John William Chapman
Jan 11, 2025
John William Chapman, 77, of Washington, WV, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2025.
He was born on September 11, 1947, a son of the late John and Ruby Chapman.
John was a graduate with the first graduating class of Parkersburg South High School in 1968. He retired from Dupont, where he worked as an...
Beverly Ann Lucas
Jan 6, 2025
Beverly Ann Lucas, 88, of Belleville, WV, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV.
She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry and Eunice Meyer Robinson.
Beverly had worked in healthcare as a nursing assistant. She was a loving homemaker, wife, and mother.
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Ronald Vaughan
Dec 29, 2024
Ronald Vaughan, 82, of Parkersburg, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
He was a son of the late William and Hattie Robinson Vaughan. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Jean McFee Vaughan in 2018.
Ron is survived by two sons, one grandson, and...
Matthew Ray Nicholas, Sr.
Dec 26, 2024
Matthew Ray Nicholas, Sr., passed away at Arbors at Marietta of Ohio on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
He was born December 13, 1981, to his mother, Dora Nicholas and father, Bernard Nicholas (Linda Nicholas) who both survive him along with his four children, Makira Nicholas, Matthew Nicholas Jr. (Kali Nicholas), Brandon Nicholas (Lex Ellis), and Harley Nicholas;...
Carolyn Roan Watson
Dec 14, 2024
Carolyn Roan Watson, née Parsons, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 84. Roan was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Larry and her parents, Elizabeth and Paul Parsons. She is survived by her son, Michael (Amy) Watson; grandchildren, Steven Watson and Brittany (Tony) Pollard; great-grandchildren, Rowan and Caleb Watson and...
Phillip D. Waide
Dec 9, 2024
Phillip D. Waide, 94, of Parkersburg, WV passed away December 9, 2024 with the compassionate care of WVU Medicine Camden Clark in Parkersburg, WV.
Son of the late Genevive Caroline and Norville Owens Waide, Phillip was born April 13, 1930 in Smithville, WV in Ritchie County. Phillip joined the United States Army in 1948. While stationed at...
Darlene Hendershot
Dec 7, 2024
Darlene Hendershot, 78, of Parkersburg, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024.
She was born May 24, 1946 in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Clifford and Carmes DillonSadler.
Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Jamie Barber; brothers, Jack Sadler (Leah), Tom Sadler (Karen), Larry Sadler (Pam) and Terry Gene Sadler; sister Sandi...
David Paul Butcher
Nov 28, 2024
David Paul Butcher, 51, of Parkersburg, passed away suddenly on Thanksgiving Day 2024.
He was the son of Beverly L. Law of Parkersburg and the late Robert P. Butcher.
David graduated from Parkersburg high school and then went into the United States Navy. After his honorable release from the military, he worked for over 20...
Robert Lee Hopkins
Nov 24, 2024
Robert Lee Hopkins, 73, of Jacksonville, FL (formally of Mineral Wells, WV), passed away peacefully at his home on November 24, 2024.
He was born on July 5, 1951, in Parkersburg, WV to Roy and Lena Hopkins. He graduated from Parkersburg South High School in 1970 and continued his studies at Fairmont State University.
He...
Grace Boyd Starcher
Nov 19, 2024
Grace Boyd Starcher, 90, of Washington, West Virginia, passed away Monday, November 19, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Walter and Lena Wright Boyd.
Grace was a member of Zion Baptist Church of Parkersburg, a volunteer for House to Home, enjoyed having coffee with...
Dorothy J. Mills
Nov 17, 2024
Dorothy J. Mills, 88, of Parkersburg, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center.
She was born in Ryan, Roane County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Herman “Lonnie” and Gatha Rhodes Westfall.
Dorothy enjoyed tole painting and quilting. She used her beautiful talent to make unique gifts and quilts for...
Cynthia Ann Sands
Nov 11, 2024
Cynthia Ann Sands, 84, of Williamstown, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at The Harmar Place in Marietta, Ohio.
She was born October 13, 1940 at Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, a daughter of the late Clifton and Mary Genevieve Longfellow Meeks.
Cynthia worked with her family at Meeks Bakery and later with Coldwater Creek. She was...
Ginny Lynn "Scooter" Rutherford
Nov 5, 2024
Ginny Lynn “Scooter” Rutherford, 55, of Elizabeth, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.
She was born in Dade City, Florida, a daughter of the late Art W. Phillips and Mary Virginia Vaughan.
Ginny enjoyed adult coloring with gel pens, putting smiles on other people’s faces, and cooking to feed...
Stephen Ray Varner, Jr.
Nov 2, 2024
Stephen Ray Varner Jr, 48, of Parkersburg, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center.
He was born in Parkersburg, a son of Stephen and Barbara Stephens Varner of Mineral Wells.
Stephen was a 1994 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and was a retired Staff Sergeant from the United States...
Barbara Ann Null
Oct 26, 2024
Barbara Ann Null, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Eagle Point Healthcare, Parkersburg, West Virginia.
She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late James and Ruth Brock.
Barbara worked as a commercial driver for several companies including long-haul trucking and local shuttle services. She was...
Leroy Payne
Oct 22, 2024
Leroy Payne, 85, of Parkersburg, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio.
He was born in Roane County, West Virginia, a son of the late Litall and Gathey Parsons Payne.
Leroy drove truck for the Teamsters Unions 175 and 505 and he enjoyed going to garage sales and loved spending...
Jean Eleanor Black Anthony
Oct 10, 2024
Jean Eleanor Black Anthony, 90, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 10, 2024, at Wyngate Senior Living.
She was born July 27, 1934, a daughter of the late Richard and Ethel Gates Black.
Jean worked for Merle Norman at the Grand Central Mall and later retired as manager...
Dolores Jean Archer
Oct 8, 2024
Dolores Jean Archer, 92, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Worthington Healthcare, Parkersburg, West Virginia.
She was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Clyde and Gladys Casto Duncan.
Dolores was a 1952 graduate from Parkersburg High School, a member of Big Tygart United Methodist, and she loved animals, baking, and especially caring...
Scotty Arthur
Sep 23, 2024
Scotty Arthur, 69, of Danville, West Virginia, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 23, 2024.
He was born in Madison, West Virginia, a son of the late William and Velma Lockard Arthur.
Scotty was a longtime member of Cox’s Fork Freewill Baptist. He never met a stranger and was kind to everyone and he loved...
David Kyle Blasingame
Sep 22, 2024
David Kyle Blasingame, 31, of Belleville, West Virginia, passed away suddenly Sunday, September 22, 2024.
He was born in Parkersburg a son of David and Christina Sams Blasingame.
Kyle worked as a Behavior Health Technician, was a member of the Gathering Church and eagerly helped others. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, golf with his dad,...
