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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Richard Andrew Loy

Richard Andrew Loy

March 18, 2018

Richard Andrew Loy, 56, of Parkersburg, WV passed away March 18, 2018 at his residence.He was born August 30, 1961 in Parkersburg to the late Elva G. Loy.He was employed at Bob Evans as a Cook, was a Farmer and had worked at a Tire Shop in Parkersburg.He was a History Buff, loved fishing, being around people and he never...

Paul R. Westfall

Paul R. Westfall

March 17, 2018

Paul R. Westfall, PE, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Parkersburg, W.Va.He was born in Good Hope, West Virginia, on July 31, 1926, the only son of the late J. Russell and Madge (Davis) Westfall.He was married for 66 years to Eleanor V. (Windon) Westfall, who predeceased him in 2014. He entered the U. S. Navy following graduation from...

Charles Jackson Reed

Charles Jackson Reed

March 15, 2018

Charles Jackson Reed, 84, of Severna Park, Maryland and formerly of Parkersburg, W.Va. peacefully transitioned into the presence of his savior, Jesus Christ on March 15, 2018 at the Seasons Hospice in Randallstown, Maryland. Charles was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Charles and Florence Powell Reed. Charles loved his family and was a devoted husband and father....

James Frank Pryor

James Frank Pryor

March 13, 2018

J. FRANK PRYOR Frank Pryor, 90, of Vienna, WV departed this life on March 13, 2018 in Parkersburg, WV.He was born February 4, 1928, the son of the late John Raleigh and Iva Barnhart Pryor. Frank was educated in Wood County Schools beginning at Stapleton (a one room school) and graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1946.He excelled in Vocational...

Betty F Atkinson

Betty F Atkinson

March 13, 2018

BETTY F. ATKINSON Betty F. Atkinson of Parkersburg, WV passed away March 13, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center.Betty was born in Grantsville, WV on March 22, 1937 to the late Olen Ernest and Elta Fern Mace Kelley.She retired from the Wood County Board of Education as Head Cook with thirty three years of service. Betty is survived by a...

Ernest D. Lafferre

Ernest D. Lafferre

March 10, 2018

Ernest D. Lafferre, 83, of Washington, W.Va., died Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center. Ernest was born May 15, 1934 at New England, W.Va., a son of the late Otto and Ora Bell Gladwell Lafferre. He was retired after 42 years service with O. Ames Company.He was a member of the Dupont Road Baptist Church and was...

Jack S. Hoffman

Jack S. Hoffman

March 7, 2018

Jack Sardyne Hoffman, 88 of Mineral Wells, WV died at the Camden Clark Hospital on March 7, 2018. He was born June 30, 1929 in Middleport, OH and was the son of the late Frederick Raymond Hoffman and Frances Louise McClure Hoffman of Dunbar, WV.He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Rosemary Lee Reed Hoffman in...

Everett Amos Hostottle

Everett Amos Hostottle

March 6, 2018

EVERETT A. “BUD” HOSTOTTLE Everett Amos “Bud” Hostottle, 82, of Waverly passed away March 6, 2018 at his residence with his family by his side.He was born February 16, 1936 in Parkersburg to the late Everett A. and Edna Little Hostottle Sutton.He retired from DuPont in 1998 and was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.He was also a...

Ronald David Hoyt

Ronald David Hoyt

February 28, 2018

Ronald David Hoyt, 77, of Parkersburg passed away February 28, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.He was born April 9, 1940 in Wood County, WV to the late Catherine Louise Hoyt.He was a Manager for Mountain State Air Gas and was a U. S. Air Force Veteran.He was a member of the Masonic Shrine, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and enjoyed...

Mark Alan Larue

Mark Alan Larue

February 20, 2018

Mark Alan LaRue, 55, of Washington, WV passed away February 20, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born January 13, 1963 in Parkersburg to the late Linda LaRue Lyons.He was a Truck Driver for Lough’s Pilot Service.He loved NASCAR, working on cars, drag racing and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is survived by two sons, Timothy and Mark LaRue of...

Beverly Jean Parsons

Beverly Jean Parsons

February 15, 2018

Beverly Jean Parsons, 61, of Mineral Wells, WV passed away February 15, 2018 at her residence.She was born November 26, 1956 in Parkersburg to Mary Smith Moore. She worked at G. C. Murphy Co. in Sales and also worked in Specialized Family Care.She was a member of the Chesterville United Methodist Church and loved her grandchildren and shopping. She is...

