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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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Charles A. Kreinik

Charles A. Kreinik

April 8, 2015

Charles Kreinik, 28, a charismatic character, one who could bemuse his friends with dark and slanted humor took his life on April 8, 2015. Charles was the son of Myla and Doug Kreinik of Parkersburg, the brother of Danielle and brother-in-law of Jonathan Siegel of Los Angeles, CA, and boyfriend of Mandy Iverson. He had friends in all four corners...

Molly B. Cigal

Molly B. Cigal

March 4, 2015

Molly Barnum Cigal, 69, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at her residence. Molly was born January 4, 1946 at Lockport, N.Y., a daughter of the late Fred and Shirley Woodside Barnum. Molly received her B.S. in Education in 1967 from State University of New York at Brockport, N.Y. and her M.S. in Education in 1969, from...

Ashley Jade Thompson

Ashley Jade Thompson

February 8, 2015

Ashley Jade Thompson, 31, of Parkersburg, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015 at her residence after an unexpected illness. Ashley was born in Bradenton, Florida, a daughter of Rocke Thompson of Parkersburg and the late Jill Thompson who preceded Ashley in death on January 27, 2005. Ashley graduated from Parkersburg High School. She had been a server at area restaurants....

Delores R. Wingrove

Delores R. Wingrove

February 7, 2015

Dolores Ruth "Ruthie"Wingrove, 82, of Waverly, W.Va. passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015 at her residence. She was born April 7, 1932 at Wood County, W.Va., a daughter of the late William and Ina Cunningham Moore. She had worked as a meat packer, later, in central supply at St. Joseph's Hospital and as a tax preparer at H & R...

Jeannine Yoho

Jeannine Yoho

January 15, 2015

Jeannine Yoho, 85, of Parkersburg, passed away surrounded by good friends on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Wyngate Senior Living Facility, Parkersburg.Mrs. Yoho was born in Pennsboro, a daughter of the late Carl A. and Ruby Grimm Riggs. She was a graduate of Pennsboro High School and received an Associate's degree from Potomac State College.Jeannine had served as a teacher's...

Ralph Michael "Mike" Rogers

Ralph Michael "Mike" Rogers

January 14, 2015

Ralph Michael “Mike” Rogers, 57, of Parkersburg passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on December 24, 1957, a son of the late Charles Cecil and Estella Marie Snyder Rogers. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral.

Donna Marie Mitchell

Donna Marie Mitchell

January 13, 2015

Donna Marie Mitchell, 58, of West Colombia, Mason County, West Virginia, and formerly of Vienna, West Virginia, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, West Virginia. She was born August 9, 1956 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a daughter of Lulie "Ethel" Price of Woodsville, West Virginia and the late Carl Pauley. In addition to her...

Kenneth Lamar Rippeon

Kenneth Lamar Rippeon

December 31, 2014

Kenneth Lamar Rippeon, 78, of Sandyville, W.Va., formerly of Westminster, Maryland passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Marietta, Ohio. He was born January 5, 1936 in Frederick, Maryland, a son of the late Wilmer C. and Marian L. Tregoning Rippeon. Kenneth was a U.S. Army veteran and Methodist by faith.He was a retired hand painter with...

Gloria P. Rush

Gloria P. Rush

December 19, 2014

Gloria P. Rush, 89, of Parkersburg, W.Va.passed away at her home with family by her side on Friday, December 19, 2014. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio July 4, 1925 and was raised by her Uncle and Aunt, Edward and Pauline Hebenthal who preceded her in death. Mrs. Rush had been a member for over sixty years of Laureate Master...

John Dearth Junior Nichols

John Dearth Junior Nichols

December 18, 2014

John Dearth Junior Nichols (Johnny) departed for heaven December 18, 2014 at Camden Clark Medical Center surrounded by family. He was born December 1, 1926 in Pleasants County, West Virginia near Schultz to parents Carrie Agnes Dearth and John Thomas Nichols. He attended grade school in Schultz and Spice Run, and high school in St. Marys. After several labor jobs,...

