Obituaries

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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Raymond L Bilott

Raymond L Bilott

May 2, 2021

Lt. Col. Raymond L. Bilott (USAF Ret.), 86, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on May 2, 2021. Ray was born on March 21, 1935, in Newark, New Jersey, to Emil Bilotta and Jessie (Raskin) Bilott.Ray received an engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a master’s degree from New Jersey Institute of technology, and a law degree from the University...

Della P. Gillespie

Della P. Gillespie

April 24, 2021

Della Pauline Gillespie, 86, of Parkersburg passed away on April 24, 2021 at her residence with loving family by her side. She was born May 27, 1934, in Wirt County, a daughter of the late William and Amanda Shuman Sidwell. Devoted to her family, she was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Della was a longtime member of Christ Mission...

Teresa Grace Farrow

Teresa Grace Farrow

April 17, 2021

Teresa Grace Farrow, 72, of Vienna WV, passed away April 17th, 2021 at Sistersville Center Nursing Home. Teresa was born April 28, 1948, a daughter of the late Howard Farrow & Velma Ruth Farrow. She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Wayne Farrow. Family members left behind to cherish her memory are her brother, Douglas Farrow of Paden...

David Eugene Wright

David Eugene Wright

April 11, 2021

David Eugene Wright, 65, of Vienna, WV passed away April 11, 2021 from the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born February 8, 1956 in Parkersburg, WV a son of the late Harold Eugene and Kathryn Roselea (Doan) Wright. David was a self employed carpenter and a US Army Veteran. Left behind to cherish his memories are his daughter, Sarah...

David D Bardwell

David D Bardwell

April 6, 2021

David Bardwell, 70, of Cutler, Ohio passed away April 6, 2021 from Select Specialty Hospital in Newark, Ohio. He was born May 3, 1950 the son of the late Earl Dean and Mae Irene Acheson Bardwell. He retired as a heavy equipment mechanic for Northwest Pipe on June 10, 2016. He loved old cars, especially Model T’s, spending time with...

Linda D. Lauderman

Linda D. Lauderman

April 5, 2021

Linda Doris Lauderman, 69, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. Linda was born in Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charles G. and Doris Roth Caltrider. Linda had been a registered nurse at the former St. Joseph's Hospital and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Lutheran...

Diana Kay Chapman

Diana Kay Chapman

March 27, 2021

Our beloved daughter, Diana went to be with Jesus after an extended battle with diabetes. Diana was born December 18, 1960 to A. D. and Shelia Kay Steed of Waverly. She was a member of Edgelawn United Methodist Church and attended several Pentecostal Churches in this area and also in Columbus, Ohio during her college years. She graduated from Ohio...

Darlene Marie Mills

Darlene Marie Mills

March 26, 2021

Darlene Marie Mills, 58, of Ravenswood, WV passed away of a long term illness March 26, 2021 at the CAMC Hospice House in Charleston, WV. She was born in Parkersburg, WV June 19, 1962 a daughter of the late Donald C. and Esther Jane Fleeger Seaver. Darlene worked as the payroll supervisor for Action Youth Care. She enjoyed crocheting, coloring...

Wandalee Rader

Wandalee Rader

March 26, 2021

Wandalee Rader, 80, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on March 26, 2021 at the Willows Nursing Home, Parkersburg, WV. Wandalee was born on June 13, 1940 on her Great Grandfather, William B. Morris’ farm on Cokely Road, near Cantwell, Ritchie County.She was the daughter of Willis Wade and Opal K. Morris Smith.She was a descendent of Thomas and Phebe Tucker...

Johannette "Jody" Kanalz

Johannette "Jody" Kanalz

March 22, 2021

Johannette "Jody" Ruth Kanalz, 78, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Stonerise Healthcare, Parkersburg. A memorial service will be held later this spring at First Presbyterian Church, Parkersburg.An announcement will be made when arrangements are finalized.