Janet Elise Reynolds

Janet Elise Reynolds

February 13, 2018

Janet Elise Reynolds, 66, of Williamstown, WV passed away February 13, 2018 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.She was born March 10, 1951 in Parkersburg to the late James William and Ruth Elma Stewart Moore.She was an Insurance Agent for Intra-State Insurance, graduated from Williamstown High School and had an Associate Degree from Mt. State College.She was a member of the Williamstown...

Delores Jean Smith

Delores Jean Smith

February 5, 2018

DELORES JEAN SMITH Delores Jean Smith, 78, of Columbus, Ohio formerly of Parkersburg, WV passed away February 5, 2018 at Kobacker House in Columbus.She was born February 15, 1939 in Acme, WV to the late Justice and Helen Anise Kinsolvin.She was a homemaker. She is survived by her two daughters, Dr. Melanie Kay Tugaoen of Columbus, Ohio and Donna Jean...

Irene Farrow

Irene Farrow

January 30, 2018

IRENE LEOTA FARROW Irene Leota Farrow, 86, of Indiana formerly of Parkersburg, WV passed away January 30, 2018 in Henry County Hospital, New Castle, Indiana.She was born December 2, 1931 in Pleasants County, WV to the late Austin and Nellie Jackson Noland.She was a YMCA Pre-school Teacher, worked at Kresgies and was a Homemaker.She was a member of Mullen Memorial...

Virginia Nell Cochran

Virginia Nell Cochran

January 30, 2018

VIRGINIA “GINNIE” COCHRAN Virginia Nell “Ginnie” Cochran, 86, of Belleville, WV passed away January 30, 2018 at the Belpre Emergency Room, Belpre, OH.She was born September 11, 1931 in Marietta, OH to the late Evangelist Fred E. and Bessie Caskin Dennis.She was a lifelong member of the church of Christ being associated with and teaching ladies bible classes at the...

Harvey Amos Wigal

Harvey Amos Wigal

January 28, 2018

Harvey Amos Wigal, 97, formerly of Belleville, WV passed away January 28, 2018 at Wyngate Senior Living Community.He was born April 15, 1920 in Belleville to the late Charles Okey and Eunice Amos Wigal.He was a Foreman with DuPont for 35 years, was a Merchant Marine in WWII, a member of Mt. Olivet Lodge #3, The Shriner’s and Modern Woodmen....

David Michael Mckimmie

David Michael Mckimmie

January 28, 2018

David Michael McKimmie, 48, of Parkersburg passed away January 28, 2018.He was born November 16, 1969 at Tyler County, West Virginia, a son of Katherine Ellen Church Castleberry of Plant City, Florida and the late James Michael McKimmie. David was a 1988 graduate of Parkersburg High School.He had been a manager at the former Marietta and Belpre Big Boy Restaurants...

Dorothy Ann Dawson

Dorothy Ann Dawson

January 26, 2018

Dorothy Ann “Dotty”Dawson, 82 of Belpre died January 26th at Arbors.She was born December 2, 1935, in Parkersburg to Orville C. and Clara Ruth Drake DeMoss .Dotty’s parents had the Idle Inn Restaurant in Belpre where she met many friends.She graduated from Parkersburg High and married her true love Dennis Delmar Dawson.Together they raised a family of 1 boy and...

James Clinton Hendershot

James Clinton Hendershot

January 25, 2018

James Clinton Hendershot, 65, of Parkersburg, WV passed away at his home in January 2018.He was born November 20, 1952 in Parkersburg to the late Clyde and Myrtle Baylous Hendershot.He was a Foreman at Schott Glass and loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Jone Hendershot, two sons, James Thomas Hendershot and...

Garry Wayne Barker

Garry Wayne Barker

January 24, 2018

GARRY W. BARKER Garry Wayne Barker, 70, of Parkersburg, WV passed away at his residence on January 24 2018.He was born July 16, 1947 in Gilmer County, WV to the late Everett Lee and Uldean Leasure Barker.He was a self-employed Concrete Finisher and a U. S. Army Veteran. He is survived by a son, Micheal Wayne Barker of Parkersburg and...

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