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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Roger Dow Lipscomb

Roger Dow Lipscomb

April 16, 2019

Roger D. Lipscomb, 72, of St. Mary’s, WV passed away April 16, 2019 at his residence.He was born October 28, 1946 in Wood County, WV to the late Shirley and Frances Lipscomb.He had worked at Coca-Cola and R. C. Cola in Route Sales and also bought and sold antiques.He was a proud U. S. Marine serving in the Viet-Nam Era...

Kasey James Ward

Kasey James Ward

April 11, 2019

Kasey James Ward, 27, of Logan, Ohio passed away April 11, 2019 after a drowning incident at Logan Lake.He was born May 26, 1991 in Marietta, Ohio to Melissa Bayless.He was a construction worker and earned an Electrical Degree.Kasey loved fishing. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Melissa Bayless, significant other, Ashley White, children, Shantrea Ward, Hunter and...

Dale E. Cantwell

Dale E. Cantwell

April 3, 2019

Please click here for a Video Tribute to Dale Cantwellhttps://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/9245DNTZXBHDQXGK Dale Edward Cantwell, 88, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Carehaven of Pleasants. He was born at Toronto, Ohio, a son of the late Ralph A. and June A. Wiley Cantwell. Dale was a retired U.S. Navy Veteran after serving 23 years and in both the...

Larry Leon Bonnette

Larry Leon Bonnette

March 31, 2019

Larry Leon Bonnette, 70, of Parkersburg, passed away March 31, 2019, at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born May 28, 1948, in Parkersburg to the late Floyd and Evelyn Saunders Bonnette. He was a construction worker and while he had no church membership, he was a very spiritual person. He participated in various Dart Leagues, was an avid pool...

Vendetta Ilene Foster

Vendetta Ilene Foster

March 22, 2019

Vendetta Ilene Foster, 91, of Parkersburg passed away March 22, 2019 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Home.She was born March 15, 1928 in Parkersburg to the late Almon Erwin and Erma Channel Thorn.She was a member of Parkview United Methodist Church and was a Homemaker.She loved cooking, long conversations and talking on the CB Radio and her handle was Big I....

Helen Josephine Szabo-Sarver

Helen Josephine Szabo-Sarver

March 13, 2019

Helen J. Roney Szabo-Sarver, wife of Glen E. Sarver of Colgate Dr. Marietta, passed away at her home on March 13, 2019. She was 94 years old. Born November 18, 1924 in Washington County, to Josie Robinson, and Bernard Park Roney. She graduated from Marietta High School in 1942 and worked at The Safe Cabinet Company until her marriage to...

Gloria Jean Stanley

Gloria Jean Stanley

March 9, 2019

Gloria Jean Stanley, 76, of Williamstown, WV went to be with her Lord on March 9, 2019.She was born July 4, 1942 in Midway, Georgia to the late James and Louise Jones Buchan.She worked for the Social Security Administration for 35 years as a Service Representative.She graduated from Sebring High School in Florida and earned an Associate Degree.She was a...

Jack A Mills

Jack A Mills

March 8, 2019

Jack A. Mills, 81, passed away March 8, 2019.He was born in Parkersburg to the late Callie (Bailey) Mills.He grew up in Parkersburg, graduated from Parkersburg High School, Mountain State College and WVUP of Parkersburg.Jack was in the United States Marine Corp., was a member of Stephenson United Methodist Church and was employed at DuPont for 38 years. Jack is...

Fanchon Marie Swain

Fanchon Marie Swain

March 8, 2019

FANCHON MARIE SWAIN Fanchon Marie Swain, 86, of Belpre, Ohio passed away March 8, 2019 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.She was born February 22, 1933 in Belleville, WV to the late Delbert and Dora Bowen Wagal.She was a 1952 Graduate of Parkersburg High School and was a Methodist by Faith.She was a member of the Eastern Star #14, loved cooking, reading...

