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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Walter Lee Wigal

Walter Lee Wigal

February 8, 2017

Walter Lee Wigal, 87, of Parkersburg passed away at Camden Clark Medical Center on February 8, 2017.He was born June 10, 1929 in Wood County to the late Floyd and Ida Pearl Sellers Wigal.He was a member of the 36th Street church of Christ and was an Electrician with Monongahela Power Company.He was a U. S. Army Veteran during the...

Edward Charles Glasser

Edward Charles Glasser

February 6, 2017

Edward Charles Glasser, 82, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Monday, February 6, 2017.He was born September 2, 1934 at Bellaire, Ohio, a son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Hornyak Glasser. Edward was an instrument rated commercial pilot for several private companies.He had worked in industrial construction most of his life and his proudest achievement was serving as project construction...

Michael Stephan Swartz

Michael Stephan Swartz

February 6, 2017

Michael Stephan Swartz, 54, of Proctorville, OH passed away February 6, 2017 at his residence.He was born November 21, 1962 in Parkersburg to Patricia Joan Evans Mohwish and the late Joseph Edward Swartz.He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School and had worked for Clayton Homes being previously self- employed in the Mobile Home Industry. In addition to his mother,...

Thomas Edward Jones

Thomas Edward Jones

February 2, 2017

Thomas Edward Jones, Jr., 62, of Lubeck, passed away February 2, 2017 at UPMC in Pittsburgh.He was a carpenter by trade and is survived by his wife, Pamela K. Jones, one son, two daughters, two sisters, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. There will be a visitation on Monday, February 6, 2017 from 5pm until 7 pm at Kimes Funeral Home...

Calvin E. Snider

Calvin E. Snider

January 30, 2017

The music cried in crescendo to play tribute to Calvin E. Snider on January 30, 2017 to honor his passing.Calvin loved music and played the guitar and sang. He leaves behind his siblings, Rodney Snider, Jeff Snider and Shari Miller.He has a daughter, Melani Jane Martin, and two grandchildren, Morgan Weston Andreasen and Keegan Taylor Martin that he loved and...

Ogden Kelsey Buckley

Ogden Kelsey Buckley

January 26, 2017

Ogden Kelsey Buckley, 93, of Belleville, WV passed away January 26, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center.He was born September 5, 1923 in Belleville, WV to the late Raymond C. and Dollie Mae Swain Buckley.He retired from the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier and was a U. S. Army, WWII Veteran.He received his High School Diploma from...

Dorothy C. Waybright

Dorothy C. Waybright

January 25, 2017

Dorothy Chloe Waybright, 87, of Parkersburg, W.Va. died Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born January 2, 1930 at Leachtown, W.Va., a daughter of the late Reverend Joseph W. and Goldie Mae (Leasure) Richards.Dorothy dearly loved her family and her flowers.She was retired from Nashua Photo and was a member of Rosemar United Methodist Church....

Orvin Floyd Villers

Orvin Floyd Villers

January 25, 2017

Orvin Floyd Villers, 77, of Vienna passed away at his home on January 25, 2017.He was born December 10, 1939 in Creston, WV to the late Clyde David and Myma Elinor Davis Villers.He retired from Local #33 as a Sheet Metal Worker, enjoyed NASCAR and was a Tinkerer and Trader. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Cheryl...

William Dale Cobb

William Dale Cobb

January 25, 2017

William Dale Cobb, Sr., 86, formerly of Wadesville, WV passed away at the Arbors at Marietta on January 25, 2017.He was born November 25, 1930 in Wood County to the late Oscar Jefferson and Edith May Wright Cobb.He was a member of the Serepta Baptist Church and was a Hydroblaster for C. H. Heist Company and was a Staff Sergeant...

Elizabeth Ann Miller

Elizabeth Ann Miller

January 25, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Miller, 94, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Worthington Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Betty Ann was born November 12, 1922 in Vienna, a daughter of the late Samuel C. and Rosa Ann (Wilson) Miller.She was born in the same house where she resided until two weeks ago. She was a 1941 graduate...

