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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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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...

Otis Eugene Waybright

Otis Eugene Waybright

January 19, 2018

GENE WAYBRIGHT Otis Eugene Waybright, 80, of Washington, WV passed away January 19, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.He was born July 9, 1937 in Gay, WV to the late Virginia McCullough.Gene had retired from G. E. Plastics in 1992 with 25 years of service and had been ordained in 1978 as an American Baptist Minister...

Ruby Ellen Wolfe

Ruby Ellen Wolfe

January 18, 2018

Ruby Ellen Wolfe, 77 of Davisville passed away January 18, 2018 at her home.She was born September 13, 1940 in St. Mary’s WV to the late Ellis L. and Genevieve L. Wells Hendrickson.She was a homemaker and a member of Southside Southern Baptist Church.She loved singing for The Lord and going camping. She is survived by her husband, Michael E....

Audra Belle Crawford

Audra Belle Crawford

January 17, 2018

AUDRA BELLE CRAWFORD Audra Belle Crawford, 97, of Parkersburg, WV went to be with her husband of 69 years in Paradise on January 17, 2018.She was born January 28, 1920 in Wirt County, WV to the late Mervin Wiggins and Jennie Channell.She was a member of Trinity U. M. Church and had worked at the American Viscose.She was a member...

Patricia Ann Willison

Patricia Ann Willison

January 17, 2018

Patricia Ann Willison, 71, of Parkersburg passed away at her residence under Amedysis Hospice Care.She was born September 19, 1946 in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Okey B. and Audrie V. Cunningham.She graduated from P.H.S. with the class of 1964 and from the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital School of Nursing with the class of 1967.She enjoyed her long nursing...

Mary Ruth Smith

Mary Ruth Smith

January 16, 2018

Mary Ruth Smith, 78, of Vincent, Ohio passed away January 16, 2018 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Home.She was born July 20, 1939 in Parkersburg to the late Benjamin and Regina Townsend Bell, Sr.She was a member of the Lubeck church of Christ and worked for the Wood County Board of Education as a Bus Aide.She loved being ahomemaker, cooking and...

Donald Edward Piggott

Donald Edward Piggott

January 16, 2018

Donald Edward Piggott, 52, of Parkersburg, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. He was born May 29, 1965 to the late James A. Piggott Sr. and Roberta Riddle Piggott. He is survived by his mother Roberta Riddle Piggott; sisters Anita Sampson (Roger) and Tammie McGarvey; brother Ronnie Piggott (Misty); daughter Tanesy Shea of Tenn.; Selena Taylor and JB Studenic of...

Euna Ann Reed

Euna Ann Reed

January 12, 2018

Euna Ann Reed, 70, of Grantsville, WV passed away Friday, January 12, 2018.She was the daughter of the late Pearl Shimer Reed and Lloyd Reed.She was born in Parkersburg, WV and was a 1965 graduate of Calhoun County High School.She also attended Mountain State Business College.She was the longtime Owner and Operator of Five Forks Store in FiveForks, WV. Surviving...

Jennifer Elder Hughes

Jennifer Elder Hughes

January 11, 2018

Jennifer Elder Hughes, 56 passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at WVU Medicine Camden after a short illness.She was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 10, 1961, the youngest daughter of the late Stanley and Sue Francis Elder.Jennifer graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1979.She was a staff member of Summerville Catholic School in South Carolina where her children attended...

Rodney Eric Webb

Rodney Eric Webb

January 8, 2018

Rodney Eric Webb, 48, of Davisville, WV passed away January 8, 2018 at his home.He was born July 26, 1969 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Anita Willoughby Jones and the late Roger Webb.He loved hunting, fishing and four-wheeling. He is survived by his companion of six years, Deborah Mezick, one daughter, Natasha Webb and companion, Roy Lemley, of Parkersburg, WV,...

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