Ralph Ray Reed
Jun 6, 2016
Ralph Ray Reed, 63, of Parkersburg, passed away June 6, 2016. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., Parkersburg.
Kenneth "Pap" Watson
Jun 5, 2016
Kenneth “Pap” Watson, 88, of Waverly, WV passed away June 5, 2016 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born July 23, 1927 in Gilmer County, WV, a son of the late Avery and Opal Powell Watson.He was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church and worked in the Maintenance Department at O’Ames for 44...
Marjorie M. Hite
Jun 1, 2016
Marjorie Marie Hite, 87, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at her Parkersburg residence. Marjorie was born November 8, 1928 at Marietta, Ohio, a daughter of the late Forest and Florence Covey Leasure.She was a graduate of Marietta High School and attended Marietta College.She was retired from the Bureau of Public Debt and was a member of...
Kose Whytsell
May 24, 2016
Kose Whytsell, 78, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Muskingum Valley Nursing Center, Beverly, Ohio. He was born July 20, 1937 at Calhoun County, W.Va., a son of the late Simon Clinton and Laura Kerby Whytsell.He retired in 1995 from G.E. Plastics.Kose was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Germany.His life was centered around his...
Paul E. Walters
May 24, 2016
Paul E. Walters, 72, of Parkersburg, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in the Arbors in Marietta, Ohio. Paul was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Lawrence V. and Effie Milhoan Walters. Paul was a 1961 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was a U.S. Marine having served during the Vietnam War.He was a specialist in jet engine...
Shirley Anderson
May 22, 2016
Mr. Shirley Anderson, 93, of Parkersburg passed away May 22, 2016, at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born March 23, 1923, in Lauckport, W.Va., a son of the late Bud and Nettie Epler Anderson. He was a construction worker and was a lifelong member of the Labors Local Union 1085. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church...
James Arthur Wilcoxen
May 20, 2016
James A. Wilcoxen (Jim), 84, of Parkersburg, departed this life on May 20, 2016, at Camden Clark Medical Center. Jim was a resident of Cedar Grove Assisted Living for four years. He was born Jan. 3, 1932, in Rockland, Ohio, a son of the late Robert Wilcoxen and Clarice Wilcoxen Martin. He was a graduate of Belpre High School, class...
James Piggott
May 18, 2016
James A. Piggott, 80, of Parkersburg, West Virginia passed away May 18, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born January 27, 1936 in Parkersburg to Arthur “Bud” and Lottie Atkinson Piggott. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Roberta “Jean” Riddle Piggott; children, Anita Sampson (Roger), Tammie Harris McGarvey, Ronald Piggott (Misty), and Donald Piggott,...
Gregory A. Berry
May 15, 2016
The cowboy rode off into the sunset on May 15, 2016.Gregory Allen Berry,68, of Parkersburg, W.Va. was born December 17, 1947, a son of Janice Berry of Pennsylvania and the late Stanley Berry. Greg was retired from the former Johns Manville plant and was a member of The Memorial Church Of The Good Shepherd. He is survived by his wife...
Betty I Mcclead Blair
May 14, 2016
Betty I. McClead Blair, 92, of Parkersburg passed away at her home on May 14, 2016. She was born August 23,1923 in Ritchie County, WV a daughter of the late Everett and Eva Goodwin McClead.She was a Baptist by Faith and was a homemaker. She is survived by four sons, Everett (Leslie) Blair, John (Eula) Blair, Jr, Bill (Paula )...
Freddie Gay Allman
May 14, 2016
Freddie Gay Allman, 75, of Parkersburg passed away at Eagle Pointe Nursing Home on May 14, 2016. He was born August 8, 1940 to the late Fredrick Basil and Chloe Belle Kerr Allman.He was a member of the Gates Ridge United Methodist Church and was a Fork Lift Operator for Ideal Box Company and also worked in Maintenance at Cedar...
Lucy M. Cottrill
May 11, 2016
Lucy Mae Metz Cottrill, 101, of Parkersburg, W.Va. died Wednesday, May 11, 2016. She was born May 9, 1915 near Cairo, Ritchie County, W.Va. to the late Elias Ellsworth "Elzie" Metz and Lora Rinehart Metz . In 1935, she began working at the American Viscose Corporation in Parkersburg and soon married the late Paul Kenneth Cottrill, a Ritchie County school...
John J. "Jay" Hall
May 9, 2016
John J. “Jay” Hall, 34, of Parkersburg, WV passed away unexpectedly at home on May 9th, 2016. He was born January 8th, 1982, the son of John “Big Jay” Hall and Brenda Richards, both of Parkersburg, WV. Jay loved his parents and considered them to be his best friends. He believed his five sons were his biggest accomplishments and his...
Richard F Small
May 7, 2016
Richard F. Small, 74, of Washington, W.Va., passed away at his home on May 7, 2016, with his family by his side. He was born Aug. 14, 1941, in Lubeck, W.Va., a son of the late Charles Franklin and Edith Grimm Small. He was a Baptist by faith and was a Mechanical Foreman in Teflon and also was a part...
Bernice M. Mcclelland
May 2, 2016
Bernice Marie McClelland, 92, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at the Parkersburg Care Center.She was born November 7, 1923 at Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Monteville L. and Lillie May Agnes Ward Campbell. Bernice was born of the Christian faith.She was a 1941 graduate of Parkersburg High and had worked in retail sales at J.C. Penny in Cleveland...
Bruce Gordon Mccarthy
May 2, 2016
Bruce Gordon McCarthy, 68, of Graysville, Ohio passed away May 2, 2016 in his home.He was born August 8, 1947 in Brunswick, Maine, a son of the late Harold and Ruth Turner McCarthy. As a young man Bruce served in the National Guard (1966 - 1971), he was a Charter Pilot being operator and owner, a successful Proprietor of a...
James Michael Lyons
Apr 23, 2016
James Michael Lyons, 30 of Spring Street, Parkersburg passed April 23, 2016 of a tragic accident in downtown Parkersburg. He was also known as Little Michael or Mike. He was adored by many and always brought so much life to a room by filling every corner with laughter. He may have been “Little Michael” but his personality was not! He...
Martha June Mettler
Apr 14, 2016
Martha June Mettler, 93, of Parkersburg passed away peacefully April 14, 2016 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born January 19, 1923 in Wood County, WV to the late GeorgeWells and Josi Bennett Henrie.She was a Methodist by Faith and was a homemaker.She was a lifetime member of the VFW, and especially enjoyed playing bingo...
Sandy Feick
Apr 12, 2016
It is with a heavy heart we announce the untimely passing of our sweet Sandy Feick.Sandy died suddenly in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 12th, 2016 at her home here in Parkersburg. Sandra Kay Leeson was born in Parkersburg . She was the daughter of Leroy Clifford and Iva Leona Fluharty Leeson who have preceded her in death....
Theresa Elaine Midcap
Apr 11, 2016
Theresa Elaine Midcap, 57, of Parkersburg passed away April 11, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born April 8, 1959 in Parkersburg to the lateShirley Marie Coates West. She was a Baptist by Faith and worked at the Guard DryCleaners.She enjoyed car racing, reading, watching birds, working puzzles and her family. She is survived by her husband, Paul...
