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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William "Bill" Low Swisher

William "Bill" Low Swisher

November 25, 2018

William “Bill” Low Swisher, Sr., 93, of Pennsboro, WV passed away November 25, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born January 19, 1925 in Doddridge County, WV to the late melburn Eugene and Lulu Desel Davis Swisher.He was a truck driver for 35 years for Roadway Express and a U. S. Navy Veteran.He was a member of the V....

Gay M. Rogers

Gay M. Rogers

November 13, 2018

Mr. Gay M. Rogers, 89, of the Murphytown Community, passed away at his residence November 13, 2018.Mr. Rogers was born at Rowelsburg, Preston County, WV, a son of the late William A. and Emily Ethel Johnson Rogers.His wife, Mary V. Funk Rogers, whom he married August 24, 1950, survives. Mr. Rogers retired in 1990 from the former Kaiser Aluminum Company.He...

James Paul Hopkins

James Paul Hopkins

November 11, 2018

James Paul Hopkins, 72, of Little Hocking, Ohio passed away November 11, 2018, at Hickory Creek of Athens following a long illness. He was born on December 7, 1945 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late William R. and Fern McLain Hopkins Upon graduation from Parkersburg High School he enlisted in the Air Force and spent time in Vietnam.After being...

Charles Eugene Wines

Charles Eugene Wines

November 11, 2018

Charles Eugene Wines, 84, of Washington, WV went Home to be with his Heavenly Family on November 11, 2018.He was born June 19, 1934 in Wirt County, WV to the late Roy A. and Edith I. McPherson Wines.He was a Carpenter, a U. S. Army Veteran in the Berlin Crisis, a member of Fairview United Methodist where he was a...

Ricka L Trembly

Ricka L Trembly

November 10, 2018

Ricka L. “Ricki” Trembly, 70, of Parkersburg passed away November 10, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born May 7, 1948 in Parkersburg to the late Harry P. and Bertha J. Miller Seaman.She was a Business Accountant for Hall Financial Advisors and attended Lubeck Baptist Church.She enjoyed scrap booking, lunch with friends and shopping. She is survived by two...

William Robert Yoho

William Robert Yoho

November 8, 2018

William Robert “Bob” Yoho, 81, of Little Hocking, Ohio went to be with the Lord November 8, 2018 at his residence.He was born August 6, 1937 in Chesterville, WV to the late William Kenneth and Judy Barker Yoho.He was a Production Operator for DuPont Co., a graduate of Belpre High School in 1954, a member of Decatur Chapel Church and...

Wilma Lucille Thompson

Wilma Lucille Thompson

November 7, 2018

WILMA L. THOMPSON Wilma Lucille Thompson, 85, of Parkersburg, WV went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 7, 2018.She was born in Harrisville, WV, a daughter of the late Alvin K. and Elizabeth V. Moore. She was a longtime member of the South Parkersburg United Methodist Church.She was married to Charles V. Thompson, Sr. and they had...

Keith Arlin "Mac" Mcfarland

Keith Arlin "Mac" Mcfarland

November 6, 2018

Keith Arlin "Mac" McFarland, 78, of Parkersburg passed away November 6, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.He was born December 31, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Keith C. and Viola June Luce McFarland.He was a retired Department Manager at Schottenstein Stores Corp.He was a U. S. Army Veteran and enjoyed golfing. He is survived by his wife,...

Mary Ellen Moore

Mary Ellen Moore

November 4, 2018

MARY ELLEN MOORE Mary Ellen Moore, 87, of Murraysville, WV passed away November 4, 2018 at Ohio Valley Health Care.She was born November 30, 1930 in Wood County, WV to the late Chester and Freda Seals Smith.She sometimes worked two jobs at one time being retired from sales at Wal-Mart, G. C. Murphy Co., Big Lots and was an Avon...