Sarah Medley

Sarah Medley

March 4, 2019

Sarah Hays Medley, 83, of Parkersburg passed away March 4, 2019 at her residence.Sarah was born January 21, 1936 in Marietta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Dwight K. and Dorothy Stehle Hays. She had attended Marietta College, was a member of Chi Omega Sorority and had been the Chief Procurement Officer for W.V.U. at Parkersburg.Sarah was a member of...

Lynn E. "Junior" Kreaps

Lynn E. "Junior" Kreaps

March 4, 2019

Lynn E. “Junior” Kreaps, 61, of Parkersburg, passed away after an extended illness Monday, March 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 9, 1958 in Akron, Ohio, a son of the late Lynn E. and Veta K. Godfrey Kreaps. Junior was a 1978 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and worked construction until his illness. He loved Halloween...

Phillip William Kemp

Phillip William Kemp

March 2, 2019

Phillip (Phill) Kemp formerly of Parkersburg passed away in Columbus on Saturday, March 2 2019. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA and graduated from Crestwood High School in 1982. He previously was an instructor at WVU-P and owned his own balloon creation business for several years. Phill is survived by his two daughters Madison and Caitlynn, and his wife Valetta,...

Paul Eugene Smith

Paul Eugene Smith

February 27, 2019

Paul Eugene Smith, 60, of North Carolina formerly of Belleville, WV, passed away February 27,2019, at his sister's residence. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Kimes Funeral Home. At his request there will be no visitation or memorial service.

Anthony Wayne Marcucci

Anthony Wayne Marcucci

February 27, 2019

Anthony Wayne Marcucci, 53, of Parkersburg passed away February 27, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Kimes Funeral Home. There will be no visitation or memorial service.

Helen G. Albright

Helen G. Albright

February 25, 2019

Please click here for a Memorial Video to Helen.https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/BWFCKSDLC3KXL3T9 Former Parkersburg Mayor and City Councilwoman, Helen G. Albright, 85, passed away after a brief illness February 25, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.She was born July 21, 1933 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Edward C. and Helen Smith Gerwig. Mrs. Albright was elected to City Council where...

William Henry Ferguson

William Henry Ferguson

February 24, 2019

Chief William Henry “Bill” Ferguson, 69, of Parkersburg joined the Lord on February 24, 2019 after a long illness.He was born October 6, 1949 in Parkersburg to the late Philip and Helen Rapp Ferguson.He retired from DuPont as an Operator at the Power House and also worked as a Guard.He was a member of St. Francis Xavier and had obtained...

Kenneth A. Moore

Kenneth A. Moore

February 22, 2019

Kenneth Alvin Moore, 67, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center. Mr. Moore was born October 17, 1951 at Montgomery, W.Va., a son of Phylis A. Harler Moore of Parkersburg and the late Neuman Carl Moore. Mr. Moore served 10 years in the United States Army and 35 years with Tobyhanna Army Material...

Anthony Waggoner

Anthony Waggoner

February 21, 2019

Anthony Junior Waggoner, 46, of Belleville, WV passed away February 21, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born March 8, 1972 in Parkersburg, WV to Grace Waggoner and the late Harley J. Waggoner.He had worked at Cloverdale Meat Packing, Waste Management and IBEW Electrical Union.He loved racing cars and watching his friend, Freddy Carpenter race cars. Left to cherish...

John L. Weaver

John L. Weaver

February 17, 2019

John L. Weaver, 49, of Parkersburg was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 17, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His battle with Alpha1 Anti Trypsin deficiency is done.He was born December 10, 1969 in Parkersburg.He was the fifth child of Lois McMahan Weaver and the late Joy Weaver. He was a graduate...

Susan D Mccauley

Susan D Mccauley

February 17, 2019

Susan D. McCauley, 70, of Parkersburg passed away unexpectedly February 17, 2019 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born October 11, 1948 in Parkersburg to the late Martin J. and E. Louise Snider.She was a member of Lost Pavement Church of Christ and worked for Sears and Roebuck Department Store.She was a member of the DAR-James Wood Chapter, Parkersburg Area...

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