Betty R. Cochran
Mar 4, 2024
Betty R. Cochran of Parkersburg passed away peacefully in her home on March 4, 2024, at the age of 98.
She was born January 22, 1926, in Smithville, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Charles and Coca Waggoner Hedge, and Betty graduated from Harrisville High School in 1945.
Betty entered the Cadet Nurses Corp.,...
Sylvia Nadeen Freeland
Feb 28, 2024
Sylvia NaDeen Freeland, 98, of Parkersburg, West Virginia was called home and welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on February 28, 2024. Sylvia was born May 23, 1925, in Ellenboro, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Orval Blaine Rymer and Fay Drucilla Brannon Rymer formerly of Ellenboro, West Virginia.
She was a graduate of Harrisville High...
Gail G. Gillespie
Feb 26, 2024
Gail G. Gillespie, 90, of Parkersburg, West Virginia passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at West Virginia University, Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.
He was born in Macfarlan, Ritchie County, West Virginia, a son of the late William and Bessie Duffield Gillespie.
Gail was a United States Army veteran, a Mason, and a member of...
Mary Frances Workman
Feb 23, 2024
Mary Frances Workman, 82, of Parkersburg, WV passed away peacefully at home Friday afternoon, February 23, 2024. She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late Joseph F. Stewart and Margaret Masters Stewart.
Mary Frances was the 7th generation of the Davis family that settled in Marietta with the pioneers in 1792.
She was...
Mary Ruth Allman Casto
Feb 23, 2024
Mary Ruth Allman Casto, 88, of Parkersburg passed away at Stonerise Nursing Home on February 23, 2024. She was born September 9, 1935, daughter of the late Fredrick Basil and Chloe Belle Karr Allman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert William Casto, formerly from Rockport, WV
Mary was a member of Limestone United Methodist...
Terry Lee Harding
Feb 20, 2024
Terry Lee Harding, 67, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away in the comfort of his own home on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
He was a son of the late Howard Harding and Norma Mae Campbell Harding Cunningham.
Terry retired from CSX Railroad, and he enjoyed fishing, camping, the mountains of Buckhannon, West Virginia, and the...
Charles L. Pettit
Feb 5, 2024
C.L. "Charlie" Pettit, 96, of Washington, WV passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024. He will be remembered for his love of fishing and baseball, and for enjoying his hobby of restoring antique tractors. Charles also proudly served his country as a soldier in the Army during World War II. A Celebration of Charlie's Life will be planned by...
David M. Wolfe
Jan 29, 2024
David M. Wolfe, 73, of St. Mary’s, WV passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV.
The son of the late Howard Ross Wolfe and Geneva Irene Gatrell Wolfe, David was born March 18, 1950, in Parkersburg, WV.
David was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and he...
Sherron Q. Barnett
Jan 28, 2024
Sherron Q. Barnett, 74, of Davisville, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Camden Clark Medical Center.
Sherron was born September 14, 1949, in Wayne County, WV, the daughter of the late Otis and Ruby (Ramsey) Queen.
Sherron enjoyed spending her time following and supporting the extracurricular...
Connie Lou Hurst
Jan 22, 2024
Connie Lou Hurst, 69, of Lakeland, formerly of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on January 22, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born March 26, 1954, in Pennsboro, WV, the daughter of Florence Eddy and Sinsel Satterfield.
She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and brother, Rodney, in 2021.
Connie was an avid...
Timothy L. Bauer
Jan 12, 2024
Timothy L. Bauer, 73, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully at home following an extended illness with his wife by his side on Friday, January 12, 2024.
He was born November 15, 1950, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, a son of the late Vallie “Junior” Bauer and Lucy M. Bauer Jackson.
Tim retired from Hope Gas...
Judith A. Oldaker
Jan 11, 2024
Judith A. Oldaker, 82, of Parkersburg, passed away January 11, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones.
She was born April 8, 1941, the daughter of the late Claude E. and Orpha O. Beach.
Judy graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1959 and worked as a Home Interiors & Gifts Displayer for twenty-two years. Judy...
Emma J. Shadd
Jan 8, 2024
Emma Jean Shadd, 70, of Parkersburg, formerly of Boone County, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Charleston Area Medical Center.
She was born in Logan County on Christmas Day 1953, a daughter of the late John R. and Rebecca Marie Wiley Woody.
Emma loved the Lord,...
Pamela "Pam" S. Dowler
Jan 4, 2024
Pamela "Pam" S. Dowler, 64, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, entered heaven on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at home with her family by her side.
She was born a daughter of Corrine Robinson and the late Alvie Robinson.
Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Corrine; her husband of 47 years, Sam Dowler; son,...
James "Jimmy" L. Vandergrift
Jan 2, 2024
James “Jimmy” Larry Vandergrift, 77, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away at Camden Clark Medical Center on January 2, 2024.
He was born a son of the late Lawrence W. and V. Dorothy Woodyard Vandergrift.
Jimmy was an Iron Worker and Methodist by faith. He was a member of the Masons #169, Moose #1118, and...
Vicki Kay Morton Gates
Dec 21, 2023
Vicki Kay Morton Gates, 65, passed away December 21, 2023, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late James M. Morton and Mildred J. Forshey.
She was a 1976 graduate from Parkersburg South High School and she continued to attend their monthly dinner meetings. Vicki was a member of Mineral Wells Baptist Church. She...
Helen Kay Mcintyre
Dec 16, 2023
Helen Kay McIntyre, 82, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Camden Clark Medical Center.
She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, a daughter of the late Chester and Addlee Pruitt Strickland.
Helen was a devoted Christian and a member of the...
Earl Eugene Leasure Jr.
Dec 15, 2023
Earl Eugene Leasure Jr., 64, of Parkersburg, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 15, 2023.
He was a son of the late Earl Eugene and Betty Catherine Huston Leasure.
After graduating from high school, he went into the United States Marines and served his country. When he returned to the Parkersburg area, he...
William "Billy" C. Barber Ii
Dec 13, 2023
William “Billy” Clearance Barber II, of St. Albans, West Virginia passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a son of William “Sonny” Clearance Barber and Donna Sharp Barber.
Billy was a loving husband, father, son, uncle and friend. He loved his dogs, music, and cars. He was very entertaining whether he...
Adam L. Knopp
Dec 12, 2023
Adam L. Knopp, 29, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away suddenly on December 12, 2023, at home.
He was born in Parkersburg on May 4, 1994, and lived with his grandparents.
He was preceded in death by his father, Larry L. Knopp.
He leaves behind his daughters, Heaven Leigh and Aubriella; his mother, Angela...
