Barbara Irene Friese
Feb 26, 2025
Barbara Irene Friese (VanFossen), 82, of Rockport, passed away on February 26, 2025. She was born on June 14, 1942 to the late Cliffon Eugene and Eva Irene VanFossen (Lynch).
Barb had previously been employed at Dils department store and Krogers. She enjoyed bird watching, flower gardens, anytime she could spend at the beach and time with...
Billy Dwayne Bell Sr.
Feb 25, 2025
Billy Dwayne Bell Sr. 79, of Belpre, Ohio passed away peacefully at his residence on February 25, 2025.
Son of the late John and Fosteen Bell, Billy was born March 9, 1945 in Joker, WV. He enjoyed working with cars and spending time with friends and family.
In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded...
Charles "Bill" William Bock
Feb 24, 2025
Charles “Bill” Bock, 77, of Parkersburg, passed away February 24, 2025 at his residence. He was born February 25, 1947 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Charles B. and Lula Marie Full Bock.
He was a 1964 of Parkersburg High School. He retired after 35 years with Corning/Schott Scientific. He was a Christian and active with...
Nancy Louise Warner
Feb 23, 2025
Nancy Louise Warner, 93, of Vienna, WV passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, with the compassionate care of Eagle Pointe Healthcare Center.
Daughter of the late Alton and Dorothy Warner, Nancy was born August 4, 1931, in North Hampton, Massachusetts. After graduating from high school, Nancy served in the United States Navy. She went on to earn...
James "Jim" Clayton Shreeves
Feb 23, 2025
James “Jim” Clayton Shreeves, 81, passed away on February 23, 2025 after a short illness at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born July 11, 1943 in Frederick, OK to the late James Harden and Edith Medora (Bond) Shreeves while his dad was serving in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II.
He graduated from...
Joseph Norman Burk Jr.
Feb 22, 2025
Joseph Norman Burk, Jr., AKA Joey, Papaw, Pops, Handsome, Papa Joe, and Cheesehead, 55, of Walker, WV gained his wings on February 22, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born May 4, 1969 in Parkersburg.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Peggy Eileen Burk; daughter, Kileen Renee Bell (Ben) of...
Sharon Lynn Bailes
Feb 22, 2025
Sharon Lynn Bailes, 86, formerly of Vienna, passed away February 22, 2025 at Cedar Grove Personal Care Center. She was born June 20, 1938 in Parkersburg, a daughter to the late Willis and Anna Grace Shaffer Buckley.
She graduated from Parkersburg High School with the class of 1956. She retired from the Bureau of Public Debt after...
Jerry Blair Childers
Feb 19, 2025
Jerry Blair Childers, 77, of Parkersburg , West Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 19, 2025, after an extended illness. He was born on June 2, 1947 in Clarksburg to Rufus and Juanita Childers. A 1965 graduate of Victory High School in Clarksburg, he was an Air Force veteran, having served during Vietnam. As a chemical...
Anna Beth Hockenberry
Feb 19, 2025
Anna Beth Hockenberry, 73, of Mineral Wells, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Eagle Pointe. She was born June 16, 1951 in West Hamlin, WV.
Anna had a passion for camping, all things Halloween and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. She was a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.
Left to cherish her...
Daniel "Dan" Preston Stephens
Feb 18, 2025
Dan Stephens, 69, of Parkersburg passed away February 18, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born September 26, 1955 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Carl M. and E. Jean Miller Stephens.
He was a 1973 graduate of Parkersburg South High School. He formerly worked at Montgomery Wards and was a car salesman...
Randy Joe Durnell
Feb 18, 2025
Randy Joe Durnell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the age of 66 after a four year battle with cancer. Randy was born in Parkersburg, August 3, 1958 to parents, Gerald and Margie Durnell. Randy was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Durnell. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Margie Ann Durnell; aunt,...
June Ellen Summers Brown
Feb 17, 2025
June Summers Brown, 94, of Belpre, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at her home. She was born September 22, 1930 in Parkersburg to the late Fred and Carrie Congleton Summers. June retired from Arlington Healthcare as a secretary. She attended the Church of Christ. Left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 75 wonderful years, Robert...
Mary M. Powell
Feb 17, 2025
Mary M. Powell, 86, of Vienna passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born January 28, 1939, in Doddridge County, a daughter of the late Dallas Powell and Veronica Richards of Smithburg.
Miss Powell was a school teacher in Wood County. Later she worked for the Wood County Department of Health...
Alice Florence Dolin
Feb 16, 2025
Alice F. Dolin of Walker, WV passed away on February 16, 2025 after a short illness. She was the daughter of Kermit T. and Alice R. Davis Farr born April 3, 1948. A graduate of Parkersburg High School the class of 1967. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Danny L. Dolin; her parents and sister, Eva P....
Rev. Dr. J.D. Reed Jr.
Feb 16, 2025
Rev. Dr. J.D. Reed Jr., 51, of Parkersburg, passed away at home, Sunday, February 16, 2025 after a nine-month battle with ALS. He was born December 21, 1973 in Webster Springs to Alice Reed and the late John Reed Sr.
He was a member of South Parkersburg Baptist Church. He was a musician and lover of all...
Terry Lee Anderson
Feb 16, 2025
Terry Lee Anderson, 69, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully, February 16, 2025 at his residence. He was born September 7, 1955 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Bobby Ann Burdette McKinney. He was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran who served his country honorably. He was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a wonderful father...
Marsha Dianne Gates
Feb 16, 2025
Marsha D. Gates age 76 of Parkersburg, WV passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the Roane General Hospital. She was born November 18, 1948 in Wood County, a daughter of the late Ralph G. and Wilma J. Vanhorn Cross. Marsha was a 1966 graduate of Parkersburg High School and Mountain State College and PCC/WVUP. She was retired from...
Nicholas Andrew Mcpherson
Feb 12, 2025
Nicholas Andrew McPherson, 36, of Parkersburg, passed away at his residence, Wednesday, February 12, 2024. He was born February 20, 1998 in Parkersburg to Susan Finnie and Bernard McPherson. Along with his parents, left to cherish his memory include his brother, Justin McPherson; maternal grandparents, Grace and Harry Knopp; uncle, Gordon Finnie (Robin); three nieces, Audrey McPherson, Heaven Knopp,...
William "Bill" Franklin Friese
Feb 11, 2025
William (Bill) Franklin Friese, 83, of Rockport, WV, passed away on February 11, 2025. He was born on April 16,1941 to the late Meritt and Laura Friese (Cale).
He retired from Dupont Washington Works after 38 years of employment. He was a devoted and avid bowler who was a member of many leagues as well as receiving...
Daren Shane Snider
Feb 10, 2025
Shane Snider, 51, of Mineral Wells, passed away on February 10, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born October 7, 1973 in Parkersburg, a son of Judith “Judy” Holbert Snider and the late Joseph Blaine Snider.
He was a 1991 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and made a career as an over the...
