Obituaries

Mar 8, 2023

Joyce E. Bunner, 78, of Vienna, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born February 18, 1945, in Liberty Township, OH, a daughter of the late Paul E. and Diantha Mae Hendershot Doyle. Joyce was a 1963 graduate of Salem Liberty High School. She was an owner and operator of...

Mar 5, 2023

Thomas Lee Lewis, 82, of Loris, SC, formerly of Pettyville, WV passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Loris.

He was born June 18, 1940 in Weston, WV, a son of the late Marvin W. and Mildred Britton Lewis.

Thomas was retired after 29 years of service from E.I. DuPont and was a member of...

Mar 4, 2023

C. Sue Dye, 76, of Little Hocking, OH, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born April 26, 1946 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Melvin E. and Betty L. Smith Whitlatch. Sue was retired after 40 years of service from The Boys & Girls Club in Parkersburg where she was...

Mar 4, 2023

Phyllis Colleen “Sandy” Plott, 90, of Williamstown, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 1, 1932, in Sutton, WV, a daughter of the late Ernest and Fonda Mace Cogar. Sandy worked as a receptionist for Dr. Howes for thirty years and was also a clerk for...

Mar 3, 2023

John Derryl “JD” Jones, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. JD was born in Greenwood, SC on January 29, 1950, to the late John Warren Jones and Constance Hackshaw Jones. After graduating from Greenwood High School in 1968, JD attended Lander College and was a member of the Pi Kappa...

Mar 1, 2023

Dearll E. Vincent, 85, of Belpre, OH (formerly Vienna, WV), departed his earthly dwelling on March 1, 2023, with his wife and children by his side. He is now resting in paradise in the comfort and presence of our Lord. Our father was a strong man, an honest man, and a good man. He was a hard worker. He retired...

Mar 1, 2023

Marjorie Grace Tinney Souther, 98, of Vienna, WV, died March 1, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born in Parkersburg, the daughter of the late William O. Tinney and the late Lorena Wile Tinney Mace. Upon graduation from Parkersburg High School in 1943, she was employed by the C&P Telephone Company for a number of years. She was...

Feb 28, 2023

Marianne Church Turrill Wagner, 97, of Belpre, OH, passed Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at the Highland Oaks Nursing Facility in McConnelsville, OH. She was born June 23, 1925 in Belpre, OH, a daughter of the late Huey E. and Minnie P. Hawk Church. Marianne was a homemaker and enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening and rug weaving. She attended Grave Gospel Church...

Feb 28, 2023

Doris Ann Harris, 81, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 14, 1942 in Pennsboro, WV, a daughter of the late Delbert Barker and Bernice Wilson Barker. Doris retired from Public Debt in Parkersburg, where she worked as a Travel Manager. She previously worked at Fitzsimmons Medical Center in Aurora,...

Feb 28, 2023

John A. Sarver II of Westerville, OH passed away on February 28, 2023, at the age of 60, after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). John was much more than a husband and father, he was a role model, a talented photographer, athlete, Co-Founder of Fedcomp and a compassionate person to anyone in need. He always saw what...

Feb 26, 2023

Cheryl Lynne Jackson, 64, of Parkersburg, WV passed away on February 26, 2023 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Cheryl was born February 3, 1959 in Clarksburg, WV to adoring parents James C Jackson and Miriam Lynne Jackson (Ashland). She is survived by her parents, James C & Miriam L Jackson of Parkersburg, WV, brother James...

Feb 26, 2023

Roger Lee Strong, 74, of Elizabeth, WV, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 6, 1949 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of the late Okey J. Strong and Merle M. Fought Strong. Roger attended the 14th Avenue Gospel Mission Church and the Mineral Wells Baptist Church. He...

Feb 25, 2023

James Edward "Jim" Florence Jr, 74 of Parkersburg, WV passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Camden Clark Medical Center. There will be no services. Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Pike St, south Parkersburg is honored to serve the Florence family.

Feb 25, 2023

Oleda Boyce, 88, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She was born August 15, 1934 in Grantsville, WV, a daughter of the late John Wright and Scottie (Plant) Wright. Oleda was a member of the Stephenson United Methodist Church. She enjoyed attending church and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren....

Feb 21, 2023

Tai Terrell Scott, 48, of Belpre OH, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at his residence. He was born October 23, 1974 in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of Ruth Scott (William King - deceased) and the late Julius Muse. Tai spent 10 years doing a job that he loved. He offered in home support service for people with disabilities through...

Feb 20, 2023

Jamie Lee Riser, 38, of Parkersburg, WV passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 in Parkersburg, WV. He was born May 23, 1984 in Parkersburg, WV, a son of Vernon Sprouse and Beverly Riser. Jamie enjoyed life, especially fishing, hunting, and back roading. In addition to his parents, Jamie is survived by one brother, Brian Riser (Donnetta); maternal grandmother, Dorothy Riser;...

Feb 19, 2023

Craig D. Richards 61 of Vienna After a valiant struggle with cancer, Craig went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 19th. He died at home surrounded by his beloved friends and family. Craig was born the son of John W. Richards and Paula J. Brasseur on September 27th of 1961. As a 1983 graduate of the...

Feb 18, 2023

On Saturday, February 18th, 2023, Keith Franklin Wigal of Parkersburg, WV, reached the end of his time here on Earth, at the well-lived age of 77. Born in Akron, OH on June 26th, 1945, a graduate of PHS Class of 1963; He traveled across many parts of the world until his time in the US Army (SSG/E-6), from 1965-1971, was...

Feb 17, 2023

Patricia Ann Williamson, 87, of Vienna, WV, passed away February 17, 2023 at Waterview Pointe in Marietta, Ohio. She was born April 9, 1935, in Vienna, WV. A daughter of the late Charles C. and Lena N. Sams Murphy. Patricia graduated from Parkersburg High School, she was a bookkeeper for several years at Dudley’s florist and was a member...

Feb 15, 2023

Clarence A. "Scotty" Scott of Mineral Wells, WV passed away on Wednesday February 15, 2023 at his farm in Mineral Wells, WV at the age of 72. He was born one snowy night on December 27th, 1950 in Parkersburg, WV to Glenna and Carl Scott. On June 14, 1973 he married Joyce Conner. Scotty graduated Parkersburg South High School in...