Obituaries

Dec 9, 2024

Phillip D. Waide, 94, of Parkersburg, WV passed away December 9, 2024 with the compassionate care of WVU Medicine Camden Clark in Parkersburg, WV.

Son of the late Genevive Caroline and Norville Owens Waide, Phillip was born April 13, 1930 in Smithville, WV in Ritchie County. Phillip joined the United States Army in 1948. While stationed at...

Dec 7, 2024

Darlene Hendershot, 78, of Parkersburg, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024.

She was born May 24, 1946 in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Clifford and Carmes DillonSadler.

Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Jamie Barber; brothers, Jack Sadler (Leah), Tom Sadler (Karen), Larry Sadler (Pam) and Terry Gene Sadler; sister Sandi...

Nov 28, 2024

David Paul Butcher, 51, of Parkersburg, passed away suddenly on Thanksgiving Day 2024.

He was the son of Beverly L. Law of Parkersburg and the late Robert P. Butcher.

David graduated from Parkersburg high school and then went into the United States Navy. After his honorable release from the military, he worked for over 20...

Nov 24, 2024

Robert Lee Hopkins, 73, of Jacksonville, FL (formally of Mineral Wells, WV), passed away peacefully at his home on November 24, 2024.

He was born on July 5, 1951, in Parkersburg, WV to Roy and Lena Hopkins.  He graduated from Parkersburg South High School in 1970 and continued his studies at Fairmont State University.

He...

Nov 19, 2024

Grace Boyd Starcher, 90, of Washington, West Virginia, passed away Monday, November 19, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Walter and Lena Wright Boyd.

Grace was a member of Zion Baptist Church of Parkersburg, a volunteer for House to Home, enjoyed having coffee with...

Nov 17, 2024

Dorothy J. Mills, 88, of Parkersburg, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center.

She was born in Ryan, Roane County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Herman “Lonnie” and Gatha Rhodes Westfall.

Dorothy enjoyed tole painting and quilting. She used her beautiful talent to make unique gifts and quilts for...

Nov 11, 2024

Cynthia Ann Sands, 84, of Williamstown, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at The Harmar Place in Marietta, Ohio.

She was born October 13, 1940 at Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, a daughter of the late Clifton and Mary Genevieve Longfellow Meeks.

Cynthia worked with her family at Meeks Bakery and later with Coldwater Creek. She was...

Nov 5, 2024

Ginny Lynn “Scooter” Rutherford, 55, of Elizabeth, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.

She was born in Dade City, Florida, a daughter of the late Art W. Phillips and Mary Virginia Vaughan.

Ginny enjoyed adult coloring with gel pens, putting smiles on other people’s faces, and cooking to feed...

Nov 2, 2024

Stephen Ray Varner Jr, 48, of Parkersburg, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center.

He was born in Parkersburg, a son of Stephen and Barbara Stephens Varner of Mineral Wells.

Stephen was a 1994 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and was a retired Staff Sergeant from the United States...

Oct 26, 2024

Barbara Ann Null, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Eagle Point Healthcare, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late James and Ruth Brock.

Barbara worked as a commercial driver for several companies including long-haul trucking and local shuttle services. She was...

Oct 22, 2024

Leroy Payne, 85, of Parkersburg, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio.

He was born in Roane County, West Virginia, a son of the late Litall and Gathey Parsons Payne.

Leroy drove truck for the Teamsters Unions 175 and 505 and he enjoyed going to garage sales and loved spending...

Oct 10, 2024

Jean Eleanor Black Anthony, 90, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 10, 2024, at Wyngate Senior Living.

She was born July 27, 1934, a daughter of the late Richard and Ethel Gates Black.

Jean worked for Merle Norman at the Grand Central Mall and later retired as manager...

Oct 8, 2024

Dolores Jean Archer, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Worthington Healthcare, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Clyde and Gladys Casto Duncan.

Dolores was a 1952 graduate from Parkersburg High School, a member of Big Tygart United Methodist, and she loved animals, baking, and especially caring...

Sep 23, 2024

Scotty Arthur, 69, of Danville, West Virginia, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 23, 2024.

He was born in Madison, West Virginia, a son of the late William and Velma Lockard Arthur.

Scotty was a longtime member of Cox’s Fork Freewill Baptist. He never met a stranger and was kind to everyone and he loved...

Sep 22, 2024

David Kyle Blasingame, 31, of Belleville, West Virginia, passed away suddenly Sunday, September 22, 2024.

He was born in Parkersburg a son of David and Christina Sams Blasingame.

Kyle worked as a Behavior Health Technician, was a member of the Gathering Church and eagerly helped others. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, golf with his dad,...

Sep 21, 2024

Garry Dale Myers, 69, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, at his residence.

He was born November 21, 1954, at Fort Eustis, Virginia, a son of the late Wilson Kemp and Mable Louise Reed Myers.

Garry served his country for 16 years and 18 days in the United States Marine Corps...

Sep 20, 2024

Donna Faye Boyd Morris, 86, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away peacefully Friday, September 20, 2024, at home.

She was born March 21, 1938, a daughter of the late Dallas and Lena Wright Boyd.

Donna attended the 19th Street Church of God. She lived a full, fun-filled, and simple life with an open-door policy that...

Sep 18, 2024

Wallace “Wally” D. Casto, 74, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.

He was born February 11, 1950, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Ottie and Floda Tulley Casto.

Wally was a praying man of God and a member of the Word of Faith Fellowship...

Sep 17, 2024

Austin Adkins, 72, of Belleville, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Logan, West Virginia, a son of the late Golden and Mattie Carter Adkins.

Austin leaves behind loved ones including his daughter, Kristie Townsend (Steve) of Belleville; son, Jeremy Adkins of Parkersburg; siblings, Jimmy Adkins...

Sep 14, 2024

Cathy Hostottle, 67, of Vienna, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

She was born August 29, 1957, in Marietta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Bud and Ilene Phillips Hostottle.

Cathy graduated from Williamstown High School in 1975 and was a member of the Pleasant...