Josephine R. Longwell
Sep 5, 2023
Josephine R. “Jo” Longwell, 93, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at her residence.
She was born January 9, 1930 in Wood County, WV, a daughter of the late Joseph and Hazel Collins Stephens. Jo was retired from A.B. Chance with over 30 years of service.
She is survived by her two...
Pamela S. Smith
Sep 4, 2023
Pamela S. Smith (Arnold) 41, of Parkersburg, died Monday, September 4, 2023 unexpectedly at her residence. She was born on March 24, 1982, she was the daughter of the late David Arnold Sr. and Bonnie Arnold. Survivors other than her mother include her husband of 23 years, Michael P. Smith; two children, Kimberly Ruble (Daniel Crespo) and Michael Cline; one...
Richard Eugene Kellar
Sep 2, 2023
Richard E. Kellar, Sr., 88, of Williamstown, died Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 18, 1934, a son of the late Carl and Sylvia Smith Kellar. Richard was a member of the 36th St. Church of Christ in Vienna and the Boaz Lions Club where he served as Treasurer. He retired from Chevron...
Michael David Flanagan
Sep 1, 2023
Heaven is a little louder and more boisterous as Michael David Flanagan, “Father Flanagan”, M.D.F., Mike, 77, of Vienna, passed peacefully on September 1, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1946 to Ralph U. Flanagan and Mary “Winnie” Eaton Flanagan at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Parkersburg, WV.
Mike was a graduate of the Parkersburg Catholic High...
Torchie Elaine Payne
Aug 30, 2023
Torchie Payne of Belpre, passed away Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023 at the home of her daughter. She was born in Oak Hill, Ohio, a daughter of the late John S. and Louellen Craddolph Keel. She retired from Corning Glass Company, where she was a warehouse worker. She attended Whitman Chapel AME Church in Belpre and was a member of the...
Brenda K Marks
Aug 28, 2023
Brenda K. Marks, 76, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Monday, August 28th, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center.
She was born April 6th, 1947 to Roy D. and Annabell Hoover King in Sutton, WV. She was a 1964 graduate from Clay County High School.
Brenda enjoyed cooking, reading, movies, and most of all taking care...
Edward E. Buffington Jr
Aug 28, 2023
Edward E. Buffington Jr, 58, of Waverly, WV passed away August 28, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Parkersburg to the late Edward E. and Eileen Jean Allman - Buffington. He was a 1982 graduate from Parkersburg South High School and went on to work and retire at Englander Bedding.
Ed is...
Robert "Bob" Smith
Aug 27, 2023
Robert “Bob” Smith, 88, of Washington, WV passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born January 17, 1935 in Jackson County, Leroy, WV.
He attended New Life Baptist Church in Belleville. Bob enjoyed beekeeping and watching hummingbirds.
Bob is survived by his three children, Larry Smith (Joyce) of Washington,...
Denzil Glendon Somerville
Aug 25, 2023
Denzil Glendon Somerville, 98, of Williamstown, died August 25, 2023 at his home. He was born July 22, 1925, in Auburn, WV, a son of the late James Franklin and Hattie Tingler Somerville. Denzil attended Pullman High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and served from 1943 to 1946. After his discharge from the military, he worked...
Marion Lee Clark
Aug 24, 2023
Marion Lee “Bud” Clark, 83, of Parkersburg passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the Charleston Area Medical Center. He was born February 5, 1940 in Parkersburg. Bud was retired from The Board of Education, where he was a bus driver and worked at Sears and Roebuck Company, having worked both jobs at the same time, with over 35 years...
Gladys June Smith
Aug 24, 2023
Gladys “June” Smith, 85, of Parkersburg WV passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born June 17, 1938 in Munday, WV, a daughter of the late John M. and Anna M. Kelley Chadock. June had previously worked at Ralphs Market for several years. She loved her flowers, vegetable gardening, canning and going...
Karen Dell Fankhauser
Aug 23, 2023
Karen D. Fankhauser, 74, of Parkersburg, passed away at Camden Clark Medical Center on August 23, 2023, surrounded by family, concluding a valiant battle with stage-four endometrial cancer. She fought with determination, grace, humor, and love in an effort to stay on this earth longer to watch her beloved grandchildren grow. She lost the fight, but her strength and...
Russell W Shourds
Aug 23, 2023
Russell W. Shourds, 82, of Parkersburg, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
He was born August 2, 1941, a son of the late Richard and Irene Shourds. He was an over the road truck driver, an avid dirt track car racing fan, and an immense supporter of WVU football and basketball.
Russell is survived by...
Bernice R. Lane
Aug 23, 2023
Bernice R. Lane, 81, of Williamstown, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born October 14, 1941, in Spencer, WV, a daughter of the late Francis D. and Eula Walbrown Hall. Bernice was an avid reader and enjoyed books. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Robert L. Lane; one son, Michael...
Samantha Lynn Gault
Aug 22, 2023
Samantha, Sami, Sam Gault, 41 (Parkersburg, WV), left us peacefully on Tuesday morning, August 22, 2023. Her departure from this earth was no different than the way she lived her life: on her own terms. For 5 years, Sami stood strong and faced forward like trekking through a hurricane. No matter the strength of the winds, she kept moving....
Henry Earl Jackson
Aug 22, 2023
Henry E. Jackson, 69, of Vienna, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his residence. He was born June 11, 1954, in West Branch, MI, a son of the late John T. and Mary I. Poling Jackson. Henry was self-employed and known as “Henry the handyman”. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and reading. Henry attended Gospel Tabernacle Church and Trinity Episcopal...
Ava Marie Leona Saxton
Aug 22, 2023
Baby Ava Marie Leona Saxton, passed away August 22, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She is the daughter of Mari McDonough and Christian Saxton both of Parkersburg. In addition to her parents, she is survived by, her maternal grandparents, John and Donna McDonough of Newport News, VA; and her paternal grandparents, Tia Daugherty (Alan) and William Saxton all of...
Matthew M. Piotrowski
Aug 21, 2023
Matthew M. Piotrowski, 74, of Parkersburg passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at the Charleston Area Medical Center. Memorial services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Piotrowski family.
Gail Little
Aug 20, 2023
Gail Little, 87, went to be with the lord on August 20th, 2023. He was born October 24th, 1935 in Grantsville West Virginia to the late Clarence and Ellenora O’Dell Little.
He was a furniture and auto upholsterer for many years, installed glass at Murrays in Marietta, retired from Dupont and was on the fire brigade. He...
Linda Hamilton Herman
Aug 20, 2023
Linda Hamilton Herman, passed away on August 20, 2023. She is survived by her two daughters, Monya Cotton and Natasha Cotton Gordon (Stacey Gordon); and grandchildren, Sierra and Carly Leonard, Memphis, Everhett and Sutton Gordon. Preceded in death by her grandchild, Taylor Reverendo. She will be missed by her family, large group of friends and students from North Star...
