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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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Melvin L. Wolfe

Melvin L. Wolfe

October 6, 2018

Melvin L. Wolfe, 48, of Davisville, WV passed away October 6, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born October 7, 1969 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to Michael Eugene and the late Ruby Hendrickson Wolfe.He was in the U. S. Army, a member of Sunrise Baptist Church and was a Roofer. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...

Stephen Ray Allen

Stephen Ray Allen

October 1, 2018

Steve Allen, 68, of Washington, WV passed away October 1, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.He was born December 26, 1949 to Marian Parker Allen and the late Ray Allen.He was Owner of S&L Body Shop in Washington, WV and had worked for the Wood County Board of Education as a Food Service truck driver.He was also a...

Karl L Church

Karl L Church

September 28, 2018

Karl L. Church, Jr., 55, of Vienna passed away September 28, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born February 11, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Karl L. Church, Sr. and Donna Fay Platt Harris.He was a 1982 graduate of P. H. S. and worked as a Cook at Outback Steakhouse.He was a WVU and Miami Dolphins fan....

Lillian Betty Spencer

Lillian Betty Spencer

September 28, 2018

Lillian Betty Spencer, 90, of Parkersburg passed away September 28, 2018 at the Parkersburg Care Center.She was born October 18, 1927 in Wood County to the late Russell V. and Adath Rhodes Whited.She was a Bookkeeper at WesBanco for over 25 years, a former member of South Parkersburg Women’s Club and a Christian by Faith. She is survived by two...

Elijah Nevan Clark

Elijah Nevan Clark

September 24, 2018

Elijah Nevan Clark, 14, of Walker, WV went to his heavenly home on September 24, 2018 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus.He was born March 7, 2004 in Parkersburg, WV to Roy and Karen Carpenter Clark, II.He was a student at Hamilton Jr. High School and played trumpet in the band.He was a member of Guild Builders doing several musical...

Irene Webster

Irene Webster

September 22, 2018

IRENE WEBSTER Irene Webster, 92, of Parkersburg, WV passed away September 22, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born November 19, 1925 at Tanner, WV to the late Roscoe and Olive Gainer Webster.She was a graduate of Tanner High School, a resident of Unity Village and had many friends there. She is survived by first cousins, Bob (Beulah) Gainer...

Dr. Lee Jonathan Bechtold

Dr. Lee Jonathan Bechtold

September 21, 2018

Dr. Lee Jonathan Bechtold, 58, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 at his residence following a brief illness.Dr. Bechtold was born July 28, 1960, in Parkersburg, W.Va., the son of the late Lee W. and Jennie Stanar Bechtold. Jonathan is survived by his son, Jonathan David Bechtold and his daughter, Kristin Bechtold; his sister and her husband,...

Wilma J Poe

Wilma J Poe

September 17, 2018

Wilma J. Poe, 86, formerly of South Parkersburg, late of Portales, NM, died September 17, 2018, in the care of Clovis Heathcare & Rehab in Clovis, New Mexico. Wilma had lived in South Parkersburg from her early years until she was 84 and moved to Portales, NM to live with her son. She was born in Doddridge County, West Virginia,...

Ronald D. Eddy

Ronald D. Eddy

September 16, 2018

Ronald D. Eddy, 81, of Walker, W.Va., Leachtown Community, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born December 11, 1936 in Wood County, W.Va., a son of the late Ronald and Madeline Shears Eddy. Ronald was retired from DuPont, Washington Works and was a faithful member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, Newark, W.Va. where he served...

Arlene Mcdonald

Arlene Mcdonald

September 14, 2018

ARLENE MCDONALD Arlene McDonald, 89, of Parkersburg passed away on September 14, 2018 at her residence.She was born December 28, 1928 at Mt. Zion in Calhoun County, WV to the late Joseph Hall and Allie Whytsell Hall Butler.She was a homemaker and was a member of the North-End church of Christ.She loved to quilt, sew and read. She is survived...

Therala R Midcap

Therala R Midcap

August 23, 2018

Therala R. Midcap, 79, of Parkersburg passed away August 23, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center.She was born October 22, 1938 in Calhoun County to the late Luther E. and Virginia Brown Duley.She had been a past member of the 10th Avenue church of God and was a Homemaker. She is survived by two sons, Mark (Beckey) Midcap of Waverly,...

Phyliss Marie Delancey

Phyliss Marie Delancey

August 23, 2018

Phyllis Marie DeLancey, 81, of Davisville, WV passed away August 23, 2018 at her residence.She was born February 22, 1937 in Pennsboro, WV to the late Clarence and Kathleen Ryan Layfield. She was a 1955 graduate of Pennsboro High School. She had worked at Bausch and Lomb in New York and made nightscopes for the Military and also worked at...

Donald R. Westbrook

Donald R. Westbrook

August 18, 2018

Donald R. Westbrook, 85, of Waverly, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the residence of his loving sister and caregiver, Wilma Dean White of Williamstown.Mr. Westbrook was born in Pleasants County, WV, March 25, 1933, a son of the late Homer and Thelma Bash Westbrook. He was employed by the former Corning Glass, attended the Waverly Church of Christ...

Barbara Jan Simons

Barbara Jan Simons

August 15, 2018

Barbara Jan Simons, 65, of Vienna, WV passed away August 15, 2018 at her residence.She was born January 19, 1953 in Tacoma, WA to the late Rodney Joseph and Helen Schwingler Larson.She was a Security Guard Lieutenant for Securitas and was also employed by the F.B.I. in Washington, D. C.She was a Clerk for Tacoma, Washington Police Department and was...

Charles Richard Hose

Charles Richard Hose

August 12, 2018

CHARLES RICHARD HOSE, JR. Charles Richard Hose, Jr., 71, of Parkersburg passed away August 12, 2018 at his residence.He was born September 12, 1946 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Charles Richard and Frances Clarabelle Tavenner Hose, Sr.He worked for the Yellow Taxi Service, was a United States Marine Corp Veteran for eight years doing two years of tour in...

Roy Patterson

Roy Patterson

August 12, 2018

Roy Gerald Patterson, 81, of Parkersburg, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at his residence.Mr. Patterson was born in Jackson County, WV, a son of the late Armor W. and Icy Adell Bowman Patterson. He was employed by the former Storck Bakery for forty one years, retiring as a shipping clerk and attended Soul's Refuge Church in Parkersburg. Mr. Patterson...

Suzanne L. Davidson

Suzanne L. Davidson

August 10, 2018

Suzanne L. Davidson, 53, of Parkersburg, passed away unexpectedly August 10, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center.Suzanne was born in Parkersburg September 14, 1964 a daughter of the late Hartman and Sandra Oiler Schmidt. She served as an ombudsman for the state of Ohio serving many Ohio extended care facilities, and was a 1982 graduate of PHS. Suzanne is survived...

Howard L Black

Howard L Black

August 9, 2018

Howard L. Black, 65, of Mineral Wells lost his battle with cancer and passed away at his home with his family by his side on August 9, 2018. He was born November 22, 1952 in Wood County, the son of the late Harry W. and Verlena M. Loudin Black. Howard was a 1971 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and...

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...

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