Obituaries

Apr 23, 2025

Mrs. Carolyn Mae (Goff Pryor) McDonnell, resident of Vienna, WV, age 90, was called home to Glory on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born October 5, 1934 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Carolyn was the first of five children of the late Marvin Edwin “Ed” and Eva Mae (Kemper) Goff.

After graduating from Parkersburg High School in 1952, Carolyn married John...

Apr 20, 2025

Lindsie May Thomas, 28, of Parkersburg, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born October 6, 1996 in Parkersburg, a daughter of Gary Shultz and Melissa Thomas.

Lindsie was a proud stay at home mom to her daughter, Jenslyn Linville, and she loved music and singing.

In addition to her parents and daughter, she is survived...

Apr 20, 2025

Sara Lynne Webb, 73, of Williamstown, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born July 23, 1951 in Parkersburg to the late Lyndon and Mary Fisher Kerns.

Sara’s greatest love was her grandchildren.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her sons, Russell Webb (Samantha) and Matthew Webb; grandchildren, David Alexander Webb, Grace Boise,...

Apr 19, 2025

John “Kevin” Baird, passed away Saturday, April 19 2025 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Facility. He was born April 28, 1958 to the late John E. Baird and Freda Baird Sheets.

He graduated from Parkersburg High School. He worked at Johns Manville until its closure and then Pechiney in Ravenswood, and then retired from DuPont.

Kevin is survived by his son, Justin Baird;...

Apr 18, 2025

Glenn Stephen Crummett, 77, of Parkersburg, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born September 18, 1947 in Kingwood, a son of the late Glenn D. and Pansey E. Crummett.

Glenn worked in maintenance for the Wood County Board of Education, and attended Lifeline Apostolic.

He is survived by his wife,...

Apr 18, 2025

John H. Shank, age 98, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Vienna, WV passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at his residence.

He was born November 17, 1926, in Point Pleasant, WV, a son of the late Ernest C. and Frances Henderson Shank. John was a graduate of Racine High School and Ohio University. He entered the service in the Army Air...

Apr 17, 2025

Peggy Ann Carmichael age 69 of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the Camden Clark Medical Center.

She was born May 14, 1955 in Parkersburg, a daughter of Clyde Maynard Carmichael of Proctorville, OH and the late Shirley Ann Madison Carmichael. Peggy had worked in healthcare and worked at Dillard’s Department Store in Florida. She loved her dogs...

Apr 15, 2025

On April 15, 2025, our beloved Eric Anthony Landron age 55 went home to be with our loving Lord and Savior. He was born Aug 2, 1969 in San Diego Ca to Herman and Josephine. 

He is survived by his mother Josephine ; wife, Gloria ; son, Eric Jr ; daughter-in-law, Cheyenne ; grandson, Keanu; granddaughter, Vada; his sisters, Paula &...

Apr 15, 2025

Kathy Ann Cahanin, 66, of Vienna, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 8, 1958 in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Russell and Margaret Elschlager Creel.

She was a Parkersburg High School graduate and was retired from the Bureau of Fiscal Services. She loved to crochet, gardening, and admiring her...

Apr 14, 2025

Daniel William McVey, 58, of Parkersburg passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at home. He was born July 26, 1966 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Neal J. and Clara D. Adams McVey.

He was a former employee of Mid-Ohio Valley Transit Authority. He enjoyed collecting model cars, watching wrestling, football, and spending time with his family. Daniel didn’t know...

Apr 13, 2025

Jeffrey P. “Jeff” Hively age 68 of Belpre, Ohio, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the Camden Clark Medical Center.

He was born April 13, 1957 in Akron, OH, a son of Vada M. Trexler Hively of Belpre and the late Ray D. Hively, Sr. Jeff was a 1975 graduate of Parkersburg South High School and was a retired driver...

Apr 12, 2025

Frances E. Morris, 86, of Parkersburg, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at her residence. She was born October 21, 1938 in Elizabeth, a daughter to the late Roscoe E. and Rachel E. Grady Knight.

She grew up on a farm in Slate, WV and attended a one room school house until attending Parkesburg High School. She retired from Walmart after...

Apr 12, 2025

Stephen “Steve” Reid Fankhauser, 76, of Parkersburg, passed away at home on April 12, 2025, with his daughters, a longtime family friend, and his faithful pet Snowball by his side, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Steve was born on August 20, 1948 in Clarksburg, WV.

Steve and his beloved wife Karen were grade school sweethearts and married in 1972. They...

Apr 9, 2025

William “Bill” Griffin, 89, has passed into the presence of Jesus, our Savior, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born March 5, 1936 in Williamstown, a son of the late Charles W. Griffin and Margaret McClelland Griffin.

He grew up in DuBois, PA with his mother and step-father, Wendell Hunter, and graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Master’s Degree...

Apr 9, 2025

Marjorie Mae Wright, 88, of Parkersburg, passed away, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. She was born July 19, 1936 in Wood County, a daughter of the late Roy Arlington and Opal Mae Gillespie.

She was a 1954 graduate of Parkersburg High School. She retired from the Wood County B.O.E. as the secretary of the bus garage with over 30 years of service....

Apr 9, 2025

Merna Charlene Shultz, 95, of Parkersburg passed away peacefully at home with loved ones on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. She was born January 26, 1930 in Parkersburg, a daughter to the late Richard and Clara Ward Wise.

She was a 1948 graduate of Parkersburg High School and was a member of the Lynn Street Church of Christ. She helped her husband...

Apr 8, 2025

John Lewis McCrady, 90, of Mineral Wells, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born April 21, 1934 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Ottie G. and Mildred M. Walker McCrady.

He is a 1952 graduate from Parkersburg High School where he was in the checkers club. Afterwards he...

Apr 6, 2025

Waneta A. Drake, 84, of Vienna, went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2025. She was born April, 17 1940, a daughter of the late Walter and Edna Carter.

She was a 1960 graduate from Wirt County High School, worked at Spencer’s Manufacturing, and a custodian for Grace Baptist Church. She served many years as...

Apr 6, 2025

Doris Jean Pratt age 66, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born August 10, 1958 in Fayette County, WV, a daughter of the late John Cleatis Taylor and Laura Opal Williams. Doris graduated from Mount Hope High School in Fayette County, WV, in 1976. Doris was still employed at Wingrove...

Apr 3, 2025

Gordon Bryant, 91, of Parkersburg, passed away April 3, 2025 at his residence with his daughter-in-law by his side. He was born March 28, 1934 in London, England a son of the late Charles and Margaret Bryant.

He served honorably in the British Army for two years, and was an insulator for Asbestos Union Local #80. He...