty, Jr., 74, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away peacefully after a sudden illness June 8, 2021 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born July 26, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of the late James E., Sr. & Juanita F. Payton Prunty. James was a US Marine Corps vet having served in Vietnam.He was retired as a chemical...
Brockie Manning
Jun 7, 2021
Brockie William Manning, 79, of Sandyville, WV, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at home. Per his request, he will be cremated and there will be no services at this time.
Sheila Jean Deems
Jun 4, 2021
Sheila Jean Deems, 74, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away peacefully Friday, June 4, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born March 21, 1947 in Pomeroy, Ohio, a daughter of the late George H. and Helen M. King Hicks. Sheila was a homemaker and enjoyed watching western movies and the inspiration channel on television and planting flowers in her...
Helen Ruth Smith
Jun 4, 2021
Helen Ruth Smith, 79, of Rockport, WV, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at the University of Cleveland Medical Center. She was born November 25, 1941 in Rockport, WV, a daughter of the late Carl and Jessie Pfalzgraf Ludwig. There will be no visitation or service. Please visit Vaughankimes.com to share messages of comfort with the Smith family. Cremation services...
Ruth E. Nelson
Jun 3, 2021
Ruth Eleanor Smith Nelson, 88, of Washington, WV passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Ohio Valley Healthcare in Parkersburg, WV. She was born March 24, 1933 in Akron, OH, a daughter of the late John and Beatrice Meredith Smith. Ruth was employed at the former Nashua Photo in photographic processing. She enjoyed reading and spending time at her lake....
Leonard E. Metz
Jun 2, 2021
Leonard E. Metz, 73, of Grantsville, WV, departed this life Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at home. He was born July 1, 1947 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Lennie Metz Sr. and Leona Eddy Metz. Leonard retired from Dupont Washington Works with 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Linda Erlewine Metz; three children, Michelle...
Frieda L Young
Jun 1, 2021
Frieda L. Young, 85, of Parkersburg, WV passed away on May 31, 2021 from Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born October 9, 1935 in Wirt Co. WV, daughter of the late Louise (Linnie) Whitehair Williams. Frieda was a 1954 Graduate of Wirt County High School. She was a homemaker and loved animals, reading and music. Left behind to cherish...
Timothy Andrew Anderson
May 21, 2021
Timothy Andrew Anderson, 54, of Parkersburg passed away May 21, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born August 29, 1966 in Parkersburg, son of the late Robert Allen and Mable McWilliams Anderson. He was owner/operator of Anderson and Sons and worked construction and as a landscaper. Timothy enjoyed video games, TV and loved spending time with family, especially...
Vera Mae Ruger
May 14, 2021
Vera Mae Ruger, 91, of Belpre, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2021 from her home in Belpre. She was born on August 5, 1929 a daughter of the late Chester Francis and Catherine Altha Dillery Ryan. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church of Little Hocking, Ohio. Family left behind to cherish...
Ira "Dale" Hyde
May 13, 2021
Ira “Dale” Hyde, 42, of Walker, W.Va. passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021. He was born May 22, 1978 in Phoenix, Arizona, a son of Lyda Victoria Hyde Robertson of Phoenix and the late Mark Adam Hayes. Dale was self-employed construction worker. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Cherie Kay Allen Hyde; a daughter, Kiylee...
