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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Richard F Small

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

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

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

James Michael Lyons

April 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

Martha June Mettler

April 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

Sandy Feick

April 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

Theresa Elaine Midcap

April 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...

Charles Dallas Starcher

Charles Dallas Starcher

April 5, 2016

Charles Dallas Starcher, 74, of Parkersburg, passed away at Camden Clark Medical Center on April 5, 2016. He was born July 1, 1941 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Dallas and Betty Dennis Starcher. He was a construction worker for Jimmy Harper Construction. He is survived by his wife, Jenny Stanley Starcher; three sons, Danny Starcher of Mineral Wells,...

Wanda Virginia Spencer

Wanda Virginia Spencer

April 2, 2016

Wanda Virginia "Granny" Spencer, 101 of Parkersburg passed away April 2, 2016 at Cemden Clark Medical Center. She was born November 26, 1914 at Clarksburg a daughter of the late Henry Clay and Ila Simmons Price. Granny attended the Blennerhassett Church of the Nazarene and was a homemaker. Survivors include one son Billy Joe Spencer of Morgantown, and 4 daughters...

Dwain C. Meeks

Dwain C. Meeks

April 1, 2016

Dwain Clifton Meeks, 73, of Williamstown, W.Va. passed away unexpectedly April 1, 2016 at his residence. Dwain was born June 30, 1942 at Marietta, Ohio, a son of the late Clifton L. and Mary G. Longfellow Meeks. He and his family owned and operated the former Meeks Bakery in Vienna for many years.Dwain and his brother, Larry were among the...

Mary Jean Graham

Mary Jean Graham

March 31, 2016

Mary Jean Bradford Graham, 94, of Parkersburg, passed away March 31, 2016 at home. She was born January 5, 1923 a daughter of the late Francis and Jessie Messenger Bradford. She was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and retired from Sears as a switchboard operator. Survivors include two sons Michael Flanagan and John Flanagan grandchildren John...

Bernice Yvonne (Bonnie) Downie

Bernice Yvonne (Bonnie) Downie

March 31, 2016

Bernice Yvonne "Bonnie" Downie, 67, of Davisville, WV passed away March 31, 2016 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born February 6, 1949 in Parkersburg a daughter of Delores Mae Hart Wagnon and the late Paul Eugene Davis. She was a cashier at Kroger for over 40 years and was a member of the American Legion. In addition to her...

Edna June Lane Drillien

Edna June Lane Drillien

March 31, 2016

Edna June Lane Drillien, 73, of Barberton, Ohio formerly of Vienna, WV passed away March 31, 2016 at Akron General Visiting Nurses Hospice Center. She was born June 2, 1942 in Parkersburg, WV a daughter of the late Eustace Turner and Ruth Evelyn Nicholson Freshour. She attended Portage Church of the Portage Lakes Community and had a Certificate of Cosmotology...

Mary Louise Sims Hartleben

Mary Louise Sims Hartleben

March 28, 2016

Mary Louise Sims Hartleben, 92, of Maidsville, WV and formerly of Parkersburg passed away March 28, 2016 at Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown, WV. She was born January 23, 1924 in Parkersburg a daughter of the late Benjamin and Martha Elizabeth Jauquay Turner. She was a member of the St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church and worked in sales at Stone...

Mary Anne Francis Yoke

Mary Anne Francis Yoke

March 28, 2016

Mary Anne Francis Yoke, 94, of Grantsville, W.Va., departed this world on March 28, 2016, at Minnie Hamilton Health Care System surrounded by her loving grandson, Tracy and wife, Melissa West. She was born September 18, 1921, a daughter of James and Martha Criss. She was also blessed with her adoptive parents, Hagan and Bertha Francis. In addition to her...

Garnetta Jane Dotson

Garnetta Jane Dotson

March 25, 2016

Garnetta Jane Dotson, 88, of Parkersburg passed away peacefully at home on March, 25, 2016. She was born on September 21, 1927 to the late Alvin Bruce and Florence Faye Gay Swisher. She graduated Cairo High School and was a Switchboard Operator for Camden Clark Hospital.She also loved crocheting and gardening. Garnetta is survived by her daughter, Pamela Dotson of...

Aaron Noel Lohoefener

Aaron Noel Lohoefener

March 23, 2016

Aaron N. Lohoefener, 51, of Parkersburg passed away March 23, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center.There will be no services.Kimes Funeral Home is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.

Elsie T. Bogolin

Elsie T. Bogolin

March 14, 2016

Elsie T. Bogolin, 99, formerly of Parkersburg, passed away, Monday, March 14, 2016 in the Ravenswood Care Center.Mrs. Bogolin was born in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late George and Frances Ule Turk. Survivors include one son Gary; one daughter, Marsha and several grandchildren. Elsie retired as a bookkeeper from Design Services, Inc. There are no services schedule at...

Micaela A. Holmes

Micaela A. Holmes

March 13, 2016

Micaela A. "Mickey" Holmes, 74, of Vienna, W.Va. passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center. Mickey was born May 22, 1941 at St. Marys, W.Va., a daughter of the late Thomas "Tom" A. and Mildred A. Northrup Anderson. She was a graduate of St. Marys High School and a member of Grace Episcopal Church, St....

Darrell Glen Deaton

Darrell Glen Deaton

March 12, 2016

Darrell Glen Deaton, 55, of Parkersburg, WV departed this life after a courageous battle with cancer on March 12, 2016 at his residence surrounded by the love of his family. He was born and raised in Parkersburg, WV and graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1978.He was employed by the Wood County Board of Education for 23 years leaving an...

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