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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Willard Ray Geer
December 6, 2017
Willard Ray Geer II, 48, of Parkersburg, passed away December 6, 2017, at his home. He was born March 28, 1969 in Valley Forge, PA to the late Willard Ray and Nina Wilson Geer. He was an Electrical Contractor and was Owner/Operator of Cimec, L.L.P. He loved spending time with his family and friends, gardening and fishing. He is survived...
Delmer Clinton Thompson
December 2, 2017
DELMER C. THOMPSON Delmer Clinton Thompson, 88, of Parkersburg passed away December 2, 2017 at Worthington Healthcare Center.He was born April 29, 1929 at Rockport, WV to the late Leslie and Addie Buchanan Thompson.He was a member of the Liberty St. Church of God and worked at Johns Manville for 40 years in the Maintenance Department.He was also a Trained...
Anthony Suppa
December 2, 2017
Anthony "Tony" Suppa, Jr., 83, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the Beechwood Heights Church of Christ, 901 31st Street, Parkersburg, W.Va.Interment will be in the West Virginia National Cemetery, Grafton, W.Va. at the family's convenience.
Clarine Eledine Koleszar
November 28, 2017
Clarine Eledine Koleszar, 93, of Woodruff, South Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the residence of her daughter at Woodruff. She was born Thursday, August 28, 1924 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Everett J. and Minnie MacDonald Kesterson. She attended Ball School in Parkersburg and worked as a cook at...
Jessie J. Nesselerotte
November 25, 2017
JESSIE J. NESSELROTTE Jessie Jane (Speece) Nesselrotte, 82, of Walker, WV passed away November 25, 2017 at Worthington Health Care Center.She was born July 29, 1935 to the late David Franklin and Dolly D. Smith Speece.She was a Crossing Guard for the City of Parkersburg and had previously worked for The Blennerhassett and also in Health Care.She loved flowers, gardening,...
Leslie Albert
November 20, 2017
Leslie B. Albert 75 of Vienna, WV formerly of Brenham, TX and Houston, TX lost her battle with pulmonary fibrosis / end stage renal failure in the early hours of Monday November 20th. She passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side. She was born August 26, 1942 in Houston, TX to the late Perry and Sidney...
Gregory Allen Wood
November 14, 2017
GREGORY A. WOOD, SR. Gregory Allen Wood, Sr., 66, a forty year resident of Belleville, WV passed away on his 66th birthday at his Beloved Aunt’s home in Parkersburg, WV.He was born in Parkersburg, the eldest son of Ira and Esther Pilchard Wood on November 14, 1951 and had lived in Vienna and Parkersburg before moving to the farm that...
Larry W Nichols
November 14, 2017
Larry W Nichols, 64, of Parkersburg, passed away November 14, 2017 at his residence.He was born March 12, 1953 in Clay County, WV to the late James and Garnet Penell Nichols. He was a USMC Vietnam veteran and had been a mechanic for United Rentals. Survivors include one daughter Wendy Kedward, two brothers Frank (Wilma) Nichols of Indianapolis and BoJo...
Ulah O Jones
November 9, 2017
ULAH JONES Ulah O. Jones, 94, of Parkersburg, WV passed away November 9, 2017 at Arcadia Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.She was born December 5, 1922 in Jackson County, WV to the late Herbert and Nora Jackson Barber.She was an Office Clerk for Kroger Company. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (James) Hopkins of Little Hocking, Ohio, two grandchildren,...
Robert Arthur Querbach
November 7, 2017
Robert Arthur Querbach, 91, of Parkersburg passed away November 7, 2017, at Ohio Valley Health Care. He was born March 31, 1926 in Erin Township, Michigan to the late Leo and Gertie Violet Price Querbach. He was a Pipefitter for Local 430 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was a Gunner in the U.S. Army in WWII in Germany and Austria. He...
Avery Lamore Batty
November 5, 2017
Avery Lamore Batty, 55, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Camden-Clark Medical Center. He was born April 17, 1962 in Waxahachie, Texas, a son of William Russell and Esther Batty. Avery was passionate about his team, the New England Patriots. He is survived by his daughter, Anna Ruth Batty; the Price/Batty families of Texas; Sherry Flowers;...
Eugenia Frances Rippeon
November 5, 2017
Eugenia Frances Rippeon, 81, of Sandyville, W.Va., formerly of Westminster, Maryland passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, W.Va. She was born August 22, 1936 in Harrisburg, Penn., the only child of Melvin E. and Virginia C. McDaniel Stern. Eugenia was co-owner and operator with her late husband of R&R Antiques for 30+ years.She also drove...
David Lee Spear
November 1, 2017
David Lee Spear, 81 of Washington, W.Va. passed away November 1, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. David was born February 21, 1936, a son of the late Hollie E. and Freda C. Weser Spear. David was a member of Fairlawn Baptist Church and a P.H.S. graduate. David was a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving as a helicopter crew...
Andrew Thomas Whipkey
October 21, 2017
Andrew Thomas Whipkey, 34, passed away October 21, 2017 in Parkersburg.He was born November 7, 1982 in Parkersburg to Thomas Whipkey and Janice Starcher Brown.He attended the Lynn St. Church of Christ and had worked at Pleasant Air Heating and Cooling.He enjoyed fishing and hunting. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Christina Whipkey, two sons,...
Clara Delores Mcvey
October 17, 2017
Clara D. McVey, 90, of Parkersburg passed away October 17, 2017 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Home.She was born June 20, 1927 to the late Howard W. and Stella Chapman Adams.She was a homemaker, enjoyed listening to music and socializing with friends and family.She had a heart of gold and loved everyone she knew. She is survived by two sons, Daniel...
Garoldine Luanna Gribble
October 16, 2017
Garoldine Luanna Gribble, 95, of Parkersburg passed away October 16, 2017.She was met by her Lord as well as her husband of 63 years, Rev. Hayward Gribble.She was born September 24, 1922 in Ritchie County, WV to the late Marshall and Mary Hayes Day.She was a member of the 14th Avenue Gospel Mission Church and had attended Harmony Baptist where...
Ruth G. Deberry
October 14, 2017
Ruth G. DeBerry, 85, of New Philadelphia, Ohio and formerly of Parkersburg, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Park Village Southside in New Philadelphia, Ohio.Mrs. DeBerry was born in Wood County, WV, a daughter of the late Edward W. and Virginia E. Lowers Conaway. Ruth attended Parkersburg High School and retired from Camden...
Patricia Ann Lipscomb
October 11, 2017
Patricia Ann Lipscomb, 70, of St. Marys, WV passed away October 11, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born March 26, 1947 in Parkersburg to the late Everette and Amanda Reip Roach. She was a homemaker and a member of the American Legion Post #15. She is survived by her husband, Roger Lipscomb, two sons, Robert (Sena) Lipscomb and...
Debra Zee Randolph
October 8, 2017
Debra Zee Randolph, 67, formerly of Williamstown, WV passed away October 8, 2017 at The Willows.She was born September 1, 1950 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Delbert Roland and Verna Mildred Biles Kelly.She was a homemaker and had been employed as a Beautician.She loved volunteering at the Parkersburg Humane Society. She is survived by her son Scott (Sherri) Miller...
Della "Pauline" Belt May
October 6, 2017
Della "Pauline" Belt May, 83, formerly of Mineral Wells, WV passed away October 6, 2017 at Care Haven of Belmont. She was born November 5, 1933 in Calhoun County, WV to the late Cecil and Stella McIntyre Belt. She was a 1953 graduate of Calhoun County High School and was a Floor Supervisor in shipping for Yonker's Garment Factory and...
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