Mary Kathryn Hickman

Mary Kathryn Hickman

March 18, 2021

Mary Kathryn Hickman, 68, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away March 18, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born February 13, 1953 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Thomas E. and Arlis K. Farley Marks. Mary was a 1972 graduate of Parkersburg High School and a homemaker.She had previously work at Montgomery Ward and McDonalds. She is survived...

Lloyd L. Roach

Lloyd L. Roach

March 11, 2021

Lloyd Lawrence "Larry" Roach, Jr., 77, of Washington, W.Va., passed away March 10, 2021 at Camden-Clark Medical Center. Larry was born Feb. 9, 1944 at Newport, Rhode Island, a son of the late Lloyd L. Roach, Sr. and Nellie Keith Roach Herning. After more than 33 years service, Larry retired from Marbon (Borg Warner, G.E. Plastics) and was an avid...

Franklin D. Martin

Franklin D. Martin

March 5, 2021

Franklin “Frank” Denver Martin, 87, of Davisville, W.Va. passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born June, 1, 1933 in Shinnston, W.Va., a son of the late Virgil L. and Julia A. Leeson Martin. Frank was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and a US Army veteran having served with...

Kathleen Grace Buckley

Kathleen Grace Buckley

March 2, 2021

Kathleen Grace Buckley, 83, of Belleville, WV, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. She was born December 29, 1937 in Wood County, WV, a daughter of the late Cecil Edward and Mildred Stealey Davis. Kathleen was a phlebotomist at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital for 25 years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and baking. She was a member...

Mark James Daggett

Mark James Daggett

February 28, 2021

Mark James Daggett, 55, of Vincent, OH died suddenly of a cerebral accident on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his residence. He was born February 13, 1966 in Erie, PA, the son of Phyllis (Timothy) Hargreaves of Belpre, OH and the late Gene Daggett. Mark was employed by the United States Treasury Bureau of Fiscal Services. He attended Central New...

Judith Ann Varner

Judith Ann Varner

February 28, 2021

Judith Ann Varner, 71, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born September 2, 1949 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Arthur L. and Margie V. Beall Varner. Judy was a 1968 graduate of Parkersburg High School and attended Parkersburg Beauty College and WVU-P.She was retired from St. Joseph...

Samuel Jarrett Nay

Samuel Jarrett Nay

February 25, 2021

Samuel Jarrett Nay, 60, Belpre Ohio died February 25, 2021 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born April 19, 1960 at William Beaumont Army Hospital in El Paso, Texas to Brenda Beth Nay and the late Jarrett Nay.Sam was a 1978 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and retired from Vadakin Inc. in Marietta, Ohio. "Captain" Sam owned and...

Donna Joan Stephens

Donna Joan Stephens

February 25, 2021

Donna Joan Stephens, 83, of Parkersburg, WV, went home to be with the Lord from Camden-Clark Medical Center on February 25, 2021. She was born October 9, 1937 in Waverly, WV, a daughter of the late Ernest L. and Thelma Harper Robinson. She was a 1955 graduate of Williamstown High School and was employed for many years as a clerk...

Marilyn "Lynn" A. Sellers

Marilyn "Lynn" A. Sellers

February 22, 2021

Marilyn “Lynn” A. Sellers, 77, of Roanoke, VA passed away peacefully on February 22, 2021 after a battle with cancer.She was born January 27, 1944 in Globe, AZ a daughter of the late Lloyd Tyndall and Shirley (Crippen) Tyndall.She was the preceded in death by her husband, Larry Sellers, whom she was married to for 55 years. She was a...

Sandy Carder

Sandy Carder

February 10, 2021

Sandy Carder, 63, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away peacefully at her home February 10, 2021. She was born July 26, 1957, in Wirt County WV, a daughter of the late Herman F. Sharpe and Imogene Longwell Sharpe Joy. Sandy was a homemaker. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter Bridgette Davenport; three grandchildren, Hanna Thornton, Caitlin Sprouse and...

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