Obituaries

Apr 20, 2025

It is with great sadness that all living souls experienced the passing of Shirley Allyn Mistich, born January 28, 1936, passed April 20, 2025, of heart failure.

The family wishes to thank Housecalls Home Health and Housecalls Hospice for your compassion and care. All were tremendous comfort and help in her journey from this life into the next. She exited this...

Apr 10, 2025

Connie Beatrice Allman, formerly of Belpre, Ohio, lived for the last several years at Harmar Place in Marietta, Ohio, passed into her eternal life on April 10, 2025, at Harmar Place.

She was born on August 03, 1936, daughter of Archie Allman and Naomi Allman. Her father died when she was a child and Connie's Mother later remarried to Charles Swain,...

Apr 9, 2025

Donna Jean Mable Pelham, 58, won her battle with cancer by entering into Heaven on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

She was born on July 27, 1966, in Berwyn, Illinois, a daughter of the late Lester Pelham and Judy Ashby.

Donna was a fun-loving person who enjoyed family, friends, children, music, animals, and shooting guns (“pew” “pew”).

Some of her hobbies were looking for...

Apr 9, 2025

 Edward Dale Reed, 78, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg.

He was born in Parkersburg, a son of late James and Garnet Postlewait Reed. Ed served ten years in the United States military. After his honorable discharge, he worked as a mechanic and contractor. He loved John Wayne, Elvis Presley, hunting, fishing and PHS...

Apr 8, 2025

Mark Buskirk, 70, of Washington, WV, passed on to the Lord Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, with his loving and heartbroken family at his side.

He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Dale and Betty Stanley Buskirk.

Mark loved Jesus, his church family, and attending at New Life Baptist of Washington, WV. He enjoyed...

Apr 3, 2025

Patricia “Sunnie” L. Angerer, 74, of Vienna, WV, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Arbors of Marietta, Ohio. She will be interred at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Parkersburg, West Virginia. Vaughan Kimes Funeral Home is honored to assist with private arrangements.

Mar 29, 2025

Anthony E. “Tony” Collins, 83, of Washington, WV, passed away at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital on 3/29/25. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on June 2, 1941, to the late Walter A. Collins Jr., and Lois Zimmerman Collins. In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by his favorite father-in-law Jim Boso...

Mar 27, 2025

Patricia Ann "Trish" Marshall, 73, of Parkersburg, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV.

She was born in Parkersburg a daughter of the late Rolla and Ruby Somervill.

Trish is survived by one son, Brian Marshall (Jennifer) of Tallahassee, FL; grandchildren, Nicolas Marshall of Tallahassee, FL, Caleb Marshall of...

Mar 24, 2025

Norma Ann Schrider, 85, of Marietta, Ohio, and former longtime resident of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at Elison Assisted Living and Memory Care of Marietta.

She was born in Vienna, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Willy and Opal Boso Rawson.

Norma was a 1957 graduate of PHS, after which she continued her education to become...

Mar 24, 2025

Ottis Dwight Davis, 61, of Parkersburg, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Monday, March 24, 2025.

He was born in Marietta, Ohio, a son of Ottis Daniel and Donna Lindsey Davis of St. Marys, West Virginia.

As a youth, Dwight worked to attain the Eagle Scout award. He was...

Mar 23, 2025

Doris Jean Williams, 67, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, went to be with her Lord Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Elmer Williams and Marie Yucheck Harter.

Doris enjoyed gardening and was a true “people person”. She was a member of South...

Mar 20, 2025

Edward H. Ault, 69, of Fairmont, West Virginia, formerly of Vienna, West Virginia, passed away at Fairmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, March 20, 2025, after an extended illness.

He was born on September 10, 1955, a son of the late Edward "Junior" and Mary Virginia Scritchfield Ault. In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded...

Mar 14, 2025

  Linda Marie Pepper, 67, of Washington, WV, passed away March 14, 2025, in Belpre, OH, after a brief illness.  

  She was born in Pikeville, KY on March 19, 1957, to her loving parents, Donald and Geraldine Pepper. Her parents moved to New England Ridge while she was very young.  

  She graduated with honors from Parkersburg South High School in 1975. Before graduation...

Mar 2, 2025

David “Mike” Kibbee died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 2, 2025, after a short illness.

He was born in Parkersburg, WV on September 3, 1954, to the late Vincent and Dorothy Weaver Kibbee.

Mike graduated from Parkersburg South High School where he was an outstanding athlete, lettering each year in football, wrestling, and baseball....

Feb 28, 2025

Mrs. Brenda Joan Curry Ghee, age 83, of Mineral Wells, passed away Friday evening, February 28, 2025, at her residence. She was born on September 9, 1941, in Boone County, a daughter of the late Arnold and Irene Curry.

She was a member of Mineral Wells Church of Christ and a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and...

Feb 20, 2025

Robert William Gragg, Sr., 92, of Parkersburg, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center.

He was born in Parkersburg, a son of the late Brown and Ethel Rice Gragg.

Robert was a United States Navy Veteran having served during the Korean War. After his service, he worked as a glass worker...

Feb 18, 2025

Amy Sue Cooper, 67, of Vienna, West Virginia, passed away at Marietta Memorial Hospital Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

A memorial service will be conducted 4:30 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025, at The Memorial Church of the Good Shepherd, 903 Charles Street, Parkersburg, with The Reverend Katie Beth Miksa officiating.

Feb 16, 2025

Rylee Raine Cline, born August 21, 2014, at Parkersburg, WV, ten-year-old beloved daughter of Shane Cline and Abby McKay, went home to be with the Lord from her home on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

In her ten short years of life, Rylee touched the lives of so many. As, the oldest child, she made sure her sisters...

Feb 13, 2025

Born September 23, 1934, to Gladys Morris Butcher in Belleville, WV.  Joe was raised by his grandparents, Robert and Hazel Morris of Parkersburg.

Joe went into the Navy at the age of 17 during the Korean War.  After basic training, he served his tour of duty as a Gunner’s Mate aboard the U.S.S. Melvin R. Nawman Destroyer...

Feb 12, 2025

Rodger Arlis Pierce, 81, a resident of Townville, South Carolina, and husband of the late Ellen Langford Pierce, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Born in Rockport, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Harold Pierce and Oddie Bibbee Pierce.

Rodger was a retired insurance agent, an avid fisherman, and he was a...