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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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Delmer L. Heater

Delmer L. Heater

August 5, 2018

Delmer L. Heater, 87, of Vienna, passed away at home, Sunday, August 5, 2018.Mr. Heater was born in Mineral Wells, a son of the late Clyde F. and Esta P. Spears Heater.His wife, Isa "Oletta" Hardman Heater preceded him in death in 1997. Delmer retired as a Master Mechanic from Elkem Metals.He served eight years in the U.S. Air Force...

Edward W. Greathouse

Edward W. Greathouse

August 4, 2018

Edward W. Greathouse, Sr., 85, of Mineral Wells, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 4, 2018, surrounded by his family, at Eagle Point Nursing Home. He was born July 11, 1933, in Spencer, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wade J. and Orza (Lee) Greathouse and a brother, Joseph D. Greathouse.Ed...

Donald Jarrell Hysell

Donald Jarrell Hysell

August 2, 2018

Donald Jarrell Hysell, 45, of Parkersburg passed away August 2, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.He was born September 22, 1972 to Robert and Arlene Williams Hysell. He is survived by a friend and caregiver, Gladys Chaldean.Kimes Funeral Home is assisting the family with cremation.

Arthur Junior Young

Arthur Junior Young

August 2, 2018

Arthur Junior Young, 91, of Vienna passed away August 2, 2018 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Home.He was born in Jackson County, WV to the late Arthur and Ida Ozella Redman Young.He was a Foreman for Ohio Power Company and was a member of Faith Baptist Church.He is survived by his wife, Frieda L. Young, two sons, Arthur G. (Darla) of...

Glenna Pettit

Glenna Pettit

July 28, 2018

GLENNA JEAN PETTIT Glenna Jean Pettit, 80, of Washington, WV passed away July 28, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.There will be a Memorial Service at New Life Baptist Church, 8138 Harris Highway, Washington, WV to be announced at a later date.Kimes Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Janet L. Corbin

Janet L. Corbin

July 23, 2018

Janet L. Somerville Corbin, 81, of Washington, W.Va., died July 23, 2018 at her residence.Janet was born October 11, 1936 at Palestine, W.Va., a daughter of the late Robert M. and Edith A. Morehead Somerville. She was a 1954 Parkersburg High School graduate and had spent much of her adult life caring for family members.Janet and her husband of 53...

Pamela Sue Croft

Pamela Sue Croft

July 20, 2018

Pamela Sue Croft, 61, of Parkersburg, WV passed away July 20, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.She was born August 9, 1956. She was a Cook at various restaurants.She is survived by her husband, John V. Croft. Arrangements are being handled by Kimes Funeral Home.

Kathleen (Katie) Iwana Morlan

Kathleen (Katie) Iwana Morlan

July 19, 2018

Kathleen Iwana (Katie) Morlan, 89, of Parkersburg passed away July 19, 2018 at her daughter’s residence in Waverly, WV.She was born June 2, 1929 in Logan, Ohio to the late Pearl Irene Dotson Walum.She was an active member at North End church of Christ for 71 years and a former member of Hopewell church of Christ. She was a P....

Robert O Thomas

Robert O Thomas

July 18, 2018

ROBERT O. THOMAS Robert O. Thomas, 76, of Belpre, Ohio passed away July 18, 2018 in a motorcycle accident at Stockport, Ohio.He was born August 31, 1941 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Chester and Francis Carpenter Thomas.He was a Retired Technician for G. E., a member of the Belpre Masonic Lodge, and enjoyed motorcycles, travel, cooking and shooting sports....

Ellen Mae Payne

Ellen Mae Payne

July 13, 2018

Ellen Mae Payne, 88, of Mineral Wells, WV passed away July 13, 2018 at the Parkersburg Care Center. She was born December 15, 1929 in Gay, WV to the late Mark Keetley and Maggie Alice Anderson Waybright. She was a member of the Limestone Methodist Church and was a Homemaker. She belonged to the Rockport Homemakers Club and was a...

