Michael Joe Barker
August 13, 2021
Michael “Mike” Joe Barker, 58, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1963 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Robert B. and Ruby L. Hendershot Barker. Mike was a retired laborer.He loved his children, fishing and being with his friends, especially his best friend, Willie. Mike is...
Kathleen Marie Dailey
August 11, 2021
Kathleen M. Dailey, 77, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at her residence. Per her wishes, she will be cremated. An Irish Wake will be at the convenience of the family.Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vaughan-Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth Street, Parkersburg.
Raymond Walton
August 9, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Raymond Walton, on August 9, 2021. He was born August 15, 1934 in Parkersburg, to the late John and Clara Wright Walton. He retired from DuPont in 1992 after 36 years. Dad lived life to the fullest. He was an avid golfer. The family enjoyed annual camping...
William "Bill" Kirk
August 9, 2021
William “Bill” Joseph Kirk, 62, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully at his home on August 9, 2021. He was born June 11, 1959. A son of Romie Lee and Eleanor Grace (Loscar) Kirk of Parkersburg, WV. He is preceeded in death by his biological father Eber Enoch, sisters Pam Kirk and DeeDee Carver, father-in-law Joy Weaver, brother-in-law John Weaver, aunt...
Matthew Weaver
August 7, 2021
Matthew Raymond Weaver, 46, of Mineral Wells, West Virginia, passed away after a sudden illness on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 13, 1975 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Howard and Ada G. McConnell Weaver. Matthew had worked in construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and football, which he played for Parkersburg South High...
Eleanor F. Grudier
August 5, 2021
Eleanor F. Dudley Grudier, 91, of Parkersburg, formerly of Cumberland, OH, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Stonerise Parkersburg. She was a daughter of the late Ervil and Bernice Dudley. Eleanor had worked at Jacks Surplus City and March Electric, was a member of the New Concord Church of Christ and she loved animals, especially raccoons, and birds. She...
Ruth Ellen Nelson
August 5, 2021
Ruth Ellen Nelson passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Ravenswood Village Nursing Home. She was born February 20, 1941 in Jackson County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Russell Maple and Juanita (Ables) Maple Crow. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Joyce Bonnett; son, Randall Nelson (Mary); grandchildren, Jason Bonnett, James Bonnett, Nicole Nelson Miller (Gary), and Toni...
Lester L. Hanlon, Jr.
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
July 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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...
