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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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Sarah "Deedee" Forshey

Sarah "Deedee" Forshey

February 14, 2022

Sarah "DeeDee" Gant Forshey, 84, of Mineral Wells, West Virginia passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center Emergency Room, Parkersburg. She was born May 19, 1937 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Harold C. and Grace S. Swain Gant. DeeDee loved to be around people and spent many years going to the YMCA to swim....

Agnes June Davis Ray

Agnes June Davis Ray

February 14, 2022

Agnes went home to be with the Lord and to her beloved husband, Granville, on Monday, February 14, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 14, 1937 in Bristol, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Harvey and Blanch Moore Davis. She was a wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, great-great grandma, sister, aunt, cousin and loved by many....

Sam Mcpherson

Sam Mcpherson

February 10, 2022

Samuel "Sam" Alexander McPherson Jr., 91, of Parkersburg passed away at Camden Clark Medical Center on February 10, 2022.He was born April 1, 1930 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Samuel A. Sr. and Glenna L. Wilson McPherson. Sam was an avid tennis player and he retired from C&P Telephone as a repairman. He is survived by one son,...

Jackie Jameson Nichols

Jackie Jameson Nichols

February 8, 2022

Jackie (Jacqualin) Jameson Nichols departed this earthly life on February 8, 2022 at the age of 91.Born September 15, 1930 to Paul and Mildred (Hendrickson) Jameson. Jackie grew up in Glendale, Twin Oaks area of Ritchie County, WV.She graduated from Pennsboro High School in 1948.Jackie was baptized summer of 1942 and became a member of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church.She married...

Robert Charles Flinn

Robert Charles Flinn

February 7, 2022

Robert Charles Flinn, 83, of Belpre, Ohio, passed away February 7, 2022 at his residence. He was born September 25, 1938 in Wood County, West Virginia, a son of the late Robert Earl and Evagine Faynell Conaway Flinn. Robert had worked for Owens Illinois and he enjoyed carpentry. He is survived by his wife, Deloris Jane Harpold Flinn; three sons,...

Gary W. Blessing

Gary W. Blessing

February 4, 2022

Gary Wayne Blessing, 52, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg. There will be no public visitation or service. Burial will be in Anderson Cemetery, Wadesville, WV at the convenience of the family.

Geraldine Hanlin Pepper

Geraldine Hanlin Pepper

January 31, 2022

Geraldine Pepper, 89, loving wife and mother passed away January 31, 2022 at her home in Washington, West Virginia. She was born August 15, 1932 at New England Ridge. She was a member of New England Baptist Church where over the years she served in many offices; her greatest joy was working with children. Geraldine was a homemaker and loved...

William D. "Bill" Smith

William D. "Bill" Smith

January 31, 2022

William D. "Bill" Smith, 92, of Belleville, WV passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV. He was born at Belleville on October 4, 1929, a son of the late Wardie Casto and Lucy Jane Smith. Bill was a lifelong farmer. He had also worked for West Virginia State Roads and retired as a school...

Raymond O. Bennett

Raymond O. Bennett

January 27, 2022

Raymond O. Bennett, 87, of Parkersburg passed away, Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV. He was born December 12, 1934 at Parkersburg, a son of the late David and Hazel Utt Bennett. Raymond retired from the Department of Defense as a Military Tech with 20 years of service. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy January...

Dale Edward Battin

Dale Edward Battin

January 23, 2022

Dale Edward Battin, age 84, of Woodstock, GA passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022 after a brave battle with congestive heart failure. Dale was born March 9, 1937 in Parkersburg, WV to Gladys Augusta Battin and Wesley Charles Battin. In his early years he was often referred to by family and friends as “Mike”. He was one of...

Phyllis A. Hargreaves

Phyllis A. Hargreaves

January 19, 2022

Phyllis Ann Sutton-Hargreaves, 80, of Belpre, Ohio passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born November 10, 1941 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Harrison E. and Blondena Hartshorne Sutton. Phyllis was retired as an administrative assistant from the Bureau of Fiscal Services with over 30 years of service.She was a member...

Sarah E. Dowler

Sarah E. Dowler

January 19, 2022

Sarah E. Dowler, 92, of Parkersburg, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Janaury 19, 2022 at home. She was born December 29, 1929 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Samuel and Altha Wilson Kerr. Sarah loved children, flowers & gardening and church, being a member of Camden Temple. She had worked as a cook for DeSales Heights and...

C. Cleone Fansler

C. Cleone Fansler

January 18, 2022

Carrie Cleone Fansler, 93, of Parkersburg, WV passed away on January 18, 2022 at Camden-Clark Medical Center. Cleone was born October 15, 1928 in Calhoun County, WV to the late Encil Mathess and Carrie Monroe Mathess. She was a 1947 graduate of Sistersville High School and retired as a secretary at S.S.I.Cleone was a member of Stout Memorial United Methodist...

James E. Cunningham

James E. Cunningham

January 13, 2022

James Edward (Jim) Cunningham, 73, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away January 13, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center.Surely, he is in heaven for he went through hell on earth, always with a smile on his face and he dearly loved his brothers and sisters and all who knew him and will be sadly missed by all. Jim was born January...

Alice M. Miller

Alice M. Miller

January 13, 2022

Alice May Miller, 82, of Parkersburg, W.Va. joined the heavenly choir on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born August 7, 1939 in Lino Lakes, MN, a daughter of the late Wilbur G. and Jessie L. Armstrong Alcock. Alice was a US Army veteran and a homemaker.She had worked at retail sales at various stores.Alice...

Tamara S. Wilson

Tamara S. Wilson

January 12, 2022

Tamara Sue Wilson, 60, of Mineral Wells, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 8, 1961 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of Ira V. Kimes of Parkersburg and the late Nancy Grace Buchanan Kimes. Tamara enjoyed reading romance novels, loved cats and dogs and had a great fondness for Koala bears....

Clara June Eads

Clara June Eads

January 11, 2022

Clara June Eads, 87, of Burr Oak Community, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, Lancaster, Ohio. She was born June 20, 1934 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Odren Lee Boggs and Florence Ada Garvin Boggs Fleak. June was a homemaker.She had previously worked as an LPN for several years in...

Teddy L. Tanner

Teddy L. Tanner

January 11, 2022

Teddy Lee Tanner, 57, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away January 11, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Teddy was born October 10, 1964 at Parkersburg, a son of the late Harold William Tanner and Barbra Province Barker. Teddy is survived by his wife, Wendy May McCoy Tanner; two brothers, Harold Tanner (Becky) and Terry Tanner; brother-in-law, Larry...

Clyde H. Lipscomb

Clyde H. Lipscomb

January 10, 2022

Clyde Hubert Lipscomb, 69, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away unexpectedly from a massive heart attack on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Camden Clark Medical Center. Clyde was born at Parkersburg, a son of the late Hubert and Elsie Vincent Lipscomb. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a fan of the Redskins and all WVU sports. Clyde is...

Ronald K. Allen

Ronald K. Allen

January 3, 2022

Ronald K. Allen, 82, of St. Marys, West Virginia passed away at home Monday, January 3, 2022, surrounded by his family. Ron was born July 19, 1939, in Ravenswood, West Virginia, a son of Don and Marge Roush Allen. He graduated from Ravenswood High School in 1957, served in the Army Reserves and retired from Bayer Chemical Corp. after 37...

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