Doris Imogene Smith

Doris Imogene Smith

July 10, 2018

Doris Imogene Smith, 91, of Belleville, WV passed away July 10, 2018 at her daughter’s residence in Parkersburg, WV.She was born May 8, 1927 at her childhood home in Jackson County, WV to the late Lloyd George and Cora Belle Milhoan Burdette.She was a devoted wife and mother and worked on the family farm, canning, and gardening.She was always ready...

Arkie Royce Waldeck

Arkie Royce Waldeck

July 7, 2018

Arkie Royce Waldeck, 85, of Vienna, WV passed away July 7, 2018 at The Willows Center.He was born September 2, 1932 in Burnsville, WV to the late Brooks and Lucy Bowen Waldeck.He graduated from P. H. S. and had attended St. Andrews U. M. Church.He owned and operated American Dream Limo Service in Canton, Ohio and also worked as a...

Roberta L. Marshall

Roberta L. Marshall

July 7, 2018

Roberta L. Marshall, 88, of Parkersburg, passed away Saturday July 7, 2018 at the Camden Clark Medical Center.Mrs. Marshall was born in Meigs County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Judson and Elsie Lewis Adams. She is survived by four daughters, JoAnn Marshall (Allen) of Kitty Hawk, NC, Barbara Shamblin (Bill) of Parkersburg, Rose Bishop (Kevin) of Parkersburg, and Loretta...

Albert L. Flohr

Albert L. Flohr

July 6, 2018

Albert L. Flohr, 54, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Friday, July 6, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born August 5, 1963 at Fairmont, W.Va., a son of the late Donald Lee and Alfreda May Preston Flohr. Albert was a graduate of Belpre High School, where he was an outstanding baseball player.He attended technical school and became a...

Evelyn Roberta Jones

Evelyn Roberta Jones

July 1, 2018

EVELYN ROBERTA JONES Evelyn Roberta (Bibbee)Jones, 87, of Parkersburg passed away July 1, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.She was born August 1, 1930 in Parkersburg to the late Edward and Elma Myers Bibbee.She retired with twenty-seven years of service working for the St. Joseph’s Hospital in the Admitting Office.She graduated from P. H. S. in 1948.She was a lifetime member...

Martha Lois Cade

Martha Lois Cade

June 21, 2018

Martha Lois Cade, 78, of Elizabeth, WV passed away June 21, 2018 at The Willows Center.She was born October 1, 1939 in Parkersburg to the late Richie W. and Doris Mable Somerville Amos.She was a Homemaker and did quilting, gardening, canning and loved bird watching. She is survived by a son, Daniel (Sherry) Cade of Belleville, WV, two daughters, Tamera...

Lee Bechtold

Lee Bechtold

June 19, 2018

Lee W. Bechtold, 91, of Vienna passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at his residence surrounded by family.Mr. Bechtold was born at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Howard B. and Marie B. Dollman Bechtold.His wife, the love of his life, Jennie Stanar Bechtold preceded him in death March 9, 2011. Lee is survived by his daughter and her...

Annie Mae Mace

Annie Mae Mace

June 11, 2018

Annie Mae Mace, 94, of Parkersburg passed away at her home on June 11, 2018.She was born April 19, 1924 in Arkansas to the late Arthur and Geneiva Price Hembree.She had worked in an Ammunition Factory, in retail at Arlens, Rinks and Yonker’s Manufacturing.She loved playing bingo at The Shriner’s, St. Marys Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, The American Legion...

Donald Walker Jr.

Donald Walker Jr.

June 11, 2018

Donald Lee Walker Jr., 54, of Parkersburg, West Virginia passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 24, 1964 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Donald Lee and Linda Williams Walker. Donald is survived by his daughter, Rebecca (Harry) Biles of Guysville, Ohio; two sisters, Robin and Donna; three brothers, Marvin, Ed, and Rick...

Norman Reynolds

Norman Reynolds

June 9, 2018

Norman Clark Reynolds, 69, of Terra Alta, Preston County, West Virginia, formerly of Parkersburg, died Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Hopemont State Hospital. He was born Tuesday, January 25, 1949 in Fort Worth, Texas, a son of the late Clinton R. and Ruth M. Flowers Reynolds. Norman is survived by one brother, Charles R. Reynolds of Parkersburg, In addition to...

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