Jack A. Nohe

Jack A. Nohe

November 21, 2014

Jack A. Nohe, 83, formerly of Vienna, W.Va., passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 at Harmer Place, Marietta, Ohio. Jack was born October 3, 1931 at Belleville, W.Va., a son of the late Dock A. and Ora Sheppard Nohe. He was a 1950 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force for 20 years...

Judith Ann Fulks

Judith Ann Fulks

November 20, 2014

Judith Ann Fulks, 64, of Parkersburg, W.Va.went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2014 in the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Judith was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Loy A. and Charlotte June Brant Snyder. She was a social worker and was Baptist by faith.Judith enjoyed sewing, crafting baskets and quilting. She is survived...

Alice Virginia Cole

Alice Virginia Cole

November 17, 2014

Alice Virginia Cole, 82, formerly of Belpre, Ohio passed away Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Marietta Center, Marietta, Ohio. Alice was born November 26, 1931 at Parkersburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Albert and Nellie Hupp Flinn. Alice had spent most of her adult life providing loving care for the elderly. She is survived by two daughters, Donna...

Sue F. Elder

Sue F. Elder

October 31, 2014

Sue F. Elder, 83, of Vienna, passed away on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, in the Ohio Valley Health Care. Mrs. Elder was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Jack W. and Helen G. McHenry Gilchrist. She was a 1950 graduate of Parkersburg High School and also graduated from Mountain State Business College. Sue was a homemaker and member...

Iris Esther Mccrady

Iris Esther Mccrady

October 14, 2014

Iris Esther McCrady, 72, of Vienna, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at her residence.Mrs. Mc Crady was born in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Ira E. and Pauline Sanders McConnell. Iris was a 1960 graduate of Parkersburg High School and received her MBA from Ohio University.She retired after forty eight years of service to Camden Clark Memorial Hospital...

Ruth Morgan Sheppard

Ruth Morgan Sheppard

October 11, 2014

Ruth Morgan Sheppard, 92, formerly of Vienna, passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Zusman Hospice in Bexley, Ohio. She was born in Keyser, West Virginia but grew up in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She was the daughter of George Thurman and Effie Virginia Mills. Ruth was a 1940 graduate of Parkersburg High School and...

Dawn Lee Lombardi

Dawn Lee Lombardi

October 9, 2014

Dawn Lee Ferguson Lombardi, 57, passed away October 9, 2014. She was born September 26, 1957 in Ravenswood, West Virginia to Ronald O'Dell Ferguson and Emma Jean Combs Ferguson. She graduated from Ravenswood High School in West Virginia and Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City, Florida, where she received her Registered Nursing Degree in 1991. She was a member...

Eleanor V. Westfall

Eleanor V. Westfall

October 6, 2014

Eleanor V. (Windon) Westfall, of Parkersburg, wonderful and beloved wife and Mother, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She was born July 1, 1926, in West Milford, West Virginia, the daughter of the late James E. and Malissa A. (Ward) Windon. She was a graduate of Unidis High School, West Milford, Class of 1944....

Barbara J. Payne

Barbara J. Payne

October 3, 2014

Barbara J. (Santee) Payne, 70, of Parkersburg, passed away Friday, October 3, 2014 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Parkersburg, August 3, 1944 a daughter of the late Howard Presley Santee and Dorothy Lavada Deem Santee. Barbara was a homemaker, had a strong spiritual belief and especially enjoyed being outdoors.She loved to buy and...

Hobert B. Kidd

Hobert B. Kidd

October 1, 2014

Hobert B. "Hobe" Kidd, 90, of Parkersburg, W.Va. passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Camden-Clark Medical Center. Hobe was a loving Christian husband, father and grandfather, who will be sadly missed. He was born December 30, 1923 at Parkersburg, a son of the late Graham and Cora Cox Kidd. Hobe was a member and Elder at the Walnut Street...

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