Hanna A. Nestor

Hanna A. Nestor

January 24, 2017

Hanna Adaline Nestor, 89, of Parkersburg passed away January 24, 2017 at her residence.She was born December 4, 1927 in Belington, WV a daughter of the late Eugene Kirk and Sadie Heavener Ware.She was a pioneer in the real estate business in the Mid Ohio Valley, having owned and operated Nestor Realtors for many years.She was a faithful member of...

Martha W. Smith

Martha W. Smith

January 20, 2017

Martha W. Smith, 100, of Parkersburg, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at Wyngate Senior Living Community. She was born in San Francisco, California March 1, 1916 a daughter of the late Forrest and Madie McGlothlin Williamson. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of the former Sistersville High School and a lifetime member of First Presbyterian Church, Parkersburg.She served as an...

Gene C. Gorrell

Gene C. Gorrell

January 20, 2017

Gene C. Gorrell, 79, of Vienna, passed away January 20, 2017.Gene was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Arthur C. and Agnes C. Cawley Gorrell. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was Catholic by faith. Gene is survived by two sisters,Mary Joan Shapley of Norfolk, VA and Patricia Kincaid of Belpre; four brothers, Robert Gorrell of...

Eugene W. Mcpherson

Eugene W. Mcpherson

January 17, 2017

Eugene W. McPherson, 91, of Parkersburg and formerly of Washington, WV, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2017 at The Wyngate Assisted Living Facility, surrounded by his family. Mr. McPherson was born on September 22, 1925, at Rockport, West Virginia, the son of Harry C. McPherson and Tenna Pfalzgraf McPherson.He retired from E. I. DuPont Company after a 32 year...

Rev. Charles Eaton,

Rev. Charles Eaton,

January 13, 2017

Rev. Charles Eaton Jr., 89, of Vienna, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2017. He was born September 3, 1927 at Wadesville to the late Charles Sr. and Norma Ruble Eaton. Charles left school after the 8th grade to help on the family farm. At age 18, he joined the Navy and served on the USS Independence....

Ronald E. "Gene" Amos

Ronald E. "Gene" Amos

January 12, 2017

Ronald E. “Gene” Amos, 83, of Parkersburg formerly of Elizabeth, WV passed away January 12, 2017.He was born November 26, 1933 in Parkersburg to the late Ralph E. and Mary Blanche Martin Amos. Gene worked at many jobs, O’Ames, and Viscose but retired from Mineral Wells PSD in the Sewer and Water Dept.After retiring, he worked as a Greeter at...

Judith Ann "Judy" Jarvis

Judith Ann "Judy" Jarvis

January 6, 2017

Judith Ann “Judy” Jarvis, 67, of Pettyville passed away January 6, 2017 at her home in Mineral Wells, WV due to heart problems.She was born January 24, 1949 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of the late Bob and Violet Jackson Tumlin. She graduated from Parkersburg High School with the class of 1967 and retired from Montgomery Ward Service Dept. with 30...

Ellen Elaine Green

Ellen Elaine Green

January 6, 2017

Ellen Elaine Green, 92, of Parkersburg passed away January 6, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born April 13, 1924 in Kingwood, WV to the late John and Nora Friend Sisler.She was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, did babysitting in her home for years and was a homemaker. Surviving is her son, Roy Green, Jr....

Patricia Ann Bennett

Patricia Ann Bennett

January 3, 2017

Patricia Ann Bennett, 79, of Davisville, WV passed away at her home on January 3, 2017.She was born May 9, 1937 in Wood County to the late John Thomas and Camilla Pearl Smith McKitrick.She worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in housekeeping for over 30 years.She was a past member of the Eagles and VFW, enjoyed bingo and playing scratch-offs and...

Wanda Mcclain

Wanda Mcclain

December 30, 2016

Wanda McLain, 83, of Elizabeth, W.Va., passed away Dec. 30, 2016, at Camden Clark Medical Center with Sherry and Casey by her side. She was born May 21, 1933, in Parkersburg to the late Harry and Letha Burris McLain. She was a homemaker and a second mother to all the children in the family as well as other children who...

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