Obituaries

Jul 19, 2023

Virginia Agnus Merrill, 97, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Stonerise – Eagle Pointe. She was born January 24, 1926 in Creston, WV, a daughter of the late Wirt and Marjorie Tyree Lee. Virginia was a retired elementary school teacher for Wood Co. Schools, where she taught for 47 years. She was a 1943 graduate...

Jul 17, 2023

Katie Geraldine Spears, 95, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on July 17, 2023, at Worthington Healthcare Center in Parkersburg, WV. She was born on January 25, 1928, to Floyd Calvin Modesitt and Sophie Nelson Modesitt of Walker, WV. Katie was a stay-at-home mother all her life and raised four children with her late husband, Holly Andrew Spears. Katie was an...

Jul 15, 2023

Fred L. Nulter, 88, of Vienna, WV, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at home after a long illness. He was born March 14, 1935, in Eatons, WV, a son of the late Harry and Mae Nulter. Fred was a member of 36th Street Church of Christ in Vienna. He was married for 67 years to Martha Galloway Nulter. He...

Jul 15, 2023

Russell Eugene Richardson, 89 of Williamstown, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at his residence. He was born January 4, 1934 at Parkersburg, WV, son of Herman E. Richardson and Ida Marie Hendershot Richardson. Russell was a graduate of Williamstown High School. He was a member of the Evergreen Bible Church...

Jul 12, 2023

James Gilbert Wilson of Waverly WV was called home to heaven in the early morning of Wednesday July 12th surrounded by his beloved wife, Gerry, all his children and his “best friend” Barney (a West Highland Terrier). He lived a full life beginning in Parkersburg, WV on August 25, 1937 to parents Gilbert Darius and Ethel (Smith) Wilson. He...

Jul 10, 2023

Ronnie C. Batten, 76, of Mineral Wells, WV departed this life at Belpre Landing Nursing Facility, Monday, July 10, 2023. He was born April 6, 1947 in Gilmer County, WV, a son of the late Foster C. and Pauline Radcliff Batten. Ronnie graduated in 1966 from Sand Fork High School in Gilmer County, WV. In 1966 Ronnie went into the...

Jul 9, 2023

Geneva “Geney” Nelson, 79, of Davisville, WV, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at her residence. She was born March 5, 1944 in Jacksonville, FL. A daughter of the late Howard F. Wolfe and Creasy Cribbs Wolfe. Geney was a dedicated minister’s wife, she and her husband were founders of The Spreading Truth Ministries Church. Music was her life,...

Jul 8, 2023

Robert Jennings Rector, 62, of Vienna, WV passed away on July 8, 2023. He was born November 22, 1960 in Clarksburg, WV, son of the late Albert and Anna Mae Milligan Rector. Rob was preceded in death by siblings, Ab, Ron, Jim, Icie, Susie, Patty, and John. He is survived by siblings, Shelah Layne, Mary (Gary) Copen, Linda (Sonny)...

Jul 8, 2023

Walter B. Wright Jr., 74 of Vienna, passed away Saturday, July 8th at his residence. He was born August 1, 1948, in Parkersburg, a son of the late Walter B. Wright Sr. and Elma Whipkey Wright. He was a 1967 graduate of Parkersburg High School. Walter served his country in the United States Navy, stationed on the USS Cochran DDG-21,...

Jul 8, 2023

Rosetta “Zette” Nelson Goodnight, 86, of Walker, WV passed away July 8, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Hospital. She was born on September 14, 1936 to Alma V and Norf Nelson. She was a triplet with Jane and Cindy, their birth made the local papers since being a triplet was a rare occurrence. She...

Jul 7, 2023

Doris Lea Ruble, 85, of Parkersburg, WV passed away at her residence on July 7, 2023. She was born April 12, 1938 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Shirley D. Elliott and Iva A. Dotson Elliott. Doris was a retired nurse of 50 years from CCMH and St. Joseph Hospital. She also retired as a receptionist from Consumer...

Jul 7, 2023

Julia “Judy” Mathers, 96, of Vienna, WV passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at her residence. She was born April 28, 1927 in Harrisville, WV, a daughter of the late Dorsey and Virgil Cokeley Broadwater. Judy graduated from Ritchie County High School and attended West Virginia Wesleyan. She was a retired kindergarten teacher at Wayside United Methodist Church where...

Jul 7, 2023

Robert Brandon Swiney, 56, of Parkersburg, WV passed away, due to natural causes, on Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born November 8, 1966 in Akron, Ohio, son of the late Mary Louise “Brandon” Grinter and R.B. Grinter.

Robert was a heavy equipment operator and was very proud of his work...

Jul 7, 2023

William Michael Balser, 56, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born September 27, 1966 in Parkersburg, WV. A son of William Carl Balser and the late Karen Sue Kelbaugh Balser. Michael owned and operated Whites Repair Construction Company in Huntington, WV and also owned Re-entry and Recovery Home in...

Jul 7, 2023

Hope Ann Wilson, 65, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 30, 1957 in Jacksonville, Florida. She enjoyed painting, crafts, interior decorating, being outdoors, and spending time with her grandbabies. Hope is survived by four daughters, Mackenzie Wilson (Joshua Lee Athey); Melody Cancel; Jesse Poole, and Jamie Wells; two...

Jul 7, 2023

Landis Rex Tallhamer, 95, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Camden-Clark Medical Center. He was born June 13, 1928, a son of the late Harry Blaine Tallhamer and Mina Bliss Godfrey Tallhamer. Landis served his country in The U.S. Army. He retired from Dupont in 1985 with many years of service. He enjoyed hunting and...

Jul 4, 2023

Lucille V. Hoce, 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility. She was born June 28, 1932, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Shirley D. and Ivy A. Dotson Elliott. Lucille was a homemaker and formerly worked at Worthington Care Center. She loved to walk and go shopping. She is survived by two...

Jul 3, 2023

Edward “E.S.” Hurst Edward “E.S” Hurst, 89, of Mineral Wells, WV, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 3, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lashmeet, WV, May 25, 1934, a son of the late Abney and Ella Mae Hurst. He enjoyed working horses and was an avid fisherman and hunter. E.S. was a member...

Jun 30, 2023

Christina Ann Grogg, 43, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully in the arms of the Lord with her family by her side on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born September 3, 1979, in Parkersburg, a daughter of Pamela S. Kimble of Parkersburg. Christina enjoyed playing bingo, cards and watching her niece, Laiken cheer. In addition...

Jun 29, 2023

Austin G. McConaha, 27, of Belpre, OH passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Washington County, OH following an automobile accident. He was born July 28, 1995 in Marietta, OH. He is the son of Pamela McConaha Wilday and her husband Brian of Eldred, PA and David Riley and his wife Jessica of Waterford, OH. Austin graduated from Carlisle...