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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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Ada Irene Walters

Ada Irene Walters

November 7, 2019

Ada Irene Pierce Walters, 89, of Parkersburg, WV passed away November 7, 2019 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Home. She was born July 13, 1930 in Parkersburg and is the daughter of the late Austin Pierce and Mabel Springston Pierce. Ada was a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church and worked as a realtor for many years at Betty Dye Realty....

Robert J Willison

Robert J Willison

November 4, 2019

Robert J. Willison Robert James Willison, 77, of Parkersburg passed away November 4, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born August 26, 1942 at Parkersburg, a son of the late Everett and Dessie Mick Willison. Mr. Willison was a salesman with several wholesale food companies in the area.He and his life partner Rickie Willison enjoyed buying and selling...

Kathleen "Kacki" Vaughan

Kathleen "Kacki" Vaughan

November 3, 2019

Kathleen “Kacki” W. Vaughan, 93, of Cape Coral, Florida, died at home on Sunday, November 3, 2019. She was born September 21, 1926 in Proctorville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Cecil & Marie Taitt West.From the age of two, until retiring in 1990, she lived in Vienna and Parkersburg, West Virginia.She attended schools in Vienna and Parkersburg, graduating from...

Helen J. Gault-Johnson

Helen J. Gault-Johnson

November 1, 2019

Helen J. Gault-Johnson, 87, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 at her residence. She was born January 2, 1932 at Ripley, W.Va., a daughter of the late Lexie and Audra Parrish Casto. Helen had been a home health-care worker, devoting her life to the care of others.She had attended Downtown Bethel Church and was a member of...

Deloris G Black

Deloris G Black

October 29, 2019

Deloris G. Black, 66, of Waverly, WV passed away October 29, 2019 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.She was born September 16, 1953 in Wood County to the late Halbert and Sylvia Jane Lowther Wyatt.She had done Senior Daycare in her own home and had previously worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Willows and was also a Crossing Guard.She loved...

Stephanie Denise Smith-Clubb

Stephanie Denise Smith-Clubb

October 28, 2019

Stephanie Denise Smith-Clubb, 60, of Mineral Wells passed away October 28, 2019 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.She was born April 15, 1959 to Eugene and Patsy Daniels Donaway, Sr.She attended Marshall University. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Aaron Clubb, of Mineral Wells, one daughter, Latoyia (Charlie) Klause of Oxnard, CA and brother, Joshua (Chris) Donaway of Ashland, KY...

Emma Florence Shank

Emma Florence Shank

October 25, 2019

Emma Florence Hall Shank, 92, of Huntington, W.Va. passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Heritage Center in Huntington.She suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease for the last two decades of her life. She was born February 5, 1927 to Harvey and Effie (Weaver) Hall in East Mahoning Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. She married John Leroy Shank on March 26, 1948 in...

Hershel Lester Lowers

Hershel Lester Lowers

October 23, 2019

Hershel Lester Lowers, 86, of Parkersburg, passed away suddenly at Camden Clark Medical Center on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. He was born on June 1, 1933, in Parkersburg, WV, and is the son of the late Okey John Lowers and Icie Mae Nichols Lowers. Hershel worked for many years as a lay minister and was Baptist by faith. He enjoyed...

Maxine S. Hickman

Maxine S. Hickman

October 23, 2019

Maxine S. Hickman, 94, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Wednesday October 23, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. Maxine was born July 8, 1925 in Ritchie County, WV and is the daughter of the late John Swadley and Bonnie Nutt Swadley. Maxine was a member of Harmony Baptist Church and is retired from DuPont with 33 years of service. Maxine...

Ronald Gene Lynch

Ronald Gene Lynch

October 14, 2019

Ronald Gene Lynch, 85, of Williamstown, WV passed away October 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 23, 1934 in Marietta, OH he is the son of the late Juanita Castin Lynch and Carlton Lynch. Ronald was a United States Navy veteran and worked most of his life as a salesman and enjoyed eating good food. Left behind...

Charlotte Ann Deem

Charlotte Ann Deem

October 12, 2019

Charlotte Ann Deem, 91, of Parkersburg passed away of a sudden illness on October 12, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born December 17, 1927 in Parkersburg the daughter of James Monroe and Gertrude Berry Swesey and was blessed with two children Birtron Deem, Jr. of Parkersburg and Pamela Ann Williamson of Williamstown. She met and married her...

Bernadette Therese Lizama

Bernadette Therese Lizama

October 6, 2019

Bernadette Therese Lizama, 49, of Parkersburg passed away October 6, 2019 atCamden Clark Medical Center.There will be a private visitation at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 5th St, Parkersburg.

James D. Mulinex

James D. Mulinex

October 3, 2019

James “Jim” Delbert Mulinex Sr., 82, of Marietta passed away at his home October 3, 2019. He was born November 20, 1937 in Washington Co., OH. Jim is the son of the late Hilda Miller Schneberger and Delbert Mulinex. He attended Washington State Community College where he obtained an associate degree in industrial engineering. He served in the National Guard...

Eleanor Naomi Mcpherson

Eleanor Naomi Mcpherson

September 28, 2019

Eleanor Naomi Custer McPherson, 99, of Parkersburg, WV passed away on September 28, 2019 in Florida. She was born September 2, 1920. Left behind to cherish her memory, is her son, Dr. J. Michael "Pastor Mike" McPherson, Th.D. and daughter-in-law Janice S. McPherson; six grandchildren, Stephen, Anita, Rhonda Kay of Parkersburg, Debbie, Kim, Rebecca of Columbus, Ohio; 16 great grandchildren;...

Douglas Cox

Douglas Cox

September 22, 2019

Douglas Cox, 53, of Parkersburg passed away September 22, 2019 at The Willows Center.Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Kimes Funeral Home.There will be no visitation or funeral service.

E. Wayne Kemp

E. Wayne Kemp

September 18, 2019

E. Wayne Kemp, 83, of Parkersburg, passed away September 18, 2019 at the Parkersburg Care Center where he resided for the last 18 years. He was born February 15, 1936 in Parkersburg and is the son of the late Zetra Lois Burdette and Harrison Kemp. Wayne was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church on New England Ridge. He was...

Zetta A. Sarver

Zetta A. Sarver

September 11, 2019

Zetta Arlene Thrash Sarver, 78, of Walker, W.Va., passed away September 11, 2019 at Wyngate Senior Living Community, Parkersburg. Mrs. Sarver was born February 1, 1941 at Parkersburg, a daughter of the late John and Alta U. McCandless Thrash. Mrs. Sarver retired from the Wood County school system in 1993 after teaching twenty years, mostly at Kanawha Elementary School.She was...

Sherry Renee Eagle

Sherry Renee Eagle

September 10, 2019

Sherry Renee Eagle, 49, of Parkersburg passed away September 10, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born March 30, 1970 in Wood County, WV and is the daughter of the late Marsha Casto Vore. Sherry enjoyed cooking, fishing and spending time with her family and grandkids. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Randall Eagle of Parkersburg,...

James Joseph Chalden

James Joseph Chalden

September 8, 2019

James Joseph Chalden, 72, of Parkersburg passed away at his residence September 8, 2019. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Beechwood Presbyterian Church. Kimes Funeral home is assisting the family with arrangements. Onlines condolences may be sent to the family at www.kimesfuneralhome.com

Anthony Key Ellis Phoenix

Anthony Key Ellis Phoenix

September 8, 2019

Anthony “Tony” Key Ellis Phoenix, 57, of Parkersburg passed away at Camden Clark Medical Center September 8, 2019.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.Kimes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kimesfuneralhome.com

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