Cecil Thornton Barnes

Cecil Thornton Barnes

November 4, 2018

Cecil Thornton Barnes, Jr., 69, of Parkersburg passed away November 4, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born December 27, 1948 in Wood County, WV to the late Cecil and Anna Bunner Barnes.He was a U. S. Marine Corp Veteran in the Vietnam Era.He was a self-employed construction worker and a Methodist by Faith.He loved fishing and going for...

Elizabeth Darlene Hayes

Elizabeth Darlene Hayes

November 1, 2018

Elizabeth Darlene Hayes, 74, of Friendly, W.Va., passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born June 24, 1944 in Wheeling, W.Va., a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Mildred M. (Antal) Robinson. Darlene was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Robert Hayes;...

Missi Ann Scott

Missi Ann Scott

October 30, 2018

Missy Ann Scott, 47, of Marietta, OH passed away October 30, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center.A Memorial Service is planned and will be announced at a later date.Online condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.kimesfuneralhome.com

Doris Jean Waybright

Doris Jean Waybright

October 27, 2018

Doris Jean Waybright, 81, of Washington, WV passed away October 27, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born May 26, 1937 in Kanawha to the late James Albert and Blanche Marie Fields Harpold.She was a member of Lubeck Community Baptist Church and was a Homemaker.She loved her family; all of her grandbabies and liked to do crafting. She is...

Gladys Ruth Parsons

Gladys Ruth Parsons

October 24, 2018

Gladys Ruth Whitlatch Parsons, of Millwood WV passed away on her birthday October 24, 2018 and moved on to her next journey. She was born October 24, 1939 in Parkersburg WV, to the late Ernest Franklin & Mabel Ruth Anderson Whitlatch. She worked as an LPN at St. Joseph’s in the 1970’s. She was a wonderful mother. She loved her...

Wanda Jean Sams

Wanda Jean Sams

October 20, 2018

WANDA JEAN SAMS Wanda Jean Sams, 86, of Parkersburg passed away October 20, 2018 at The Willows Center.She was born July 28, 1932 in Wood County, WV to the late Wade and Mary Deem Wigal.She was a Wood County Clerk and had also worked at the Wood County Bank as a Teller.She was also a member of the Squarengers Square...

Joan Whytsell

Joan Whytsell

October 20, 2018

To view a Memorial Video to Joan, click herehttps://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/PS4H7B6RLDKCW776 Joan Whytsell, 78, 0f Parkersburg, passed away, Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown.Mrs. Whytsell was born July 23, 1940 at Cremo, Calhoun County a daughter of the late Arlie D. and Dolly J. Duskey Satterfield Gillespie.Her husband, Kose Whytsell preceded her in death May 24, 2016. Joan was...

Ruth M Bennett

Ruth M Bennett

October 14, 2018

Ruth M. Bennett, 89, formerly of Vienna, W.Va., passed away Oct. 14, 2018, at Ohio Valley Health Care. She has requested there be no visitation or funeral service. A private burial will take place. Kimes Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

John Lee Miller

John Lee Miller

October 14, 2018

John Lee Miller, 72, of Vienna passed away October 14, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born March 9, 1946 in Tunnelton, WV to the late Carl Meloy and Joycelan Hendricks Miller. He was a Fabricator for Linde Air. He is survived by a son, Scott (Sherri) Miller and two grandchildren, Allyson Bills and Kelsey Miller. In addition...

Francis Eugene Vanmeter

Francis Eugene Vanmeter

October 14, 2018

Francis "Gene" E. VanMeter, 78, of Parkersburg passed away at his residence due to a long illness on October 14, 2018. He was born June 14, 1940 in Racine, Ohio to the late Carl F. VanMeter and Jessie I Roberts VanMeter Johnson. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. He retired in 1992 from the City of Parkersburg Fire Department....

Phillip R. Newhart

Phillip R. Newhart

October 12, 2018

Reverend Phillip R. Newhart, 95, of North Fort Myers, Florida, and formerly of Dutch Ridge, Parkersburg has gone home to see the Lord.At the time of his death on Friday, October 12, 2018, he was under the care of Hope Hospice in Cape Coral, Florida. Reverend Newhart was born in Reedy, WV, a son of the late William R. and...

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