Obituaries

Nov 2, 2023

Sue Jemison Smittle, 89, of Vienna, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at her residence. She was born October 19, 1934, in Arvilla, WV, a daughter of Clarence and Mildred Wells Jemison and lived with maternal grandparents Joseph and Emma Wells and paternal grandparents James and Gladys Jemison. Sue graduated from St. Mary’s High School and was a member...

Nov 1, 2023

Russell “Joe” Alan Mason, 74, of Vienna, WV passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Select Specialty Hospital, Newark, OH. He was born March 12, 1949 in Marion, OH, a son of the late Wesley M. Mason and Margaret Peters Lucas. Joe was a US Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. He enjoyed playing pool and will be sadly...

Oct 31, 2023

Joyce Ellen Bateman, 57, of Parkersburg passed away October 31, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, Belpre Campus. Joyce was born April 30, 1966 in Elkins, WV a daughter of Fred Allen McDonald, Sr. and Claudette McDonald, both of Parkersburg. She attended Zion Baptist Church in Parkersburg and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her...

Oct 30, 2023

Susan Linn Hopkins, 69, of Parkersburg, WV passed away October 30, 2023. She was born on May 22, 1954 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Donald and Ruth (Hawk) Shrewsbury.

She was retired from E.I. Dupont after 28 years of service. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with her dog, Lexi, and loved watching football.

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Oct 30, 2023

On Monday, October 30th, Bonnie left this world to join her husband (“Jimmy”) , who has been patiently awaiting her arrival to God’s paradise for the last eight years. Born to Greely and Hazel Hurst on June 29th 1932, she leaves us both saddened by her passing yet joyful for her being part of our lives and world. Bonnie...

Oct 27, 2023

Raymond G. Goudy, 79, of Belpre, formerly of Marietta, passed away October 27, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born May 30, 1944 to the late Paul and Goldie (Constable) Goudy.

He served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He retired after 40 years from Thermo-Fisher. He was a member of Vienna Baptist Church....

Oct 25, 2023

Helen J. Bayles, 87, of Vienna, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Worthington Healthcare Center. She was born March 23, 1936, in Creston, WV, a daughter of the late Elza G. and Blanch Williams Lockhart. Helen enjoyed reading and collecting red bird figurines. She was a member of Bull Run United Methodist Church, Waverly, WV. She is survived...

Oct 17, 2023

Larry Walcutt, 73, of Mineral Wells passed away October 17, 2023. He was born in Parkersburg to the late Forrest and Hazel (Bell) Walcutt.

After graduation from Parkersburg South High School, he went on to become a US Army Veteran, serving in Korea, and in the US Army Reserves. Later, he worked as a laborer at Dupont....

Oct 14, 2023

Kelly Elizabeth (Gerken) Kent, 40 years young, of Mineral Wells, WV passed away peacefully Saturday, October 14, 2023.

She was born April 4th 1983 in Whipple, Ohio. She was the daughter of Joe and Marie Gerken and sister of Jody Briggs (Mike Briggs).

Kelly was a proud US Army...

Oct 13, 2023

Cooper Alan Stull, infant son of Chase Stull and Carly Strickler gained his angel wings on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital after battling pulmonary atresia.

He is deeply loved by his paternal grandparents, Christopher Stull (Tessa) and Stephanie Stull; maternal grandparents, Shawn Strickler (Carol) and Rachel DePuy (Gale); aunts, Tabitha Strickler and Gracie Stull;...

Oct 12, 2023

Sue Richards McCauley, 84, of Parkersburg passed away October 12, 2023 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. She was born January 5, 1939 in Parkersburg a daughter of the late Lester O. and Fleeta Clark Clegg.

She was a 1956 graduate from Parkersburg High School. She was a homemaker, and worked at Rite Aide Pharmacy, attended the Gospel...

Oct 10, 2023

Erma “E.J.” Baker, 66, of Vienna, went home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2023. She was born October 27, 1956, in Richmond, VA, a daughter of the late Aubrey L. Corker and Adaline M. Phillips Corker Russell. E.J. was a retired teacher after several years of service, which included Joyful Sound Daycare. She was a member of...

Oct 9, 2023

Marlene Ellen “WeeWee” Shriver, 57, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 9, 2023 after a hard and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Parkersburg to Grace Ellen Small and the late Richard Dean Small on March 20, 1966.

She is a 1984 graduate from Parkersburg South High School and...

Oct 7, 2023

Wilma May Ullum, 72, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at her residence. There will be no services at this time. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Green Street, Parkersburg is honored to serve the Ullum family.

Oct 7, 2023

Robert Alan Davis, 60, of Mineral Wells, WV went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2023 after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born February 9, 1963 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Roger and Iris Palmer Davis.

He worked for St. Joe’s ambulance service as a paramedic for 15 years, then...

Oct 6, 2023

Barbara Y. “Barbie” Jones, 88, of Vienna, WV passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 10, 1935 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Lee and Marie Watson Young. Barbie had previously worked at Mt. State Steel and Corning Glass and was co-owner of Parkersburg Pattern, with her husband Ted, for over 20...

Oct 5, 2023

Michael A. Parsons, 61, of Vienna, WV passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born April 10, 1962 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Walter Delano and Janice Fern Adkins Parsons. He served in the United States Marine Corps and enjoyed hunting (especially turkey), classic hot rod cars, and most of...

Oct 5, 2023

Brigida (Navarro) Sanchez, 90, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center. She was born February 12, 1933 in Vieques, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Guillermo and Jacquina Santiago Navarro. Brigida had previously worked in healthcare and she enjoyed reading, dancing, music and watching TV. She is survived by her three daughters, Marisol...

Oct 4, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” Gayle Runnion, 86, of Parkersburg and formerly Spencer, died in her sleep Wednesday morning, October 4, 2023 after an extended illness. She was born June 10, 1937 in Reedy, a daughter of the late Delphia Gayle Casto and the late Clarence “Red” Henry Casto, both of Reedy. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert...

Oct 2, 2023

Bernard “Perry” Null, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023.

He was born on August 17, 1931 in Flint, WV, Wirt County, a son of the late Isaac and Goldie Joy Null. Perry retired from Broughton Dairy where he worked for nearly 40 years. He enjoyed wood working and hunting.

Perry and Shirley...