Obituaries

Oct 3, 2023

Michael Lee Flinn, 34, of Davisville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Center, Parkersburg, WV.

He was born in Parkersburg, a son of John Henry Flinn and Linda Gay Drake, both of Davisville.

Michael was a creative and devoted man. He enjoyed designing tattoos and even etched some...

Oct 2, 2023

Bonnie Kathleen Cameron, 70, of Parkersburg, formerly of Davisville, West Virginia, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at home with her loving daughters by her side.

She was born April 19, 1953, in Glendale, California, a daughter of the late Boyd and Elizabeth Elwell Cashman.

Bonnie had worked as a trainer at Coldwater Creek. She...

Oct 1, 2023

Steven Lee Polsley, 42, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 in Parkersburg, WV.

There will be no public services, and a private cremation will take place.

Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home is honored to serve the Polsley family.

Please visit vaughankimes.com to offer comfort to her family by signing the online...

Sep 28, 2023

Karen Nadine Bragg McElroy, born March 2, 1950, went home to heaven September 28, 2023.

She is kept alive through the loving memories of her sons, Brett Allen Bragg (Sharon Cozad) of Walker and Bryan Paul Bragg of Parkersburg; adored grandchildren, Justin and Joel Bragg; siblings, Joyce Tennant, Linda McLaughlin (Mike), Risè Kiser, Faith Gemmer (Jim), David...

Sep 20, 2023

Harlin K. Thompson, 79, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away September 20, 2023, with family surrounded.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Thompson; their four daughters, Sandy Guinn (Dave), Grace Amos (Ken), Karen Swain (Ken), and Melissa Flinn (Wayne); three brothers, Lawrence, Kenny, and Bill Thompson; two sisters, Blenda Deem and Wanda Caltrider; as...

Sep 17, 2023

After 65 years of marriage and exactly one week after her husband's death, M. Sue White, 87, died September 17, 2023, peacefully at her home in Parkersburg, WV. She was born in Bridgeport, WV, a daughter of the late Abner S. and Agnes Lang Stout.

She is survived by two daughters, Lisa White of Parkersburg and Amy...

Sep 15, 2023

Betty Jo Sellers Townsend 89 left her home in Belleville WV for her eternal one on September 15, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She has been reunited with her husband Gene and sons Randy Gene, Steven Floyd; son-in-law Jerry Fleak; parents, Charles Floyd and Nellie Juanita Sellers; siblings, Jean McIntyre, John “Bill” Sellers, Ruth Sellers, Robert “Bob” Sellers,...

Sep 10, 2023

R. Bruce White, 88, died peacefully at his home in Parkersburg, WV on September 10, 2023. He was a lawyer, community leader and proud lifelong resident of Parkersburg.

He was a son of the late Lawrence "LC" and Ora Hupp White of Parkersburg. He was a 1953 graduate of Parkersburg High School, 1958 graduate of West Virginia...

Sep 7, 2023

Marvin “Jack” Thomas, 84, of Washington, WV, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, September 7, 2023, with his wife by his side.

Jack was born in Wheeling, WV, September 24, 1938, a son of the late Frederick and Stella Mae Peacemaker Thomas.

He was retired, having served 30 years as President & CEO at the...

Sep 6, 2023

Joseph B. Wilson, 82, of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at home with his wife.

He was born October 17, 1940, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Millard and Genevieve Vensel Wilson.

Joseph served our country eleven years with the United States Army and National Guard. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum and...

Sep 2, 2023

Judith Anne Reynolds, 82, of Parkersburg, WV went to be with her heavenly Father, September 2, 2023, after a long illness.

She was born on September 26, 1941, the daughter of the late Vernon and Gladys James.

Judy retired from the City of Parkersburg in the parking department. She enjoyed reading books, doing crafts, and...

Sep 1, 2023

Barbara Husk, 82, of Parkersburg, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.

She was born May 26, 1941, in Spencer, WV, a daughter of late Vergie Isabelle Milhoan Rhodes.

Barbara was a custodian and she cared for her family. She will be missed by her son, Michael Husk...

Aug 31, 2023

Caroll L. Mays, 71, of Parkersburg, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center.

He was born in Parkersburg on August 14, 1952, a son of the late Thomas Coleman and Kathleen Morris Mays.

Caroll was always willing to lend a helping hand. He had worked construction for CH Moore...

Aug 31, 2023

Freda Virginia Kimes, 95, of Parkersburg, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born in Wood County, daughter of the late Jason “Jake” and Elizabeth Lucas. Freda retired as a waitress from G.C. Murphy’s after 40 years of service. She enjoyed quilting, cross stitch, reading, gardening, Koi ponds, country music, and fast...

Aug 28, 2023

Denver Keith Haynes, Jr. of Washington, West Virginia died at WVU Camden Clark Hospital, Parkersburg, West Virginia on August 28th.

Keith was born July 9, 1940, in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of Denver Keith Haynes, Sr. and Eunice Henrietta McCoy Haynes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Benjamin W....

Aug 23, 2023

Donald R. “Don” Hall, 85, of Williamstown, WV passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023, at his home surrounded by his wife and her Angels.

He was a son of the late Crandle V. and Virginia M. Hall also of Williamstown.

Don was well known for his used car sales business, Hall’s Auto Sales. He...

Aug 11, 2023

Nancy Wickman Storts Nicholson, 85, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born May 21, 1938, in Hammond, IN, a daughter of the late Herbert and Maxine Vandeventer Wickman.

Nancy graduated from St. Mary's High School and attended Marietta College majoring in engineering. She married Howard S. Storts...

Jul 22, 2023

David A. Hunter, 81, of Parkersburg, WV, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on July 22, 2023. He was born August 31, 1941, a son of the late George C. and Bessie Myers Hunter.

He was a 1959 graduate of Parkersburg High School and enlisted in the US Navy where he served as a Seaman...

Jul 21, 2023

Claudette R. Scadden, 85, of Parkersburg, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, at Ohio Valley Health Care, Parkersburg, West Virginia.

She was born in Parkersburg on August 2, 1937, a daughter of the late Ada Blanche Richards Scadden.

Claudette loved the Lord and the Salvation Army Church. She was also a cat lover.

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Jul 11, 2023

Peggy Blessing Rogers, 85, passed into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, firm in her faith that she would see her children and family again in heaven.

She finished high school in 1957, went to Mountain State College and graduated in 1958. She married her high school sweetheart, Bill, on August 20, 1958,...